skeletal system Crossword Puzzles
Skeletal System Pathologies 2016-05-31
Across
- Uric acid buildup; usually presents as inflammation in big toe
- Inflammation of bursa with fluid buildup
- Shattered fracture
- Inflammation of bursa of the big toe
- Loss of bone density
- Fracture with open skin
- Fracture goes across the bone
- Wrist fracture
- Inflammation of joints
- Inflammation of bone caused by bacteria (contraindicated)
- Protrusion of intervertebral disc
- Fracture with break on one side only
Down
- Lumbar curvature, "swayback"
- Partial dislocation of bone at joint
- Simple fracture
- Breakdown of cartilage at synovial joints
- Degenerative joint disorder
- Dislocation
- Displacement of bone from normal location
- Injury to ligaments; few fibers to complete rupture
20 Clues: Dislocation • Wrist fracture • Simple fracture • Shattered fracture • Loss of bone density • Inflammation of joints • Fracture with open skin • Degenerative joint disorder • Lumbar curvature, "swayback" • Fracture goes across the bone • Protrusion of intervertebral disc • Partial dislocation of bone at joint • Inflammation of bursa of the big toe • Fracture with break on one side only • ...
Skeletal System Crosssword 2016-09-13
20 Clues: ribs • heel • knee • shin • spine • wrist • break • joint • tumor • thorax • inward • fingers • swayback • movement • cartilage • stabilize • immovable • softening • collarbone • straight-line
Skeletal System Crossword 2016-09-19
Across
- chest
- one of the three bones fused together to form the hip bone
- the heel bone
- the shoulder blade
- bone above the upper teeth
- wrist bone
- lower jawbone
- breastbone
- fingers/toes
- neck
- ankle
Down
- arm
- kneecap
- shin bone
- the tailbone, at the base of the spinal column
- bones between the tarsals and the phalanges of the foot
- the collar bone
- one of the two bones extending from the elbow to the wrist
- thighbone
- the lateral leg bone
- long bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
21 Clues: arm • neck • chest • ankle • kneecap • shin bone • thighbone • wrist bone • breastbone • fingers/toes • the heel bone • lower jawbone • the collar bone • the shoulder blade • the lateral leg bone • bone above the upper teeth • the tailbone, at the base of the spinal column • long bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow • bones between the tarsals and the phalanges of the foot • ...
The Skeletal System 2015-09-28
20 Clues: bone • Ilium • marrow • Carpals • Binding • kneecap • Skeleton • bone cells • collarbone • end of bone • chest cavity • Appendicular • shoulder blade • bone in the arm • base of the spine • shaft of long bone • flat bone in the chest • movement away from body • largest bone in the body • moving around of central axis
The Skeletal System 2015-09-28
Across
- malignant tumor arising from the cartilage
- a bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
- can be referred to as the breastplate
- joint that has free movement
- pulling or dragging force exerted on a limb in a distal direction
- my latin word means "purse"
- thin layer of cells
Down
- the longest bone in the body
- bone formed from 5 vertebrae fused together near base of spinal column
- flexible connective tissue
- "to form bone"
- bone tissue
- skeleton consisting of the arms and legs
- measurement used to determine the amount of movement in a joint
- a "floating" bone
- L1-L5
- produces humpback and loss of height
- s-shaped curvature
- tear in the fibrous tissue that connects bones
- bone above the upper teeth
20 Clues: L1-L5 • bone tissue • "to form bone" • a "floating" bone • s-shaped curvature • thin layer of cells • flexible connective tissue • bone above the upper teeth • my latin word means "purse" • the longest bone in the body • joint that has free movement • produces humpback and loss of height • can be referred to as the breastplate • skeleton consisting of the arms and legs • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2016-02-20
Across
- bone cell
- bending or being bent
- cranium
- precursor of bone tissue
- characterized by a decrease in bone density and mass
- comes from the Latin word for "tie" or "binding"
- thigh bone
- vertebrae
Down
- joint that allows for the greatest movement
- removal of
- lie beyond the carpals
- main function is to stretch
- join or connect the cranial bones
- collar bone
- radiograph of a joint
- medial bone of the forearm
- humerus, upper arm bone
- neck
- upper jawbone
- correct, straight
20 Clues: neck • cranium • bone cell • vertebrae • removal of • thigh bone • collar bone • upper jawbone • correct, straight • bending or being bent • radiograph of a joint • lie beyond the carpals • humerus, upper arm bone • precursor of bone tissue • medial bone of the forearm • main function is to stretch • join or connect the cranial bones • joint that allows for the greatest movement • ...
The Skeletal System 2016-02-22
Across
- upper arm bone
- myel/o
- collar bone
- bone consists of this
- anterior cruciate ligament
- shoulder blade
- lumb/o
- daggerlike projection
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- wrist bone
- spondyl/o
Down
- brachi/o
- protruding disc
- s shaped break
- breastbone
- cost/o
- incomplete break
- os/te/o
- bone cells
- lower body joint capable of inversion/eversion
- range of motion
- kneecap
22 Clues: cost/o • myel/o • lumb/o • os/te/o • kneecap • brachi/o • spondyl/o • breastbone • bone cells • wrist bone • collar bone • s shaped break • upper arm bone • shoulder blade • protruding disc • range of motion • incomplete break • bone consists of this • daggerlike projection • carpal tunnel syndrome • anterior cruciate ligament • lower body joint capable of inversion/eversion
Skeletal System Crossword 2016-02-10
Across
- tear in a type of fibrous tissue
- allows movement in the synovial joints
- joints within the spinal column
- hardening of cartilage
- prevents friction
- a type of facial bone
- bones that protect the heart and the lungs
- femur/o
- swayback
- beyond the wrist
- one of the larger bones of the foot
- humerus
Down
- found inside the medullary cavity
- sword
- a type of bone realignment
- flat bone
- opposite of adduction
- no wound or open skin
- arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- cele
- the longest part of the axial skeleton
- a large bone that is a fusion of three bones
- fingers and toes
- types include cervical, thoracic, and lumbar etc.
- marrow
25 Clues: cele • sword • marrow • femur/o • humerus • swayback • flat bone • fingers and toes • beyond the wrist • prevents friction • opposite of adduction • no wound or open skin • a type of facial bone • hardening of cartilage • a type of bone realignment • joints within the spinal column • tear in a type of fibrous tissue • found inside the medullary cavity • one of the larger bones of the foot • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2015-09-26
Across
- process daggerlike projection of the sternum
- in the axial skeleton the bones that makeup the sides of the head
- includes the bones from the spinal column, skull and chest
- have patients with musculoskeletal disorders
- at base of spine
- Latin for "thigh"
- a tie or binding
- karpos
- connective tissue that enables movement in the synovial joints
Down
- root fro vertebrae
- joint with only slight movement
- middle
- collarbone
- suffix of removal of, excision of
- neck or neck of
- funny bone
- membrane that covers most bones
- fingers and toes
- includes the bones from the arms and legs with shoulder and pelvic bones
- cage made up of the sternum ribs and associated cartilage
- kneecap
21 Clues: middle • karpos • kneecap • collarbone • funny bone • neck or neck of • fingers and toes • at base of spine • a tie or binding • Latin for "thigh" • root fro vertebrae • joint with only slight movement • membrane that covers most bones • suffix of removal of, excision of • process daggerlike projection of the sternum • have patients with musculoskeletal disorders • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2016-11-03
Across
- ligaments or tendons are damaged by excessive stretching or they are torn away from the bone
- thumb joint
- allows all movement, including rotation
- freely moveable joints
- flattened fibrous sacs lined synovial membrane and contained a thing film of synovial fluid
- communication pathway from outside of the bone to its interior
- bones that do not fall into any other classification
- tiny canals
- gliding doesn't involve rotation around any axis
- covers the external surface of the bone
- chronic inflammatory disorder affects fingers, wrist, ankles and feet of women aged 40-50
- ends of the long bone
- essentially flat nd only short slipping or gliding movements are allowed
- bone is crushed
- growth plate
- the process of repair or growth to the bone
- mature bone cells
- the canal in the center of the lamellae
- curvatures that develop after birth
- part of the skill that encloses and protects the fragile brain tissue
- inward abnormality of the lumbar vertebrae
- joint inflammation
- the bones that form the longitudinal axis of the body
- bone formation
- spherical head of one bone fits into a round socket in another
- longer bone than it is wide
- a bone thinning disease
- bumps, holes, and ridges in the bone
- bone as long as it is wide
- fibrous connective tissue membrane that covers and protects the diaphysis
- joints where bone ends are spererated by a joint cavity containing synovial fluid
- fibrous membranes connecting that cranial bones
- uric acid accumulates in the blood and may be deposited as needle shaped crystals in soft tissues as joints
- fibrocartilage that separate individual vertebrae
- bones that hold the eyes in an anterior position and allow the facial to show feelings
Down
- when a bone is forced out of its normal position
- what infants have in their medullary cavity
- bone breaks into many fragments
- the canal inside the diaphysis
- concentric circles made up of lacunae
- extra bone tissue thickens around the eroded cartilage
- crunching noise from joints affected by osteoarthritis
- blood cell formation
- a blood filled swelling
- adipose fat tissue
- immovable joints
- the realignment of the broken bone ends
- curvatures present a birth
- C2
- broken bone portion is pressed inward
- movement occurs around two axis
- tiny cavities within the matrix
- allow movement around only one axis
- the bones of the limbs and girdles
- broken bone ends are forced into each other
- cylindrical end of a one bone fits into a trough-shaped structure on another bone
- dense bone and looks smooth and homogenous
- egg shaped surface of one bone fits into an oval concavity in another
- C1
- slipped discs
- wear and tear arthritis
- bone breaks incompletely
- giant bone destroying cells
- connective tissue fibers that connect the periosteum to the bone
- joints
- bone forming cells
- bone ends that are connected by cartilage
- inflammation of bursae or synovial joint
- slightly moveable joints
- composed of small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space
- ragged break caused by excessive twisting forces applied to the bone
- 's' shaped sing abnormality
- rounded end of one bone fits into a sleeve or ring of bone
- hunchback abnormality of thoracic vertebrae
- shaft of a bone
- bones that are united by fibrous tissue
- thin and flattened bone
77 Clues: C2 • C1 • joints • thumb joint • tiny canals • growth plate • slipped discs • bone formation • bone is crushed • shaft of a bone • immovable joints • mature bone cells • adipose fat tissue • bone forming cells • joint inflammation • blood cell formation • ends of the long bone • freely moveable joints • a blood filled swelling • wear and tear arthritis • thin and flattened bone • a bone thinning disease • ...
Skeletal System Unit 2016-11-04
Across
- anatomical feature of the infant human skull comprising any of the soft membranous gaps (sutures) between the cranial bones
- joint biaxial; 2 saddle-shaped articulating surfaces oriented at right angles to each other
- thin plate-like structure very close to one another with open space between
- discs condition in which the outer portion of the vertebral disc is torn, enabling the inner portion to herniate or extrude
- fracture a fracture (especially of the skull) in which the fragment is depressed below the normal surface
- curvatures curvature that develops after birth, due to holding head erect or by load bearing
- plate the plate is found in children; in adults who have stopped growing it is replaced with a line; growth plate
- the main or midsection of a long bone; made up of cortical bone and usually contains bone marrow and adipose tissue
- curvatures the curvature of the spine that develops in embryo
- fracture fracture in a young individual in which the bone is partly broken and partly bent
- allows for movement in a single plane (pivot and hinge joints)
- any freely movable joint, such as the shoulder and hip joints
- form of articulation in which bones are rigidly joined by fibrous tissue
- marrow marrow that contains the developmental stages of red blood cells, white blood cells, and megakaryocytes
- allows for no movement in any plane (gliding joints)
- joint, usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage
- canal small channels in bone that transmit blood vessels from the periosteum into the bone and that lie perpendicular to the haversian canals
- joint uniaxial; rotation around single axis; cylindrical bony process rotating within circle of bone and ligament
- fracture break or splinter of the bone into more than two fragments
- bone also called trabecular bone filled with embryonic connective tissue or bone marrow
- a small channel or duct
- joint multi axial; allows wide range of motion in all directions
- a surgical procedure to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment
- fiber any of the thready processes of the periosteum that penetrate the tissue of the superficial lamellae of bones
- cartilage cartilage covering the articular surfaces of the bones forming a synovial joint
- a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints
- exaggerated lumbar curvature, causes hollow back
- the natural process of bone formation
- fracture when the bone collapses, particularly in short bones such as the vertebrae
- markings condyle is the round prominence at the end of a bone most often a part of an articulation
Down
- marrow bone marrow that is fat; found at the ends of long bones in adults
- joint uniaxial; convos cylinder in one bone applied to corresponding concavity in other
- the skull
- occurring around 2 axes at right angles to each other (saddle and condyloid joints)
- fracture a bone has been twisted apart
- a part of process of a bone separated from the main body of the bone by a layer of cartilage; ends of the long bone
- a bone-forming cell
- joint biaxial; modified ball socket, articular surfaces are ellipsoid instead of spherical; range of motion limited
- a localized swelling that is filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel
- bone also called cortical bone, leaves only tiny spaces (lacunae) that contain the osteocytes or bone cells
- lateral curvature of the vertebral column
- type of articulation between bony surfaces that permits limited motion
- the bones in the joint become displaced from normal position
- discs shock-absorbing structure between each vertebrae
- a bone-breaking cell that releases calcium
- joint non-axial; 2 flat bone surfaces w slight gliding motion, some rotation pass but limited by surrounding structures
- skeleton the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of the vertebrae
- the production of all types of blood cells including formation, development, and differentiation of blood cells
- joint filled with synovial fluid and is highly movable
- bone bones whose principal function is either extensive protection or the provision of broad surfaces for muscular attachment; skull, pelvis, sternum, and rib cage
- canal any of the minute tubes that form a network in bone and contain blood vessels
- bone any of the bones surrounding the mouth and nose and contributing to the eye sockets, including the upper jawbones, the zygomatic, nasal, lacrimal, etc
- a cavity, space, or depression containing cartilage or bone cells
- skeleton portion of the skeleton of vertebrae consisting of the bones or cartilage that support the appendages
- remodeling bone maintains a dynamic steady state through sequential resorption and formation of a small amount of bone at the same site
- occurring around several axes (ball and socket joints)
- exaggerated thoracic curvature, causes humpback
- cavity central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow is stored
- bone include the coccyx, sacrum, vertebrae, hyoid, etc.
- a progressive disorder of joints caused by gradual loss of cartilage and resulting in the development of bony spurs and cysts at the margins of the joints
- joint joints that are connected entirely by cartilage; allow more movement between bones than a fibrous joint but less than a synovial joint
- bone bones that are as wide as they are long; primary function is to provide support and stability with little to no movement
- joint have no joint cavity and are connective via fibrous connective tissue
- a small fluid-filled sac that provides a cushion between bones and tendons and/or muscles around a joint
- a bone-forming cells
- the topmost vertebrae
- fracture the breaking of a bone
- bone bones that are longer than they are wide
- the second cervical vertebrae (C2), forms the pivot upon which the atlas rotates
69 Clues: the skull • a bone-forming cell • a bone-forming cells • the topmost vertebrae • a small channel or duct • fracture the breaking of a bone • the natural process of bone formation • fracture a bone has been twisted apart • lateral curvature of the vertebral column • a bone-breaking cell that releases calcium • bone bones that are longer than they are wide • ...
The Skeletal System 2017-12-10
Across
- Cartilage: Cartilage that is very bendable and is found in the ear and epiglottis
- Joints: A fixed or immovable joint
- Bone: Dense bone that is solidly filled with organic ground substances and inorganic salts
- Joints: A joint that joins bones
- Jointal Skeleton: A joint where a partially spherical end goes into a socketlike the hip joint
- Skeleton: Skeleton that makes up the head and trunk of the body
- Skeleton: the skeleton that makes up the extremities of the body
- A condition where bones become fragile and break easily.
- A tissue that covers bones
- Space between the skull bones of a small child or unborn child
- Marrow: A red vascular substance that is found in bones
- Joint: A joint that can move freely and allows rotary movement
- The long part of a bone
- Arthritis: A chronic inflammation in joints such as in the feet and hands
- Joint: A Joint that allows gliding movements
- A cracking or breaking in the bone
Down
- Joint: Common Synovial joint like the elbow, ankle and knee joint.
- Cartilage found in the intervertebral disks in the spine
- Joint: A joint that allows movement in multiple planes
- A bone cell that takes in bone tissue when there is growth or healing
- Canal: A canal that runs through the center of the spine
- Joints: Joints that are connected by Cartilage
- Remodeling: when mature bone tissue is removed and replaced by new bone tissue.
- Cartilage: Glass like Cartilage that is found on joint surfaces
- Tissue that connects bones to other bones
- A type of Arthritis that causes pain, redness and is sensitive at the joint
- An Inflamation of joints that causes pain and stiffness
- A mature bone cell
- Secrete proteins and move minerals for bones
- Causes bones to weaken and soften from lack of vitamin D
- Joint: A joint where a bone is resting on top of another bone and gives more flexibility than other joints
- The end point of a long bone
- Sheath: A layer of synovial membrane around a tendon
- Bone: Bone tissue that is filled with red bone marrow
- A sack that contains fluid in the joint
35 Clues: A mature bone cell • The long part of a bone • A tissue that covers bones • The end point of a long bone • Joints: A joint that joins bones • Joints: A fixed or immovable joint • A cracking or breaking in the bone • A sack that contains fluid in the joint • Tissue that connects bones to other bones • Secrete proteins and move minerals for bones • ...
The Skeletal System 2017-12-10
Across
- a sack that contains fluid in the joint.
- Joints a fixed or immovable joint.
- causes bones to weaken and soften from lack of vitamin D.
- Skeleton the skeleton that makes up the extremities of the body.
- Joint a joint where a bone is resting on top of another bone and gives more flexibility than other joints.
- Joints joints that are connected by cartilage.
- Joint a joint that allows movement in multiple planes that is able to give flexion, extension, and adduction.
- cartilage found in the intervertebral disks in the spine.
- Cartilage slass like Cartilage that is found on joint surfaces.
- a mature bone cell.
- a type of Arthritis that causes pain, redness and is sensitive at the joint.
- Cartilage cartilage that is very bendable and is found in the ear and epiglottis.
- the end point of a long bone.
- tissue that connects bones to other bones.
- Remodeling when mature bone tissue is removed and replaced by new bone tissue.
Down
- Joint a Joint that allows gliding movements.
- an inflammation of joints that causes pain and stiffness.
- Jointal Skeleton a joint where a partially spherical end goes into a socket-like the hip joint.
- Bone the internal layer in skeletal bones which is also known as cancellous bone.
- Arthritis a chronic inflammation in joints such as in the feet and hands.
- a condition where bones become fragile and break easily.
- a space between the skull bones of a small child or unborn child.
- a tissue that covers bones.
- cells that make bones.
- Marrow a red vascular substance that is found in bones.
- the long part of a bone.
- Joints joints that move freely and have joint cavities and can also be called diarthrosis.
- a bone cell that takes in bone tissue when there is growth or healing.
- Bone dense bone that is solidly filled with organic ground substances and inorganic salts.
- Joint a joint that can move freely and allows rotary movement.
- a cracking or breaking in the bone.
- Skeleton skeleton that makes up the head and trunk of the body.
- Canal a canal that runs through the center of the spine.
- Sheath a layer of synovial membrane around a tendon.
- Joint common synovial joint like the elbow, ankle and knee joint.
35 Clues: a mature bone cell. • cells that make bones. • the long part of a bone. • a tissue that covers bones. • the end point of a long bone. • Joints a fixed or immovable joint. • a cracking or breaking in the bone. • a sack that contains fluid in the joint. • tissue that connects bones to other bones. • Joint a Joint that allows gliding movements. • ...
The Skeletal System 2017-12-12
Across
- a type of Arthritis that causes pain, redness and is sensitive at the joint.
- Cartilage, cartilage that is very bendable and is found in the ear and epiglottis.
- Marrow, a red vascular substance that is found in bones.
- Skeleton, skeleton that makes up the head and trunk of the body.
- causes bones to weaken and soften from lack of vitamin D.
- Joints, joints that move freely and have joint cavities and can also be called diarthrosis.
- Bone, dense bone that is solidly filled with organic ground substances and inorganic salts.
- Joint, a joint that can move freely and allows rotary movement.
- Arthritis, a chronic inflammation in joints such as in the feet and hands.
- tissue that connects bones to other bones.
- Joints, joints that are connected by cartilage.
- Cartilage, glass like Cartilage that is found on joint surfaces.
- Jointal Skeleton, a joint where a partially spherical end goes into a socket-like the hip joint.
- the end point of a long bone.
- Joint, a Joint that allows gliding movements.
- the long part of a bone.
- an Inflammation of joints that causes pain and stiffness.
- a space between the skull bones of a small child or unborn child.
- cells that make bones.
Down
- Joint, a joint that allows movement in multiple planes that is able to give flexion, extension, and adduction.
- Joint, a joint where a bone is resting on top of another bone and gives more flexibility than other joints.
- Remodeling, when mature bone tissue is removed and replaced by new bone tissue.
- Canal, a canal that runs through the center of the spine.
- a bone cell that takes in bone tissue when there is growth or healing.
- cartilage found in the intervertebral disks in the spine.
- Sheath, a layer of synovial membrane around a tendon.
- a cracking or breaking in the bone.
- Joints, a fixed or immovable joint.
- a condition where bones become fragile and break easily.
- a mature bone cell.
- a tissue that covers bones.
- Skeleton, the skeleton that makes up the extremities of the body.
- Joint, common synovial joint like the elbow, ankle and knee joint.
- Bone, the internal layer in skeletal bones which is also known as cancellous bone.
- a sack that contains fluid in the joint.
35 Clues: a mature bone cell. • cells that make bones. • the long part of a bone. • a tissue that covers bones. • the end point of a long bone. • a cracking or breaking in the bone. • Joints, a fixed or immovable joint. • a sack that contains fluid in the joint. • tissue that connects bones to other bones. • Joint, a Joint that allows gliding movements. • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2017-12-11
Across
- A cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation.
- Double-layer connective tissue that covers and nourishes the bone.
- Also known as ependymal canal, is the cerebrospinal fluid-filled space that runs longitudinally through the length of the entire spinal cord.
- Freely moving joint exhibiting a joint cavity; also called a diarthrosis.
- A freely moveable joint (diarthrosis) that allows only rotary movement around a single axis.
- Are connected by dense connective tissue consisting mainly of collagen. These joints are also called fixed or immovable joints because they do not move.
- Is a synovial joint where one of the bones forming the joint is shaped like a saddle with the other bone resting on it like a rider on a horse.
- A space between the bones of the skull in an infant or fetus, where ossification is not complete and the sutures not fully formed.
- The axial skeleton is the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.
- Are connected entirely by cartilage; allow more movement between bones than a fibrous joint but less than the highly mobile synovial joint.
- Is a synovial joint which, under physiological conditions, allows only gliding movement.
- A disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by imperfect calcification, softening, and distortion of the bones typically resulting in bow legs.
- Bone marrow characterized by meshes of the reticular network that contain the developmental stages of red blood cells, white blood cells, and megakaryocytes.
- A break in the bone.
- Cartilage that contains fibrous bundles of collagen, such as that of the intervertebral disks in the spinal cord.
- Large cells that resorb or break down bone matrix.
Down
- A medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.
- dense bone in which the bony matrix is solidly filled with organic ground substance and inorganic salts, leaving only tiny spaces (lacunae) that contain the osteocytes, or bone cells.
- Is an ovoid articular surface, or condyle that is received into an elliptical cavity. This permits movement in two planes, allowing flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction.
- A chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, especially in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles.
- The appendicular skeleton is composed of 126 bones of the limbs and the pectoral and pelvic girdles by which they connect to the axial skeleton.
- Is a common class of synovial joint that includes the ankle, elbow, and knee joints. They are formed between two or more bones where the bones can only move along one axis to flex or extend.
- A short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
- The most abundant cartilage type in the body; provides firms support with pliability.
- Is a lifelong process where mature bone tissue is removed from the skeleton (a process called bone resorption) and new bone tissue is formed.
- Is a layer of synovial membrane around a tendon.
- A disease in which defective metabolism of uric acid causes arthritis, especially in the smaller bones of the feet, deposition of chalkstones, and episodes of acute pain.
- Has great flexibility so that it is able to withstand repeated bending. The chondrocytes lie between the fibres. It is found in the epiglottis (part of the larynx).
- A natural or manufactured joint or coupling, such as the hip joint, in which a partially spherical end lies in a socket, allowing multi directional movement and rotation.
- A bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted.
- The shaft or central part of a long bone.
- The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft.
- Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
- A fluid-filled sac or saclike cavity, especially one countering friction at a joint.
34 Clues: A break in the bone. • The shaft or central part of a long bone. • Is a layer of synovial membrane around a tendon. • Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. • Large cells that resorb or break down bone matrix. • A cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation. • Double-layer connective tissue that covers and nourishes the bone. • ...
The Skeletal System 2017-11-19
Across
- Bony process of scapula
- Prominence on the medial side of the ankle
- Fibrous joint between two parietal bones
- Known as the heel bone
- Large opening in the ischium where nerves and blood vessels pass through
- Large depression on proximal end of ulna
- Contains the pituitary gland
- Informally known as sit bone
- Elevation on the proximal end of the tibia
- Cartilaginous joint of the pubic bones
- Median ridge of the cribriform plate
Down
- Socket where the femur fits in the pelvis
- Third carpal in proximal row
- Forms pointed portion of elbow
- Notch in the ischium below the ischial spine
- Fibrous joint that connects the parietal bones and occipital bones
- Fibrous joint that connects parietal bones to the temporal bones
- Large protrusion on shaft of femur
- Above the nasopharynx and below the pituitary gland
- Long ridge on the posterior surface of the shaft of the femur
20 Clues: Known as the heel bone • Bony process of scapula • Third carpal in proximal row • Contains the pituitary gland • Informally known as sit bone • Forms pointed portion of elbow • Large protrusion on shaft of femur • Median ridge of the cribriform plate • Cartilaginous joint of the pubic bones • Fibrous joint between two parietal bones • Large depression on proximal end of ulna • ...
The Skeletal System 2017-06-07
Across
- name of the bone connecting the shoulder to the elbow
- term used to describe joint inflammation
- word used to reference the arm
- the movement ballerinas utilize when they stand on their toes
- the shaft of a long bone
- the vertebrae inferior to the cervical vertebrae
- a disease in the cartilage
- term used for bone tissue
- the base of the spine
- another name for the shoulder blade
- a type of fracture where the skin is broken by the bone
- way to align fractures using elastics or other methods
Down
- name for a spinal disc putting pressure on the spinal nerve
- excision of a vertebra
- another name for the shin bone
- surgical incision into a joint
- the unit of bones that includes the thoracic, spinal, cranial and facial bones
- the most inferior bone in the skull
- the bones that make up the foot (not including the ankle or toes)
- term used for pain in a rib
- fibrous membrane joining cranial bones
21 Clues: the base of the spine • excision of a vertebra • the shaft of a long bone • term used for bone tissue • a disease in the cartilage • term used for pain in a rib • another name for the shin bone • surgical incision into a joint • word used to reference the arm • the most inferior bone in the skull • another name for the shoulder blade • fibrous membrane joining cranial bones • ...
The Skeletal System 2017-06-07
Across
- name for a spinal disc putting pressure on the spinal nerve
- the vertebrae inferior to the cervical vertebrae
- excision of a vertebra
- term used to describe joint inflammation
- term used for pain in a rib
- surgical incision into a joint
- word used to reference the arm
- the shaft of a long bone
- the unit of bones that includes the thoracic, spinal, cranial and facial bones
- a type of fracture where the skin is broken by the bone
Down
- fibrous membrane joining cranial bones
- the movement ballerinas utilize when they stand on their toes
- another name for the shin bone
- a disease in the cartilage
- the bones that make up the foot (not including the ankle or toes)
- term used for bone tissue
- the base of the spine
- the most inferior bone in the skull
- way to align fractures using elastics or other methods
- name of the bone connecting the shoulder to the elbow
- another name for the shoulder blade
21 Clues: the base of the spine • excision of a vertebra • the shaft of a long bone • term used for bone tissue • a disease in the cartilage • term used for pain in a rib • another name for the shin bone • surgical incision into a joint • word used to reference the arm • the most inferior bone in the skull • another name for the shoulder blade • fibrous membrane joining cranial bones • ...
The Skeletal System 2018-03-06
Across
- loin, lumbar region of spine
- kneecap
- tarsals, ankle bones
- vertebra
- carpels, wrist bones
- ulna, medial forearm bone
- clavicle
- bone
- vertebra
- cranium
- bone marrow, spinal cord
- humerus
- sternum
- sacrum
Down
- fibula, lateral lower leg
- tendon
- muscle
- ribs
- meniscus
- femur
- phalanges, fingers or toes
- tibia, medial lower leg
- scapula, shoulder blade
- intervertebral disk
- radius, lateral forearm bone
25 Clues: ribs • bone • femur • tendon • muscle • sacrum • kneecap • cranium • humerus • sternum • meniscus • vertebra • clavicle • vertebra • intervertebral disk • tarsals, ankle bones • carpels, wrist bones • tibia, medial lower leg • scapula, shoulder blade • bone marrow, spinal cord • fibula, lateral lower leg • ulna, medial forearm bone • phalanges, fingers or toes • loin, lumbar region of spine • ...
The Skeletal System 2018-04-02
Across
- Layer of the bone that is dense, rigid, shaped like a cylinder that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the bone
- Consists of bony fibres arranged in a strut-like system running throughout the cancellous tissue
- The axial skeleton is the principal _____ structure of the body
- The femur is an example of a ____ bone
- Caused by the bone mass and the deterioration of the bone tissue
- The exterior layer of bones which is dense and smooth and of varying thickness, depending on the type of bone
- The bones are the primary _____ forming organs
- Bones are bounded together by ____ at joints
- Found inside the shaft of the bone and is filled with red and yellow bone marrow
- Number of bones of the adult skeleton
- The vertebrae is an example of an ____ bone
- The outside layer of the bone which is packed with nerves and blood vessels
Down
- Bones resist _____ and tension
- The longest bone of the human body
- Found at the ends of a long bone
- Muscles attach to bones by ____ to produce movement
- The patella is an example of a ____ bone
- Different name of the epiphyseal plates
- The appendicular skeleton provides fairly free _____
- Filled with marrow in its small cavity-like spaces, also called spongy bone
- Bone formation
- Located at the end of bones, acts as a cushion between the bones and decreases friction
- Bones provide protection for internal organs
- The cranium is an example of a ____ bone
- The carpals are examples of ____ bones
25 Clues: Bone formation • Bones resist _____ and tension • Found at the ends of a long bone • The longest bone of the human body • Number of bones of the adult skeleton • The femur is an example of a ____ bone • The carpals are examples of ____ bones • Different name of the epiphyseal plates • The patella is an example of a ____ bone • The cranium is an example of a ____ bone • ...
The Skeletal system 2013-05-09
Across
- the long bone in the thigh
- bones found in the wrist
- type of muscle that the lower arm muscle is
- the bone in the arm that connects to the thumb
- muscles in upper arm
- bone that protects the spinal cord(2 words)
- covers the end of bone
- bones in the foot
- bone in the calf
- five fused bones at the base of the spine
- long bone in the arm
- bones found in the ankle
- bone that protects the reproductive organs ( 2 words)
- joint which allows complete rotation (3 words)
- another function of the skeleton
- connects bone to bone
- kneecap
- shinbone
- found inside long bones and makes blood cells (2 words)
- bones that protect the heart and lungs
Down
- type of muscle that the upper arm muscle is
- another name for the shoulder blade
- joint found at the elbow
- fluid found surrounding movable joints (2 words)
- also known as eye sockets
- girdle upper limbs are attached here (2 words)
- the bone in the arm that connects to the little finger (pinky)
- bone found in the lower back (2 words)
- bone which protects the brain
- muscles in lower arm
- type of relationship between the two arm muscles
- one function of the skeleton
- bones in the hand
- another name for the collar bone
- connects muscle to bone
- bones which make up the fingers and toes
- another name for the breast bone
- one of the first two bones found in the neck
38 Clues: kneecap • shinbone • bone in the calf • bones in the foot • bones in the hand • muscles in upper arm • muscles in lower arm • long bone in the arm • connects bone to bone • covers the end of bone • connects muscle to bone • bones found in the wrist • joint found at the elbow • bones found in the ankle • also known as eye sockets • the long bone in the thigh • one function of the skeleton • ...
The Skeletal System 2013-02-20
Across
- A unit of bone containing central canal and matrix rings
- The Rings around the central canal and sites of lacunae
- Bones that consist of cancellous tissue enclosed within a thin layer of compact bone and erve various purposes in the body, such as protection of nervous tissue, affording multiple anchor points for skeletal muscle attachment, and maintaining pharynx and trachea support, and tongue attachment
- Bone marrow that is fat and is found at the ends of long bones in adults
- Type of bone tissue that is small needle-like pieces of bone and many open spaces
- Bones that are generally cube-shape, and contain mostly spongy bone. Example: Carpals Tarsals
- Mature bone cells
- The process of laying down new bone material by cells called osteoblasts
- The shaft of a long bone
- The various canals in bone that transmit blood vessels from the periosteum into the bone
- The end of a long bone that is originally separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage but through the process of ossification it later becomes united to the main bone.
- Allows lengthwise growth of long bones during childhood
- The cavities containing osteocytes and are arranged in concentric rings
- Composed of 126 bones; Limbs (appendages) Pectoral girdle & Pelvic girdle
- Bones that are made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bonewith a flattened shape (not rounded) . Examples: the skull and ribs. They also have marrow, but not a bone marrow cavity.
- Bone marrow in children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood
- Type of bone tissue that is homogeneous
- The dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of bones except at the joints and serves as an attachment for muscles and tendons.
Down
- Important surface features that allow for the identification of the bone
- The bones that together comprise the skull and the vertebral column
- The thin layer of cells lining the medullary cavity of a bone.
- Bones that are typically longer than they are wide, have a shaft with heads at both ends and contain mostly compact bone. Examples: Femur Humerus
- Covers the ends of the bones
- The formation of blood or of blood cells in the living body
- Collagenous fibers that pass from the periosteum and are embedded in the outer circumferential and interstitial lamellae of bone
- The opening in the center of an osteon that carries blood vessels and nerves
- Any one of numerous small round bony masses embedded in certain tendons that may be subjected to compression and tension
- The destroying cells: Breaks down bone matrix for remodeling and release of calcium in response to parathyroid hormone
- Tiny canals that radiate from the central canal to lacunae and form a transport system connecting all bone cells to a nutrient supply
- The central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow is stored
30 Clues: Mature bone cells • The shaft of a long bone • Covers the ends of the bones • Type of bone tissue that is homogeneous • The Rings around the central canal and sites of lacunae • Allows lengthwise growth of long bones during childhood • A unit of bone containing central canal and matrix rings • The formation of blood or of blood cells in the living body • ...
The Skeletal System 2015-09-21
Across
- abbreviation for computed tomography
- Disease due to Vitamin D deficiency
- Suffix for stabilize or fuse
- fracture of the distal end of the fibula
- Tumors of the bone
- Prefix for both sides
- To straighten the joint
- "humpback"; anteriorly concave curvature of thoracic
- removing fluid from a joint
- the lower jaw bone
- Backward bending as of the hand and foot
- Excision of a rib
- Root word for movement
- break in which the bone is crushed
- Fingers
- Shin Bone
Down
- Suffix for softening
- bone of shoulder girdle; also called collarbone
- formation of cartilage
- Lateral curvature of the spine;S shaped
- Connect bone to bone
- The outer covering of a bone
- Root word for hand
- Inflammation of bone
- The heel bone
- The shaft of a long bone
- Turning outward
27 Clues: Fingers • Shin Bone • The heel bone • Turning outward • Excision of a rib • Tumors of the bone • the lower jaw bone • Root word for hand • Suffix for softening • Connect bone to bone • Inflammation of bone • Prefix for both sides • formation of cartilage • Root word for movement • To straighten the joint • The shaft of a long bone • removing fluid from a joint • Suffix for stabilize or fuse • ...
The Skeletal System 2015-03-12
Across
- Largest bone in your body
- The most commonly broken bone
- Connective tissue that forms the substance of the skeleton
- Bone with many open spaces
- The bones of a human or an animal considered as a whole
- The skeleton is called this because the skeleton is within the body
- The only bone in the human body not connected to another
- Tough, white, cord-like tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
- Produces both red and white blood cells
- These are the most fragile bones
Down
- Broke the most bones in a lifetime
- Bone tissue without any visible open spaces
- The soft tissue in bone
- Joints that are movable
- Marrow that stores fat
- The word comes skeleton comes from this Greek word
- Connective tissue that connects bone to bone
- A place where two or more bones meet
- Have the most bones in your boy;They both have 27 bones each
- Smallest bone in the body
20 Clues: Marrow that stores fat • The soft tissue in bone • Joints that are movable • Largest bone in your body • Smallest bone in the body • Bone with many open spaces • The most commonly broken bone • These are the most fragile bones • Broke the most bones in a lifetime • A place where two or more bones meet • Produces both red and white blood cells • ...
The skeletal system 2015-09-28
Across
- the end of a bone
- the bony point on the shoulder
- a major function of the skeleton
- this bone is spongy
- this joint allows 180 degree of movement only
- the collar bone
- ball and socket joints allow this movement
- this fluid is found in a joint and helps reduce friction
- allows turning of a structure in this joint, example the neck
- connects bone to bone
- the cranium is part of this part of the skeleton
- bending movement that occurs in a hinge joint
- these bones are longer than they are wide
Down
- this area of the spine has the largest vertebrae
- this produces red blood cells
- the skin of a bone where tendons and ligaments connect
- the shoulder blade
- a function of the skeleton involving minerals
- this are of the skeleton is responsible for movement
- the big shin bone
- shorts bones such as tarsals form these joints
- provides a smooth surface on the end of the bone
- joint found in the thumb
- the knee cap
- connects muscle to bone
- these bones are relatively thin and provide protection
26 Clues: the knee cap • the collar bone • the end of a bone • the big shin bone • the shoulder blade • this bone is spongy • connects bone to bone • connects muscle to bone • joint found in the thumb • this produces red blood cells • the bony point on the shoulder • a major function of the skeleton • these bones are longer than they are wide • ball and socket joints allow this movement • ...
The Skeletal System 2015-04-23
Across
- connective tissue layer surrounding each muscle fiber
- largest muscle of the buttocks; extends the thigh
- a muscle does not contract enough to produce motion; stabilizes a body part
- located along the front of the femur; flexes the thigh
- diagonal muscle on each side of the neck, ranging from sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone
- major chest muscle; adducts the upper arm with some medial rotation
- heel is lifted and the body is supported on the toes
- the addition of simple twitches from repeated stimulation of a muscle
- quick jerky contraction to a single stimulus
- fiber long, threadlike cells that compose skeletal tissue
- circular muscle around the anterior margin of the orbit; closes the eye
- moving a limb away form the midline of the body
- palm is turned to an anterior position
- palm is turned posteriorly
- major muscle of the posterior upper arm; extends the forearm
- organelles that establish the contractile ability of muscle cells
- thicker central protein
- moving a limb toward the midline of the body
- circular muscle around the anterior margin of the mouth; contracts to pucker the lips
- contract to support the action of the prime mover
Down
- numerous chemical reactions in muscle cells liberate heat
- bending, decreasing the angle at a joint
- motor units in a muscle that are usually active when a muscle is not contracting enough to produce movement
- along the front of the tibia; produces dorsiflexion
- large, diamond shaped muscle of the upper back; it extends the head and works to shrug shoulders
- inserting on the posterior region on the mandible; contributes to chewing
- located on each side of the rectus abdomens; each one bends the trunk to that side of the body
- each myofibril is a linear succession of boxlike units
- the lateral and medial hamstring muscles respectively; they flex the calf
- toes are lifted as the body is supported on the heel
- continuation of this outer fascia, dividing the interior of the muscle into a bundle of cells
- major muscle of the anterior upper arm; flexes the forearm
- in the cheek; contracts to compress the cheeks
- the bulging posterior calf muscle; produces plantar flexion
- skeletal muscles attach to the bones; muscle contracts it pulls on a bone to produce movement
- bulging muscle that covers each shoulder; abducts the upper arm
- wide muscle of the lower back; it extends and adducts the upper arm
- midline, segmented muscle of the abdominal wall; flexes the trunk
- skeletal muscles pull on the vertebral column and other parts of the skeleton, helping to maintain an upright stance
- pivoting a structure
- fan-shaped muscle covering the temporal bone
- connective tissue layer that envelopes the entire skeletal muscle
- straightening out, increasing the angle at a joint
- the muscle cannot respond when stimulated, as it is exhausted of nutrients and accumulates waste products; lacks glucose
- thinner protein at each end of the sarcomere
- long ribbonlike muscle ranging over the front of the thigh
- toes are pointed medially
- toes are pointed laterally
- the powerful, sustained contraction of a muscle form the summation of simple twitches
49 Clues: pivoting a structure • thicker central protein • toes are pointed medially • palm is turned posteriorly • toes are pointed laterally • palm is turned to an anterior position • bending, decreasing the angle at a joint • quick jerky contraction to a single stimulus • fan-shaped muscle covering the temporal bone • moving a limb toward the midline of the body • ...
The Skeletal System 2015-02-09
20 Clues: arm • hip • neck • head • knee • fist • nose • bony • elbow • joint • wrist • chest • thigh • stretch • fingers • binding • humpback • junction • collarbone • shoulderblade
The Skeletal System 2021-08-31
Across
- Located at the back of your foot
- The bone that allows the back to move
- Makes structure for body
- Located near elbow
- Next to the tibia
- Located just under the shoulder
- The bone at the back of your body
- Neck bone
- Attaches muscle to bone
- Inside your chest
Down
- Located at your ankle
- Weakens your bones
- Hip bones
- Located at the thigh
- Attaches two bones together
- Located at the shin
- around the wrist
- Your face
- Where two bones meet
- Protects organs
20 Clues: Hip bones • Your face • Neck bone • Protects organs • around the wrist • Next to the tibia • Inside your chest • Weakens your bones • Located near elbow • Located at the shin • Located at the thigh • Where two bones meet • Located at your ankle • Attaches muscle to bone • Makes structure for body • Attaches two bones together • Located just under the shoulder • Located at the back of your foot • ...
The Skeletal System 2021-10-29
Across
- fracture, a fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
- absorptiometry, a low exposure radiographic measure of the spine and hips to measure bone density
- fracture treatment in which pins or a plate or place directly into the bone
- a surgical procedure to stiffen a joint
- the type of arthritis most common associated with aging
- surgeon,
- an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
- an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a real to the sternum
- a deficiency occur in children involving defective bone growth due to vitamin D deficiency,
- an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe
- inflammation of bone
- visual examination of the internal structure of a join using an arthroscope
- a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function
- surgical suturing or wiring together of bones
- abnormal softening of bones in adults
- an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
- the inner then average bone density
- the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
- the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
- inflammation of the bone marrow an adjacent bone
- abnormal softening of the cartilage
- an area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow
- a fracture in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin
- the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
Down
- a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the sin of IO membranes in other body tissue are inflamed and thickened
- inflammation of the periosteum
- fracture, blouse of bone density hand increase in bone porosity there is associated with aging
- a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy
- a mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint designed to control limb function
- arthritis, an auto immune disorder affecting children age of 16 or younger
- treatment of osteoporosis related compression fracture by injecting bone cement to stabilize compression fractures
- the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together
- a marked loss of bone density associated with aging
- a chronic bone disease of unknown calls characterized by an normal breakdown of bone tissue
- paint of the loom bar region of the spine
- a type of cancer death occurs in blood making sales of the red bone marrow
- an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine
- hey Geo at Rick inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain stiffness
- occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain
- surgical loosening of an ankylosed join
- a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function
- a substitute for eight disease or missing body part
- a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart
- a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joint
- the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebrae
45 Clues: surgeon, • inflammation of bone • inflammation of the periosteum • the inner then average bone density • abnormal softening of the cartilage • abnormal softening of bones in adults • a surgical procedure to stiffen a joint • surgical loosening of an ankylosed join • paint of the loom bar region of the spine • an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2021-10-28
Across
- bone of the upper arm
- the non-weightbearing bone in the shin
- a name for a hole in a bone
- houses the bottom row of teeth
- the process that is found at the bottom of the sternum
- the lateral bone in the forearm
- bone in the leg that only attaches to the femur
- the region of the spine where the ribs attach
- scientific name for the shoulder blade
- the bone that is in the cheek
- the medial bone in the forearm
- large bone on the anterior side of the skull
Down
- articulates with the sternum and scapula
- the ____________ phalanges are closest to the hand/foot
- the name of the line that forms when bones fuse together
- bone of the heel
- the medial bone in the shin
- houses the top row of teeth
- bottom bone of the hip
- found on the posterior side of the skull
- the bone of the skull that is on the side of the skull around the ear
- the region of the spine that contains 7 vertebrae
- found in the middle of the nose, splits the nostrils
- also known as your tailbone
- the region of the spine that makes up the lower back
- the process that forms the point of the elbow
- the ____________ phalanges are farthest from the hand/foot
- the strongest bone in the body
28 Clues: bone of the heel • bone of the upper arm • bottom bone of the hip • the medial bone in the shin • houses the top row of teeth • a name for a hole in a bone • also known as your tailbone • the bone that is in the cheek • houses the bottom row of teeth • the medial bone in the forearm • the strongest bone in the body • the lateral bone in the forearm • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2022-05-17
Across
- the lower back region of your spinal column or backbone
- the middle section of your spine
- fracture in which a bone that is broken in at least two places
- hard, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility has a shaft and two ends(the tibia, fibula, femur, metatarsals, and phalanges)
- bones that, in shape and structure and therefore do not fit into any other category
- a small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet, kneecap
- The hardening of cartilage into bone.
- Thick connective tissue that holds bone to bone.
- also called an open fracture, is a fracture in which there is an open wound or break in the skin near the site of the broken one
- Type of marrow that is composed of fat cells and stores energy.
- The dense layer of bone that lies beneath the periosteum.
- Soft, flexible, connective tissue that acts as a cushion between bones and provides a slippery surface to reduce friction.
Down
- supports the structures of the face and provides a protective cavity for the brain
- The outermost layer of bone.
- Type of bone marrow that produces red and white blood cells.
- Thick connective tissue that holds bone to muscle.
- the topmost vertebra of the backbone, articulating with the occipital bone of the skull.
- bones that are shaped roughly as a cube and contain mostly spongy bone (located in the hands and feet)
- Places where two bones meet.
- fracture that occurs when a bone bends and cracks, instead of breaking completely into separate pieces
- section of the spine that runs from the base of the neck to the bottom of your rib cage
- series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.
- Porous, lightweight, and strong tissue that makes up the inside of a bone.
- made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bone. They have a flat shape (skull, ribs)
- skull bone that forms the prominent part of the cheek and the outer side of the eye socket.
25 Clues: The outermost layer of bone. • Places where two bones meet. • the middle section of your spine • The hardening of cartilage into bone. • Thick connective tissue that holds bone to bone. • Thick connective tissue that holds bone to muscle. • the lower back region of your spinal column or backbone • The dense layer of bone that lies beneath the periosteum. • ...
skeletal system crossword 2022-05-18
Across
- bone that connects breast plate to the shoulder
- firm flexible connective tissue
- the breast plate
- one of the bones that makes up the forearm
- triangular bone at the base of the spine the bones that make up the back
- small cube shaped bones
- vertebrae in the lower back
- when the bones become very weak
- outer of the two bones in the leg
- the tissue that connects bone to muscle
Down
- tough elastic tissue around the joints
- the neck
- largest bone in the arm
- the horizontal curve of the spine
- the bone that forms the upper jaw
- the upper part of the pelvis
- bones that make up the back
- largest bone in the human skull
- longest hardest bone in the body
- the framework for the body
20 Clues: the neck • the breast plate • largest bone in the arm • small cube shaped bones • the framework for the body • bones that make up the back • vertebrae in the lower back • the upper part of the pelvis • firm flexible connective tissue • largest bone in the human skull • when the bones become very weak • longest hardest bone in the body • the horizontal curve of the spine • ...
Skeletal System Review 2022-05-18
Across
- either of a pair of bones which form part of the side of the skull on each side and enclose the middle and inner ear
- a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility, especially in the fingers, wrists, feet, and ankles
- Joint joint where the bones are entirely joined by cartilage, either hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage
- hole where bridge of nose would be
- Column the central axis of the skeleton in all vertebrates. Provides attachments to muscles, supports the trunk, protects the spinal cord and nerve roots
- Joint where adjacent bones are strongly united by fibrous connective tissue
- the bone that forms the back and base of the skull; where the spinal cord passes
- a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D
- A mature bone cell
- one of two major bone groups in the body
- Bone Small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space
- the bone which forms the front part of the skull
- Canals any of the minute tubes which form a network in bone and contain blood vessels
- Process of Bone Formation, Bones develop using hyaline cartilage structures as their model
- a bone forming the central side and upper back part of each side of the skull
- Bone the bone that forms the prominent part of the cheek and the outer side of the eye socket
- the top-most bone, sitting just below the skull; it is followed by the axis
- A flat plate of hyaline cartilage seen in young, growing bones. It causes the lengthwise growth of a long bone
Down
- dense bone in which the bony matrix is solidly filled with organic ground substance and inorganic salts
- large multinucleated cell responsible for the dissolution and absorption of bone
- part of the skeleton that makes up the longitudinal axis of the body
- two major soft spots on the top of the head
- Specific tissue used to cushion joints between bones and provide defensive covering
- A break of a bone in which it breaks partially or completely
- A thin layer in the
- living tissue that makes up the body's skeleton
- the type of joint found between bones that move against each other
- the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement
- A cell that helps with bone formation by secreting a matrix
- a disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by imperfect calcification, softening, and distortion of bones usually causing bow legs
- is the second cervical vertebra (C2) of the spine, immediately posterior to the atlas, upon which the head rests
31 Clues: A mature bone cell • A thin layer in the • hole where bridge of nose would be • one of two major bone groups in the body • two major soft spots on the top of the head • living tissue that makes up the body's skeleton • the bone which forms the front part of the skull • Bone Small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space • ...
The Skeletal System 2022-02-02
Across
- A process that occurs in the spongy bone.
- Mature blood cells are called..
- Framework to support body muscles,fat and..
- The last five division of the spinal chord.
- There are 8 carpals on each..
- The first 7 division of the spinal chord.
- The bones main storage
- Immovable joints are known as..
- The 12 divisions of the spinal chord.
- Freely movable joints are known as..
Down
- Immature bone cells are called..
- Slightly movable joints are known as..
- Made up or organs called..
- Areas where 2 or more bones join together.
- What are examples of a seasamoid bone.
- When muscles attach to provide movement
- Tailbone
- Skull protects..
- The humerus bone shape is ..
- Skeleton that forms the main truck of the body.
20 Clues: Tailbone • Skull protects.. • The bones main storage • Made up or organs called.. • The humerus bone shape is .. • There are 8 carpals on each.. • Mature blood cells are called.. • Immovable joints are known as.. • Immature bone cells are called.. • Freely movable joints are known as.. • The 12 divisions of the spinal chord. • Slightly movable joints are known as.. • ...
Skeletal System Review 2021-12-15
Across
- bearing the weight of the body
- One of the 2 bones that make up the forearm
- The long bone attached to the tibia
- Long bone in the forearm
- vertebrae makes up the bottom of the spine
- Bones that connects the trunk and the legs
- Long curved bones that form the rib cage
- production of red & white blood cells from red bone marrow
- holds the rib cage and protects the heart and lungs
- Thigh bone
- storing materials to be released in the blood stream
- consists of 7 bones that form the neck
- supports the shoulders
Down
- 5 bones that form the spine and lower back
- encasing essential organs
- The upper part of the sternum
- the bone that is at the base of the lumbar
- Also known as the shoulder blades
- One of the two bones in the lower leg
- Long bone of the upper arm
- the bones that form the head
- joints provide movement for bones
- Kneecap
- Holds the lower teeth in place & forms the lower jawline
24 Clues: Kneecap • Thigh bone • supports the shoulders • Long bone in the forearm • encasing essential organs • Long bone of the upper arm • the bones that form the head • The upper part of the sternum • bearing the weight of the body • Also known as the shoulder blades • joints provide movement for bones • The long bone attached to the tibia • One of the two bones in the lower leg • ...
The Skeletal System 2021-08-04
Across
- Breastbone
- Outside layer of bone
- Hindmost bone of the skull
- Shoulder blade
- In the center of the bone, produces blood cells
- Hold 2 bones together
- Holds muscle to bone
- Inner, larger bone of the forearm
- Lower jaw
- Elbows, knees, and hips
- 5 bones that form the palm of the hand
- Uppermost, largest bone of the arm
- 2 bones that make up the cheeks
- Larger of 2 bones that form the lower leg
- Thighbone
- Smaller, outside bone of the lower leg
- Forms the kneecap
- Forms the forehead
- Joins all the bones of the cranium together
- 2 bones of the upper jaw
- 5 long and slender bones, similar to metacarpals
- Ankle bone
- 2 bones form the bridge of the nose
Down
- Lubricates and cushions joints
- Bones of the fingers and toes
- 12 pairs of bones
- Make up the foot close to the heel
- Pelvis and skull
- An oval case that protects the brain
- Light spongy bone between the eye sockets
- 2 bones the form the sides and crown of the skull
- Inside layer of bone
- Protective coating over the bones that allows the muscles ti slide over them without friction, contains blood vessels
- U shaped bone at the base of the tongue
- Collarbone
- Connects 2 or more bones together
- Known as the chest
- 7 bones at the top of the vertebrae column
- Wrist, flexible joint
- Made of 26 bones
- Smaller bone of the forearm
- 2 bones form the sides of the head in the ear area
- Tissue at the end of bones
- The study of bones
- 2 bones at the front inner wall of the eye sockets
45 Clues: Lower jaw • Thighbone • Breastbone • Collarbone • Ankle bone • Shoulder blade • Pelvis and skull • Made of 26 bones • 12 pairs of bones • Forms the kneecap • Known as the chest • Forms the forehead • The study of bones • Inside layer of bone • Holds muscle to bone • Outside layer of bone • Hold 2 bones together • Wrist, flexible joint • Elbows, knees, and hips • 2 bones of the upper jaw • ...
Skeletal System Diseases 2021-05-10
Across
- bone is broken by a twisting force
- displacement of the bone from its normal position within a joint
- infection in the bone and bone marrow
- abnormal thinning of the bone structure, decreased density
- arthrtitis caused by bacteria in the bite of an infected deer tick
- fracture in which the bone is broken only on one side
- lateral curvature of the spine
- inflammation of the joint
- buildup of uric acid crystals causing pain and swelling in the joint
- abnormal softening of the joint or bone
Down
- fracture that breaks the skin
- type of arthritis that is autoimmune
- curvature of the spine in which the thorax is rounded hunchback-like
- curvature of the lower spine, making the person look swayback
- joint pain
- radius is broken by falling onto an outstretched hand
- malignant tumor of the bone
- overstretching or tearing of a ligament
- bone that is crushed into several pieces
- benign tumor of the bone
20 Clues: joint pain • benign tumor of the bone • inflammation of the joint • malignant tumor of the bone • fracture that breaks the skin • lateral curvature of the spine • bone is broken by a twisting force • type of arthritis that is autoimmune • infection in the bone and bone marrow • overstretching or tearing of a ligament • abnormal softening of the joint or bone • ...
The skeletal system 2021-02-12
Across
- located in the thigh
- protects the brain
- seven irregular shaped bones in the ankle and foot
- a ring-like bony structure located in the lower part of the trunk
- technical term for hand bone
- long slender bones in the hand
- Bone located in the chest
- long bone in the arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
- the bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle
- Protects the heart and lungs
Down
- the shoulder complex
- bone in the forearm
- the outer narrow small bone extending from the knee to the ankle
- Scientific term for collar bone
- the larger of the two bones in the lower leg
- the sacral vertebra
- scientific name for the kneecap
- Bones of the palm of the hand
- makes up the spinal column
- bones that make up the fingers of the hand and toes of the feet
- inner and larger bone in the forearm attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger
21 Clues: protects the brain • bone in the forearm • the sacral vertebra • the shoulder complex • located in the thigh • Bone located in the chest • makes up the spinal column • technical term for hand bone • Protects the heart and lungs • Bones of the palm of the hand • long slender bones in the hand • Scientific term for collar bone • scientific name for the kneecap • ...
Skeletal System Vocabulary 2022-10-09
Across
- Bones in your fingers and toes
- Jaw bone
- Bones in your wrist
- Classification of a bone that's long with expanded ends
- Relatively deep pit or depression
- Rounded process that usually articulates with another bone
- Bones in the palm of your hand
- A bone of the lower limbs, more distal than the humerus
- Classification of a bone that's almost equal in length and width
- Narrow, ridgelike projection
- A bone of the upper limbs, more proximal than the radius
- Classification of a bone with varied shape
Down
- Made up of the upper and lower limbs
- Cavity within a bone
- Enlargement on the end of a bone
- Tiny pit or depression
- Soft spot in the skull where membranes cover the surface between bones
- Tubelike passageway within a bone
- Small, nearly flat surface
- Projection situated above a condyle
- Classification of a plate like bone with a broad surface
- Made up of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage
- Opening through a bone where blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments pass through
- Bone in the back of the skull
24 Clues: Jaw bone • Bones in your wrist • Cavity within a bone • Tiny pit or depression • Small, nearly flat surface • Narrow, ridgelike projection • Bone in the back of the skull • Bones in your fingers and toes • Bones in the palm of your hand • Enlargement on the end of a bone • Relatively deep pit or depression • Tubelike passageway within a bone • Projection situated above a condyle • ...
Skeletal & Muscular System 2023-12-06
Across
- front of thigh,medial,abducts thigh
- Joint between bones
- abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
- An injury in which the ligaments holding bones together are stretched too far and tear.
- shoudler,abducts arm
- inside compact bones
- back of thigh,flexes leg
- spine around to chest,extends and abducts upper arm
- the inflammation of joints
- back of lower leg
- formation of bone
- between ribs,moves ribs for breathing
Down
- front of thigh,extends leg
- surrounds the mouth, closes;puckers lips
- upper arm, flexes lower arm
- upper arm, extends lower arm
- the deterioration of articular cartilage in a joint
- upper back and neck, extends head, moves shoulder
- joints that allow movement in all directions
- hard, dense bone tissue
- buttocks
- allow movement with limited rotation
- where red blood cells are formed in adults
- a bone thinning disease
24 Clues: buttocks • back of lower leg • formation of bone • Joint between bones • shoudler,abducts arm • inside compact bones • hard, dense bone tissue • a bone thinning disease • back of thigh,flexes leg • front of thigh,extends leg • the inflammation of joints • upper arm, flexes lower arm • upper arm, extends lower arm • front of thigh,medial,abducts thigh • allow movement with limited rotation • ...
skeletal system crossword 2023-12-12
Across
- bone cells that build new bone tissue
- cartilage, dense white connective tissue covering the articulating surfaces of bones at joints
- specialized bone cells that resorb bone tissue
- first cervical vertebra is specialized to provide the connection between the occipital bone of the skull and the spinal column
- cavity,central hollow in the long bones
- canals,major passageways in long bones that provide paths for blood vessels
- end of a long bone
- process through which adult bone can change in density, strength, and shape
- canals,large canals that connect the Haversian canals
- marrow, material with a rich blood supply in the marrow cavity of long bones
Down
- connective tissue membrane that surrounds and protects the shaft of long bones
- process of blood cell formation
- of a long bone
- plate,growth plate near the ends of long bones where osteoblast activity increases bone length
- cavities laid out in concentric circles around the Haversian canals
- bone,dense solid bone that covers the outer surface of all bones
- bones, bones of the face
- bone, interior spongy bone with a porous, honeycomb structure
- membrane that lines the medulla cavity
- outgrowth or projection on a bone or other body tissue
- Haversian system
- process of bone formation
- mature bone cells
23 Clues: of a long bone • Haversian system • mature bone cells • end of a long bone • bones, bones of the face • process of bone formation • process of blood cell formation • bone cells that build new bone tissue • membrane that lines the medulla cavity • cavity,central hollow in the long bones • specialized bone cells that resorb bone tissue • ...
the Skeletal system 2024-01-10
Across
- bones of the toes
- inner shin bone, runs from the knee to the ankle. Larger of the two shin bones.
- collarbone, anterior
- The Skeletal System provides support, structure and protection for the body and its major organs. The major organs of the Skeletal System are bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. Some bones produce blood cells in the marrow.
- found below the elbow, the bone that is closest to your thumb.
- hip bone
- Tail bone
- thigh bone, connects the hip to the knee
- Lower back
- outer shin bone, runs from knee to ankle, smaller of the two shinbones.
- Layer of bone tissue having many small spaces and found just inside the layer of compact bone.
- Bones of the fingers
- found below the elbow, the bone that is closest to your pinkie.
- lower jaw bone
Down
- connects the upper arm to the shoulder. This is your funny bone... because it's humerous. Get it?
- Upper back
- Neck
- is the outer layer ands is thin and dense, containing nerves and blood vessels.
- dense, hard layers of bone tissue that lie underneath the periosteum
- Connects the spine to the pelvis
- heel bone
- the portion of the skull that encloses the brain
- Knee cap The patella is a "floating" bone, meaning that it is not connected to any other bones. Fun fact - babies are born without them!
- shoulder blade, posterior
24 Clues: Neck • hip bone • heel bone • Tail bone • Upper back • Lower back • lower jaw bone • bones of the toes • collarbone, anterior • Bones of the fingers • shoulder blade, posterior • Connects the spine to the pelvis • thigh bone, connects the hip to the knee • the portion of the skull that encloses the brain • found below the elbow, the bone that is closest to your thumb. • ...
Skeletal System 1 2023-09-21
Across
- the neck region of the vertebrae
- upper jawbone
- how many pairs of ribs
- fingers and toes
- bones in sole of foot
- shoulderblades
- collarbone
- lower jawbone
- thumb side lower arm bone
- pinky side lower arm bone
- upper leg/thigh bone
- the skeleton that contains the bones along the long axis of the body
- the skeleton that contains the bones of the extremities
- shinbone or large lower leg bone (medial side)
Down
- cheekbones
- front of cranium
- tailbone
- spine/backbone
- kneecap
- ankle bones
- lower sides of cranium
- bones in palm of hand
- upper arm bone
- back of the cranium
- top of cranium
- wrist bones
- breastbone
- how many bones in lumbar spine
- hip bones
- small lower leg bone (lateral side)
30 Clues: kneecap • tailbone • hip bones • cheekbones • breastbone • collarbone • ankle bones • wrist bones • upper jawbone • lower jawbone • spine/backbone • upper arm bone • top of cranium • shoulderblades • front of cranium • fingers and toes • back of the cranium • upper leg/thigh bone • bones in palm of hand • bones in sole of foot • how many pairs of ribs • lower sides of cranium • thumb side lower arm bone • ...
THE SKELETAL SYSTEM 2020-05-13
Across
- What is shown in the yellow?
- back view of skeleton
- What is shown in the purple?
- lower back
- calf bone
- Weight-bearing bones that allow us to stand and move
- What is represented in red?
- What is shown in the blue?
- At the very most top
- What are bones down near your wrist called?
- What is shown in the green?
- Fingers of the feet
- Two main ways to look at the skeleton (divisions)
- What is represented in yellow?
- Connects to the hip bones and is important in forming a strong pelvis
- What is shown in the red?
- the upper arm bone
Down
- front view of skeleton
- forearm bone
- Gives the foot it’s arch
- arm bone
- Longest bone of the body
- shoulder blade
- collar bone
- Also known as kneecap
- What is shown in the orange?
- What are bones in fingers called?
- Pelvis that is generally larger, deeper and narrow, funnel shaped and larger
- in the middle
- Larger bone in your lower leg
- also known as the tailbone
- heels
- Pelvis that is broad and shallow, wider pubic/pelvic angle
- What is represented in green?
- What are bones in palm/middle called?
- also known as the funny bone
36 Clues: heels • arm bone • calf bone • lower back • collar bone • forearm bone • in the middle • shoulder blade • the upper arm bone • Fingers of the feet • At the very most top • back view of skeleton • Also known as kneecap • front view of skeleton • Gives the foot it’s arch • Longest bone of the body • What is shown in the red? • What is shown in the blue? • also known as the tailbone • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2019-09-23
Across
- this function of the skeletal system involves the accumulation of calcium and phosphorous
- arthritis, an immune response that causes inflammation and swelling of the joint
- this fracture is when the bone breaks incompletely and the one end bends away
- this test analyzes the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus
- this function of the skeletal system makes it harder to access vital organs
- Bone, this part of the compact bone contains structures called trabeculae
- this joint models the movement of opening and closing a door
- this fracture is a diagonal break
- this structure connects bone to bone
- these are referred as "little lakes" where osteocytes are stored
- a skeletal complication that arises do to a lack of Vitamin D
Down
- Imperfecta, this is a skeletal complication that is a genetic disorder that causes brittle bones
- this fracture is one with three or more pieces
- the outermost layer of the bone
- this type of fracture is when the bone does not fully split
- the communication sites between osteocytes
- this type of fracture is when the bone penetrates through the skin
- Aspiration, this test removes fluid from the joint to be analyzed
- Marrow, this is the inner most layer of the compact bone
- this part of the compact bone prevents rotation/torison
- and Socket, this joint is found in the shoulder and allows for a large range of motion
21 Clues: the outermost layer of the bone • this fracture is a diagonal break • this structure connects bone to bone • the communication sites between osteocytes • this fracture is one with three or more pieces • this part of the compact bone prevents rotation/torison • Marrow, this is the inner most layer of the compact bone • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2020-10-20
Across
- Results from a twisting force
- small cartilaginous process (extension) of the lower (inferior) part of the sternum, which is usually ossified in the adult human.
- unpaired bone in the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the brain.
- are thin and relatively broad bones that are found where extensive protection of organs.
- A fracture in which the bone ends are forced into each other.
- two lowermost, the eleventh and twelfth rib pairs; so-called because they are attached only to the vertebrae
- Bone is broken completely, but ends do not penetrate the skin.
- large multinucleate giant bone cell attached to the bone surface.
- is an unpaired bone of the neurocranium. It is situated in the middle of the skull towards the front, in front of the basilar part of the occipital bone.
- bars of hyaline cartilage that serve to prolong the ribs forward and contribute to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax
- the jaw or jawbone
- tubular shaft and articular surface at each end
- A fracture in which the bone splinters, but the break is incomplete.
- a long, flat bone, forming the middle portion of the front of the chest.
- Fracture type which is a typical skull fracture.
- bones with complex shapes.
- It is situated at the upper and lateral part of the face and forms the prominence of the cheek
Down
- formed by a fluid-filled compartment within the body, called the coelom
- Bone penetrates the skin; also known as an open fracture.
- broad upper part of the sternum.
- ocated beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the mammalian brain.
- Bone is crushed.
- the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle
- The first seven ribs attach to the sternum
- paired lobes of the brain at the top of the head, including areas concerned with the reception and correlation of sensory information.
- bones with the same width and length
- ells with a single nucleus that synthesize bone
- binds together the cartilage that forms individual nose contours and shapes.
- Bones are broken into many pieces.
- rigid external covering for the body
30 Clues: Bone is crushed. • the jaw or jawbone • bones with complex shapes. • Results from a twisting force • broad upper part of the sternum. • Bones are broken into many pieces. • bones with the same width and length • rigid external covering for the body • The first seven ribs attach to the sternum • ells with a single nucleus that synthesize bone • ...
The Skeletal System 2020-10-23
Across
- Known as "the human tailbone"
- Fracture result of twisting force of bone
- Bones that make up fingers and toes
- Bone process:minerals/tissues added/removed
- Limbs and girdles
- Fracture also known as an open fracture
- Type of bone that is longer than wide
- Cells that form new bone
- Bone is mostly made of this mineral
- The strongest and longest bone in the body
- Type of bone that is cube shaped
- Bone attached to the ribs
- Fracture common among small children
- Bone that covers/protects the knee joint
- Five bones located at the palm of hand
- Forms longitudinal axis of body
Down
- Fracture where bone is broken into pieces
- Bone also known as the zygomatic
- Upper arm bone
- 2nd largest bone in the lower leg
- Formation of blood cellular components
- Shaft of long bone
- Type of bone that does not fit any category
- Cells that break down bone structure
- Bone that is dense and has little space
- Type of bone that is thin and curved
- Bone that forms the forehead
- Known as "lower jaw"
- Bone that is spongy
- Fracture of the bone only, no skin break
30 Clues: Upper arm bone • Limbs and girdles • Shaft of long bone • Bone that is spongy • Known as "lower jaw" • Cells that form new bone • Bone attached to the ribs • Bone that forms the forehead • Known as "the human tailbone" • Forms longitudinal axis of body • Bone also known as the zygomatic • Type of bone that is cube shaped • 2nd largest bone in the lower leg • ...
Skeletal System Review 2020-10-16
Across
- forms roof of nasal cavity
- form the ankle
- known as the tailbone
- mature bone cells
- collarbone
- encloses the skull
- commonly known as the shoulder blade
- thigh bone
- fracture where it does not penetrate the skin
- form the wrist
- fracture where bone is crushed
- articulates with occipital condyles
- bridge of the nose
Down
- the cheek bones
- fracture where the broken bone ends are forced into each other
- bone which forms the forehead
- bone at the top of the head
- lower back of the head
- fracture where broken bone penetrates the skin
- common fracture for children
- bone classification described as dense and appears homogeneous.
- fracture in which the bone breaks into many fragments
- known as the fingers
- Forms the longitudinal axis of the body
- common skull fracture
- allows rotation of the head
- fracture common in sports
- butterfly shaped bone
- form the upper jaw
- commonly known as the jaw
30 Clues: collarbone • thigh bone • form the ankle • form the wrist • the cheek bones • mature bone cells • encloses the skull • form the upper jaw • bridge of the nose • known as the fingers • known as the tailbone • common skull fracture • butterfly shaped bone • lower back of the head • fracture common in sports • commonly known as the jaw • forms roof of nasal cavity • bone at the top of the head • ...
The Skeletal System 2020-03-29
Across
- Double-layered connective tissue that covers the bone
- Bones of the shoulder, pelvis, upper and lower extremities
- Bones of the vertebrae and face
- Structures in bones that carry the blood supply
- rings made up of groups of bone matrix
- Make up the framework
- Similar to simple fracture; the ends do not penetrate the skin
- Break in the bone where the bone comes through the skin
- A joint that provides no movement at all; fixed
- Suture between frontal and parietal bone
- The skeletal system protects the internal _____
- Incomplete break of a bone; fracture most often seen in children
- Shaft of a long bone
- Cells that break down bone tissue
Down
- Type of fracture in which bone is broken cleanly
- The site of fat storage in an adult bone
- Longest single bone in the body
- that allows movement in many directions
- Suture between the Parietal Bone and Temporal Bone
- Cartilage that covers the surfaces of bones where they form joints
- two or more bones meet
- A soft tissue in the center of a bone where new blood cells are produced
- The skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk
- Process of cartilage into bone formation
- Type of joint found at the neck and forearm
25 Clues: Shaft of a long bone • Make up the framework • two or more bones meet • Longest single bone in the body • Bones of the vertebrae and face • Cells that break down bone tissue • rings made up of groups of bone matrix • that allows movement in many directions • The site of fat storage in an adult bone • Suture between frontal and parietal bone • ...
Skeletal system crossword 2020-08-25
Across
- Help your skeleton move
- Tissue that connects bones, helps move bones
- Produced in your bone marrow
- Name for the collar bone
- When your skeleton is on the inside of your body
- The calf bone
- A minor break in one of your bones
- Connects bones
- Found inside your bones, produce blood cells
Down
- The 33 bones that connect to create the spinal column
- An important vitamin to have in your diet to keep you bones healthy and strong
- Important to have in your diet to keep your bones strong
- Bones that protects the organs in your chest
- The thigh bone
- Name for the tailbone
- Instead of an internal skeleton, the body is protected by a hard casing/ shell
- Triangular bone in your knee
- Made up of Vertebrae, located down your back
- Bone that protects the brain
- Like flexible bone, structures your nose and ears
20 Clues: The calf bone • The thigh bone • Connects bones • Name for the tailbone • Help your skeleton move • Name for the collar bone • Produced in your bone marrow • Triangular bone in your knee • Bone that protects the brain • A minor break in one of your bones • Bones that protects the organs in your chest • Tissue that connects bones, helps move bones • ...
The Skeletal System 2024-05-22
Across
- - cancer that originates in the bone marrow
- - surgical removal of the bursa
- - softening of the cartilage
- - a bone infection
- - a type of connective tissue found in joints
- - blood within a joint
- - degenerative joint disease
- - straightening or correction of a bone deformity
- - a condition of weakened bones
- - process of cutting; incision of the tendon
- - abnormal condition in which a stiff joint fusses together
- - pain in the bone
- - cells responsible for bone formation
- - inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac near a joint
- - inflammation of the bone
Down
- - a connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones
- -tumor ir bony projection that covers cartilage
- - partial dislocation of a bone from its joint
- - inflammation of the joints
- - a curvature of the spine
- - a broken bone
- - a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint
- - surgical puncture to remove fluid from the joint
- - abnormal condition in which the lumbar spine curves forward; swayback
- - bone deficiency
- - incision through of the bone
- - abnormal condition of a crooked; bent spine
- - abnormal condition of a humpback
- - pain in the joints
- - tumor of the bone
30 Clues: - a broken bone • - bone deficiency • - a bone infection • - pain in the bone • - tumor of the bone • - pain in the joints • - blood within a joint • - a curvature of the spine • - inflammation of the bone • - inflammation of the joints • - softening of the cartilage • - degenerative joint disease • - incision through of the bone • - surgical removal of the bursa • ...
Skeletal System Review 2024-09-26
Across
- who has more bones? adults or babies
- ribs 11 and 12
- the process of turning cartilage into bone
- the plates at the end of bones for more growth
- the type of cells that break down/eat old bone
- the arms, legs, and pelvic girdle
- ribs that attach to the sternum
- what bones are made of before the ossification process
- the fracture common in sports because of the twisting
- bone that is light and less dense
- the fracture leaving a floating bone
Down
- the hormone in charge of making skeleton heavier
- the skull, ribs, and vertebrae
- the hormone in charge of making skeleton broader/widen
- the number of bones in the cranium
- bone that is hard and used for main support
- the main component of bone tissue that is missing: extracellular matrix, cells, bone marrow, cartilage
- the type of cells that maintain normal bone
- areas in the skull that allow for compression
- the type of cells that replace or build new bone
- the last section of the vertebrae that is fused
- the fracture most common in older bones because they are so brittle
- the fracture common in kids because of flexibility
23 Clues: ribs 11 and 12 • the skull, ribs, and vertebrae • ribs that attach to the sternum • the arms, legs, and pelvic girdle • bone that is light and less dense • the number of bones in the cranium • who has more bones? adults or babies • the fracture leaving a floating bone • the process of turning cartilage into bone • bone that is hard and used for main support • ...
Skeletal System Terms 2024-10-03
Across
- Carpals are an example of this type of bone
- Opening that allows blood vessels to pass through
- Terminal end of a bone
- Large rough projection
- A very large process
- Skull bones are an example of this type of bone
- A ridge
- A portion of bone that branches
- A cavity filled with air
- A narrow part of bone right next to the head
- The femur is an example of this type of bone
- A groove
- A pulley-shaped process
Down
- A deep socket
- Any projection that allows attachment
- The mandible is an example of this type of bone
- A small round projection
- A flattened surface
- Space covered by connective tissue between skull bones of infants
- Small depression
- A sharp process
- Rounded Protuberance
- A short canal
- A line between cranial bones joined together with cartilage
24 Clues: A ridge • A groove • A deep socket • A short canal • A sharp process • Small depression • A flattened surface • A very large process • Rounded Protuberance • Terminal end of a bone • Large rough projection • A pulley-shaped process • A small round projection • A cavity filled with air • A portion of bone that branches • Any projection that allows attachment • ...
Skeletal - Muscular System 2024-12-18
Across
- The shoulder blade.
- The upper arm bone.
- The lower arm bone on the thumb side.
- The scientific name for the collarbone.
- These connect bones to other bones.
- Type of contraction where the muscle lengthens.
- A group of bones in the wrist.
- These connect muscles to bones.
- The longest bone in the human body.
- The spine is made up of these bones.
- The breastbone.
- Type of joint at the shoulder and hip.
- The muscle at the front of the upper arm.
- The group of muscles at the back of the thigh.
Down
- The group of muscles at the front of the thigh.
- The upper leg bone.
- Type of muscle fibre used for endurance.
- The bone commonly called the kneecap.
- The calf muscle.
- Muscle type found in the heart.
- The muscle at the back of the upper arm.
- The muscle group responsible for extending the spine.
- The name of the small bones in the fingers.
- A flat bone that protects the heart and lungs.
- Type of joint found in the neck allowing rotation.
- The main muscle used in breathing.
- The bone that protects the brain.
27 Clues: The breastbone. • The calf muscle. • The upper leg bone. • The shoulder blade. • The upper arm bone. • A group of bones in the wrist. • Muscle type found in the heart. • These connect muscles to bones. • The bone that protects the brain. • The main muscle used in breathing. • These connect bones to other bones. • The longest bone in the human body. • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2025-01-29
Across
- Identify W: wrist bones
- Identify H: tailbone
- Identify D: chest section of vert. column
- Identify N: foot bones
- Identify J: kneecap
- Identify Q: shoulder blade
- Identify L: lower leg bone
- Identify R: breastbone
- Identify A: the head
- Identify B: lower jaw bone
- Identify O: bones of the fingers and toes
- Identify K: shin bone
Down
- Identify E: lower back section of vert. column
- Identify P: collar bone
- Identify I: thigh bone
- Identify X: hand bones
- Identify G
- Identify C: neck section of vert. column
- Identify S
- Identify U: forearm bone on thumb side
- Identify F: hip bones
- Identify T: upper arm bone
- Identify M: ankle bones
- Identify V: forearm bone on pinky side
24 Clues: Identify G • Identify S • Identify J: kneecap • Identify H: tailbone • Identify A: the head • Identify F: hip bones • Identify K: shin bone • Identify I: thigh bone • Identify X: hand bones • Identify N: foot bones • Identify R: breastbone • Identify W: wrist bones • Identify P: collar bone • Identify M: ankle bones • Identify Q: shoulder blade • Identify T: upper arm bone • ...
Skeletal System (BONUS) 2025-04-04
Across
- Fiber of the ECM that makes bone flexible
- The hardening of bone tissue
- Bone forms directly from embryonic tissue
- Outer fibrous tissue that surrounds a bone
- Cells that secrete the organic material of the ECM
- Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue
- Cell responsible for the resorption of bone tissue
- Bone is a _____ tissue because it is characterized by its extensive ECM
Down
- Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone
- The formation of bone
- Bone replaces cartilage
- Bone stem cells
- Mineral salts are the _____ material of the ECM
- This type of bone tissue is characterized by osteons tightly packed together
- Soft tissue that occupies the spaces of bone
- Cell responsible for the maintenance of bone tissue
- Binds bone to bone
- The skeletal system is derived from this germ layer
- This type of bone tissue is characterized by thin columns of bone that has spaces between them
- The cells associated with bone tissue constitute the _____ portion of the ECM
20 Clues: Bone stem cells • Binds bone to bone • The formation of bone • Bone replaces cartilage • The hardening of bone tissue • Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue • Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone • Fiber of the ECM that makes bone flexible • Bone forms directly from embryonic tissue • Outer fibrous tissue that surrounds a bone • Soft tissue that occupies the spaces of bone • ...
The Skeletal System 2025-03-31
Across
- facial bones
- in shaft and ends of long bones, contains bone marrow space
- develops from "wear and tear" on the joints
- attach bones to muscle
- only in ends of long bones
- protect lungs, heart (chest cavity)
- mature bone cells that maintain the structure of bone
- intervertebral disks between vertebrae3
- fibers of collagen in a gel-like ground substance
- bone-forming cells
Down
- forms embryonic structure, which later forms bone
- attach bones to other bones
- connective tissue covering of bone
- changes in bone shape, size, strength
- provides support under pressure
- deposit new cartilage at the outer surface
- the cellular arrangement found in compact bone
- excessive bone loss
- depends on balance of osteoblast and osteoclast
- flexible
- cells that remove bone (resorption)
- inflammation of joints
- hard elements of the skeleton; specialized connective tissue
23 Clues: flexible • facial bones • bone-forming cells • excessive bone loss • attach bones to muscle • inflammation of joints • only in ends of long bones • attach bones to other bones • provides support under pressure • connective tissue covering of bone • protect lungs, heart (chest cavity) • cells that remove bone (resorption) • changes in bone shape, size, strength • ...
The Skeletal System 2025-04-28
Across
- Connective tissue attaching muscle to bone
- Leg muscles which bend the knee
- Oxygen-carrying cell produced in bone marrow
- Flat bone known as the shoulder blade
- Hormone lowering blood calcium levels
- Bone at the center of the chest
- Inner layer of skin containing nerves and blood vessels
- Connective tissue attaching bone to bone
- Large opening at skull base for spinal cord
- Mature bone cell maintaining bone tissue
- Shaft of a long bone
- Joint that allows for rotating
- Bony structure protecting lungs and heart
- Floating, false, and true bones the protect the heat and lungs
- Skeleton Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
- Strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones
- Fused vertebrae forming part of the pelvis
- Cartilage Flexible cartilage found in the ear and epiglottis
- Immovable joint between skull bone
- Lubricating fluid in freely movable joints
- Muscle attachment point to a stationary bone
- Stores fat in bone cavities
- Bones of the fingers and toes
- Growth plate in a long bone where bone growth occurs in children
- Joint found in hip and shoulder
- Skeleton Bones of the limbs and girdles
- Forearm bone on the pinky side
- Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from heart
- Forearm bone on the thumb side
- Membrane covering outer surface of bones
- Vertebrae C1-C7 bones that support the neck
- Gland regulating calcium levels for bones
- Cavity Central cavity within long bones containing marrow
- Bone forming the upper jaw
- The 5 bones of the foot
- Bones that form the ankles
- Hip bone
- Dense outer layer of bone
Down
- Cell that breaks down old bone
- Vertebrae Middle section of the spine connected to ribs
- Leg muscles which straighten the knee
- Junction where neurons communicate with muscles
- Soft spot on a baby's skull that later hardens into bone
- Nerve carrying signals from spinal cord to body
- Cartilage Smooth tissue covering ends of bones at joints
- Nervous tissue that carries nerve signals from your brain to the rest of your body and back
- Muscle attachment point to a movable bone
- Muscle that straightens the arm at elbow
- Muscle which covers the shoulder joint
- Bone U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue
- Vertebrae L1-L5 bones in the lower back
- Bone Hard, dense bone tissue found in shaft of bones
- Bone that forms the kneecap
- Longer and known as shinbone
- Hard structures for chewing, embedded in jaws
- Immune cell produced inside bones
- Front part of pelvis
- Main flexor muscle of the upper arm
- Bone alongside the tibia
- Microscopic blood vessel for nutrient/gas exchange
- Another word for cancellous bone
- Scientific term for a joint, where two bones meet
- Site of red blood cell production
- Blood vessel carrying blood toward the heart
- End part of a long bone
- Cell that builds new bone tissue
- Microscopic unit of compact bone
- Movable bone forming the lower jaw
- Joint that allows for bending
- Capsule Fibrous tissue enclosing a synovial joint
- Upper arm bone
- Outer protective layer of skin
- Small tailbone at bottom of vertebral column
- Bone structure that protects the brain
- Palate Bony roof of the mouth
- Longest and strongest bone in the body
- Lower, posterior of pelvis
- The 5 bones of the hand
- Eight small bones that form the wrist
- Broad, flaring part of the pelvis
- Known as the collarbone
- Bone Bone supporting the upper nose
82 Clues: Hip bone • Upper arm bone • Shaft of a long bone • Front part of pelvis • End part of a long bone • The 5 bones of the hand • Known as the collarbone • The 5 bones of the foot • Bone alongside the tibia • Dense outer layer of bone • Lower, posterior of pelvis • Bone forming the upper jaw • Bones that form the ankles • Bone that forms the kneecap • Stores fat in bone cavities • ...
The Skeletal System 2025-04-28
Across
- Muscle which covers the shoulder joint
- Cartilage Flexible cartilage found in the ear and epiglottis
- Bone Hard, dense bone tissue found in shaft of bones
- Soft spot on a baby's skull that later hardens into bone
- Bones of the fingers and toes
- Broad, flaring part of the pelvis
- Bones that form the ankles
- Cell that builds new bone tissue
- Flat bone known as the shoulder blade
- Connective tissue attaching bone to bone
- Lower, posterior of pelvis
- Oxygen-carrying cell produced in bone marrow
- Stores fat in bone cavities
- Bone forming the upper jaw
- Immune cell produced inside bones
- Known as the collarbone
- Bones of the limbs and girdles (skeleton)
- Bone alongside the tibia
- Bone supporting the upper nose
- Forearm bone on the thumb side
- Outer protective layer of skin
- Another word for cancellous bone
- Hip bone
- Longest and strongest bone in the body
- Cell that breaks down old bone
- Forearm bone on the pinky side
- Muscle attachment point to a stationary bone
- Large opening at skull base for spinal cord
- Site of red blood cell production
- Shaft of a long bone
- Nerve carrying signals from spinal cord to body
- Small tailbone at bottom of vertebral column
- Blood vessel carrying blood toward the heart
- Cavity Central cavity within long bones containing marrow
- Joint found in hip and shoulder
- Vertebrae C1-C7 bones that support the neck
- Muscle that straightens the arm at elbow (brachii)
- Bone U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue
- Growth plate in a long bone where bone growth occurs in children
Down
- Connective tissue attaching muscle to bone
- Microscopic unit of compact bone
- Joint that allows for bending
- The 5 bones of the foot
- End part of a long bone
- Scientific term for a joint, where two bones meet
- Cord of nervous tissue that carries nerve signals from your brain to the rest of your body and back
- Immovable joint between skull bone
- Bone structure that protects the brain
- Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood away from heart
- Membrane covering outer surface of bones
- Leg muscles which straighten the knee
- Hormone lowering blood calcium levels
- Longer and known as shinbone
- Lubricating fluid in freely movable joints
- The 5 bones of the hand
- Dense outer layer of bone
- Vertebrae L1-L5 bones in the lower back
- Hard structures for chewing, embedded in jaws
- Upper arm bone
- Main flexor muscle of the upper arm (brachii)
- Bone that forms the kneecap
- Strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones
- Gland regulating calcium levels for bones
- Floating, false, and true bones the protect the heat and lungs
- Muscle attachment point to a movable bone
- Bony structure protecting lungs and heart
- Vertebrae Middle section of the spine connected to ribs
- Leg muscles which bend the knee
- Mature bone cell maintaining bone tissue
- Cartilage Smooth tissue covering ends of bones at joints
- Capsule Fibrous tissue enclosing a synovial joint
- Movable bone forming the lower jaw
- Eight small bones that form the wrist
- Fused vertebrae forming part of the pelvis
- Bone at the center of the chest
- Microscopic blood vessel for nutrient/gas exchange
- Joint that allows for rotating
- Junction where neurons communicate with muscles
- Front part of pelvis
- Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage (skeleton)
- Palate Bony roof of the mouth
- Inner layer of skin containing nerves and blood vessels
82 Clues: Hip bone • Upper arm bone • Shaft of a long bone • Front part of pelvis • The 5 bones of the foot • End part of a long bone • The 5 bones of the hand • Known as the collarbone • Bone alongside the tibia • Dense outer layer of bone • Bones that form the ankles • Lower, posterior of pelvis • Bone forming the upper jaw • Stores fat in bone cavities • Bone that forms the kneecap • ...
Skeletal & Excretory System 2022-12-13
Across
- Cavity that holds the brain
- Where urine leaves the kidneys
- Wrists
- Outside of the arm
- Where urine leaves the bladder
- Middle region of vertebrae
- Fingers and Toes
- Thigh bone
- Largest organ
- Upper region of vertebrae
- Last set of ribs (11&12)
- Upper arm
- Part of the respiratory and excretory systems
Down
- System that regulates fluid levels and eliminates wastes from the body
- Kneecaps
- Inside of the arm
- Ankles
- Collar bone
- A bean shaped organ that filters waste from the blood
- Within the kidneys which actually filters the blood
- Breast bone
- Hip bone
- liquid waste
- Where urine is stored
24 Clues: Ankles • Wrists • Kneecaps • Hip bone • Upper arm • Thigh bone • Collar bone • Breast bone • liquid waste • Largest organ • Fingers and Toes • Inside of the arm • Outside of the arm • Where urine is stored • Last set of ribs (11&12) • Upper region of vertebrae • Middle region of vertebrae • Cavity that holds the brain • Where urine leaves the kidneys • Where urine leaves the bladder • ...
Skeletal System Review 2024-12-06
Across
- lower jaw bone
- bone of the inner orbital
- bone on the top of the cranium
- type of cartilage on the ends of a long bone
- concentric circles of bone matrix
- forearm bone at the elbow
- type of marrow that makes red blood cells
- breastbone
- upper jaw bone
- the shaft of a long bone
- a bone cell
- the structural unit of compact bone
- bones of the wrist
- individual ankle bone
- your tailbone
- large internal bone of the cranium
- bones that attach indirectly to the sternum
- skeleton that includes arms, legs, and attachments
- tough, fibrous covering of a bone
- bone of the forehead
- top seven vertebrae
- shoulder blade
- bones of the fingers
- skeleton that includes thoracic cage, skull, and vertebrae
- type of bone tissue in the shaft of a long bone
- type of marrow inside the medullary cavity
- upper arm bone
- gaps for bone cells
- bone of the bridge of the nose
- type of bone tissue in the ends of a long bone
- lateral lower leg bone
- bones of the inner ear
Down
- shape of bones including the pelvis and vertebrae
- openings that allow osteocytes access to blood
- bone that separates nasal from cranial cavities
- bones that do not attach to the sternum
- shape of bones including the femur and humerus
- contains blood vessels that connect multiple osteons
- lines the medullary cavity
- collarbone
- bones in the foot
- shape of bones including the patella and tarsals
- bone in your thigh
- bone on the back of the skull
- medial lower leg bone
- middle twelve vertebrae
- heel bone
- cheek bone
- contains blood vessels and nerves in an osteon
- encloses the back of the pelvic girdle
- lower five vertebrae
- bones of the hand
- bone on the side of the cranium
- the two ends of a long bone
- group of ankle bones
- shape of bones including ribs and the cranium
- your kneecap
- bones that attach directly to the sternum
- hole in the bottom of the skull, foramen ____
- bone in your throat
- forearm bone at the wrist joint
61 Clues: heel bone • collarbone • breastbone • cheek bone • a bone cell • your kneecap • your tailbone • lower jaw bone • upper jaw bone • shoulder blade • upper arm bone • bones in the foot • bones of the hand • bone in your thigh • bones of the wrist • top seven vertebrae • bone in your throat • gaps for bone cells • lower five vertebrae • bone of the forehead • group of ankle bones • bones of the fingers • ...
Muscular-Skeletal System 2025-11-16
Across
- Connects Bone to bone
- Another word for collerbone
- Connects muscle to bone
- Working Muscle
- Relaxing muscle
- Function of the hamstring
- Muscle used when doing a sit-up
- Vertebrae and pelvis are which type of bone
Down
- Type of muscle found in the heart
- Another word for kneecap
- Role of the Cranium
- Type of muscle that you can control
- Main function of the skeleton: support, protection and _____
- Opposite of Flexion
- Gastrocnemius is more commonly known as
- Muscle in the arm
- Opposing muscle to the biceps
- Bone in the forearm
- Protects the heart and lungs
- Largest bone in the body
- where two bones meet
- Connects muscle to bone
22 Clues: Working Muscle • Relaxing muscle • Muscle in the arm • Role of the Cranium • Opposite of Flexion • Bone in the forearm • where two bones meet • Connects Bone to bone • Connects muscle to bone • Connects muscle to bone • Another word for kneecap • Largest bone in the body • Function of the hamstring • Another word for collerbone • Protects the heart and lungs • Opposing muscle to the biceps • ...
Skeletal System Scatter 2025-09-16
Across
- Pain in the fingers and toes
- inwardcurved spine
- Above the kneecap
- Bone cell
- Foot pain
- Low bone mass
- around the ribs
- Pain in the humerus
- Loss of bone density
- Cutting of bone
- Inflammation in the shoulder blade
- Inflammation of the joint fluid
- Cutting of the skull
- Infalmmation of the Kneecap
Down
- lack of cartilage development
- Bone tumor
- Weakness of the Spinal column
- Joint pain
- Inside the skull
- Outward curved spine
- Tendon Pain
- Inflammation of the spinal marrow
- Tumor of cartilage
- Joint pain
- Crooked spine
- Inflammation of the wrist
- Observing your joints
- Bone marrow tumor
- Inflammation of bone
- Cartliage cell
30 Clues: Bone cell • Foot pain • Bone tumor • Joint pain • Joint pain • Tendon Pain • Low bone mass • Crooked spine • Cartliage cell • around the ribs • Cutting of bone • Inside the skull • Above the kneecap • Bone marrow tumor • inwardcurved spine • Tumor of cartilage • Pain in the humerus • Outward curved spine • Loss of bone density • Inflammation of bone • Cutting of the skull • Observing your joints • ...
The Skeletal System 2025-09-10
Across
- ball and socket joint
- ankle bones
- provides blood supply to bones
- connect bone to muscle, not stretchy
- hinge joint
- type of bone that is roughly cube shaped
- smallest bones in the body
- the type of tissue bone is
- immovable joint
- connects the upper arm to the thumb
- connect bone to bone, stretchy
- when a bone is completely out of place
- hand bones
- thigh bone
Down
- cushions the ends of bones
- what happens when joints lose lubrication
- skull
- this bone tells a lot of jokes
- mineral that makes up a lot of bone tissue
- scientific name for spongy bone
- where blood cells are made
- something the cells in bones need
- sesamoid bone
- childhood bone disease
- fluid that lubricates joints
- irregular bones
- type of bone that the ribs and sternum are
- the only person who should set a broken bone or put a dislocated bone back in place
- mineral that makes up a lot of bone tissue
29 Clues: skull • hand bones • thigh bone • ankle bones • hinge joint • sesamoid bone • irregular bones • immovable joint • ball and socket joint • childhood bone disease • cushions the ends of bones • where blood cells are made • smallest bones in the body • the type of tissue bone is • fluid that lubricates joints • this bone tells a lot of jokes • provides blood supply to bones • ...
Animal Skeletal System 2025-09-19
Across
- Anatomy, The study of structures that can only be seen under a microscope
- Joint, Joint that allows sliding or twisting movement
- Location where bones connect in the skeletal system
- Soft, tough tissue found between bones that cushions joints
- Thick band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
- Composition, 26% minerals, 50% water, 4% fat, 20% protein
- Anatomy, The study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye
- Vertebrate with hair, live birth, milk production, and constant body temperature
- The study of the form, shape, and appearance of an animal both internal and external
- and Socket Joint, Joint that allows movement in many directions (e.g., hip, shoulder)
- Joint, Joint that moves in one direction like a door hinge
- Bone, Cube-shaped bones that provide flexibility, cushion shock, and reduce friction (e.g., knee or hock bones)
- Stretchy tissue that holds joints together and provides flexibility and shock absorption
- Crops, Fish or crustaceans raised in a farm setting
Down
- The study of the functions of cells, tissues, and organs of the animal
- Bone, Supports the body and provides rigidity for standing and moving (e.g., leg bones)
- Marrow, Found in long bone shafts and flat bones, location of blood cell production
- Birds of any kind, raised for agricultural purposes
- Bone, Irregularly shaped bones important for CNS protection and muscle attachment (e.g., vertebrae)
- A group of tissues working together for a common purpose
- A system where all organs work together within one body
- System, Provides support, movement, protection, mineral storage, and blood cell formation
- System, A group of organs working together for a common purpose
- Bone, Thin, flat, often curved bones that protect vital organs (e.g., scapula, skull, ribs)
24 Clues: Birds of any kind, raised for agricultural purposes • Location where bones connect in the skeletal system • Crops, Fish or crustaceans raised in a farm setting • Joint, Joint that allows sliding or twisting movement • A system where all organs work together within one body • A group of tissues working together for a common purpose • ...
The Skeletal System 2025-10-17
Across
- an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
- stores fat
- a fracture which twists around the bone (occurs from a twisting force)
- abnormal softening of the cartilage
- forms red blood cells
- a bone fracture that breaks through the skin
- supports the head and body and protects the spinal cord
- inflammation of a bursa
- a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of arthritis characterized by inflammation in the joints and connective tissue
- nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose bone disease
- joint-lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane
- the total displacement of a bone from its joint
- a complete fracture that is straight across the bone
- an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
- surgeon a person who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the bones, joints, and muscles
- a bending or incomplete break of a bone (most common in children)
Down
- lines the capsule and secretes synovial fluid
- a broken bone with no open wound
- a person who treats mis-alignments of the spine
- a fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
- areas where two or more bones join together
- an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine
- the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
- connects bone to bone
- inflammation of a joint
- a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction
- a small crack in the bone that often develops from chronic and excessive impact (overuse injury)
- "wear and tear arthritis"
- a person who specializes in care for the feet
- the smooth rubbery,blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones
30 Clues: stores fat • forms red blood cells • connects bone to bone • inflammation of a bursa • inflammation of a joint • "wear and tear arthritis" • a broken bone with no open wound • abnormal softening of the cartilage • an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine • areas where two or more bones join together • a bone fracture that breaks through the skin • ...
Skeletal System Review 2025-10-23
Across
- Rib pairs 11 and 12, which connect with the thoracic vertebrae in the back but do not attach at all anteriorly
- the shaft of a long bone
- A disorder of the skeletal system characterized by a decrease in bone mass with accompanying increased susceptibility to bone fractures
- increasing the angle between bones
- The formation of platelets and red and white blood cells within the red bone marrow
- A place of union or junction between two or more bones
- there are 126 bones in the ____ skeleton
- An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, occurring most often in the thoracic region
- A rupture of the fibrocartilage surrounding an intervertebral disk
- moving a bone/limb away from the body
- inflammation of an entire joint
- there are 80 bones in the ____ skeleton
- A congenital bone disorder with a faulty union of the opening of the roof of the mouth (maxilla) causing difficulty with the baby nursing
- Bone developed from spindle-shaped cells
- The accentuated inward curvature of the lumbar vertebrae (swayback)
Down
- Immovable joints in which two bony surfaces are connected by fibrocartilage like the joints of the cranium
- The first 7 pairs of ribs, which connect with the thoracic vertebrae in the back and with the sternum in the front
- Bone with a sponge-like appearance with a meshwork of interconnecting bone
- decreasing the angle between bones
- The accentuated outward curvature of the thoracic vertebrae (hunchback)
- Rib pairs 8,9, and 10, which connect with the thoracic vertebrae in the back but do not join directly with the sternum in the front
- Tough connective tissue structures that attach bone to bone
- A metabolic condition in children in which there is an excess loss of bone tissue due to lack of vitamin D and little exposure to sunlight
- a fracture in which the bone was bent
- The connective tissue bands that attach muscle to bone
- The fibrovascular membrane that covers a bone
- the flared portion at each end of the diaphysis
- An accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint at the base of the large toes and other joints of the feet and legs
- Large cells, present in the cavities of bone, that function in the reabsorption of bone
- moving a bone/limb towards the body
- Joints or unions between bones that allow partial movement with cartilage between their articular surfaces. Examples are the ribs of the spine and the symphysis pubis
- and Socket Joint A joint in which movement can occur in all planes and directions
- A type of joint in which the movement is limited to flexion and extension in a single plane
33 Clues: the shaft of a long bone • inflammation of an entire joint • decreasing the angle between bones • increasing the angle between bones • moving a bone/limb towards the body • a fracture in which the bone was bent • moving a bone/limb away from the body • there are 80 bones in the ____ skeleton • there are 126 bones in the ____ skeleton • ...
Skeletal System Activity 2025-10-31
Across
- Bone replaces cartilage
- Mineral salts are the _____ material of the ECM
- Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue
- Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone
- Bone forms directly from embryonic tissue
- Outer fibrous tissue that surrounds a bone
- Bone stem cells
- The skeletal system is derived from this germ layer
- Bone is a _____ tissue because it is characterized by its extensive ECM
- The process by which bone tissue grows
- The hardening of bone tissue
- The process of building up bone tissue
- This type of stress is known to stimulate bone remodeling
- This form of growth accounts for the extension of a long bone
Down
- This form of bone growth results in the expansion of the surface area of a bone
- Mitosis occurs in this zone of the metaphysis
- The formation of bone
- Cells that secrete the organic material of the ECM
- This type of bone tissue is characterized by thin columns of bone that has spaces between them
- Fiber of the ECM that make bone flexible
- Binds bone to bone
- This type of bone tissue is characterized by osteons tightly packed together
- The process of breaking down bone tissue
- Cell responsible for the maintenance of bone tissue
- The cells associated with bone tissue constitute the _____ portion of the ECM
- Soft tissue that occupies the spaces of bone
- This cell has a ruffled border and secretes hydrochloric acid
27 Clues: Bone stem cells • Binds bone to bone • The formation of bone • Bone replaces cartilage • The hardening of bone tissue • Red bone marrow is a _____ tissue • The process by which bone tissue grows • The process of building up bone tissue • Fiber of the ECM that make bone flexible • The process of breaking down bone tissue • Irregular pattern of thin columns of bone • ...
human body system 2025-06-30
Across
- Cord: This structure is part of the central nervous system, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body
- These organs absorb nutrients from digested food.
- This system defends the body against pathogens.
- This system is responsible for the continuation of the species.
- This organ is part of the digestive system, churning and breaking down food.
- These are the rigid structures that make up the skeletal system.
- This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
- This system is the body's control center, responsible for communication.
- This organ filters blood and produces bile.
- This fluid carries oxygen, nutrients, and other substances throughout the body.
- This system breaks down food for energy and nutrients.
- This system helps cleanse and return tissue fluid.
- This system provides the body's framework and support.
- These organs facilitate gas exchange in the respiratory system.
Down
- This system produces hormones.
- This system enables movement.
- These are the tissues that contract and relax to produce movement.
- These organs filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
- This system is the body's outer covering, providing protection.
- This organ is the control center of the nervous system.
- These are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system.
- This system is responsible for transporting substances throughout the body.
- This system eliminates waste products.
- This system facilitates gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide).
- These are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
25 Clues: This system enables movement. • This system produces hormones. • This system eliminates waste products. • This organ pumps blood throughout the body. • This organ filters blood and produces bile. • This system defends the body against pathogens. • These organs absorb nutrients from digested food. • This system helps cleanse and return tissue fluid. • ...
Human body systems 2023-05-09
Across
- The body system responsible for filtering waste.
- The body system responsible that makes hormones.
- The system responsible for the body's ability to fend off disease.
- The system responsible for moving us and posture along with the skeletal sysmem.
- The system responsible for sensing and responding to our environment.
- The part of the respiratory system where gas exchanges from O2 to CO2
- The body system responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to your tissues.
- A organ in the lymphatic system that filters lymph
- The body system that breaks food down and absorbs nutrients
Down
- The part of the digestive system responsible for absorbing water from indigestible food.
- A muscle in the circulatory system that pumps blood thru the body.
- The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as breathing and heartbeat
- Part of the nervous system that controls voluntary movements
- The system that helps gives humans balance and posture and supports the muscles.
- Organ in the digestive system that processes organs.
15 Clues: The body system responsible for filtering waste. • The body system responsible that makes hormones. • A organ in the lymphatic system that filters lymph • Organ in the digestive system that processes organs. • The body system that breaks food down and absorbs nutrients • Part of the nervous system that controls voluntary movements • ...
Human Body 2024-11-11
Across
- This system circulates blood throughout the body.
- The ___ is known as the control center of the body
- This bone is also known as the funny bone but it's not very funny when you hit it.
- This organ is in the circulatory system.
- ___ muscles are muscles that move by thinking about them.
- This system helps us move our body
- ___ muscles are muscles that move on their own, I don't have to think about them to move them.
- These blood cells fight off infections that enter the body.
- This system is your bodies support structure.
- This organ is in the nervous system.
- The _____ provides the structure or framework for the human body
- These blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.
Down
- This is a bone near your hip in the body
- this organ is in the muscular system.
- Where does the digestive process begin?
- This system helps your body breathe.
- This organ is in the skeletal system
- This system carries messages from your brain to the rest of your body
- __ bones form the ankle and the arch of the mid foot
- The ____ moves food from your mouth to your stomach
- This organ is in the digestive system
- This system helps the body digest food.
- This bone is a lower limb (near the leg)
- This organ is in the respiratory system.
24 Clues: This system helps us move our body • This system helps your body breathe. • This organ is in the skeletal system • This organ is in the nervous system. • this organ is in the muscular system. • This organ is in the digestive system • Where does the digestive process begin? • This system helps the body digest food. • This is a bone near your hip in the body • ...
human body system 2025-06-30
Across
- Cord: This structure is part of the central nervous system, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body
- These organs absorb nutrients from digested food.
- This system defends the body against pathogens.
- This system is responsible for the continuation of the species.
- This organ is part of the digestive system, churning and breaking down food.
- These are the rigid structures that make up the skeletal system.
- This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
- This system is the body's control center, responsible for communication.
- This organ filters blood and produces bile.
- This fluid carries oxygen, nutrients, and other substances throughout the body.
- This system breaks down food for energy and nutrients.
- This system helps cleanse and return tissue fluid.
- This system provides the body's framework and support.
- These organs facilitate gas exchange in the respiratory system.
Down
- This system produces hormones.
- This system enables movement.
- These are the tissues that contract and relax to produce movement.
- These organs filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
- This system is the body's outer covering, providing protection.
- This organ is the control center of the nervous system.
- These are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system.
- This system is responsible for transporting substances throughout the body.
- This system eliminates waste products.
- This system facilitates gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide).
- These are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
25 Clues: This system enables movement. • This system produces hormones. • This system eliminates waste products. • This organ pumps blood throughout the body. • This organ filters blood and produces bile. • This system defends the body against pathogens. • These organs absorb nutrients from digested food. • This system helps cleanse and return tissue fluid. • ...
human body system 2025-06-30
Across
- Cord: This structure is part of the central nervous system, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body
- These organs absorb nutrients from digested food.
- This system defends the body against pathogens.
- This system is responsible for the continuation of the species.
- This organ is part of the digestive system, churning and breaking down food.
- These are the rigid structures that make up the skeletal system.
- This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
- This system is the body's control center, responsible for communication.
- This organ filters blood and produces bile.
- This fluid carries oxygen, nutrients, and other substances throughout the body.
- This system breaks down food for energy and nutrients.
- This system helps cleanse and return tissue fluid.
- This system provides the body's framework and support.
- These organs facilitate gas exchange in the respiratory system.
Down
- This system produces hormones.
- This system enables movement.
- These are the tissues that contract and relax to produce movement.
- These organs filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
- This system is the body's outer covering, providing protection.
- This organ is the control center of the nervous system.
- These are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system.
- This system is responsible for transporting substances throughout the body.
- This system eliminates waste products.
- This system facilitates gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide).
- These are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
25 Clues: This system enables movement. • This system produces hormones. • This system eliminates waste products. • This organ pumps blood throughout the body. • This organ filters blood and produces bile. • This system defends the body against pathogens. • These organs absorb nutrients from digested food. • This system helps cleanse and return tissue fluid. • ...
Musculoskeletal System 2022-05-06
Across
- involuntary muscles that control many types of movement within the body (like digestion)
- provide shape and support for the body
- organ made of skeletal muscle
- skeletal system disease
- muscular system disease
- soft connective tissue that attaches bones at the joints
- who’s the best Teacher Cadet
- soft connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones
- voluntary muscles attached to bones that provide the force needed to move our bones
Down
- the main function of the ___________ system is to provide movement and support for the body, to protect internal organs, and to provide attachment sites for the muscles
- soft tissue that has the ability to relax and contract in order to initiate movement within the body
- organ made of cardiac muscle
- involuntary muscle that forms the heart
- a place in the skeleton where two or more bones meet
- organ made of smooth muscle
15 Clues: skeletal system disease • muscular system disease • organ made of smooth muscle • organ made of cardiac muscle • who’s the best Teacher Cadet • organ made of skeletal muscle • provide shape and support for the body • involuntary muscle that forms the heart • a place in the skeleton where two or more bones meet • soft connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones • ...
Muscular System Crossword 2022-02-17
Across
- bundle of muscle fibers.
- fibrous connective tissue.
- contractile fibers.
- thick (fascia).
- bundle of muscle fibers.
- muscle cell.
- myosin and actin.
- tubular sheath of skeletal muscle.
- thin. (fascia).
- muscle fiber.
Down
- bundle of fascicles / muscle.
- attaches muscle to bone.
- the organ of the skeletal system.
- cytoplasm of muscular cells.
- connective tissue.
15 Clues: muscle cell. • muscle fiber. • thick (fascia). • thin. (fascia). • myosin and actin. • connective tissue. • contractile fibers. • bundle of muscle fibers. • attaches muscle to bone. • bundle of muscle fibers. • fibrous connective tissue. • cytoplasm of muscular cells. • bundle of fascicles / muscle. • the organ of the skeletal system. • tubular sheath of skeletal muscle.
Skeletal system 2023-05-17
10 Clues: Gives the body • Gives the organs • hold the body together • connect two bones together • The skeletal system allows • system scientific name • The skeletal system support • longest and strongest bone in the body • connective tissue that protects joints • connective tissue that attaches muscle
Body Systems 2023-02-09
Across
- An organ in both the respiratory and digestive system. Helps us to eat and to breath.
- Body system that provides structure and support.
- The organs in the muscular system.
- Body system that transports materials and wastes throughout the body.
- Body system that releases hormones.
- An organ in the skeletal system.
- The organs in the endocrine system.
Down
- Body system that helps us move our bodies and pump blood.
- An organ in the nervous system that is found in our back.
- Body system that breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and removes excess materials.
- Body system that delivers oxygen & carbon dioxide in and out of the body.
- An organ in the nervous system that is found in our heads.
- Body system that controls all body functions/senses.
13 Clues: An organ in the skeletal system. • The organs in the muscular system. • Body system that releases hormones. • The organs in the endocrine system. • Body system that provides structure and support. • Body system that controls all body functions/senses. • Body system that helps us move our bodies and pump blood. • An organ in the nervous system that is found in our back. • ...
Organ Systems 2022-05-25
Across
- physical protection from infection
- circulates fluid around the body
- belongs to the respiratory system
- distributes blood throughout body
- belongs to the nervous system
- belongs to the digestive system
- belongs to the integumentary system
- belongs to the reproductive system
- absorbs nutrients through food
- belongs to the endocrine system
- belongs to the skeletal system
Down
- belongs to the muscular system
- provides movement and heat
- controls reactions
- Supports your entire body
- belongs to the circulatory system
- helps you breathe
- produces offspring
- controls hormones
- belongs to the lymphatic system
- belongs to the excretory system
- helps remove waste from blood
22 Clues: helps you breathe • controls hormones • controls reactions • produces offspring • Supports your entire body • provides movement and heat • belongs to the nervous system • helps remove waste from blood • belongs to the muscular system • absorbs nutrients through food • belongs to the skeletal system • belongs to the digestive system • belongs to the lymphatic system • ...
Body Systems 2020-10-09
Across
- This is part of the circulatory system and their cells have a large surface area to be able to absorb O2.
- The powerhouse of the circulatory system.
- A dermatologist would be an expert on this system. (Maybe also a hairstylist or manicurist?)
- Carbohydrates Proteins One of the cellular fuels necessary for energy.
- This system is largely connected by ligaments.
- These substances are harmful to your body.
- This system is responsible for distributing oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
- The male reproductive cell.
- Part of the nervous system.
- Part of the skeletal and digestive systems.
- or Toxins These things are very harmful to your body and your immune system fights them.
- Marrow Most red blood cells, platelets, and most of the white blood cells are formed here. (Skeletal system)
- Nodes Your body has hundreds of these and they filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and they contain lymphocytes that help the body fight infection and disease. (space between words)
- Part of your respiratory system (and microscope).
- The system that gives you an adrenaline rush.
- The type of skeleton humans have.
- The system that gets rid of waste.
- This is another name for the urinary system.
- Things that trigger responses by our nervous system.
- A type of muscle surrounding the heart.
- The endocrine system secretes these.
- This is a gas and an element essential for life and integral to the respiratory system.
- Skin Fingernails Components of the integumentary system.
Down
- The female organ producing female reproductive cells.
- This type of muscle allows you to flex your muscles.
- System with 3 types: skeletal, smooth and cardiac.
- What “growls” and is part of the digestive system.
- This small gland makes hormones that control other glands and many of the body’s functions.
- The type of skeleton that is based on water pressure.
- These are necessary for muscle growth (They are also synthesized by ribosomes).
- Another name for the locomotor system.
- This is the only system that isn’t necessary for an individual’s survival.
- System that exchanges gases into & out of the body.
- This system includes the liver, stomach, intestines, esophagus and mouth.
- This is the central processing unit of the body.
- These remove waste and water from the blood in the form of urine.
- The stuff that isn’t useful to the body & may be toxic.
- The system excretes liquid waste.
- The system that allows you to feel emotion.
- When people have deficiencies of these, people eat strange things like clay or coins.
- This regulates the amount of insulin in the blood.
- or Ova The female reproductive cell.
- A type of muscle allows one’s hair to stand on end.
- The organ that can make you do the “kitty dance”. (The “kitty dance” is what you do when you have to pee really bad.)
- This is another name for the musculoskeletal system.
- The smallest components of the circulatory system other than blood itself.
- Components of the circulatory system that allow large volumes of blood to travel through quickly.
- Connects the throat to the stomach.
48 Clues: The male reproductive cell. • Part of the nervous system. • The system excretes liquid waste. • The type of skeleton humans have. • The system that gets rid of waste. • Connects the throat to the stomach. • or Ova The female reproductive cell. • The endocrine system secretes these. • Another name for the locomotor system. • A type of muscle surrounding the heart. • ...
Science 2021-02-25
Across
- body system for immune stuff
- body system for countless cells
- body system for nerves
- same meaning as little
- body system for skin
- body system for skeletal stuff
Down
- body system for food
- body system for small organs
- body system for kidney
- subject
- body system for heart
- body system for organs
- building block
- building blocks
14 Clues: subject • building block • building blocks • body system for food • body system for skin • body system for heart • body system for kidney • body system for organs • body system for nerves • same meaning as little • body system for small organs • body system for immune stuff • body system for skeletal stuff • body system for countless cells
Human Body Systems 2021-11-19
Across
- A kind of muscle that makes up the walls of the heart
- Main organ for the circulatory system
- Helps soften food and starts the digestion process
- Vessels that carry blood from the heart
- Main organ for the nervous system
- The term for the four sections of the heart
- A bag made of smooth muscles that mixes food with digestive juices
- Cells of the same type
- Nerve cell
- Where bones meet
- Groups of neurons that pass along information
- A system that helps move parts of the body
- Your heart is the size of this body part
Down
- Tube of nerves that runs through the backbone
- Tiny blood vessels that surround air sacs
- A kind of skeletal muscle with light and dark stripes
- Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
- Long tube which connects to the mouth and stomach
- The main organ of the respiratory system
- A system that provides nutrients to the body
- A kind of muscle found in the walls of the stomach
- A system that supports the body and protects organs
- A system that sends and receives messages
- The organ where most food is digested
24 Clues: Nerve cell • Where bones meet • Cells of the same type • Main organ for the nervous system • Main organ for the circulatory system • The organ where most food is digested • Vessels that carry blood from the heart • The main organ of the respiratory system • Your heart is the size of this body part • Tiny blood vessels that surround air sacs • ...
Science (Made by Melody~🎼 ) 2024-05-21
Across
- It is a form of measurement for volume(cm3)
- it takes in water and mineral salts
- It is a system that helps us to breathe
- Another form of measurement for volume (ml)
- flowering-plants have it and most flowers become fruits or flowers
- It is a system which helps digest food
- It is a system which works closely together with the skeletal system it contains muscles
- Another form of measurement for mass(kg)
Down
- plants that do not contain flowers
- it is a type of veins(net)
- It is a system which contains the heart and blood vessels
- it is a green substance and most leaves use it to make food for the plant
- it is a type of stem used to make firewood
- The amount of space something occupies
- It supports the plant and keeps it upright
- It is a system that works closely with the muscular system it also gives our body shape
- The weight of an object
- A form of measurement for mass(g)
- It is something that has mass and volume
- a type of plant that lives in the desert in the hot weather
20 Clues: The weight of an object • it is a type of veins(net) • A form of measurement for mass(g) • plants that do not contain flowers • it takes in water and mineral salts • The amount of space something occupies • It is a system which helps digest food • It is a system that helps us to breathe • It is something that has mass and volume • Another form of measurement for mass(kg) • ...
Human Body Systems 2021-11-19
Across
- Where bones meet
- Long tube which connects to the mouth and stomach
- A system that supports the body and protects organs
- The term for the four sections of the heart
- Cells of the same type
- A system that sends and receives messages
- Main organ for the nervous system
- A bag made of smooth muscles that mixes food with digestive juices
- Nerve cell
- Main organ for the circulatory system
- A system that provides nutrients to the body
- Tube of nerves that runs through the backbone
Down
- A kind of muscle found in the walls of the stomach
- The organ where most food is digested
- Your heart is the size of this body part
- A system that helps move parts of the body
- Helps soften food and starts the digestion process
- Vessels that carry blood from the heart
- A kind of skeletal muscle with light and dark stripes
- Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
- Groups of neurons that pass along information
- A kind of muscle that makes up the walls of the heart
- The main organ of the respiratory system
- Tiny blood vessels that surround air sacs
24 Clues: Nerve cell • Where bones meet • Cells of the same type • Main organ for the nervous system • The organ where most food is digested • Main organ for the circulatory system • Vessels that carry blood from the heart • Your heart is the size of this body part • The main organ of the respiratory system • A system that sends and receives messages • ...
Skeletal System Crossword 2023-05-05
Across
- 126 bones of the appendages and the girdles, provides support and flexibility.
- Attaches muscle to bone
- inflammatory disease that damages joints and surrounding tissues.
- External skeletal system made up of chitin and calcium carbonate that provides protection
- Internal skeletal system comprising bone and cartilage.
- System Solid framework of bones and connective tissues to support the body.
- Bone makes up the dense outer layer of bone.
- loss of bone tissue
Down
- Marrow soft connective tissues that produce blood cells, found inside spongy bone.
- bone found inside bones and is lighter and less dense; porous.
- Attach bone to bone.
- a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes.
- tough, fibrous membrane that covers and protects the outer surface of bone.
- 80 bones along the axis of the body, provides protection to the internal organs.
- Hold the skeleton together and support movement.
- maintaining a stable environment.
16 Clues: loss of bone tissue • Attach bone to bone. • Attaches muscle to bone • maintaining a stable environment. • Bone makes up the dense outer layer of bone. • Hold the skeleton together and support movement. • Internal skeletal system comprising bone and cartilage. • bone found inside bones and is lighter and less dense; porous. • ...
Human Body Systems 2021-11-19
Across
- The term for the four sections of the heart
- Main organ for the circulatory system
- The main organ of the respiratory system
- Tiny blood vessels that surround air sacs
- Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
- Your heart is the size of this body part
- intestine The organ where most food is digested
- Groups of neurons that pass along information
- Long tube which connects to the mouth and stomach
- Where bones meet
- Main organ for the nervous system
- A kind of skeletal muscle with light and dark stripes
Down
- A kind of muscle found in the walls of the stomach
- A system that supports the body and protects organs
- A kind of muscle that makes up the walls of the heart
- Vessels that carry blood from the heart
- A system that provides nutrients to the body
- A system that sends and receives messages
- Helps soften food and starts the digestion process
- A bag made of smooth muscles that mixes food with digestive juices
- A system that helps move parts of the body
- Nerve cell
- Tube of nerves that runs through the backbone
- Cells of the same type
24 Clues: Nerve cell • Where bones meet • Cells of the same type • Main organ for the nervous system • Main organ for the circulatory system • Vessels that carry blood from the heart • The main organ of the respiratory system • Your heart is the size of this body part • A system that sends and receives messages • Tiny blood vessels that surround air sacs • ...
Animal Body Systems 2021-11-12
Across
- controls hormones
- eyes and ears are a part of this system
- responsible for making more of that species
- brain and spinal cord belongs to this system
- skin and hair belongs to this system
Down
- muscle is a part of this system
- heart belongs to this system
- responsible for getting rid of waste in the body
- bones belong to this system
- bladder belongs to this system
10 Clues: controls hormones • bones belong to this system • heart belongs to this system • bladder belongs to this system • muscle is a part of this system • skin and hair belongs to this system • eyes and ears are a part of this system • responsible for making more of that species • brain and spinal cord belongs to this system • responsible for getting rid of waste in the body
Bones 2018-01-24
Across
- mammals that have four legs
- gelatin-like protein that is part of the composition of bones
- type of joint that allows free movement
- type of muscle that is only found in the muscular wall of the heart
- bone material that is spongy and generally found in the ends of long bones
- type of muscle that surrounds the hollow internal organs of the body, such as the blood vessels, stomach, intestines, and bladder
- a skeletal system found inside the body
- the portion of the skeletal system that is composed mainly of the skull, vertebral column and rib cage
- bones that have more length than width and are generally cylindrical in shape
- bone material that is composed of Haversian systems that usually found on the outside of bones and surrounding the bone marrow
Down
- type of joint that generally do not permit any type of movement and are typically found in the skull
- type of joint that consist of discs that allow very limited movement and are mainly found in the vertebrate
- type of muscle that has dark bands that cross each muscle fiber; muscle that composes the “meat” from farm animals
- connective tissue that is composed of calcium compounds and gelatin-like protein called ossein
- a skeletal system found outside the body
- a microscopic mass of protoplasm that is the structural and functional unit of a plant or animal organism
- contractile tissues that allow the animal to move
- connective tissue that is flexible and elastic; it also forms the early skeletal structure of the vertebrate embryo
- bones that come in a variety of shapes and sizes but their length and width are nearly the same
- a bone cell, particularly one encased in hard bone
- bones that are found mostly in the head; usually thinner that other bones
21 Clues: mammals that have four legs • type of joint that allows free movement • a skeletal system found inside the body • a skeletal system found outside the body • contractile tissues that allow the animal to move • a bone cell, particularly one encased in hard bone • gelatin-like protein that is part of the composition of bones • ...
Organ Systems 2022-06-02
11 Clues: System Hair • System Blood • system Growth • System Spleen • System Stomach • System ureters • System Sinuses • System Exoskeleton • System Smooth muscles • System fallopian tubes • System Somatic nervous system
Skeletal and Muscular System 2017-02-09
Across
- bones that are found mostly in the head; usually thinner that other bones
- type of muscle that is only found in the muscular wall of the heart
- bones that come in a variety of shapes and sizes but their length and width are nearly the same
- mammals that have four legs
- a bone cell, particularly one encased in hard bone
- bones that have more length than width and are generally cylindrical in shape
- type of muscle that has dark bands that cross each muscle fiber; muscle that composes the “meat” from farm animals
- connective tissue that is flexible and elastic; it also forms the early skeletal structure of the vertebrate embryo
- a skeletal system found inside the body
- type of joint that allows free movement
- contractile tissues that allow the animal to move
- bone material that is composed of Haversian systems that usually found on the outside of bones and surrounding the bone marrow
Down
- type of joint that generally do not permit any type of movement and are typically found in the skull
- type of joint that consist of discs that allow very limited movement and are mainly found in the vertebrate
- gelatin-like protein that is part of the composition of bones
- bone material that is spongy and generally found in the ends of long bones
- connective tissue that is composed of calcium compounds and gelatin-like protein called ossein
- a microscopic mass of protoplasm that is the structural and functional unit of a plant or animal organism
- a skeletal system found outside the body
- type of muscle that surrounds the hollow internal organs of the body, such as the blood vessels, stomach, intestines, and bladder
- the portion of the skeletal system that is composed mainly of the skull, vertebral column and rib cage
21 Clues: mammals that have four legs • a skeletal system found inside the body • type of joint that allows free movement • a skeletal system found outside the body • contractile tissues that allow the animal to move • a bone cell, particularly one encased in hard bone • gelatin-like protein that is part of the composition of bones • ...
P4 Human System 2024-12-11
Across
- Part of digestive system that breaks down food
- Part of respiratory system that takes in oxygen
- This makes up the skeletal system
- Blood is part of this system
- System that consists of many types of muscles
- System that helps to digest food
- This enters your mouth and gives you energy
Down
- System that provides support
- Windpipe is part of this system
- System is made of different parts that perform one _________
10 Clues: System that provides support • Blood is part of this system • Windpipe is part of this system • System that helps to digest food • This makes up the skeletal system • This enters your mouth and gives you energy • System that consists of many types of muscles • Part of digestive system that breaks down food • Part of respiratory system that takes in oxygen • ...
Human Body Systems 2021-11-19
Across
- Where bones meet
- system Sends and receives messages
- system Moves parts of the body
- Tiny blood vessels that surround air sacs
- Long tube which connects to the mouth and stomach
- Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
- Vessels that carry blood from the heart
- muscle Kind of muscle that makes up the walls of the heart
- intestine The organ where most food is digested
- Cells of the same type
Down
- system Provides nutrients to the body
- Your heart is the size of this body part
- Nerve cell
- Main organ for the nervous system
- The term for the four sections of the heart
- Groups of neurons that pass along information
- A bag made of smooth muscles that mixes food with digestive juices
- muscle Kind of muscle found in the walls of the stomach
- Main organ for the circulatory system
- muscle Skeletal muscle with light and dark stripes
- Helps soften food and starts the digestion process
- cord Tube of nerves that runs through the backbone
- The main organ of the respiratory system
- system Supports the body and protects organs
24 Clues: Nerve cell • Where bones meet • Cells of the same type • system Moves parts of the body • Main organ for the nervous system • system Sends and receives messages • system Provides nutrients to the body • Main organ for the circulatory system • Vessels that carry blood from the heart • Your heart is the size of this body part • The main organ of the respiratory system • ...
Human Body Systems 2021-11-19
Across
- The term for the four sections of the heart
- Main organ for the circulatory system
- The main organ of the respiratory system
- Tiny blood vessels that surround air sacs
- Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
- Your heart is the size of this body part
- intestine The organ where most food is digested
- Groups of neurons that pass along information
- Long tube which connects to the mouth and stomach
- Where bones meet
- Main organ for the nervous system
- muscle Skeletal muscle with light and dark stripes
Down
- muscle Kind of muscle found in the walls of the stomach
- A system that supports the body and protects organs
- A kind of muscle that makes up the walls of the heart
- Vessels that carry blood from the heart
- A system that provides nutrients to the body
- A system that sends and receives messages
- Helps soften food and starts the digestion process
- A bag made of smooth muscles that mixes food with digestive juices
- A system that helps move parts of the body
- Nerve cell
- Tube of nerves that runs through the backbone
- Cells of the same type
24 Clues: Nerve cell • Where bones meet • Cells of the same type • Main organ for the nervous system • Main organ for the circulatory system • Vessels that carry blood from the heart • The main organ of the respiratory system • Your heart is the size of this body part • A system that sends and receives messages • Tiny blood vessels that surround air sacs • ...
BONES!!!!! :D 2023-01-09
Across
- Skeletal disease when the cartilage between bones begins to deteriorate.
- Function that bones allow by supporting weight.
- Type of joint found in the shoulder.
- A way the skeletal system maintains homeostasis.
Down
- Type of joint found in the neck.
- Effect of old age that causes bones to harden and become brittle.
- Part of the bone that produces red blood cells.
- Function of bones related to organs.
- effect of old age on the skeletal system
- Joint that allows for movement of the mandible.
- Skeletal disease that causes the bones to be porous and brittle.
11 Clues: Type of joint found in the neck. • Function of bones related to organs. • Type of joint found in the shoulder. • effect of old age on the skeletal system • Part of the bone that produces red blood cells. • Function that bones allow by supporting weight. • Joint that allows for movement of the mandible. • A way the skeletal system maintains homeostasis. • ...
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology 2024-08-29
11 Clues: System Bone • System Heart • System Lung • System Spleen • System Skin • System Muscle • System Bladder • System Thyroid • System Intestine • System Brain - nerves • System Female and Male Parts
Chapter 6: Body Systems 2025-03-24
Across
- the function of this system is to produce offspring
- the heart is a part of this body system
- body system that controls and regulates hormone production
- this body system includes 206 bones
Down
- the salivary glands are part of this system
- the spleen is an organ in this body system
- the body's largest organ
- this body system holds the skeletal system together
- body system that includes the lungs
- the excretory system includes this organ
10 Clues: the body's largest organ • body system that includes the lungs • this body system includes 206 bones • the heart is a part of this body system • the excretory system includes this organ • the spleen is an organ in this body system • the salivary glands are part of this system • the function of this system is to produce offspring • ...
Body Systems 2021-05-13
Across
- carries oxygen away from the heart
- left side of heart
- where gas exchange happens
- 98.6 degrees F
- Sensations
- bones
- carry blood to the heart
- helps regulate body functions
- break down food
- control center
- get rid of waste
- right side of heart
- apart of respiratory system
Down
- also known as immune system
- behavior, emotion,memory
- Speech vision
- allow movement
- contains lungs and trachea
- body movement and balance
- also called body systems
- makes motor impulses
- speech hearing smell
22 Clues: bones • Sensations • Speech vision • allow movement • 98.6 degrees F • control center • break down food • get rid of waste • left side of heart • right side of heart • makes motor impulses • speech hearing smell • behavior, emotion,memory • also called body systems • carry blood to the heart • body movement and balance • contains lungs and trachea • where gas exchange happens • ...
Skeletal, Muscular, & Nervous Systems 2024-02-29
Across
- Connects muscle to bone
- Large bone in the thigh
- Automatic movement processed in the spinal cord
- Bone located in upper arm
- Connects bone to bone
- __________ bone is the soft inner part of the bone that has many tine holes
- Large muscle located in the upper back
- Muscles located on the front of the thighs
- Bones store minerals such as _______________.
- Muscles located in the back of the thigh
- Bones in the lower fingers and toes
- Skeletal system _______________ internal organs
Down
- ___________ Nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord
- Type of muscle tissue that makes up most internal organs
- System that detects, processes, and responds to information
- Basic unit of the nervous system
- Movement controlled by the unconscious part of the brain
- Muscles generate __________ for the body
- Muscles found in the chest
- Type of muscle tissue that is voluntary
- Padding between bones that protects joints
- Stable internal conditions
- _____________ Nervous systems consists of nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord
23 Clues: Connects bone to bone • Connects muscle to bone • Large bone in the thigh • Bone located in upper arm • Muscles found in the chest • Stable internal conditions • Basic unit of the nervous system • Bones in the lower fingers and toes • Large muscle located in the upper back • Type of muscle tissue that is voluntary • Muscles generate __________ for the body • ...
Specialized Areas of Medicine 2024-12-11
Across
- specializes in the eyes
- pregnancy and birth process
- pain management
- someone who specializes in the nervous system
- ears
- specializes in digestive system
- specializes in heredity
- does surgery in the mouth
- someone who specializes in blood and blood disorders
- works with the elderly
Down
- female reproductive system
- endocrine system
- specializes in immunity to disease
- muscular and skeletal system
- somone who specializes in the ears, nose, and throat
- specialization in tumors (including cancer)
- integumentary system
- someone who specializes in the heart
- male reproductive system
19 Clues: ears • pain management • endocrine system • integumentary system • works with the elderly • specializes in the eyes • specializes in heredity • male reproductive system • does surgery in the mouth • female reproductive system • pregnancy and birth process • muscular and skeletal system • specializes in digestive system • specializes in immunity to disease • ...
Specialized Areas of Medicine 2024-12-11
Across
- specializes in the eyes
- pregnancy and birth process
- pain management
- someone who specializes in the nervous system
- ears
- specializes in digestive system
- specializes in heredity
- does surgery in the mouth
- someone who specializes in blood and blood disorders
- works with the elderly
Down
- female reproductive system
- endocrine system
- specializes in immunity to disease
- muscular and skeletal system
- somone who specializes in the ears, nose, and throat
- specialization in tumors (including cancer)
- integumentary system
- someone who specializes in the heart
- male reproductive system
19 Clues: ears • pain management • endocrine system • integumentary system • works with the elderly • specializes in the eyes • specializes in heredity • male reproductive system • does surgery in the mouth • female reproductive system • pregnancy and birth process • muscular and skeletal system • specializes in digestive system • specializes in immunity to disease • ...
Medical Terms 2017-12-12
Across
- excessive, high
- muscular function
- one of the most type of cancer
- suffix meaning of pain
- term for cartilage
- towards the midline of the body
- long bone of the body
- how many layers of skin do we have
- bones in fingers and toes
- inflammation of the joint
- prefix meaning difficult
Down
- word for oste
- what muscle is voluntary
- surgical removal
- Skin function
- the body part is called
- plegia
- muscle to muscle
- skeletal function
- parts of the integumentary system
20 Clues: plegia • word for oste • Skin function • excessive, high • surgical removal • muscle to muscle • muscular function • skeletal function • term for cartilage • long bone of the body • suffix meaning of pain • the body part is called • what muscle is voluntary • prefix meaning difficult • bones in fingers and toes • inflammation of the joint • one of the most type of cancer • ...
