skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

Skeletal System 2024-10-21

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. joint
  2. closed reduction
  3. treats mis-alignments of spine
  4. fracture
  5. a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are friction
  6. bone density testing
  7. marrow red bone marrow forms red blood cells, yellow bone marrow stores fat
  8. fracture bone is splinted
  9. to bind, tie together
  10. loosening, setting free
  11. abnormal increase in outward curvature of the thoracic spine
  12. total displacement of bone from joint
  13. broken bone with no open wound
  14. the loss of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury or surgical procedure
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  1. stiffness;bent,crooked
  2. incomplete fracture of bone: happens mainly in children
  3. abnormal softening of the cartilage
  4. bent,hump
  5. scan nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose bone disease
  6. inflammation of a joint
  7. cartilage
  8. areas where two or more bones join together
  9. smooth, rubbery, blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber
  10. the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
  11. inflammation of the bursa
  12. rib
  13. curve,swayback, bent
  14. abnormal increase in forward curvature
  15. connect bone to bone
  16. skull

30 Clues: ribjointskullfracturebent,humpcartilageclosed reductionbone density testingcurve,swayback, bentconnect bone to boneto bind, tie togetherstiffness;bent,crookedinflammation of a jointloosening, setting freeinflammation of the bursafracture bone is splintedtreats mis-alignments of spinebroken bone with no open woundabnormal softening of the cartilage...

Skeletal System 2022-05-26

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. helps strengthen your bones
  2. a joint that doesn't move
  3. AKA shoulder blade
  4. osteoporosis causes your ______ to become weak
  5. lower leg bone on the backside
  6. produced by your bones
  7. connects bone to bone
  8. upper arm bone
  9. lower arm bone on your pinky side
  10. AKA skull
  11. AKA collar bone
  12. place where one bone meets another
  13. causes swelling and loss of movement of joints
  14. lower arm bone on your thumb side
  15. joint that bends only in one direction
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  1. breast bone in the center of your chest
  2. ears and the end of your nose are made of this
  3. AKA your hips
  4. AKA backbone
  5. vitamin C helps your _____ system stay strong
  6. vitamin D helps your bones ______calcium
  7. AKA your knee
  8. and socket joints can move in all directions
  9. fingers and toes
  10. lower leg bone in the front
  11. upper leg bone
  12. connects muscle to bone

27 Clues: AKA skullAKA backboneAKA your hipsAKA your kneeupper arm boneupper leg boneAKA collar bonefingers and toesAKA shoulder bladeconnects bone to boneproduced by your bonesconnects muscle to bonea joint that doesn't movehelps strengthen your boneslower leg bone in the frontlower leg bone on the backsidelower arm bone on your pinky side...

Skeletal System 2022-11-04

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. tailbone
  2. the structure where two bones fit with each other
  3. bones that are apart of the spinal column
  4. collarbone
  5. kneecap
  6. lower jaw
  7. lower spine (waist area)
  8. thigh bone
  9. tough flexible connective tissue that holds bones together
  10. shoulder blade
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  1. upper arm bone
  2. the neck area
  3. firm and flexible tissue that cushions bones at joints
  4. shin bone
  5. bones bones inside the nose
  6. marrow spongy tissue inside some bones
  7. bones of the wrist
  8. upper jaw
  9. the chest area
  10. forearm

20 Clues: kneecapforearmtailboneshin boneupper jawlower jawcollarbonethigh bonethe neck areaupper arm bonethe chest areashoulder bladebones of the wristlower spine (waist area)bones bones inside the nosemarrow spongy tissue inside some bonesbones that are apart of the spinal columnthe structure where two bones fit with each other...

Skeletal system 2022-11-17

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. lines joints, facilitating smooth movement.
  2. what type of skeleton do lobsters have?
  3. what is the brain box?
  4. the arms and legs are part of the _______ skeleton.
  5. how many vertebrae are in your cervical?
  6. the spine, ribs, and sternum are part of the _______ skeleton.
  7. what is the correct scientific name for collarbone?
  8. what type of joints are in the skull?
  9. name an example of a ball-and-socket joint.
  10. what is the biggest and strongest bone in the body?
  11. name an example of a hinge joint.
  12. how many vertebrae are in your thoracic?
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  1. what type of skeleton do starfish have?
  2. what joins bone to bone?
  3. (tarsals/carpals) are in the feet.
  4. what type of skeleton do mammals have?
  5. what kind of ribs only connect to the ribs above them?
  6. (tarsals/carpals) are in the hands.
  7. how many vertebrae are in your spine?
  8. what bone is on the outside of the forearm?
  9. what bone is in line with the thumb?
  10. how many vertebrae are in your lumbar?

22 Clues: what is the brain box?what joins bone to bone?name an example of a hinge joint.(tarsals/carpals) are in the feet.(tarsals/carpals) are in the hands.what bone is in line with the thumb?how many vertebrae are in your spine?what type of joints are in the skull?what type of skeleton do mammals have?how many vertebrae are in your lumbar?...

Skeletal system 2022-11-14

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. process by which bone is formed
  2. connect bone to bone
  3. anatomical name for ribs
  4. anatomical name for fingers and toes
  5. skeletal system consisting of 126 bones
  6. skeletal system consisting of 80 bones
  7. common name for pelvis
  8. anatomical name for bone of upper arm
  9. strong connective tissue
  10. common name for the mandible
  11. incomplete fracture that is harder to see
  12. common name for tarsals
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  1. anatomical name for the spine
  2. curvature of the spine
  3. elbow and knee joint
  4. progressive bone loss condition
  5. anatomical name for skull
  6. anatomical name for thigh bone
  7. anatomical name for big bone in lower leg
  8. anatomical name for knee cap
  9. anatomical name for the wrist
  10. anatomical name for shoulder blade
  11. anatomical name for collar bone
  12. point where bones meet

24 Clues: elbow and knee jointconnect bone to bonecurvature of the spinecommon name for pelvispoint where bones meetcommon name for tarsalsanatomical name for ribsstrong connective tissueanatomical name for skullanatomical name for knee capcommon name for the mandibleanatomical name for the spineanatomical name for the wristanatomical name for thigh bone...

Skeletal System 2022-10-12

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. sac of synovial fluid between a joint and tendons
  2. produces red blood cells (three words)
  3. shaft of a long bone
  4. reabsorbs bone matrix
  5. division of the skeleton that includes the vertebrae
  6. "soft spot" in an infant's skull
  7. type of joint with a disc of fibrous cartilage between two bones
  8. production of bone matrix
  9. immovable joint between cranial bones
  10. compact bone is made of (two words)
  11. end of a long bone
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  1. air cavity that opens into nasal cavity (two words)
  2. cartilage that is smooth; on joint surfaces
  3. where two bones meet
  4. anchors tendons and ligaments
  5. produces bone matrix
  6. division of the skeleton:within the arms and legs
  7. connects one bone to one another
  8. the disc at which the growth of a long bone takes place
  9. fluid that prevents friction as the bones move

20 Clues: end of a long bonewhere two bones meetshaft of a long boneproduces bone matrixreabsorbs bone matrixproduction of bone matrixanchors tendons and ligaments"soft spot" in an infant's skullconnects one bone to one anothercompact bone is made of (two words)immovable joint between cranial bonesproduces red blood cells (three words)...

Skeletal System 2022-10-13

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. the lower jaw
  2. the skull
  3. the shin
  4. hip
  5. ankle
  6. bones used to protect the lungs and heart
  7. the collarbone
  8. the long bones that are proximal to the ankle
  9. forearm bone close to the thumb
  10. the wrist
  11. Produces the body’s blood cells
  12. forearm bone distal to the thumb
  13. Stores fat (energy reserve)
  14. the long bones that are close to the wrist
  15. fingers and toes; digits
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  1. the upper arm
  2. opposite to the shin bone
  3. Connective tissue that is more flexible than bone
  4. spine or backbone
  5. the longest and strongest bone in the body
  6. breastbone
  7. soft connective tissue found in spaces in bone
  8. the kneecap
  9. the shoulder blade

24 Clues: hipanklethe shinthe skullthe wristbreastbonethe kneecapthe upper armthe lower jawthe collarbonespine or backbonethe shoulder bladefingers and toes; digitsopposite to the shin boneStores fat (energy reserve)forearm bone close to the thumbProduces the body’s blood cellsforearm bone distal to the thumbbones used to protect the lungs and heart...

Skeletal System 2020-10-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. central rings
  2. Bone formation
  3. Top and bottom part of bone
  4. A swelling of blood after broken bone
  5. Small dark spaces
  6. At an angle not at 90 degrees
  7. Maintains mineral concentration
  8. osteoclast activity and calcium intake
  9. Middle part of bone
  10. break straight across
  11. Half broken
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  1. fat storage; triglyceride
  2. joint
  3. high levels of calcium
  4. low levels of calcium
  5. a fracture as a result in twisting
  6. Bone breakdown
  7. Blood cells and hemopoiesis
  8. Disease Disrupts replacing new bone tissue
  9. bottom parts of the bone

20 Clues: jointHalf brokencentral ringsBone formationBone breakdownSmall dark spacesMiddle part of bonelow levels of calciumbreak straight acrosshigh levels of calciumbottom parts of the bonefat storage; triglycerideTop and bottom part of boneBlood cells and hemopoiesisAt an angle not at 90 degreesMaintains mineral concentration...

Skeletal System 2020-10-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. thin membrane that lines the medular cavity
  2. bone building cells (new bone)
  3. bone shaft
  4. the proximal and distal ends of the bone
  5. cylinder like shape, longer than it is wide
  6. process of bone development
  7. bone cell formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted.
  8. protect the most important organs from injury
  9. where two bone surface come together (joints)
  10. a cavity or depression in bone
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  1. thing layer, membrane or plate of tissue in bone.
  2. contains epiphyseal plate
  3. One end of bone pierces the skin
  4. complex shape
  5. structural framework
  6. Disease in which new bone doesn’t keep up with old bone removal.
  7. cube like shape
  8. small and round; embedded in tendons
  9. yellow bone marrow
  10. thin and curved

20 Clues: bone shaftcomplex shapecube like shapethin and curvedyellow bone marrowstructural frameworkcontains epiphyseal plateprocess of bone developmentbone building cells (new bone)a cavity or depression in boneOne end of bone pierces the skinsmall and round; embedded in tendonsthe proximal and distal ends of the bone...

Skeletal System 2020-10-06

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. BONES,Thin layer of compact bone encasing cancellous bone
  2. RIBS, A type of ribs that fasten to sternum by costal cartilages
  3. at joint increases; return from flexion
  4. BONES, Layer of cancellous bone between two plates of compact bone
  5. joints between skull bones
  6. movement turning sole of foot inward or outward
  7. BONE, It joins the maxilla, frontal bone, and ethmoid.
  8. Long bone of feet
  9. BONES, Thin layer of compact bone encasing "core" of cancellous bone
  10. BONE, A single bone in the neck, a part of the axial skeleton
  11. It supports the medial part of the anterior chest wall
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  1. Forehead bone, also forms most of roof of orbits
  2. bone upon its axis
  3. BONE, Makes the framework of the lower, posterior part of the skull.
  4. Arranged in two rows at proximal end of hand
  5. bone away from body's median plane or moving bone back toward body's median plane
  6. Smooth area between supraciliary ridges and above nose
  7. BERTEBRAE, Distinguished by the spinous process, which is long and projects downward to overlap the next inferior vertebra.
  8. RIBS, A type of ribs that do not attach to sternum directly
  9. Small bone forming upper part of bridge of nose
  10. Bone of little finger side of forearm, longer than radius
  11. EXTREMITY, Consist of the bones of the shoulder girdle, upper arm, lower arm, wrist, and hand.
  12. , The main shaft like portion of a long bone
  13. STORAGE, Bones serve as storage depots for calcium
  14. Breast bone flat dagger-shaped bone

25 Clues: Long bone of feetbone upon its axisjoints between skull bonesBreast bone flat dagger-shaped boneat joint increases; return from flexionArranged in two rows at proximal end of hand, The main shaft like portion of a long boneSmall bone forming upper part of bridge of nosemovement turning sole of foot inward or outward...

Skeletal System 2020-10-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. plate; area of growth in the long bone
  2. the proximal and distal ends of the bone
  3. Growing bone contains epiphyseal plate
  4. bone shape that is cube-like and approximately equal in length, width, and thickness
  5. bone shape that is thin and curved
  6. type of cavity; hollow space within the diaphysis that contains yellow bone marrow and blood vessels in adults
  7. type of marrow; hemopoietic tissue
  8. process of bone development; cartilage is replaced by bone through childhood
  9. bone building cells that initiate calcification, synthesize & secrete organic compounds for extracellular matrix
  10. a break in the bone
  11. fibrous layer that protects bone, assists in fracture repair, nourishes bone tissue, and is the attachment point for ligaments and tendons
  12. bone shape that is small, round, and imbedded into tendons
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  1. bone shaft; the main part of the bone
  2. unspecialized stem cells; the only cells that go under cell division
  3. bone shape that is cylindrical and longer than it is wide
  4. bone shape that is complex
  5. the membrane that lines the medullary cavity
  6. huge cells made up of monocytes (WBC), help with breakdown of bone in the extracellular matrix
  7. type of marrow; triglyceride storage tissue
  8. the thin layer of cartilage covering the epiphyses where the bone forms a joint; reduces friction and shock

20 Clues: a break in the bonebone shape that is complexbone shape that is thin and curvedtype of marrow; hemopoietic tissuebone shaft; the main part of the boneplate; area of growth in the long boneGrowing bone contains epiphyseal platethe proximal and distal ends of the bonetype of marrow; triglyceride storage tissue...

Skeletal System 2020-10-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. disease caused by decrease in bone mass
  2. Produced by pituitary gland
  3. occurs straight across the long axis of the bone
  4. small and round bone imbedded in tendons
  5. opening in bone that allows blood vessels to enter bone
  6. osteoblasts that have calcified and maintains mineral concentration
  7. structure that connects osteocytes
  8. a basic function of the skeletal system
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  1. sunlight, fatty fish, and calcium are sources of
  2. where two bone surfaces come together
  3. site of fat storage in adult
  4. brittle bones disease
  5. produced by testes and ovaries
  6. site of compact bone in adult
  7. partial fracture where only one side is affected
  8. when a break is driven into another
  9. a fracture where the broken bone tears through the skin
  10. breaks that occur not at 90 degrees
  11. bone that is thin and curved
  12. a fracture in which the skin remains intact
  13. bone segments are pulled apart as result of twisting motion

21 Clues: brittle bones diseaseProduced by pituitary glandsite of fat storage in adultbone that is thin and curvedsite of compact bone in adultproduced by testes and ovariesstructure that connects osteocyteswhen a break is driven into anotherbreaks that occur not at 90 degreeswhere two bone surfaces come togetherdisease caused by decrease in bone mass...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. will burn through stuff
  2. when your foot gets stuck but your body keeps moving
  3. information that is needed to know
  4. a large blow of force
  5. can be caused by the over use of legs
  6. risk of explosion
  7. oxidizer
  8. a car accident can give you these
  9. occurs at an angle that is not 90
  10. full of gas
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  1. bone building cells
  2. poisonous or lethal
  3. cancerous
  4. breakdown the bone
  5. flammable
  6. mature bone cells
  7. bad for the environment
  8. thin and curved bones
  9. falling off the side walk
  10. complex shape

20 Clues: oxidizercancerousflammablefull of gascomplex shapemature bone cellsrisk of explosionbreakdown the bonebone building cellspoisonous or lethala large blow of forcethin and curved boneswill burn through stuffbad for the environmentfalling off the side walka car accident can give you theseoccurs at an angle that is not 90...

Skeletal System 2020-10-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. a fracture that doesn’t break the skin
  2. bone segments are pulled as a result of twisting
  3. a broken bone
  4. hematoma prevents blood loss to the bone and surrounding areas to decrease cell death
  5. bone formation
  6. opening or groove that allows blood vessels and nerves to pass through
  7. a fracture where the break is straight across the bone
  8. abnormally low levels of calcium
  9. where two bones meet
  10. attachment for ligaments and tendons
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  1. a decrease in bone density
  2. the gland responsible for making growth hormone
  3. one fragment is driven into another
  4. abnormally high levels of calcium
  5. osteoblasts that have calcified
  6. this hormone is produced by the kidneys and stimulates the absorption of calcium
  7. bone freak down and resorption
  8. process of bone development
  9. a partial fracture where only one side of the bone is broken
  10. yellow bone marrow contains_____
  11. a fracture where broken bone tears through the skin

21 Clues: a broken bonebone formationwhere two bones meeta decrease in bone densityprocess of bone developmentbone freak down and resorptionosteoblasts that have calcifiedabnormally low levels of calciumyellow bone marrow contains_____abnormally high levels of calciumone fragment is driven into anotherattachment for ligaments and tendons...

Skeletal System 2020-10-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. Decrease in bone density
  2. Fracture where the break is straight across the bone
  3. Opening or groove that allow blood vessels and nerves to pass through
  4. Several small breaks that result in many small pieces between two larger segments
  5. Osteocytes are within chambers called __________
  6. Maintain mineral concentration
  7. Can stabilize and strengthen bone
  8. Structure that connects osteocytes
  9. Abnormally low level of calcium
  10. Canal that is found in the center of the rings
  11. Process of growth development
  12. A partial fracture - only one side of the bone is broken
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  1. Process when bone is resorbed on one surface and deposited on another
  2. Abnormally high level of calcium
  3. Cannot be absorbed without vitamin D
  4. Complex Shape
  5. Synthesize and secrete collagen and calcium salts
  6. Bone breakdown/resorption
  7. Osteocytes form rings called __________
  8. Cylinder-like shape
  9. Where two bones meet a.k.a. joint

21 Clues: Complex ShapeCylinder-like shapeDecrease in bone densityBone breakdown/resorptionProcess of growth developmentMaintain mineral concentrationAbnormally low level of calciumAbnormally high level of calciumCan stabilize and strengthen boneWhere two bones meet a.k.a. jointStructure that connects osteocytesCannot be absorbed without vitamin D...

Skeletal System 2020-10-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. immature bone cells, help bones grow
  2. having a abnormally low amount of calcium, body releases calcium
  3. prevents blood loss to the bone and surrounding areas to decrease cell death
  4. a type of fracture that breaks the skin and comes out of the body
  5. openings in the diaphysis for blood vessels and nerves
  6. scientific name for the bone shaft
  7. site of spongy and compact bone in adults
  8. a small bone located in the wrist
  9. small canals that run perpendicular to lamellae
  10. stimulates the absorption of calcium and phosphate from the digestive track
  11. a disease where new creation does not keep up with old bone removal
  12. a fracture that does not go all the way through the bone
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  1. mature bone cells
  2. abnormally high level of calcium,body puts calcium into the bones
  3. a fracture that separates into many small pieces
  4. rings of mineral salt and collagen that provide strength
  5. this hormone promotes osteoblastic activity and synthesis of bone matrix
  6. where bones meet the joints
  7. cells that liquify bone matrix and release calcium
  8. happens within the first 48 hours after a fracture
  9. a bone marking that allows blood vessels or nerves to enter and exit

21 Clues: mature bone cellswhere bones meet the jointsa small bone located in the wristscientific name for the bone shaftimmature bone cells, help bones growsite of spongy and compact bone in adultssmall canals that run perpendicular to lamellaea fracture that separates into many small piecescells that liquify bone matrix and release calcium...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. scientific name for bone shaft
  2. huge cells made of 50 WBC’s
  3. repealing structural unit
  4. maintained by bone resorption by osteoclasts, releases calcium into the bloodstream
  5. sesamoid bone
  6. a condition in which bones become weak and brittle
  7. disease that disrupts the replacement of old bone tissue
  8. fractured ends of bone in alignment, skin remains intact
  9. mature bone cells
  10. canal in ossified bone
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  1. where two bones meet
  2. function of the skeletal system
  3. type of fracture that occurs at an angle that is not ninety degrees
  4. site of spongy bone
  5. immature blood cells
  6. small cavity in osteocyte
  7. type of fracture that results in many small pieces
  8. layer in compact bone tissue, has osteocytes
  9. area of a bone that projects above the surface, attachments for tendons and ligaments
  10. tissue that contains no osteons or blood vessels
  11. (plate)site of fat storage

21 Clues: sesamoid bonemature bone cellssite of spongy bonewhere two bones meetimmature blood cellscanal in ossified bonerepealing structural unitsmall cavity in osteocyte(plate)site of fat storagehuge cells made of 50 WBC’sscientific name for bone shaftfunction of the skeletal systemlayer in compact bone tissue, has osteocytes...

Skeletal system 2020-10-07

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. triglyceride storage tissue
  2. a sign that the bone has stopped growing in length
  3. two bone surfaces that come together
  4. contains bones blood vessels and nerve fibers
  5. space within the shaft of a bone that contains red or yellow bone marrow
  6. thin layer of hyaline cartilage covering the ends of bones where they form a joint
  7. made in liver and bone tissues
  8. cells that form new bones
  9. the tough membrane that surrounds the bone surface wherever cartilage is not present
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  1. responsible for growth spurt
  2. distal and proximal ends of bones
  3. thin layer of membrane or plate of tissue in bone
  4. shaft of bone
  5. membrane lining the medullary cavity
  6. the region that contains the growth plate
  7. habitat for bone cells
  8. found in the diaphysis
  9. break in bone
  10. protects the most important organs from injury
  11. hemopoiesis tissue

20 Clues: shaft of bonebreak in bonehemopoiesis tissuehabitat for bone cellsfound in the diaphysiscells that form new bonestriglyceride storage tissueresponsible for growth spurtmade in liver and bone tissuesdistal and proximal ends of bonesmembrane lining the medullary cavitytwo bone surfaces that come togetherthe region that contains the growth plate...

skeletal system 2020-09-11

skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. A muscle found in only the heart.
  2. a mineral essential for bone growth. Can be found in a variety of foods like milk,cheese,yoghurt and more.
  3. exhaustion of muscle from prolonged exertion or over stimulated.
  4. contractions generate force by changing the length of the muscles, different contractions give different forces.
  5. An increase in the diameter of blood vessels.
  6. known as “slow twitch oxidative” they are used in lower intensity exercises like light resistance work and long distance aerobic activities e.g. 5k and 10k runs
  7. An organic compound and hydrotrope that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells. E.g. muscle contraction.
  8. This is the internal framework of the human body. Including bones, muscles, cartilage and others.
  9. study the ways the body responds to exercise and training
  10. A strong fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
  11. a muscle cell that makes skeletal muscles.
  12. a reduction in the diameter of blood vessels.
  13. a protein based building tissue used to repair tissues. It also provides strength and cushioning for body parts.
  14. specialised bone cells that build new bone tissue
  15. diarthroses are free joints e.g. ball and socket joint, hinge joint. Synovial fluid helps lubricate and cushion the joint.
  16. The movement of blood through vessels from arteries to capillaries then into veins.
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  1. the contraction time is the phase of relaxation and the muscle to return to its normal length
  2. A short band of tough and fibrous flexible tissue that holds bones together.
  3. this is another type of twitch fibre and is faster and more powerful then type iia. They are inefficient and fatiguing quickly as they are used for very short activities that require significant power and strength.
  4. a very small tear or rip e.g. tendons.
  5. a source of glucose used for fuelling activity.
  6. this is the temperature of your muscles, for example when working out the muscle temperature increases.
  7. a bunch of minute blood vessels that form networks throughout bodily tissues, so the capillaries can exchange oxygen and nutrients for wastes in the blood and tissue.
  8. The enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells. Often the initial stage of cancer.
  9. A level of training intensity where the athlete approaches maximum heart rate and performs exercise to an increasingly anaerobic level.
  10. How thick a fluid is, affecting its resistance to flow.
  11. A lifelong process where mature bone tissue is removed from the skeleton and new bone tissue is formed
  12. known as “intermediate muscle fibres, they’re a mix of type I and IIa. they can use both anaerobic and aerobic energy systems. They have higher oxidative capacity and fatigue slowly.
  13. large nucleated cells that destroy bone cells, reabsorb calcium and play a major role in bone remodelling.
  14. a medical condition that weakens bones due to a lack of calcium stored. The bones are fragile, brittle and easy to break.

30 Clues: A muscle found in only the heart.a very small tear or rip e.g. tendons.a muscle cell that makes skeletal muscles.An increase in the diameter of blood vessels.a reduction in the diameter of blood vessels.a source of glucose used for fuelling activity.specialised bone cells that build new bone tissue...

Skeletal System 2020-09-14

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. The anatomical name for the collarbone
  2. The vertebrae to which the ribs attach
  3. The elbow bone
  4. A baby’s “soft spots”
  5. The anatomical name for the cheekbone
  6. Metacarpophalangeal joint
  7. Because osteoclasts remodel bone they are responsible for creating these air-filled cavities in the skull
  8. The cavity that serves as the "socket" into which the femur fits
  9. The bone that the capitulum is a part of
  10. The anatomical name for the thumb
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  1. Bones found in the sole of the foot
  2. The suture that connects the two parietal bones
  3. The anatomical name for the heel bone
  4. The cavity that serves as the "socket" of the scapula
  5. The bone-forming cells
  6. The number of coxae bones that make up the hip
  7. The type of bone that is made of osteons
  8. The division of the skeletal system that includes the skull
  9. The lateral bone of the lower leg
  10. The bone where you’d find the mastoid process

20 Clues: The elbow boneA baby’s “soft spots”The bone-forming cellsMetacarpophalangeal jointThe lateral bone of the lower legThe anatomical name for the thumbBones found in the sole of the footThe anatomical name for the heel boneThe anatomical name for the cheekboneThe anatomical name for the collarboneThe vertebrae to which the ribs attach...

Skeletal System 2020-08-20

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. These bones support our body's movement.
  2. ...... helps your bones to stop rubbing together.
  3. This tissue connect bones to other bones.
  4. There are 26 bones in the human....
  5. To do CPR properly you have to start by finding this bone.
  6. Not everyone may like them but these foods are good for bones as well.
  7. This important bone supports most of our body weight.
  8. This fluid helps joints move easier.
  9. The smallest bone in our body is in our.....
  10. Bones are filled with spongy tissue called.....
  11. The unla is a long bone which is in your....
Down
  1. What are your bones mostly made of?
  2. ....... helps your bones to become denser.
  3. What in the human body, once broken, can heal itself?
  4. This is the longest and strongest bone in our body
  5. Only 10% of the world's animals are........ (humans included)
  6. You more likely to get osteoporosis if you are a......
  7. You should have this many ribs but some people have more.
  8. This bone protects the brain from any injuries.
  9. You should always exercise to look after you .bones Even just a quick...... is good.

20 Clues: What are your bones mostly made of?There are 26 bones in the human....This fluid helps joints move easier.These bones support our body's movement.This tissue connect bones to other bones........ helps your bones to become denser.The smallest bone in our body is in our.....The unla is a long bone which is in your.......

Skeletal System 2020-10-12

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Joints
  2. Contains Osteocytes
  3. Prevents blood loss to the bone & areas
  4. Opening or groove that allows the passage
  5. A partial fracture, typically one side
  6. A type of break with several small breaks
  7. Mature bone cells
  8. At the base of Osteons
  9. Area of bone that projects
  10. Provides the osteocytes with nutrients
Down
  1. Area of growth in a long bone
  2. Calcium is regulated throughout the body
  3. A break with bone segments pulled apart from twisting
  4. A break with compressed fragments
  5. A bone break that tears through the skin
  6. Liquifies bone matrix and releases calcium
  7. Bone break that doesn’t tear skin
  8. A break that is straight across
  9. Immature bone cells
  10. process of bone development
  11. Minerals within the Osteon

21 Clues: JointsMature bone cellsContains OsteocytesImmature bone cellsAt the base of OsteonsArea of bone that projectsMinerals within the Osteonprocess of bone developmentArea of growth in a long boneA break that is straight acrossA break with compressed fragmentsBone break that doesn’t tear skinA partial fracture, typically one side...

Skeletal System 2020-10-15

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Outside covering of the diaphysis
  2. Shaft of bone; composed as compact bone
  3. form upper jaw
  4. limbs, girgles, arms and legs
  5. Breaks incompletely (common in children)
  6. Mature bone cells
  7. Breaks bone into many fragments
  8. Type of bone that isn't the other bones
  9. Broken bone ends are forced into each other
  10. Bone of the Skull not connected by zutures
  11. Type of bone that is thin and flattened
  12. cheek bones
  13. Bone destroying cells
  14. Type of bone that is cubed shaped & spongy
  15. bridge of the bone
Down
  1. Bone is crushed
  2. Break occurs when twisted forces
  3. small body with dens. Allows head rotation
  4. Broken bone is pressed upward(skull)
  5. utterfly shaped;forms part of the floor
  6. A fracture that does not penetrate skin
  7. dens and appears homogenous
  8. Type of bone that has a shaft with enlarged
  9. Ends of Bone; mostly spongy bone
  10. skull, rib cage, spine
  11. no body, articulates w/ occipitals condyles
  12. A fracture that penetrates skin
  13. Bone forming cells
  14. Forms roof of nasal cavity
  15. Small needle like pieces and open space

30 Clues: cheek bonesform upper jawBone is crushedMature bone cellsBone forming cellsbridge of the boneBone destroying cellsskull, rib cage, spineForms roof of nasal cavitydens and appears homogenouslimbs, girgles, arms and legsBreaks bone into many fragmentsA fracture that penetrates skinBreak occurs when twisted forcesEnds of Bone; mostly spongy bone...

Skeletal system 2020-10-19

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone that penetrates the skin; aka open fracture
  2. skeleton that consists of limbs and girdles
  3. bone in the center of the head
  4. only bone that is not attached to another bone
  5. result of twisting force
  6. protect internal organs such as the brain, heart, and pelvic organs.
  7. provide support and stability with little to no movement
  8. where the tear ducts are located
  9. bone is crushed
  10. small bones on the roof of the mouth
  11. dense and appears homogenous
  12. bone the anterior side of the head
  13. vertical bone in the nose
  14. bone where glasses sit
  15. skull fracture
  16. cells that form the bone matrix
Down
  1. inside a tendon where the tendon passes over a joint
  2. bones are broken into various pieces
  3. bone associated with sinus cavities
  4. back of the head
  5. sides of the face
  6. bone that is broken completely, but ends dont penetrate
  7. lower jaw
  8. forms the longitudinal axis of the body
  9. connected with temporal
  10. second bone attached to temporal
  11. bone where upper set of teeth can be found
  12. bones are irregular in size and shape
  13. a fracture where bones are forced into each other
  14. cells that break down the bone matrix
  15. has a shaft and 2 ends and is longer than it is wide
  16. fracture where bone splinters, but break is incomplete
  17. an osteoblast that is surrounded by bone matrix
  18. made of small needle like pieces and open space

34 Clues: lower jawskull fracturebone is crushedback of the headsides of the facebone where glasses sitconnected with temporalresult of twisting forcevertical bone in the nosedense and appears homogenousbone in the center of the headcells that form the bone matrixsecond bone attached to temporalwhere the tear ducts are located...

skeletal system 2020-10-20

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. blood cell formation
  2. shaft of bone
  3. realignment of the broken bone ends
  4. skeleton with bones of longitudinal axis of body
  5. bone breaks incompletely
  6. outside covering of diaphysis
  7. long bone that forms arm
  8. bone building cells
  9. bone destroying cells
  10. skeleton with limbs and girdles
  11. mature bone cells
  12. narrow slitlike opening
  13. bone is crushed
Down
  1. broken bone ends are forced into each other
  2. process of bone formation
  3. cartilage that covers the epiphyses and reduces friction at joints
  4. bone that is thin and flattened
  5. bone breaks into three or more fragments
  6. cavity that contains yellow marrow in adults
  7. broken bone is pressed inward
  8. describes bone that is dense and smooth
  9. tiny canals
  10. bone that is cube shaped
  11. bone breaks due to excessive twisting
  12. ends of long bones
  13. narrow ridge of bone
  14. collar bone
  15. describes bone that has open appearance

28 Clues: tiny canalscollar boneshaft of bonebone is crushedmature bone cellsends of long bonesbone building cellsblood cell formationnarrow ridge of bonebone destroying cellsnarrow slitlike openingbone breaks incompletelylong bone that forms armbone that is cube shapedprocess of bone formationbroken bone is pressed inwardoutside covering of diaphysis...

Skeletal System 2020-10-22

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Its located across the radius in the forearm
  2. ankle
  3. Fibula is very weight which it makes it a good tissue donor.
  4. It is a irregular type shape bone
  5. Its the upper jaw
  6. middle ear
  7. this bone cannot be destroyed
  8. The parietal bone helps you with chewing.
  9. above the wrist
  10. neck
  11. fingers
  12. Carpals have 8 bones that form the wrist
  13. Protects heart and lungs
  14. middle of chest
Down
  1. the strongest bone in the body
  2. inner ear
  3. The frontal bone is very spongy and its one of the flat bones.
  4. The tibia is the second largest bone after the femur.
  5. between ribcage and shoulder blade
  6. It protects the inner ear.
  7. It is the strongest bone on the face.
  8. located on the hip bone
  9. It is 5 long bones in the middle of your foot
  10. It is very spongy and light weight
  11. middle ear
  12. funny bone
  13. lower are where pelvic area is
  14. knee

28 Clues: neckkneeanklefingersinner earmiddle earmiddle earfunny boneabove the wristmiddle of chestIts the upper jawlocated on the hip boneProtects heart and lungsIt protects the inner ear.this bone cannot be destroyedthe strongest bone in the bodylower are where pelvic area isIt is a irregular type shape bonebetween ribcage and shoulder blade...

Skeletal System 2020-10-22

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Pain in a joint.
  2. Incision through the bone.
  3. Bone deficiency.
  4. Cancer of the plasma cells.
  5. A break in a bone.
  6. Softening of the cartilage.
  7. Inflammation of the tendon.
  8. Artificial replacement for a missing limb.
  9. Visual examination using a scope.
  10. Bone tissue death.
  11. Tumor that covers cartilage.
  12. Inflammation of joints.
  13. Inflammation of the bursa.
  14. Joint swelling at the base of the great toe.
  15. Total displacement of a bone from a joint.
Down
  1. Tumor of the bone.
  2. Pain in the lower back.
  3. Agent that reduces fever.
  4. Radiographic image used to diagnose skeletal changes in the body.
  5. Stiffening of the spine.
  6. Drug that relives pain.
  7. Congenital deformity of the foot.
  8. A stiff joint caused by adhesion.
  9. Surgical repair of a joint.
  10. inflammation of the periosteum
  11. Incision to a tendon.
  12. Inflammation of a bone.
  13. Partial dislocation of a bone from a joint.
  14. The removal of a limb.
  15. Surgical removal of a herniated disk.

30 Clues: Pain in a joint.Bone deficiency.Tumor of the bone.A break in a bone.Bone tissue death.Incision to a tendon.The removal of a limb.Pain in the lower back.Drug that relives pain.Inflammation of a bone.Inflammation of joints.Stiffening of the spine.Agent that reduces fever.Incision through the bone.Inflammation of the bursa.Cancer of the plasma cells....

Skeletal System 2020-10-22

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. front of the elbow
  2. spine
  3. lower back or loin region
  4. belly
  5. breast
  6. highest point of the shoulder
  7. abdomen
  8. elbow
  9. extremities or limbs
  10. shoulder blade region
  11. back of the leg
  12. front of the leg
  13. back of the elbow
Down
  1. lateral side of the leg
  2. thigh
  3. back of the knee
  4. hip
  5. breast bone
  6. pelvis
  7. arm
  8. back
  9. navel
  10. front of the knee
  11. armpit
  12. wrist
  13. ankle
  14. forearm

27 Clues: hiparmbackthighspinenavelbellyelbowwristanklepelvisbreastarmpitabdomenforearmbreast boneextremities or limbsback of the legfront of the legback of the kneefront of the kneefront of the elbowshoulder blade regionback of the elbowlateral side of the leglower back or loin region...

skeletal system 2020-10-20

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 14 bones compose the face
  2. limbs and girdles
  3. broken bone penetrates the skin
  4. forms roof of nasal cavity
  5. made of small needle like pieces
  6. has a shaft and two ends (longer than it is wide)
  7. shaft of bone
  8. bones that protects organs
  9. bone is crushed
  10. bone destroying cells
  11. bone dense and appears homogenous
  12. fingers
  13. palm
  14. butterfly shaped
Down
  1. bridge of the nose
  2. wrist
  3. large bone that makes up the forehead
  4. ends of the bone
  5. mature bone cells
  6. bone breaks into many fragments
  7. cheeks bones
  8. outside covering of the diaphysis
  9. bones with complex shape
  10. fracture that breaks incompletely
  11. forms the longitudinal axis of the body
  12. the basal portion of the skull
  13. does not penetrate the skin
  14. bone forming cells
  15. encloses the brain
  16. cube shaped bones

30 Clues: palmwristfingerscheeks bonesshaft of bonebone is crushedends of the bonebutterfly shapedlimbs and girdlesmature bone cellscube shaped bonesbridge of the nosebone forming cellsencloses the brainbone destroying cellsbones with complex shape14 bones compose the faceforms roof of nasal cavitybones that protects organsdoes not penetrate the skin...

Skeletal System 2020-11-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The other lower leg bone
  2. The thigh bone
  3. The skeleton of the limbs
  4. Where the sternum and ribs reside
  5. The flat bone on both sides of the skull
  6. The bone in the upper arm
  7. These bones are embedded with tendons
  8. Another forearm bone
  9. Bones longer than they are wide
Down
  1. 33 bones that interlock with each other
  2. Oddly shaped bones
  3. Bones with a large area surface
  4. Part of the Vertebrae
  5. The bones in the fingers and thumbs
  6. Also known as the kneecap
  7. One of the lower leg bones
  8. What phalanges are connected to
  9. The central skeleton
  10. Bones that are short as they are wide
  11. One of the forearm bones

20 Clues: The thigh boneOddly shaped bonesThe central skeletonAnother forearm bonePart of the VertebraeThe other lower leg boneOne of the forearm bonesAlso known as the kneecapThe skeleton of the limbsThe bone in the upper armOne of the lower leg bonesBones with a large area surfaceWhat phalanges are connected toBones longer than they are wide...

Skeletal System 2020-04-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bones that form the extremities
  2. Lower arm bone on thumb side
  3. Shoulder bone or shoulder blade
  4. Two bones that form the pelvic girdle
  5. Membrane that lines the medullary canal
  6. Upper arm bone
  7. Wrist bone
  8. Material found in some bones that produces blood cells
  9. Eight bones that surround and protect the brain
  10. Bones that form the main trunk of the body
  11. Medial bone of the lower leg
  12. Thigh bone
Down
  1. Twenty-six bones of the spinal column
  2. Ankle bone
  3. Air spaces in the bones of the skull
  4. Area where cranial bones have joined together
  5. Tough membrane on the outside of bone
  6. Twelve pairs of bones that surround the heart and lungs
  7. Larger bone of lower arm
  8. Lateral bone of the lower leg
  9. Connective tissue band that holds bones together
  10. Breastbone
  11. An extremity or end of bone
  12. Material inside the medullary canal
  13. Area where two or m<?re bones join together
  14. Long shaft of bones

26 Clues: Ankle boneBreastboneWrist boneThigh boneUpper arm boneLong shaft of bonesLarger bone of lower armAn extremity or end of boneLower arm bone on thumb sideMedial bone of the lower legLateral bone of the lower legBones that form the extremitiesShoulder bone or shoulder bladeMaterial inside the medullary canalAir spaces in the bones of the skull...

skeletal system 2020-12-20

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. parallel bones supporting humerus
  2. fracture: broken bone ends are forced into one another
  3. bone shape: small round nodules that develop in a tendon; ex: patella
  4. skeleton: bones of limbs and girdles
  5. causes pain and inflammation when too much uric acid crystalizes and deposits into joints
  6. forms most of nasal septum
  7. joint: egg shaped articular surface fitting into an oval concavity of another; moves side to side & back and forth, biaxial; knuckles
  8. joint: essentially flat, articular surfaces, short slipping/gliding movements allowed(nonaxial); intercarpal joints
  9. bone thinning disease affecting women after the age of 65 and men over 70
  10. short bands of tough, flexible tissue made up of lots of individual fibres connecting the bones of the body together
  11. cavities in which chondrocytes and osteocytes reside
  12. problems w fractures at epiphyseal plate
  13. bone broken into tiny pieces
  14. giant bone destroying cells
  15. mucus lined air filled sacs
  16. joint: rounded @ end of 1 bone, fits into a sleeve or ring of bone & possibly ligaments, unaxial rotating bone; only turn around its long axis
  17. bone shape: mostly spongy bone, allows for better movement, generally cube shaped; bones of wrist and ankle
  18. where does erythrocyte hemotopoeisis occur
  19. stretching/tearing of ligaments
  20. joint: articulating bone ends are seperated by a joint cavity containing synovial fluid
  21. another name for cartilage
Down
  1. skeleton: bones forming longitudinally of body's axis
  2. inflammatory disorder affecting the joints
  3. problems w compound fractures
  4. joint: spherical head of one bone fits into rounded socket of another; multiaxial; shoulder & hip
  5. bone shape: provides greater surface area for muscles to attach, thin, flattened, usually curved; 2 layers of compact bone w layer of spongy bone in btwn; sternum
  6. joint: each articular surface has both concave & convex areas, like a horse saddle; biaxial; thumbs
  7. process of creating bone, transferring cartilage/ fibrous tissue into bone
  8. bone breaks incompletely; like a twig
  9. joint: unites bones by fibrous tissue; sutures of the skull (no movement)
  10. broken bone is crushed
  11. each hand and feet has __ phalanges
  12. inflammation of fluid filled sacs in joints
  13. caused when bones fail to calcify; lack of calcium or vit. D
  14. bone shape: curved to provide strength,mostly compact bone, have shaft w heads @ both ends; arms, legs
  15. unpaired part of skull
  16. broken bone is pressed inward
  17. occurs when flexible tissue wears down at ends of bones
  18. has passageway for tears
  19. ragged break caused from excessive twisting forces applied to bone
  20. bone forming cells
  21. joint: bone ends are connected together by cartilage, slightly moveable (amphiarthrotic) joints; pubic symphysis
  22. bone shape: varies in shape & size; vertebrae
  23. joint: cylindrical end of bone fits into trough shaped surface on another bone; angular movement allowed in 1 place; unaxial=1 axis; elbow joint

44 Clues: bone forming cellsbroken bone is crushedunpaired part of skullhas passageway for tearsforms most of nasal septumanother name for cartilagegiant bone destroying cellsmucus lined air filled sacsbone broken into tiny piecesproblems w compound fracturesbroken bone is pressed inwardstretching/tearing of ligamentsparallel bones supporting humerus...

Skeletal System 2021-09-20

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Consists of twelve pairs of bones and the sternum.
  2. The outer and smaller part of the two bones between the knee and the ankle.
  3. The bones of the fingers and of the toes.
  4. The bone of the lower jaw.
  5. The make up of bones in your foot.
  6. located in the mid face, forms the upper jaw, separates the nasal and oral cavities.
  7. The makeup of bones in your ankle.
  8. a series of bones extending from the skull all the way down to your pelvic girdle.
  9. a pair of horizontal bones located above your sternum.
  10. The bone on the thumb side of the human forearm.
Down
  1. a pair of large triangular bones located in the upper back; lying between the spine.
  2. The makeup of bones in your hand
  3. the inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle.
  4. upper bone of the leg that reaches from hip to knee.
  5. Part of the top portion of the skull which protects the brain.
  6. the bone on the little-finger side of the human forearm.
  7. a long bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.
  8. the area of the body below the abdomen that is located between the femur bones
  9. a thickened ventral plate located between the chest.
  10. The makeup of eight small bones in your wrist.

20 Clues: The bone of the lower jaw.The makeup of bones in your handThe make up of bones in your foot.The makeup of bones in your ankle.The bones of the fingers and of the toes.The makeup of eight small bones in your wrist.The bone on the thumb side of the human forearm.Consists of twelve pairs of bones and the sternum....

Skeletal System 2021-10-20

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. "setting" the bone
  2. deposits bone
  3. "newest"bone
  4. absorb old bone
  5. gets trapped
  6. 5
  7. ends of bones
  8. 7
  9. has 1 diaphysis
  10. bones are held together by fibrous
  11. dont fit in other catagories
  12. bones are held together by cartilage
  13. replaces RBM
Down
  1. where 2 or more bones meet
  2. 5
  3. cartilage
  4. compact bone around sponge bone
  5. 12
  6. heart,lungs,brain
  7. where two bones meet
  8. lubricate joint
  9. bones contain insuffient amounts of calcium
  10. embedded in tendons
  11. cube shaped
  12. where bone loses mineral
  13. bone cranium
  14. broken bone
  15. 4
  16. makes blood

29 Clues: 557412cartilagecube shapedbroken bonemakes blood"newest"bonegets trappedbone craniumreplaces RBMdeposits boneends of boneslubricate jointabsorb old bonehas 1 diaphysisheart,lungs,brain"setting" the boneembedded in tendonswhere two bones meetwhere bone loses mineralwhere 2 or more bones meetdont fit in other catagoriescompact bone around sponge bone...

Skeletal System 2021-05-17

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. smaller bone in the arm
  2. jaw or jawbone; upper part
  3. Skull
  4. Bones in hand
  5. Shoulder blade
  6. Larger bone in lower arm
  7. Bone in rib cage
  8. Bones that protect your heart and lungs
Down
  1. Inner bone in calf
  2. Fingers
  3. Bone in skull
  4. Outer bone in lower calf
  5. Chest bone
  6. bone in the thigh
  7. bones that connect to the pelvis
  8. Bone in forearm
  9. wrist
  10. Knee cap
  11. Jaw or Jawbone; lower part
  12. Collar bone

20 Clues: wristSkullFingersKnee capChest boneCollar boneBone in skullBones in handShoulder bladeBone in forearmBone in rib cagebone in the thighInner bone in calfsmaller bone in the armOuter bone in lower calfLarger bone in lower armjaw or jawbone; upper partJaw or Jawbone; lower partbones that connect to the pelvisBones that protect your heart and lungs

Skeletal System 2023-02-06

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This skeleton contains 80 bones.
  2. There are 33 of these that make up the back bone
  3. The bone in the neck.
  4. These are known as your collar bone.
  5. Part of the bone that produces blood cells.
  6. The bones of the fingers and toes.
  7. The outer layer of bone.
  8. One bone of the lower arm.
  9. The bones in the wrist.
  10. These are the three bones in the ear.
  11. One bone of the lower arm.
  12. The fine bone in the lower leg.
  13. The bones in the hand.
Down
  1. The bones in the ankle.
  2. This skeleton contains 126 bones.
  3. The thick bone in the lower leg.
  4. The knee cap.
  5. The bones in the foot.
  6. The bone in your upper arm.
  7. This is your lower jaw bone.
  8. The longest and strongest bone in the body.
  9. Connects the ribs and protects the lungs and heart.
  10. This is also known as the skull.
  11. These are known as your shoulder blades.

24 Clues: The knee cap.The bone in the neck.The bones in the foot.The bones in the hand.The bones in the ankle.The bones in the wrist.The outer layer of bone.One bone of the lower arm.One bone of the lower arm.The bone in your upper arm.This is your lower jaw bone.The fine bone in the lower leg.This skeleton contains 80 bones.The thick bone in the lower leg....

Skeletal System 2023-02-01

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Breast bone in front of the chest
  2. Heel bone
  3. Skull bone behind the forehead
  4. Foot bones
  5. Knee cap
  6. Lower jaw bone
  7. Small skull bone in front of the temporal bone
  8. Cage of bones that protect the heart and lungs
  9. Vertebrae of the neck
  10. Ankle bones
  11. Vertebrae behind the chest
  12. Arm bone between the pinky and the elbow
  13. Wrist bones
  14. Larger lower leg bone
  15. Arm bone between the thumb and the elbow
  16. upper jaw bone
Down
  1. Thigh bone
  2. Hand bones
  3. Vertebrae between the Thoracic and Coccyx
  4. Fingers and toes
  5. Nose bone
  6. Skull bone on the side of the head
  7. Skull bone at the lower, back of the head
  8. Skull bone on the top of the head
  9. Eye socket
  10. Cheek bone
  11. Smaller lower leg bone
  12. Skull
  13. Big toe
  14. Tailbone
  15. Shoulder blade
  16. Collar bone

32 Clues: SkullBig toeKnee capTailboneHeel boneNose boneThigh boneHand bonesFoot bonesEye socketCheek boneAnkle bonesWrist bonesCollar boneLower jaw boneShoulder bladeupper jaw boneFingers and toesVertebrae of the neckLarger lower leg boneSmaller lower leg boneVertebrae behind the chestSkull bone behind the foreheadBreast bone in front of the chest...

Skeletal System 2023-02-28

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Ankle bones
  2. Layered organizational feature of bone
  3. The proximal leg bone
  4. The uppermost vertebra
  5. Bone resorbing cell
  6. Also known as trabecular
  7. Rounded articular surface
  8. To bend a joint
  9. Most frequently broken bone
  10. A space within a bone
  11. Vertebrae with transverse foramina
Down
  1. Mature bone cell
  2. Pelvic socket
  3. Wrist bones
  4. The longest part of a bone
  5. Raised surface on a bone
  6. Freely moving joints containing fluid
  7. Only non-articulating bone
  8. Fossa for the humerus head
  9. Type of ossification producing long bones
  10. Ribs that don't connect
  11. Pinching motion of thumb and finger
  12. A hole through a bone

23 Clues: Ankle bonesWrist bonesPelvic socketTo bend a jointMature bone cellBone resorbing cellThe proximal leg boneA hole through a boneA space within a boneThe uppermost vertebraRibs that don't connectRaised surface on a boneAlso known as trabecularRounded articular surfaceThe longest part of a boneOnly non-articulating boneFossa for the humerus head...

Skeletal system 2023-03-31

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone in the back-bottom of skull
  2. the smaller of two bones in the leg
  3. middle vertebrea
  4. top part of jaw and mouth
  5. at bottom of sacrum
  6. bone behind the eye
  7. bones at the base of the toes
  8. top part of shoulder
  9. farthest finger bones
  10. the smaller of two bones in the arm
  11. bone in center of ribs and chest
  12. the larger of two bones in the arm
Down
  1. closest finger bones
  2. bottom part of jaw and mouth
  3. bottom vertebrea
  4. bone under the eye
  5. top vertebrea
  6. A bone near the forehead
  7. the larger of two bones in the leg
  8. bone in center of pelvic girdle
  9. middel finger bones
  10. bottom part of hips
  11. bones at the base of the fingers
  12. bottom back part of shoulder
  13. top part of hips
  14. bone in the big toe

26 Clues: top vertebreabottom vertebreamiddle vertebreatop part of hipsbone under the eyemiddel finger bonesbottom part of hipsat bottom of sacrumbone behind the eyebone in the big toeclosest finger bonestop part of shoulderfarthest finger bonesA bone near the foreheadtop part of jaw and mouthbottom part of jaw and mouthbottom back part of shoulder...

Skeletal System 2023-05-01

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Material within bone that creates blood cells
  2. Bone forming cells
  3. Formation of blood cells
  4. Joins muscle to bone
  5. Tarsal bone also your heel
  6. Elongated shaft of a long bone
  7. Patella
  8. Double-layered connective tissue membrane that covers and nourishes bone
  9. Inflammation of the joints
  10. Fibrocartilage that separates the bones and the knee
  11. Bone located on the pinkyside of the forearm
  12. Coller bone
  13. The bones in your spine
  14. The end of a long bone
Down
  1. Blood-filled swelling
  2. Increased softening of the bone
  3. Bone located on the thumb side of the forearm
  4. Fibrous membrane in the skull where bone has not formed yet
  5. Hole in a bone or between cavities
  6. Arms, legs, and everything that holds them
  7. Large cells that reabsorb or break down bone matrix
  8. Freely moveable joints
  9. Biggest bone in the body
  10. A small sac filled with fluid located at friction points
  11. Mature bone cells

25 Clues: PatellaColler boneMature bone cellsBone forming cellsJoins muscle to boneBlood-filled swellingFreely moveable jointsThe end of a long boneThe bones in your spineFormation of blood cellsBiggest bone in the bodyTarsal bone also your heelInflammation of the jointsElongated shaft of a long boneIncreased softening of the bone...

Skeletal System 2023-05-18

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Places were you bend your arms and legs.
  2. The main difference in the female skeleton and the male skeleton is found in the ______.
  3. Bones are able to store, absorb, and release minerals in the body. This help with ________.
  4. These are the ends of your fingers and toes.
  5. Internal skeleton.
  6. External skeleton.
  7. This protects the brain.
  8. This protects your heart and lungs.
  9. ____skeleton consists of the vetebral column, rib cage and skull.
  10. Some times refered to as your thigh bone.
  11. Also known as your collar bone.
Down
  1. Also known as your knee cap.
  2. ________ connects bone to bone.
  3. The first bones in your hand.
  4. This part of the bone is less dense and porous.
  5. This disease is found mostly in the elderly.
  6. Body system that the skeletal system works with to allow for body movement.
  7. Where red blood cells are produced.
  8. ________skeleton consists of the pectoral and pelvic girdles, upper and lower limbs.
  9. _____ connect muscles to bones.
  10. This is the bone that forms your jaw.
  11. Important for support, protection, movement and blood cell production.
  12. The smaller of the two bones that form your lower leg.
  13. The first bones in your feet.
  14. The larger of the two bones in your lower leg.

25 Clues: Internal skeleton.External skeleton.This protects the brain.Also known as your knee cap.The first bones in your hand.The first bones in your feet.________ connects bone to bone._____ connect muscles to bones.Also known as your collar bone.Where red blood cells are produced.This protects your heart and lungs.This is the bone that forms your jaw....

Skeletal System 2014-05-12

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a soft connective tissue that is found in the spaces of many bones
  2. a substitute for a diseased or missing body part
  3. ends of a long bone
  4. a condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily
  5. number of facial bones (spell number)
  6. your framework that is made up of all the bones in your body
  7. connective tissue that is more flexible than the bone
  8. the strong connective tissue that holds bones in joints together
  9. thigh bone; largest bone in the body
  10. narrow opening in a bone
Down
  1. ankle bones
  2. a place in the body where 2 bones come together
  3. a membrane that surrounds bone
  4. typical number of bones in adult skeleton
  5. an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  6. shaft of a long bone
  7. tailbone; forms the end of the spine
  8. lower jaw bone
  9. 26 small bones that make up your backbone
  10. a disease in which joints become irritated or inflamed

20 Clues: ankle boneslower jaw boneends of a long boneshaft of a long bonenarrow opening in a bonea membrane that surrounds bonetailbone; forms the end of the spinethigh bone; largest bone in the bodynumber of facial bones (spell number)typical number of bones in adult skeleton26 small bones that make up your backbone...

Skeletal System 2015-02-24

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a break in a bone
  2. cavity inside of the diaphysis
  3. chest
  4. a wrist bone
  5. shaft of a long bone
  6. turning outward
  7. the inner surface of the medullary cavity
  8. excision of a joint
  9. shine bone
  10. bending or being bent
  11. bone tissue
Down
  1. the shoulder blade
  2. kneecap
  3. having to do with an arm
  4. membrane that covers most bone
  5. the heel bone
  6. the breastbone
  7. turning inward
  8. moving around a central axis
  9. name of each end of a long bone

20 Clues: chestkneecapshine bonebone tissuea wrist bonethe heel bonethe breastboneturning inwardturning outwarda break in a bonethe shoulder bladeexcision of a jointshaft of a long bonebending or being benthaving to do with an armmoving around a central axismembrane that covers most bonecavity inside of the diaphysisname of each end of a long bone...

Skeletal System 2015-02-07

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Eight bones that make up the wrist
  2. Precursor of bone tissue
  3. Collar bone
  4. Decrease of bone density
  5. Includes bones of the arms and legs
  6. Joint that has free movement
  7. Broken bone
  8. Tear in a ligament
  9. Tissue that makes up bones
  10. Places where bones come together
  11. Bone in the midline of the body where ribs attatch
  12. Shoulder blade
Down
  1. Kneecap
  2. Bending or being bent
  3. Bones that make up the fingers and toes
  4. Turning outward
  5. Swayback
  6. Process of bone formation
  7. Bone that extends from the hip to the knee
  8. Membrane that covers bones
  9. Joint information
  10. Includes bones of the skull, chest and spinal column

22 Clues: KneecapSwaybackCollar boneBroken boneShoulder bladeTurning outwardJoint informationTear in a ligamentBending or being bentPrecursor of bone tissueDecrease of bone densityProcess of bone formationMembrane that covers bonesTissue that makes up bonesJoint that has free movementPlaces where bones come togetherEight bones that make up the wrist...

Skeletal System 2015-02-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Includes bones of the skull, chest, and spinal column
  2. Eight bones that make up the wrist
  3. Joint inflammation
  4. Shoulder blade
  5. Precursor of bone tissue
  6. Places where bones come together
  7. Decrease in bone density
  8. Bending or being bent
  9. Broken bone
  10. Includes bones of the arms and legs
  11. Bone in midline of body where ribs attach
  12. Membrane that covers bones
Down
  1. Knee cap
  2. Tissue that makes up bones
  3. Bones that make up the fingers and toes
  4. Tear in a ligament
  5. Collar bone
  6. Joint that has free movement
  7. Process of bone formation
  8. Swayback
  9. Bone that runs from the hip to the knee
  10. Turning outward

22 Clues: Knee capSwaybackCollar boneBroken boneShoulder bladeTurning outwardTear in a ligamentJoint inflammationBending or being bentPrecursor of bone tissueDecrease in bone densityProcess of bone formationTissue that makes up bonesMembrane that covers bonesJoint that has free movementPlaces where bones come togetherEight bones that make up the wrist...

Skeletal System 2015-02-10

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. These joints are found in the knee and elbow.
  2. What bone makes up the middle/base of the skull?
  3. The place where two or more bones meet?
  4. What is the name of the knee cap?
  5. What system performs vital functions like movement?
  6. What are the bones that make up the wrist?
  7. What protects the spinal cord?
  8. What is the bone that makes up the upper arm bone?
  9. What bone makes up the bridge of the nose?
  10. The onset is generally insidious and until a critical mass of abnormal cells occurs, most people are without symptoms.
  11. What is the top of the sternum called?
  12. What bone makes up the upper jaw?
  13. This type of bone marrow forms most of the blood cells in the body and helps destroy old blood cells.
  14. What are the bones that make up the hand?
  15. What makes up the skeletal system?
  16. What are the ends of bones called?
  17. How many different types of bones are there?
  18. Where is the mandible located?
  19. What is the name of the thinner bone in the lower leg?
  20. What is the process by which bones are formed?
  21. What is the bone that makes up the back of the skull?
  22. This hard and dense tissue makes up the outer layer of most bones and the main shaft of long bones.
  23. What is the bone that makes up the forehead?
  24. This type of bone marrow resides in the central cavities of long bones.
  25. This is made up of 12 pairs of bones that encase vital organs in the chest
  26. What is the word for immovable joints found only in the skull?
Down
  1. What is the bone that makes up your temples?
  2. What is the vertebrae that the skull rests upon?
  3. Which bone is the only one suspended by ligaments?
  4. What is the meaning of the word orbit?
  5. What makes up the shoulder blades?
  6. Where is the cervical vertebrae?
  7. What bone seperates the nostrils?
  8. What is the word for the "soft spots" on a newborn before the sutures are formed?
  9. These connect bones to muscles.
  10. Which bone protects the brain?
  11. What is the bone that makes up the top of the skull, seperated by a suture?
  12. Overuse or injury of the tendons results in inflammation and pain.
  13. The most common condition that affects bones is what?
  14. What is the middle of the sternum called?
  15. This is a disease in which the bones become fragile and prone to fracture.
  16. The part of the bone where blood cells are made.
  17. What is the purpose of the compact bone tissue?
  18. What is the vertebrae that the skull rotates on?
  19. What’s the smallest bone in the body?
  20. What makes bones so strong?
  21. What makes up the collar bone?
  22. What bone is between the orbit?
  23. This tissue is made up of smaller plates filled with red bone marrow.
  24. What are the ankle bones called?
  25. What is the name of the thicker bone in the lower leg (the shin)?
  26. How many types of bone tissue are there?

52 Clues: What makes bones so strong?Which bone protects the brain?What protects the spinal cord?Where is the mandible located?What makes up the collar bone?These connect bones to muscles.What bone is between the orbit?Where is the cervical vertebrae?What are the ankle bones called?What is the name of the knee cap?What bone seperates the nostrils?...

Skeletal System 2015-02-09

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone cells
  2. injury to ligament
  3. bending joint
  4. tailbone
  5. formation of cartilage
  6. having to do with something attached
  7. dense flexible connective tissue
  8. shoulder blade
Down
  1. places where bones come together
  2. broken bone
  3. to form bones
  4. medical specialty concerned with the preservation of bones
  5. thigh bine
  6. "A tie" or "binding"
  7. physician who treats joint and connective tissue disorders
  8. atrophy of bones
  9. straighten joint
  10. kneecap
  11. straight line through physical body
  12. long bone connecting shoulder to elbow

20 Clues: kneecaptailbonebone cellsthigh binebroken boneto form bonesbending jointshoulder bladeatrophy of bonesstraighten jointinjury to ligament"A tie" or "binding"formation of cartilageplaces where bones come togetherdense flexible connective tissuestraight line through physical bodyhaving to do with something attached...

Skeletal System 2015-02-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. total knee replacement
  2. tailbone
  3. swayback
  4. bones that make up the fingers
  5. fracture with break without separation
  6. fracture where break is S shaped
  7. rib pain
  8. excision of a vertebra
  9. shin bone
  10. bone tissue
  11. flat bone in the chest
Down
  1. having to do with the arm
  2. range of motion
  3. surgical repair of cartilage
  4. softening of cartilage
  5. study of joints
  6. bending of joint
  7. collerbone
  8. ulna and radius
  9. end of the long bone

20 Clues: tailboneswaybackrib painshin bonecollerbonebone tissuerange of motionstudy of jointsulna and radiusbending of jointend of the long bonetotal knee replacementsoftening of cartilageexcision of a vertebraflat bone in the chesthaving to do with the armsurgical repair of cartilagebones that make up the fingersfracture where break is S shaped...

Skeletal System 2015-02-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. collerbone
  2. softening of cartilage
  3. fracture with break without separation
  4. end of the long bone
  5. study of joints
  6. bending of joint
  7. total knee replacement
  8. surgical repair of cartilage
  9. bone tissue
Down
  1. having to do with the arm
  2. bones that make up the fingers
  3. excision of a vertebra
  4. flat bone in the chest
  5. swayback
  6. ulna and radius
  7. rib pain
  8. tailbone
  9. shin bone
  10. range of motion
  11. fracture where break is S shaped

20 Clues: swaybackrib paintailboneshin bonecollerbonebone tissueulna and radiusstudy of jointsrange of motionbending of jointend of the long boneexcision of a vertebrasoftening of cartilageflat bone in the chesttotal knee replacementhaving to do with the armsurgical repair of cartilagebones that make up the fingersfracture where break is S shaped...

skeletal system 2015-01-30

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone
  2. L1-L5
  3. incomplete break
  4. break in bone
  5. one of three hip bones
  6. skeleton
  7. having to do with an arm
  8. curvature of spine
  9. joined together
  10. vitamin D deficiency
Down
  1. toward midline of body
  2. break at an angle
  3. to reduce inflammation
  4. bone of forearm
  5. humpback
  6. make up fingers
  7. shaft of long bone
  8. neck
  9. latin word flank
  10. latin word ankle

20 Clues: boneneckL1-L5humpbackskeletonbreak in bonebone of forearmmake up fingersjoined togetherincomplete breaklatin word flanklatin word anklebreak at an angleshaft of long bonecurvature of spinevitamin D deficiencytoward midline of bodyto reduce inflammationone of three hip boneshaving to do with an arm

Skeletal System 2015-09-28

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The heel bone
  2. Moving around a central axis
  3. The lateral leg bone
  4. Having to do with an arm
  5. Bone formation
  6. Break in which the bone is crushed or spintered
  7. Shaft of the long bone
  8. Inner membrane layer of the bone
  9. The wrist bone
Down
  1. Joint with little movement
  2. Dense, flexible connective tissue
  3. Bone tissue
  4. Turning outward
  5. Straight line through a physical body
  6. Thighbone
  7. Mature bone cells
  8. The lower jawbone
  9. Kneecap
  10. Turning inward
  11. The bone above the upper teeth

20 Clues: KneecapThighboneBone tissueThe heel boneBone formationTurning inwardThe wrist boneTurning outwardMature bone cellsThe lower jawboneThe lateral leg boneShaft of the long boneHaving to do with an armJoint with little movementMoving around a central axisThe bone above the upper teethInner membrane layer of the boneDense, flexible connective tissue...

Skeletal System 2015-09-26

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. inner surface of medullary cavity
  2. inside of diaphysis
  3. bone that forms the bridge of the nose
  4. backward bending
  5. composed of cranial, facial, thoracic and spinal bones
  6. joint with no movement
  7. joint with little movement
  8. turning inward
  9. membrane covering most bones
  10. movement away from the midline of the body
Down
  1. place where bones come together
  2. turning the palm or foot upward
  3. shaft of a long bone
  4. end of a long bone
  5. dense, flexible connective tissue
  6. projection on the lower end of the sternum
  7. calcane/o
  8. femur/o
  9. joint that has free movement
  10. joint inflammation
  11. a tear in a ligament
  12. bone that forms the cheeks

22 Clues: femur/ocalcane/oturning inwardbackward bendingend of a long bonejoint inflammationinside of diaphysisshaft of a long bonea tear in a ligamentjoint with no movementjoint with little movementbone that forms the cheeksjoint that has free movementmembrane covering most bonesplace where bones come togetherturning the palm or foot upward...

Skeletal System 2015-09-26

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. shoulder blade
  2. joint with little movement
  3. pelv/o
  4. kinesi/o
  5. clavicle
  6. back lumb/o
  7. ribs ribs 1-7
Down
  1. chondr/o
  2. ribs ribs 8-12
  3. movement toward midline of body
  4. to form bone
  5. joint with no movement
  6. vertebrae
  7. lord/o
  8. arthr/o
  9. Latin for "thigh"
  10. ribs ribs 11-12
  11. vertebrae C1-C7
  12. meaning "a tie" or "binding"
  13. os/te/o

20 Clues: lord/opelv/oarthr/oos/te/ochondr/okinesi/oclaviclevertebraeback lumb/oto form boneribs ribs 1-7shoulder bladeribs ribs 8-12ribs ribs 11-12vertebrae C1-C7Latin for "thigh"joint with no movementjoint with little movementmeaning "a tie" or "binding"movement toward midline of body

Skeletal System 2015-09-27

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a tear in a ligament or the fibrous tissue that connects bones
  2. membrane that covers the bone
  3. suture that connects frontal and parietal bones
  4. the shoulder blade
  5. greek meaning "flat surface"
  6. the cuboid and cuneiforms make up these bones
  7. shaft of a long bone
  8. bending or being bent
  9. broken bone
  10. process on bottom of sternum
Down
  1. place where bones come together
  2. cheek bone
  3. located at the base of the spine
  4. joint that does not move
  5. consists of the radius and ulna
  6. spaces within connective tissue filled with synovial fluid
  7. floating bone
  8. located at the bottom of the sacrum
  9. greek for "line of soldiers"
  10. to turn downward or backward

20 Clues: cheek bonebroken bonefloating bonethe shoulder bladeshaft of a long bonebending or being bentjoint that does not movegreek for "line of soldiers"greek meaning "flat surface"to turn downward or backwardprocess on bottom of sternummembrane that covers the boneplace where bones come togetherconsists of the radius and ulna...

Skeletal System 2016-09-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. thigh bone
  2. heel bone
  3. Vitamin D deficiency
  4. turn palms up
  5. swelling of joints and deviation of fingers
  6. movement
  7. injury to ligament
  8. one of the 6 cranial bones
  9. chest
  10. to form a bone
  11. medication to relieve pain
Down
  1. incomplete break of a bone
  2. pointing toes downwards
  3. fracture of distal end of fibula
  4. total knee arthroplasty
  5. atrophy and thinning of bone lining
  6. joint with little movement
  7. lateral curvature of spine
  8. range of motion
  9. bone of shoulder gridle
  10. lower back

21 Clues: chestmovementheel bonethigh bonelower backturn palms upto form a bonerange of motioninjury to ligamentVitamin D deficiencypointing toes downwardstotal knee arthroplastybone of shoulder gridleincomplete break of a bonejoint with little movementlateral curvature of spineone of the 6 cranial bonesmedication to relieve pain...

Skeletal System 2016-09-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fracture of distal end of fibula
  2. lateral curvature of spine
  3. lower back
  4. range of motion
  5. medication to relieve pain
  6. joint with little movement
  7. pointing toes downwards
  8. one of the 6 cranial bones
  9. incomplete break of a bone
  10. thigh bone
Down
  1. movement
  2. chest
  3. atrophy and thinning of bone lining
  4. total knee arthroplasty
  5. to form a bone
  6. injury to ligament
  7. turn palms up
  8. swelling of joints and deviation of fingers
  9. bone of shoulder gridle
  10. heel bone

20 Clues: chestmovementheel bonelower backthigh boneturn palms upto form a bonerange of motioninjury to ligamenttotal knee arthroplastybone of shoulder gridlepointing toes downwardslateral curvature of spinemedication to relieve painjoint with little movementone of the 6 cranial bonesincomplete break of a bonefracture of distal end of fibula...

Skeletal system 2016-10-02

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. enamel/harder than bones
  2. cancer/caused by radiation near bones
  3. cage/gives your waist its shape
  4. bones/cause by a vitamin D deficiency
  5. leg bone
  6. by weak bones
  7. bone
  8. system/main other system the skeletal system is involved with
  9. hold a part of body with a fractured bone in it
  10. disease/enlagement of the bone
Down
  1. your bones stronger
  2. in your fingers and toes
  3. bone in your body
  4. the smallest bone is found
  5. joint less bone
  6. in upper arm
  7. or crack in bone
  8. plates/where bones grow from
  9. organs/main job of bones
  10. milk/something to drink to make bones stronger
  11. the pelvis

21 Clues: boneleg bonethe pelvisin upper armby weak bonesjoint less boneor crack in bonebone in your bodyyour bones strongerin your fingers and toesenamel/harder than bonesorgans/main job of bonesthe smallest bone is foundplates/where bones grow fromdisease/enlagement of the bonecage/gives your waist its shapecancer/caused by radiation near bones...

Skeletal System 2016-11-15

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is categorized as a long bone and is located in lower leg
  2. Largest bone in body that's in the thigh
  3. Protects the brain
  4. Professional name for fingers and toes
  5. Protectors of the organs
  6. Collar bone
  7. Group of 7 carpals
  8. Fixed joint in upper jaw
  9. Ball or arch of the foot
  10. Only bone in that moves in lower jaw
  11. Bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle
  12. Located between the 2 hip bones
Down
  1. Located in the upper arm
  2. Made up of 7 different bones including calcaneus
  3. Palm of hand
  4. Bone in lower leg connected to tarsals and next to fibula
  5. Bone located in lower arm next to radius
  6. Heel of the foot
  7. Other name for knee cap
  8. Bone located in lower arm next ulna

20 Clues: Collar bonePalm of handHeel of the footProtects the brainGroup of 7 carpalsOther name for knee capLocated in the upper armProtectors of the organsFixed joint in upper jawBall or arch of the footLocated between the 2 hip bonesBone located in lower arm next ulnaOnly bone in that moves in lower jawProfessional name for fingers and toes...

Skeletal System 2016-09-13

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the long bone extending from shoulder to elbow
  2. the lateral leg bone
  3. type of fracture; break w/o separation
  4. incomplete break of the bone; bent and broken
  5. a wrist bone
  6. a dense flexible connective tissue
  7. term meaning fingers
  8. the breastbone
  9. one of the three fused bones making the hip
  10. type of fracture; simple with no open wound
  11. type of fracture where bone breaks the skin
Down
  1. type of movement involving bending
  2. kneecap
  3. the heel bone
  4. shinbone
  5. membrane that surrounds the outside of the bone
  6. type of movement around a central axis
  7. the collar bone
  8. type of movement away from midline of the body
  9. break in the bone that is S-shaped
  10. saclike connective structure found in some joints

21 Clues: kneecapshinbonea wrist bonethe heel bonethe breastbonethe collar bonethe lateral leg boneterm meaning fingerstype of movement involving bendinga dense flexible connective tissuebreak in the bone that is S-shapedtype of fracture; break w/o separationtype of movement around a central axisone of the three fused bones making the hip...

Skeletal System 2016-02-21

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the small triangular bone inferior to the sacrum
  2. membranous partition between two body cavities especially between the lungs
  3. any of the lower ribs that are not attached directly to the breastbone.
  4. the shoulder blade
  5. the top 7 vertebrae that form the neck
  6. thigh bone, attached to the hip
  7. the thinner and longer bone in the forearm, opposite to the thumb
  8. the bone that forms the front part of the skull and the upper part of the eye sockets.
  9. the ribs directly attached to the breastbone
  10. cartilaginous section at the lower end of the sternum that ossifies throughout life
Down
  1. triangular bone in the lower back formed from fused vertebrae and situated between the two hipbones of the pelvis.
  2. technical term for collarbone
  3. the shorter of the two forearm bones, opposite to the pinky
  4. the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis
  5. outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle
  6. the bones in the foot located between the ankle and toes
  7. the big toe
  8. the largest and only bone in the upper arm
  9. medial to the fibula
  10. large bony structure near the base of the spine where the legs attach

20 Clues: the big toethe shoulder blademedial to the fibulatechnical term for collarbonethigh bone, attached to the hipthe top 7 vertebrae that form the neckthe largest and only bone in the upper armthe ribs directly attached to the breastbonethe small triangular bone inferior to the sacrumthe five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis...

Skeletal System 2016-02-22

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone marrow
  2. both sides
  3. finger,toe
  4. neck
  5. calcaneus,heel bone
  6. rib
  7. pelvis
  8. joined together
  9. surgical repair
  10. pain
  11. humerus, upper arm bone
Down
  1. stiff,fused,closed
  2. hump
  3. tumor
  4. foot,child
  5. softening
  6. inflammation
  7. wrist
  8. movement
  9. removal of, excision of
  10. visually examine
  11. stabilize,fuse
  12. cranium
  13. lower back

24 Clues: ribhumpneckpaintumorwristpelviscraniummovementsofteningfoot,childboth sidesfinger,toelower backbone marrowinflammationstabilize,fusejoined togethersurgical repairvisually examinestiff,fused,closedcalcaneus,heel boneremoval of, excision ofhumerus, upper arm bone

Skeletal system 2016-02-22

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of thirty-three segments of spinal column
  2. pertaining to arm
  3. little movement of a joint
  4. correction by realigning bone pieces
  5. membrane around outside of bone
  6. limb in a straight position
  7. bone tissue
  8. repair of joint surgically
  9. caused by vitamin D deficiency
Down
  1. joint pain
  2. circular movement from a central point
  3. remving fluid from a joint
  4. moving around a central axis
  5. bending backwards
  6. rib pain
  7. bending or being bent
  8. saclike connective structure found in some joints
  9. cutting of bone surgically
  10. chest
  11. away from midline

20 Clues: chestrib painjoint painbone tissuepertaining to armbending backwardsaway from midlinebending or being bentremving fluid from a jointlittle movement of a jointcutting of bone surgicallyrepair of joint surgicallylimb in a straight positionmoving around a central axiscaused by vitamin D deficiencymembrane around outside of bone...

Skeletal System 2017-12-07

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. membranes at the angles of cranial bones that accommodate brain growth in the fetus and infant
  2. Inflammation of joints
  3. A joint that allows movement in one plane
  4. Found in intervertebral discs
  5. Double layered connective tissue that covers and nourishes the bone.
  6. A form of inflammation. Usually around the big toe.
  7. Marrow in the bones with blood cells and platelets
  8. Layer of membrane around the tendon
  9. Joints connected entirely by cartilage
  10. Inflammation in the joints
  11. A break in the bone
  12. Elongated shaft of a long bone
  13. A Natural or manufactured joint
  14. A joint that allows movement in two planes
  15. A process where mature bone tissue is removed from the skeleton
  16. A fibrous sac lined with synovial membrane and containing synovial fluid
  17. Internal layer of skeletal bone.
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  1. The canal in the center of each osteon that contains minute blood vessels and nerve fibers that serve the needs of osteocytes
  2. Cartilage with abundant elastic fibers
  3. A synovial joint that forms and is shaped like a saddle
  4. Large cells that resorb or break down bone matrix
  5. A bone cell
  6. A condition attributed to an inadequate amount of vitamin D
  7. Band of regular fibrous tissue that connects bones
  8. A disease where the bones begin to weaken
  9. Glass-like, but translucent. Made of Chondroblasts
  10. Skeleton relating to the limbs
  11. Part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrae
  12. Bones joined by fibrous tissue
  13. A freely moveable joint that allows only rotary movement around a single axis
  14. Freely moveable join exhibiting a joint cavity
  15. A synovial joint which allows gliding movement
  16. The hard outer layer of bones
  17. Bone-Forming cells
  18. The end parts of a long bone

35 Clues: A bone cellBone-Forming cellsA break in the boneInflammation of jointsInflammation in the jointsThe end parts of a long boneFound in intervertebral discsThe hard outer layer of bonesSkeleton relating to the limbsBones joined by fibrous tissueElongated shaft of a long boneA Natural or manufactured jointInternal layer of skeletal bone....

skeletal system 2016-11-09

skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. designated as those bones that are as wide as they are long
  2. A joint in which movement occurs in a number of axes
  3. is a type of synovial joint
  4. part of the outer fibrous layer of periosteum
  5. soft spot in the skull of an infant, covered with tough, fibrous membrane
  6. part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate
  7. a small channel or duct
  8. A curving inward of the lower back
  9. also known as spongy or trabecular bone, is one of the two types of bone tissue found in the human body
  10. 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
  11. is a surgical procedure to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment
  12. mainly made up of fat cells
  13. common class of synovial joint that includes the ankle, elbow, and knee joints
  14. the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
  15. either type of cartilaginous joint
  16. a break or splinter of the bone into more than two fragments
  17. A condition which refers to a problem with a rubbery disk between the spinal bones
  18. is a bone fracture in which the parts of the broken bone are driven toward or into each other by force
  19. attachments or articulations include fossa, ramus, and condyle
  20. is a synovial joint which, under physiological conditions, allows only gliding movement
  21. bones whose principal function is either extensive protection or the provision of broad surfaces for muscular attachment
  22. an immovably fixed joint between bones connected by fibrous tissue
  23. is the central cavity of bone shafts
  24. a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.
  25. are a series of microscopic tubes in the outermost region of bone called cortical bone that allow blood vessels and nerves to travel through
  26. an imaginary line about which a body rotates
  27. having or relating to a single axis
  28. develop after birth
  29. a bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted
  30. a natural or manufactured joint or coupling, such as the hip joint, in which a partially spherical end lies in a socket, allowing multidirectional movement and rotation.
  31. having or relating to two axes.
  32. a cavity or depression, especially in bone
  33. the end part of a long bone
  34. line/plate is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone
  35. connected entirely by cartilage
  36. no joint cavity and are connected via fibrous connective tissue
  37. process of creating new blood cells in the body
  38. longer than they are wide
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  1. a large multinucleate bone cell that absorbs bone tissue during growth and healing
  2. Red blood cells, platelets and most white blood cells arise
  3. joins bones with a fibrous joint capsule
  4. in bone remodeling is the process of laying down new bone material by cells called osteoblasts
  5. A sideways curvature of the spine.
  6. a lifelong process where mature bone tissue is removed from the skeleton
  7. also known as diarthrosis, joins bones with a fibrous joint
  8. a fluid-filled sac or saclike cavity, especially one countering friction at a joint
  9. a break in a cranial bone resembling a thin line, without splintering, depression, or distortion of bone
  10. the state of being jointed.
  11. a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues
  12. Occurs when one or more bones in the spine weaken and crumple
  13. a roundish, flattened part in an animal or plant, in particular
  14. any of the small channels in the bone that transmit blood vessels from the periosteum into the bone and that communicate with the haversian canals
  15. An injury where a joint is forced out of normal position
  16. a cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation
  17. protection of nervous tissue
  18. the most superior (first) cervical vertebra of the spine
  19. is an ovoid articular surface, or condyle that is received into an elliptical cavity
  20. a thin layer, membrane, scale, or platelike tissue or part, especially in bone tissue
  21. the shaft or central part of a long bone
  22. smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints
  23. form during fetal development
  24. the portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones or cartilage that support the appendages
  25. bone fracture occurring when torque (a rotating force) is applied along the axis of a bone
  26. a fracture of the bone, occurring typically in children, in which one side of the bone is broken and the other only bent.
  27. such as maxilla or mandible.
  28. A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.
  29. A forward rounding of the back
  30. cortical bone
  31. plane joint

69 Clues: plane jointcortical bonedevelop after birtha small channel or ductlonger than they are wideis a type of synovial jointthe state of being jointed.mainly made up of fat cellsthe end part of a long boneprotection of nervous tissuesuch as maxilla or mandible.form during fetal developmentA forward rounding of the backhaving or relating to two axes....

SKELETAL SYSTEM 2018-05-21

SKELETAL SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. LEGS
  2. ONLY MOVABLE JOINT IN SKULL
  3. JOINT THAT ALLOWS MAXIMUM MOVEMENT
  4. MEETING OF TWO BONES
  5. JOINT THAT MOVES ONLY IN ONE DIRECTION
  6. SOFT FATTY SUBSTANCE IN HOLLOW BONES
  7. LARGEST BONE IN HUMAN BODY
  8. MUSCLES IN OUR HEART
  9. PROTECTS BRAIN
  10. EACH SMALL BONE IN THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
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  1. JOINT THAT ALLOWS US TO BEND TWIST AND TURN
  2. JOINT BETWEEN SKULL AND FIRST TWO VERTEBRAE
  3. MUSCLES NOT UNDER OUR CONTROL
  4. STRONG FIBERS WHICH ATTACH MUSCLES TO BONES
  5. MUSCLES UNDER OUR CONTROL
  6. ARM
  7. PROTECTS LUNGS AND HEART
  8. PROTECTED BY SPINE OR BACKBONE
  9. STRONG TISSUES HOLD BONES TOGETHER
  10. FRAMEWORK OF BONES

20 Clues: ARMLEGSPROTECTS BRAINFRAMEWORK OF BONESMEETING OF TWO BONESMUSCLES IN OUR HEARTPROTECTS LUNGS AND HEARTMUSCLES UNDER OUR CONTROLLARGEST BONE IN HUMAN BODYONLY MOVABLE JOINT IN SKULLMUSCLES NOT UNDER OUR CONTROLPROTECTED BY SPINE OR BACKBONEJOINT THAT ALLOWS MAXIMUM MOVEMENTSTRONG TISSUES HOLD BONES TOGETHERSOFT FATTY SUBSTANCE IN HOLLOW BONES...

Skeletal System 2022-04-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The type of joint that is at the neck.
  2. The type of joint at the wrist.
  3. The bone between the elbow and the pinky side of the wrist.
  4. The type of joint that is at the elbow.
  5. Cluster of 8 bones making up the wrist.
  6. The largest and strongest bone in the body.
  7. 5 long bones, connecting each of the toes to the ankle.
  8. These form the rib cage.
  9. The jaw bone.
  10. The outer bone of the lower leg.
  11. The type of joint that can't move.
  12. Also known as the spine.
  13. The bone between the elbow and the thumb side of the wrist.
  14. Includes the 5 long bones, connecting each finger to the wrist.
  15. A cluster of 7 bones, making up the ankle, heel, and arch of the foot.
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  1. Rests between the abdomen and thighs.
  2. The bones that make up the toes and fingers.
  3. Connects the shoulder to the elbow.
  4. Connects the Humerus to the Clavicle.
  5. The scientific name of the "Skull"
  6. The larger and stronger bone below the knee in the leg.
  7. Located between the Scapula and Sternum.
  8. The long flat bone in the middle of the chest.
  9. The type of joint that is at the shoulder.
  10. Also known as the kneecap.

25 Clues: The jaw bone.These form the rib cage.Also known as the spine.Also known as the kneecap.The type of joint at the wrist.The outer bone of the lower leg.The scientific name of the "Skull"The type of joint that can't move.Connects the shoulder to the elbow.Rests between the abdomen and thighs.Connects the Humerus to the Clavicle....

Skeletal System 2022-04-11

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. joint dislocation
  2. protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time.
  3. break in a bone
  4. abnormal curvature of the spine
  5. type of bone that are longer than they are wide
  6. inflammation of the tendon usually due to overuse
  7. type of joint in which the bones slide past each other
  8. lacks ability to synthesize and make vitamin C.
  9. division of the skeletal that is the skull and spinal cord
  10. responsible for bone formation
  11. responsible for bone reabsorption
  12. disease that thins or weakens the bones
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  1. bone tissue that has many open spaces
  2. interferes with your body's normal recycling process, in which new bone tissue gradually replaces old bone tissue.
  3. inflammation or swelling that occurs in the bone.
  4. birth defect that involves the incomplete development of the spinal cord or its coverings. (2 words)
  5. serious condition that occurs when the body produces to much in hormones that control growth
  6. a cancer that is common in teenagers and children
  7. overload of uric acid in the body
  8. inflammatory disease that over time can cause some of the bone in the spine to fuse (2 words)
  9. softening of the bone typically due to deficiency of vitamin D or calcium
  10. type of bone that are odd shape like the vertebrae and pelvis
  11. type of joint that allows extension and retraction of an appendage
  12. softening and weakening of bones in children tug to prolong vitamin D deficiency.

24 Clues: break in a bonejoint dislocationresponsible for bone formationabnormal curvature of the spineoverload of uric acid in the bodyresponsible for bone reabsorptionbone tissue that has many open spacesdisease that thins or weakens the bonestype of bone that are longer than they are widelacks ability to synthesize and make vitamin C....

Skeletal System 2022-01-04

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. located on the knee
  2. also called the pelvis
  3. top of the cervical vertebrae
  4. bone on the shoulder
  5. longest bone in the body
  6. the vertebrae below the thoracic vertebrae
  7. bone in the wrist in line with the thumb
  8. cord that attaches muscle to bone
  9. skull bone
  10. break in the bone
  11. curvature of the spine
  12. 12 pair of them
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  1. below the atlas in the cervical vertebrae
  2. jaw
  3. bone in wrist in line with the pinky
  4. heel of the foot
  5. strong flexible connective tissue
  6. longest bone in the arm
  7. the end part of the sacrum
  8. elastic connective tissue that attaches bones

20 Clues: jawskull bone12 pair of themheel of the footbreak in the bonelocated on the kneebone on the shoulderalso called the pelviscurvature of the spinelongest bone in the armlongest bone in the bodythe end part of the sacrumtop of the cervical vertebraestrong flexible connective tissuecord that attaches muscle to bonebone in wrist in line with the pinky...

Skeletal System 2022-02-24

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Ribs 8-12 with articulate indirectly to the sternum or not at all
  2. Red blood cell production
  3. Dense bone that looks smooth and homogenous
  4. Broken bone
  5. joint Joint that provides no movement
  6. Soft bones caused by lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus
  7. Refers to the shoulder region
  8. The last two pair of false ribs which do not articulate to the sternum
  9. End of a long bone; composed mostly of spongy bone
  10. 5 vertebrae in the lower back; largest vertebrae
  11. Cavities in which bone cells can be found within the bone matrix
  12. Spaces between bones in an infant skull
  13. Complex consisting of a Haversian canal and the lamellae surrounding it
  14. Marking left on the bone from growth at the epiphyseal plate
  15. Ribs 1-7 which articulate directly to the sternum by cartilage
  16. Site of fat storage in medullary cavity of long bones
  17. A joint; where two bones meet
  18. Cartilage that covers the epiphyses for smooth movement
  19. Refers to the hip region
  20. Tiny canals that radiate outward from the Haversian canal to lacunae to supply the bone cells with nutrients.
  21. Bone-destroying cells
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  1. Mature bone cells
  2. Site of hematopoiesis in the cavities of spongy bone
  3. Inflammation of the joints that occurs with aging
  4. The first vertebra, C1; allows you to nod your head
  5. Composed of bones that make up the limbs and girdles which attach limbs to the axial skeleton
  6. Second vertebra in the neck, C2; allows rotation of the head
  7. Bone that is composed of small pieces of bone and lots of open space
  8. Process of bone formation from cartilage
  9. Bone-building cells
  10. 12 vertebrae in the chest; attached to ribs
  11. joint Joint that is slightly moveable
  12. Shaft of a long bone; composed of compact bone
  13. Abnormal curvature of the spine
  14. joint Type of joint that allows the most movement; bones are separated by a cavity filled with synovial fluid
  15. Weakening of bone that occurs with aging
  16. Composed of bones that form the longitudinal axis of the body from the skull to the end of the vertebral column
  17. Concentric circles or rings of lacunae found in bone tissue
  18. Canals in bone tissue that carry blood vessels and nerves
  19. 7 vertebrae in the neck

40 Clues: Broken boneMature bone cellsBone-building cellsBone-destroying cells7 vertebrae in the neckRefers to the hip regionRed blood cell productionRefers to the shoulder regionA joint; where two bones meetAbnormal curvature of the spinejoint Joint that provides no movementjoint Joint that is slightly moveableSpaces between bones in an infant skull...

Skeletal System 2023-09-28

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A red, gelatinous substance composed of red and white blood cells
  2. Joint seen at the hip and shoulder
  3. End of a long bone
  4. turning of the sole inwards
  5. site of fat storage in the adult
  6. Nonliving, structural part of bone
  7. Site of longitudinal growth in a child
  8. Forms the outer walls of the diaphysis and thinner outer surface of other bones
  9. "Residences" of osteocytes
  10. Fatty connective tissue that does not produce blood cells
  11. Joint that has two concave articulating surfaces
  12. Major supplier of oxygen and nutrients to the shaft or body of a bone
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  1. turning of the sole of foot outwards
  2. A living tissue with active cells and blood supply
  3. Shaft of a long bone
  4. Along the midline longitudinal axis that includes the skull, vertebrae, and ribs
  5. Joint that permits movement in only one plane (flexion/extension)
  6. Cavity of the diaphysis that contains marrow
  7. Mature bone cells that maintain bone in a viable state
  8. Tiny canals, connecting lacunae
  9. Articulating surface in freely movable joints
  10. Young bone cells that secrete organic substances of the matrix
  11. Remodel, repair, and dissolve bone
  12. Sensitive life support sheath for bone
  13. Located in the epiphysis and filled with red marrow and blood vessels

25 Clues: End of a long boneShaft of a long bone"Residences" of osteocytesturning of the sole inwardsTiny canals, connecting lacunaesite of fat storage in the adultJoint seen at the hip and shoulderNonliving, structural part of boneRemodel, repair, and dissolve boneturning of the sole of foot outwardsSite of longitudinal growth in a child...

Skeletal system 2023-11-14

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Upper arm bone.
  2. Area where two bones meet and articulate.
  3. Lower jawbone
  4. Substance aiding joint movement and reducing friction.
  5. Rounded bone covering the knee joint.
  6. Bony structure enclosing the brain.
  7. Series of vertebrae supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord
  8. Connective tissue linking bones to other bones.
  9. Forearm bone on the little finger side.
  10. Thigh bone, the body's largest and strongest bone.
  11. Connective tissue linking muscles to bones.
  12. Shoulder blade bone.
  13. Flexible tissue covering bone ends.
  14. Forearm bone on the thumb side.
  15. Shinbone, larger of the two lower leg bones.
  16. Long bones in the foot.
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  1. Dense outer layer of bone.
  2. Upper jawbone.
  3. Bones of the fingers and toes.
  4. Smaller lower leg bone beside the tibia.
  5. Kneecap bone.
  6. Porous inner bone tissue.
  7. Collarbone connecting the sternum to the shoulder blade.
  8. Pertaining to the body's structural framework
  9. The framework of bones in a body.
  10. Skull's top part protecting the brain.
  11. Hard tissue forming the skeleton
  12. Soft, fatty substance inside bones producing blood cells.
  13. Wrist bones.
  14. Ankle bones.
  15. Individual bones forming the spine.
  16. Breastbone located in the center of the chest.
  17. Basin-shaped structure supporting the spine.
  18. Curved bone protecting the chest.

34 Clues: Wrist bones.Ankle bones.Kneecap bone.Lower jawboneUpper jawbone.Upper arm bone.Shoulder blade bone.Long bones in the foot.Porous inner bone tissue.Dense outer layer of bone.Bones of the fingers and toes.Forearm bone on the thumb side.Hard tissue forming the skeletonThe framework of bones in a body.Curved bone protecting the chest....

skeletal system 2023-11-22

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. DESTROY (bone)
  2. where two bone meet
  3. hole
  4. my worst enemy
  5. knee
  6. iykyk
  7. that one vine
  8. connect bone
  9. haha funny
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  1. small rounded point
  2. HEAL
  3. depression
  4. john kramy
  5. pelvis
  6. this ones easy come on
  7. thats a man
  8. bad posture (me)
  9. grandma
  10. donkey
  11. opposite of fibula

20 Clues: HEALholekneeiykykpelvisdonkeygrandmadepressionjohn kramyhaha funnythats a manconnect bonethat one vineDESTROY (bone)my worst enemybad posture (me)opposite of fibulasmall rounded pointwhere two bone meetthis ones easy come on

SKELETAL SYSTEM 2023-11-17

SKELETAL SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Junction by which parts or objects are linked together
  2. Where two bones come together
  3. The bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
  4. The part of the bone that looks like a sponge
  5. The end of a long bone
  6. Your jawbone
  7. Type of mature bone cells found in the inner substance of matured or fully formed bone.
  8. the structure of the skeleton supporting the lower limbs.
  9. Fibers that attach muscle to bone
  10. Cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue
  11. The end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes
  12. The breastbone
  13. The bone that helps protect your heart
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  1. The outside part of the bone
  2. Animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
  3. The main (mid) section of a long bone
  4. A band of tissue connecting a muscle to its bony attachment.
  5. The bone at the end of your knee
  6. Breaking of hard tissue such as bone
  7. Fibers that attach bone to bone
  8. Any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint.
  9. One of the bony segments of the spinal column.
  10. Bone disease in which bone density is reduced
  11. A cell from which bone develops
  12. Tough elastic tissue, mostly converted to bone in adults
  13. Part of the bone that makes red blood cells

26 Clues: Your jawboneThe breastboneThe end of a long boneThe outside part of the boneWhere two bones come togetherFibers that attach bone to boneA cell from which bone developsThe bone at the end of your kneeFibers that attach muscle to boneBreaking of hard tissue such as boneThe main (mid) section of a long boneThe bone that helps protect your heart...

SKELETAL SYSTEM 2023-12-14

SKELETAL SYSTEM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. known as the shoulder blade
  2. lower jawbone
  3. the neck region that consists of seven vertebrae
  4. long bone of the thigh
  5. referring to the anatomical structures between the knee and the ankle
  6. extremity, referring to the anatomical structures between the shoulder and the fingers
  7. referring to the anatomical structures between the hip and the knee
  8. the five long bones of the foot
  9. bone of the forearm that runs from the elbow to the small finger side of the wrist
  10. known as the shin bone
  11. acts as a strut from the sternum to the acromion of the scapula/shoulder blade
  12. referring to the anatomical structures between the elbow and the wrist
  13. knee cap
  14. Symphysis, the midline cartilaginous joint formed by the right and left superior rami
  15. the long flat bone in the center of the chest to which the ribs connect via cartilage
  16. the wedge-shaped bone at the inferior end of the spine that intersects with the pelvis
  17. seven irregular shaped bones of the foot and ankle
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  1. known as the tailbone
  2. the largest and strongest bone of the foot known as the heel bone
  3. referring to the anatomical structures between the shoulder and the elbow
  4. the five long bones of the hand
  5. twelve pairs of long curved bones
  6. trochanter, the irregular lateral prominence at the proximal end of the femur
  7. the smaller of the two bones of the lower leg
  8. refers to the lower back that consists of five vertebrae
  9. the small bones that form the fingers and toes
  10. Crescent shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee
  11. known as cranium
  12. extremity, referring to the anatomical structures between the hip and the toes
  13. bone of the forearm that runs from the lateral side of the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist
  14. refers to the mid back region that consists of twelve vertebrae
  15. bony structures that form the cavity of the lower torso
  16. bony segments of the spine
  17. the arm bone
  18. the largest and uppermost bone of the pelvis.
  19. the eight small bones of the wrist

36 Clues: knee capthe arm bonelower jawboneknown as craniumknown as the tailbonelong bone of the thighknown as the shin bonebony segments of the spineknown as the shoulder bladethe five long bones of the handthe five long bones of the foottwelve pairs of long curved bonesthe eight small bones of the wristthe smaller of the two bones of the lower leg...

Skeletal System 2023-12-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. occurs when ligaments and tendons in the wrist swell, causing numbness, a tingling sensation in the thumb and forefinger
  2. parts of the bone do not separate
  3. What is the band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches one bone to another
  4. when bone shatters into more than two pieces
  5. painful swellings of the bursae in the first joints of the big toes
  6. can result from a sharp blow to a joint or a severe twisting of a joint
  7. broken end of the bone breaks through the skin
  8. What is the process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired
  9. bone slips out of place, tearing ligaments that attach the bone to the joint
  10. painful inflammation of the bursa
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  1. fracture is completely across the bone
  2. broken end of the bone does not break through the skin
  3. What cushions the bones, attach bone to bone, and attach bones to muscles
  4. any type of break in the bone
  5. What is the fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone
  6. What is the largest bone in the human body
  7. prolonged, repeated movements such as sewing or computer work can damage tissues
  8. What is the strong, flexible connective tissue that can cushion between bones to reduce friction
  9. What is a lateral or side to side curvature of the spine
  10. What is the smallest bone in the human body
  11. condition in which there is progressive loss of bone tissue
  12. What are the points at which bones meet
  13. inflammation of a joint

23 Clues: inflammation of a jointany type of break in the boneparts of the bone do not separatepainful inflammation of the bursafracture is completely across the boneWhat are the points at which bones meetWhat is the largest bone in the human bodyWhat is the smallest bone in the human bodywhen bone shatters into more than two pieces...

Skeletal System 2024-01-09

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lateral bone of the lower leg
  2. Breastbone
  3. Area where two or more bones join together
  4. An extremity or end of bone
  5. Anklebone
  6. Long shaft of bones
  7. Tough membrane on the outside of the bone
  8. Medial bone of the lower leg
  9. Twelve pairs of bones that surround the heart and lungs
  10. Thigh bone
  11. Material found in some bones that produces blood cells
  12. Connective tissue band that holds bones together
  13. Material inside the medullary canal
  14. Larger bone of lower arm
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  1. Eight bones that surround and protect the brain
  2. Upper arm bone
  3. Area where cranial bones have joined together
  4. Lower arm bone on the thumb side
  5. Bones that form the main trunk of the body
  6. Bones that form the extremities
  7. Air spaces in the bones of the skull
  8. shoulder bone or shoulder blade
  9. two bones that form the pelvic girdle
  10. Wrist bone
  11. Membrane that lines the medullary canal
  12. Twenty-six bones of the spinal column

26 Clues: AnkleboneBreastboneWrist boneThigh boneUpper arm boneLong shaft of bonesLarger bone of lower armAn extremity or end of boneMedial bone of the lower legLateral bone of the lower legBones that form the extremitiesshoulder bone or shoulder bladeLower arm bone on the thumb sideMaterial inside the medullary canalAir spaces in the bones of the skull...

Skeletal System 2023-10-27

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The bone that connects to form your shoulder
  2. The bone that is your shin bone
  3. The bones that connects your lower leg to your toes
  4. The bones that make up the long part of your fingers and toes
  5. The other bone that makes up your forearm
  6. The bone that is in the middle of your rib cage
  7. The bone that is your shoulder blade
  8. The bone that makes up your back
  9. The bone that is your collar bone
  10. The bone that is your other leg bone
Down
  1. The bones that connects the base of your foot to the long parts of your toes
  2. The bone that makes up your hip bone
  3. The bone that connect to your hip
  4. The bones that connect the base of your hand to the long parts of your fingers
  5. The bone that is your knee cap
  6. The bones that connect your forearm to your fingers
  7. The bone that makes up your rib cage
  8. The bone that is your tail bone
  9. The bone that makes up your forearm
  10. The bone that is your jaw
  11. The bone that houses your brain

21 Clues: The bone that is your jawThe bone that is your knee capThe bone that is your shin boneThe bone that is your tail boneThe bone that houses your brainThe bone that makes up your backThe bone that connect to your hipThe bone that is your collar boneThe bone that makes up your forearmThe bone that makes up your hip bone...

Skeletal System 2023-10-24

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. kneecap
  2. is a disease that causes damage to the joint cause the joint to become distended, causing further pain
  3. double layer membrane that covers entire bone
  4. canals run parallel to the bone
  5. is the turning of the foot to angle the bottom of the foot toward the midline
  6. moves the limb laterally away from the midline of the body
  7. the main bone of the upper arm & forms a ball and socket joint
  8. the part of the skeleton that includes the pelvic girdles
  9. joints are movable and include the knee & elbow
  10. fracture is one where the skin isn't broken
Down
  1. growth is the thickening of bones by the addition of bony tissue at the surface of bones
  2. the part of the skeleton that includes the skull and vertebra
  3. help in bone repair and secrete collagen proteins that are used to maintain a structural framework
  4. Lifting the front of the foot, so that the top of the foot moves toward the anterior leg
  5. bone cells
  6. a joint movement which decreases the angle between the bones
  7. bone is located in the epiphysis and contains red marrow
  8. Movement that brings the anterior surface of the limb toward the midline of the body is called medial (internal) rotation
  9. ossification: hyaline cartilage is replaced by bone to form the growing skeleton
  10. the inner space of the diaphysis which containsred and yellow bone marrow
  11. _______, ischium and pubis are the three main bones of the pelvis

21 Clues: kneecapbone cellscanals run parallel to the bonefracture is one where the skin isn't brokendouble layer membrane that covers entire bonejoints are movable and include the knee & elbowbone is located in the epiphysis and contains red marrowthe part of the skeleton that includes the pelvic girdles...

Skeletal System 2024-02-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bones in foot/connect tarsals to phalanges
  2. hip bone
  3. tiny bone at the bottom of the sternum
  4. also known as your ankle bones
  5. mineral needed to make our bones and teeth strong
  6. you have 206 of these
  7. bones in hand/connect carpals to phalanges
  8. horizontal bone/also known as collarbone
  9. forearm bone that connect to thumb
  10. bigger of the shin bones/connects to big toe
  11. also called the skull and protects the brain
  12. jawbone/connected to cranium
  13. bone in middle of chest/ where hands go for CPR
Down
  1. type of exercises that make your bones stronger
  2. they have more than 300 bones
  3. also called funny bone/located in upper arm
  4. largest bones in the body
  5. point where 2 bones meet
  6. protects the spinal cord and provides body structure
  7. you have 56 bones total in your hands and feet
  8. made up of bones/protects organs/provides structure
  9. smaller of shin bones/connects to little toe
  10. smallest bone in the body
  11. also know as wrist bones
  12. you have 12 sets of these/protect heart and lungs
  13. tailbone/at the bottom of the vertebrae
  14. where red and white blood cells are produced
  15. forearm bone that connects to pinky

28 Clues: hip boneyou have 206 of thesepoint where 2 bones meetalso know as wrist boneslargest bones in the bodysmallest bone in the bodyjawbone/connected to craniumthey have more than 300 bonesalso known as your ankle bonesforearm bone that connect to thumbforearm bone that connects to pinkytiny bone at the bottom of the sternum...

Skeletal System 2024-04-29

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. smaller bone in the calf
  2. cell of the skeletal system
  3. bones connected to the sternum and spine
  4. hip bone
  5. tissue that protects the ends of bone
  6. bone in the center of the chest
  7. hard, dense bone tissue
  8. where two bones meet
  9. lower arm bone on the side with the pinky
  10. upper leg bone
  11. tissue that fills the internal spaces in a bone
Down
  1. bone tissue with many small spaces
  2. organ of the skeletal system
  3. tissue that holds bones together at movable joints
  4. upper arm bone
  5. tissue of the skeletal system
  6. thicker shin bone
  7. back bone
  8. bone on the top of the head
  9. lower arm bone on the side with the thumb
  10. collar bone

21 Clues: hip boneback bonecollar boneupper arm boneupper leg bonethicker shin bonewhere two bones meethard, dense bone tissuesmaller bone in the calfcell of the skeletal systembone on the top of the headorgan of the skeletal systemtissue of the skeletal systembone in the center of the chestbone tissue with many small spaces...

Skeletal system 2024-07-22

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This bone covers and protects your knee joint.
  2. This is the smaller bone in your lower leg, next to the tibia.
  3. These bones are found in your ankle.
  4. This bone is in the middle of your chest and connects your ribs.
  5. These bones stack up to form your spine and help you stand tall.
  6. This bone protects your brain and is also known as your head's helmet.
  7. These small bones make up your wrist.
  8. This bone is the larger of the two bones in your lower leg and is in front.
  9. These bones are in the middle of your foot.
  10. These bones are in the middle of your hand.
  11. This is the longest and strongest bone in your body, found in your thigh.
Down
  1. This bone connects your arm to your body and is often called the "collarbone."
  2. This bone helps support your body and connects your legs to your spine.
  3. This is the long bone in your upper arm.
  4. This bone is on the same side as your thumb in your forearm.
  5. These bones are found on your back and help your arms move.
  6. These bones form a cage around your chest to protect your heart and lungs.
  7. This bone helps you chew your food and talk.
  8. These are the bones in your fingers.
  9. This bone is on the same side as your pinky finger in your forearm.

20 Clues: These bones are found in your ankle.These are the bones in your fingers.These small bones make up your wrist.This is the long bone in your upper arm.These bones are in the middle of your foot.These bones are in the middle of your hand.This bone helps you chew your food and talk.This bone covers and protects your knee joint....

Skeletal System 2024-09-15

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Formed by the sacrum, the coccyx, and the pelvic girdle
  2. bones that include the maxilae, palatine bones, zygomatic bones, lacrimal bones, and nasal bones
  3. located on medial side of leg
  4. consists of a manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
  5. vertebrae that include the first and second vertebrae, transverse processes bear transverse foramina
  6. Connect incompletely developed bones in infantile skull
  7. larger than cervical vertebrae, side facets articulate with ribs
  8. longer than the radius and overlaps the humerus posteriorly
  9. Bones that develop as hyaline cartilage that is later replaced by bone tissue
  10. triangular structure formed of five fused vertebrae
  11. located between tendons and underlying bony prominences
  12. composed of four fused vertebrae, forms lowest part of vertebral column
  13. joints where bones are joined by a layer of dense connective tissue
  14. Twelve pairs of these attach to twelve thoracic vertebrae
  15. anterior portion of the hip bone
  16. act as shock absorbers in some synovial joints
  17. broad, triangular bones, articulate with humerus of each upper limb
  18. located on the thumb side of the forearm b/w elbow and wrist
  19. vertebrae that support more body weight than other types of vertebrae
  20. joint where bones are covered with hyaline cartilage and held together by a fibrous joint capsule
  21. Bone that has irregular interconnecting spaces between bony plates called trabeculae that reduce bone weight
  22. lowest portion of the hip bone, supports sitting human
Down
  1. rodlike bones located between the sternum and the scapulae
  2. first vertebra, balances the head
  3. extends from hip to knee
  4. located on the lateral side of the tibia, doesn't bear body weight
  5. consists of a body and a bony vertebral arch, surrounds the spinal cord
  6. Encloses and protects the brain
  7. Mature bone cells
  8. the wrist is composed of 8 _____ bones that form a carpus
  9. second vertebra, the dens of this provides a pivot for the first vertebra when the head turns to the side
  10. extends from the scapulae to the elbow, articulates with radius and ulna at elbow
  11. Plate that remains in between the primary and secondary ossification centers
  12. Bones that develop from sheetlike layers of unspecialized connective tissues
  13. Bone that has a continuous extracellular matrix with no gaps.
  14. a layer of cartilage joins the bones of ___ joints
  15. Largest portion of the hip bone, joins the sacrum at the sacroiliac joint

37 Clues: Mature bone cellsextends from hip to kneelocated on medial side of legEncloses and protects the brainanterior portion of the hip bonefirst vertebra, balances the headact as shock absorbers in some synovial jointsconsists of a manubrium, body, and xiphoid processa layer of cartilage joins the bones of ___ joints...

Skeletal System 2024-10-17

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Joint-lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane
  2. A fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction
  3. Supports the head and body and protects the spinal cord
  4. Inflammation of a bursa
  5. Cartilage
  6. Skull
  7. Inflammation of the joint
  8. Bone
  9. "Wear and tear arthritis"
  10. Synovial membrane, synovial fluid
  11. Bone marrow that stores fat
  12. Vertebrae, vertebral column, backbone
  13. Curved, bent, lateral curvature
  14. Curve, swayback, bent
  15. Stiffness, bent or crooked
Down
  1. Spinal cord, bone marrow
  2. Loosening, setting free
  3. Singular noun ending
  4. The partial displacement of a bone from its joint
  5. To bind, tie together
  6. The total displacement of a bone from its joint
  7. Bent, humpback
  8. Rib
  9. Abnormal softening of cartilage
  10. X-ray
  11. The smooth, rubbery, blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones
  12. Joint
  13. Lines the capsule and secretes synovial fluid
  14. Areas where two or more bones join together
  15. Connect bone to bone
  16. Forms red blood cells in the bone

31 Clues: RibBoneX-rayJointSkullCartilageBent, humpbackSingular noun endingConnect bone to boneTo bind, tie togetherCurve, swayback, bentLoosening, setting freeInflammation of a bursaSpinal cord, bone marrowInflammation of the joint"Wear and tear arthritis"Stiffness, bent or crookedBone marrow that stores fatAbnormal softening of cartilage...

Skeletal System 2024-10-21

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible
  2. Bent and partially broken, seen in children
  3. Protects spinal cord and supports the head
  4. To bind, tie together
  5. Rib
  6. Crooked, bent, stiff
  7. Forms blood cells
  8. Works with the muscles to make many motions possible
  9. Cartilage
  10. Forms the lining of synovial joints, secrets synovial fluid
  11. Joint
  12. Vertebrae, vertebral column,backbone
  13. Loosening or setting free
  14. Overuse injury, small crack in the bone
  15. Inflammation of one or more joints
Down
  1. The loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease
  2. "Wear and Tear" associated with aging
  3. Cushions areas of joints
  4. Stores fat
  5. Bone is splintered or crushed
  6. Spinal cord/ bone marrow
  7. Curved, bent
  8. Singular noun ending
  9. Partial displacement of a bone from its joint
  10. Total displacement from bone from its joint
  11. Connects bone to bone
  12. Abnormal softening of the cartilage
  13. Inflammation of the Bursa
  14. bent, hump
  15. Curve, swayback, bent

30 Clues: RibJointCartilageStores fatbent, humpCurved, bentForms blood cellsSingular noun endingCrooked, bent, stiffTo bind, tie togetherConnects bone to boneCurve, swayback, bentCushions areas of jointsSpinal cord/ bone marrowInflammation of the BursaLoosening or setting freeBone is splintered or crushedInflammation of one or more joints...

Skeletal System 2024-10-21

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Areas where two or more bones meet
  2. Specialist in care of feet
  3. curve,swayback,bent
  4. Rheumatoid arthritis
  5. partial knee replacement
  6. Total knee arthroplasty
  7. cartilage
  8. closed reduction
  9. Bent,hump
  10. to bind,tie together
  11. abnormal softening of cartilage
  12. spinal cord,bone marrow
  13. bone density testing
  14. osteoporosis
  15. fracture broken bone with an open wound
  16. inflammation of a joint
Down
  1. visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
  2. loosening,setting free
  3. polymyaglgia rheumatica
  4. inflammation of bursa
  5. x-ray
  6. vertebrae,vertebral column, backbone
  7. stiffness,bent,crooked
  8. skull
  9. osteoarthritis
  10. rib
  11. curved,bent
  12. singular noun ending
  13. Synovial membrane, synovial fluid
  14. joint
  15. Total hip arthroplasty
  16. Connect bone to bone

32 Clues: ribx-rayskulljointcartilageBent,humpcurved,bentosteoporosisosteoarthritisclosed reductioncurve,swayback,bentRheumatoid arthritisto bind,tie togethersingular noun endingbone density testingConnect bone to boneinflammation of bursaloosening,setting freestiffness,bent,crookedTotal hip arthroplastypolymyaglgia rheumaticaTotal knee arthroplasty...

Skeletal System 2024-10-21

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
  2. joint
  3. polymyaglgia rheumatica
  4. x-ray
  5. Areas where two or more bones meet
  6. curve,swayback,bent
  7. to bind,tie together
  8. fracture broken bone with an open wound
  9. rib
  10. singular noun ending
  11. Total knee arthroplasty
  12. closed reduction
  13. curved,bent
  14. cartilage
  15. inflammation of a joint
  16. osteoarthritis
Down
  1. Bent,hump
  2. partial knee replacement
  3. Connect bone to bone
  4. stiffness,bent,crooked
  5. Specialist in care of feet
  6. fracture Complete fracture straight across the bone
  7. Rheumatoid arthritis
  8. loosening,setting free
  9. abnormal softening of cartilage
  10. osteoporosis
  11. skull
  12. spinal cord,bone marrow
  13. bone density testing
  14. inflammation of bursa
  15. Total hip arthroplasty

31 Clues: ribjointx-rayskullBent,humpcartilagecurved,bentosteoporosisosteoarthritisclosed reductioncurve,swayback,bentConnect bone to boneRheumatoid arthritisto bind,tie togethersingular noun endingbone density testinginflammation of bursastiffness,bent,crookedloosening,setting freeTotal hip arthroplastypolymyaglgia rheumaticaspinal cord,bone marrow...

skeletal system 2024-10-21

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. closed reduction
  2. spinal cord
  3. abnormal softening of cartilage
  4. cartilage
  5. stiffness
  6. a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction
  7. rib
  8. to bind together
  9. smooth, rubbery, connective tissue
  10. bone
  11. x-ray
  12. fracture broken bone with no open wound
  13. polymyalgia rheumatica
  14. inflammation of a bursa
  15. curve, swayback
  16. loosening, setting free
Down
  1. scan nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose bone disease
  2. curved, bent
  3. bent, hump
  4. joint
  5. connect bone to bone
  6. inflammation of a joint
  7. marrow red bone marrow forms red blood cells, yellow bone marrow stores fat
  8. the total displacement of a bone from its joint
  9. partial knee replacement
  10. the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
  11. skull
  12. a specialist in care for feet
  13. bone density testing

29 Clues: ribbonejointx-rayskullcartilagestiffnessbent, humpspinal cordcurved, bentcurve, swaybackclosed reductionto bind togetherconnect bone to bonebone density testingpolymyalgia rheumaticainflammation of a jointinflammation of a bursaloosening, setting freepartial knee replacementa specialist in care for feetabnormal softening of cartilage...

Body Systems 2020-10-27

Body Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. system that helps circulate blood throughout our body
  2. this carries deoxygenated blood back to our heart
  3. one of the two types of cells in the nervous system
  4. one of the primary organs in the central nervous system
  5. number of skeletal muscles in our body
  6. disease that is caused by long term inflammation in the bronchial tubes
  7. largest bone in the human skeletal system
  8. an organ that is in the middle of our chest
Down
  1. total amount of bones in our body
  2. another name for the circulatory system
  3. one of the two parts of the respiratory system
  4. main tissue that encase the heart
  5. biggest joint in your body
  6. study of diseases and disorders of the nervous system
  7. a muscle you can control
  8. pairs of spinal nerves in the human body
  9. form of cancer that comes from your lungs
  10. muscle that controls 80% of breathing
  11. smallest bone in the skeletal system
  12. one of the strongest muscles

20 Clues: a muscle you can controlbiggest joint in your bodyone of the strongest musclestotal amount of bones in our bodymain tissue that encase the heartsmallest bone in the skeletal systemmuscle that controls 80% of breathingnumber of skeletal muscles in our bodyanother name for the circulatory systempairs of spinal nerves in the human body...

Skeletal System 2016-10-26

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. are the ends of the long bone; 2 types are proximal and distal
  2. gliding does not involve rotation around any axis; plane joint
  3. type of fracture in which the broken bone portion is pressed inward
  4. type of joint in which the cylindrical end of one bone fits into a trough-shaped surface on another bone
  5. most common form of arthritis; a chronic degenerative condition that typically affects the aged
  6. tiny canals, radiate outward from the central canals to all lacunae; form a transportation system that connects all of the bone to the nutrient supply through the hard bone matrix
  7. type of fracture in which the bone is crushed
  8. red blood cells, platelets, and most of the white blood cells arise here
  9. slightly movable joints
  10. a disease in which Uris acid accumulates in the blood and may be deposited
  11. type of joint in which each articulate surface has both convex and concave areas, like a saddle
  12. bone-forming cells
  13. movements occur around two axes
  14. blood cell formation
  15. bone ends are connected by fibrocartilage
  16. forward rounding of the back
  17. type of bone that's typically longer than they are wide
  18. type of joint in which the spherical head of one bone fits into a round socket in another
  19. type of bone that's hard to classify with their shape
  20. sideways curvature of the spine
  21. hundreds of connective tissue fibers that secure periosteum to underlying bone
  22. encloses and protects the fragile brain tissue
  23. freely movable joints
  24. type of bone that's dense and looks smooth and homogenous
  25. an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the body's immune system attempts to destroy its own tissues
  26. covers the external surface; provides a smooth, slippery surface that decreases friction at joint surfaces
  27. allow movement around one axis only
  28. middle of the bone and lined by the endosteum; cavity of the shaft
  29. type of fracture in which ragged break occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone
  30. crunchy, creaky noise made by joints when moved
  31. (C2); acts as a pivot for the rotation of the atlas (and skull)
  32. hold the eyes in an anterior position and allow the facial muscles to show our feelings through smiles and frowns
  33. cavities with osteocytes; concentric rings
  34. type of joint in which the articulate surfaces are essentially flat, and only short slipping or gliding movements allowed
  35. spinal curvatures in the thoracic and sacral regions, they were present when born
  36. aman perforating canal; perpendicular to the central cavity
  37. no joint cavity and are connected via fibrous connective tissue
  38. type of fracture in which bone breaks into many filaments
  39. joint inflammation
  40. joints in which the articulating bone ends are separated by a joint cavity containing synovial fluid
  41. makes up most of the bones length and is composed of compact bone
  42. flattened fibrous sacs lined with synovial membrane and containing a thin film of synovial fluid
  43. process of bone formation
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  1. basically connective tissue that covers the outside of the bone; outside covering of diaphysis
  2. throes immovable joints
  3. a bone-thinning tissue disease
  4. a flat plate of hyaline cartilage seen in young, growing bone
  5. mainly made up of fat cells
  6. joints; sites where two or more bones meet; holds bones together and gives the rigid skin mobility
  7. happens when a bone is forced out of its normal position in the joint cavity
  8. (C1); has no body; allows your to nod "yes"
  9. "water on the knee," due to inflammation of bursae or synovial membrane
  10. type of fracture in which the bone breaks completely
  11. allow movement in all axes including rotation and are the most freely moving synovial joints
  12. fibrous membranes connecting the cranial bones
  13. skeleton in which the overall function is movement of the body; composed of 126 bones of limbs and pectoral and pelvic girdle
  14. curvatures in the cervical and lumbar regions, develop sometime after birth
  15. giant bone-destroying cells in bones
  16. type of bone that's composed of small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space
  17. extra bone tissue that grows around the margins of the eroded cartilage and restricts joint movement
  18. realignment of broken ends
  19. type of bone that's just as long as they are wide
  20. cushion the vertebrae and absorb shocks while allowing the spine flexibility
  21. surfaces of its transverse processes contain large depressions that receive the occipital condyles of the skull
  22. aka central canal; opening in center of an osteon and carries blood vessels and nerves
  23. a blood-filled swelling in tissues
  24. skeleton that forms the longitudinal axis of the body; functions as protection of the body
  25. essential if bones are to retain normal proportions and strength during long-bone growth as the body increases in size and weight
  26. reveal where muscles, tendons, and ligaments were attached and where blood vessels and nerves passed
  27. curving inward of the lower back
  28. ,any result when the vertebral column is subjected to exceptional twisting forces
  29. type of joint in which the rounded end of one bone fits into a sleeve off ring of a bone
  30. type of joint in which the egg-shaped articulate surface of one bone fits into an oval concavity in another
  31. formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted
  32. type of bone that's thin, flattened, and usually curved
  33. type of fracture in which broken bone ends are forced into each other
  34. the ligaments or tendons reinforcing a joint are damaged by excessive stretching, or they are torn away from bone

77 Clues: bone-forming cellsjoint inflammationblood cell formationfreely movable jointsthroes immovable jointsslightly movable jointsprocess of bone formationrealignment of broken endsmainly made up of fat cellsforward rounding of the backa bone-thinning tissue diseasemovements occur around two axessideways curvature of the spine...

Skeletal System 2016-09-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. humpback
  2. medication that exerts analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions
  3. to form bones
  4. break in bone
  5. places where bones come together
  6. pain in the arm
  7. collection of signs and symptoms that occur together
  8. joint with little movement
  9. surgical repair of the bone
  10. shoulder blade
  11. inflammation of a bursa
Down
  1. surgical incision into a joint
  2. connects bones to bones
  3. lateral curvature of the spine
  4. softening of cartilage
  5. freely movable joint
  6. joint with no movement
  7. disease due to vitamin D deficiency
  8. chest
  9. pain in a rib

20 Clues: chesthumpbackto form bonesbreak in bonepain in a ribshoulder bladepain in the armfreely movable jointsoftening of cartilagejoint with no movementconnects bones to bonesinflammation of a bursajoint with little movementsurgical repair of the bonesurgical incision into a jointlateral curvature of the spineplaces where bones come together...

Skeletal System 2016-09-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. shin bone
  2. the term meaning pain in a bone
  3. term meaning joint with little movement
  4. any disorder of a joint
  5. the heel bone
  6. the lower jawbone
  7. term meaning break in a bone
  8. the breastbone
  9. the word meaning an injury to a ligament
Down
  1. bone tissue
  2. the term meaning the formation of a bone
  3. term referring to the chest
  4. measurement of the amount of movement in a joint
  5. pain in a rib(s)
  6. term meaning pain in the arm
  7. examination of the interior of a joint
  8. surgical cutting of a bone
  9. inflammation of a joint
  10. the term for the long bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
  11. knee cap
  12. a wrist bone

21 Clues: knee capshin bonebone tissuea wrist bonethe heel bonethe breastbonepain in a rib(s)the lower jawboneany disorder of a jointinflammation of a jointsurgical cutting of a boneterm referring to the chestterm meaning pain in the armterm meaning break in a bonethe term meaning pain in a boneexamination of the interior of a joint...

Skeletal System 2016-09-16

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. "Thighbone"
  2. "The tailbone"
  3. Decrease in bone density
  4. The shaft of a long bone.
  5. Injury to ligament
  6. Tumors of the bone.
  7. Pain in the ribs.
  8. Fibrous membranes that join bones
  9. Process/Bony dagger-like projection
  10. A Diagnostic radiograph
  11. "A tie" or "Binding"
Down
  1. "Shoulder girdle"
  2. "Bone tissue"
  3. "Funny bone"
  4. "Wrist"
  5. "To form bone"
  6. Place where bones come together
  7. Bones that make up the fingers, and toes.
  8. "Broken bone"
  9. "The lower jawbone"
  10. Flat bone in the chest
  11. "Upper jawbone"
  12. "The ankle"
  13. "Cervix"

24 Clues: "Wrist""Cervix""Thighbone""The ankle""Funny bone""Bone tissue""Broken bone""The tailbone""To form bone""Upper jawbone""Shoulder girdle"Pain in the ribs.Injury to ligamentTumors of the bone."The lower jawbone""A tie" or "Binding"Flat bone in the chestA Diagnostic radiographDecrease in bone densityThe shaft of a long bone....

Skeletal System 2016-09-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Pain in the ribs
  2. Back bone/spine
  3. Turning inward
  4. Breast bone
  5. Special mature bone cells
  6. Shin bone
  7. Clavicle
  8. Heel bone
  9. Shoulder blade
  10. Chest
  11. Wrist bone
Down
  1. Bones of the fingers and toes
  2. Inflammation of a joints
  3. Turning outward
  4. Thigh bone
  5. Broken bone
  6. Tear in ligaments that connects bones
  7. Bones of the hands
  8. Bending a joint
  9. Kneecap

20 Clues: ChestKneecapClavicleShin boneHeel boneThigh boneWrist boneBroken boneBreast boneTurning inwardShoulder bladeTurning outwardBack bone/spineBending a jointPain in the ribsBones of the handsInflammation of a jointsSpecial mature bone cellsBones of the fingers and toesTear in ligaments that connects bones

Skeletal System 2015-09-28

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The wrist bone
  2. Having to do with an arm
  3. Turning inward
  4. The lateral leg bone
  5. Shaft of the long bone
  6. Joint with little movement
  7. Inner membrane layer of the bone
  8. Break in which the bone is crushed or spintered
  9. Turning outward
  10. The bone above the upper teeth
  11. Thighbone
Down
  1. Kneecap
  2. Dense, flexible connective tissue
  3. Bone formation
  4. The heel bone
  5. Mature bone cells
  6. The lower jawbone
  7. Straight line through a physical body
  8. Moving around a central axis
  9. Bone tissue

20 Clues: KneecapThighboneBone tissueThe heel boneThe wrist boneBone formationTurning inwardTurning outwardMature bone cellsThe lower jawboneThe lateral leg boneShaft of the long boneHaving to do with an armJoint with little movementMoving around a central axisThe bone above the upper teethInner membrane layer of the boneDense, flexible connective tissue...

Skeletal System 2015-09-28

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone of the upper lip
  2. could be known as the cheek bone
  3. top seven bones of the vertebrae
  4. arm bone
  5. suffix for movement
  6. shaft of a long bone
  7. known by sternum, ribs, and associated cartilage collectively
  8. one of the two divided parts of the skeleton
  9. bones that make up the wrist
  10. a process off of the temporal bone
  11. root word for bone
Down
  1. ribs 11 and 12
  2. separates the frontal and parietal bone
  3. root word bones of fingers and toes
  4. bone at the base of the spine
  5. bone tissue
  6. root word for heel bone
  7. ties bones together
  8. the outside covering of most bones
  9. a process off of the sternum

20 Clues: arm bonebone tissueribs 11 and 12root word for bonesuffix for movementties bones togethershaft of a long bonebone of the upper liproot word for heel bonebones that make up the wrista process off of the sternumbone at the base of the spinecould be known as the cheek bonetop seven bones of the vertebraethe outside covering of most bones...

Skeletal System 2015-09-28

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Breastbone
  2. Break without separation
  3. Having to do with the arm
  4. Kneecap
  5. Break in which the bone is crushed or splintered
  6. The lateral leg bone
  7. Shoulder blade
  8. Fingers
  9. Chest
  10. Straight line through a physical body
Down
  1. The lower jaw bone
  2. Thigh bone
  3. A wrist bone
  4. Dense flexible connective tissue
  5. Mature bone cell
  6. Shaft of a long bone
  7. Break where one bone is pushed into another
  8. Fracture of the distal end of the fibula
  9. The collarbone
  10. Caused by a twisting injury

20 Clues: ChestKneecapFingersThigh boneBreastboneA wrist boneThe collarboneShoulder bladeMature bone cellThe lower jaw boneShaft of a long boneThe lateral leg boneBreak without separationHaving to do with the armCaused by a twisting injuryDense flexible connective tissueStraight line through a physical bodyFracture of the distal end of the fibula...

Skeletal System 2016-02-22

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Shaft of a long bone
  2. "floating" bone that is imbedded in the tendon of the thigh muscle
  3. Physician who specializes in the treatment of joint disorders and arthritic conditions
  4. Break is at an angle to the bone
  5. Turning outward
  6. Bones that make up fingers and toes
  7. Long bone that extends from the hip to the knee
  8. Spaces within connective tissue filled with synovial fluid
  9. Moving around a central axis
  10. Tear in a ligament or the fibrous tissue that connects bones
  11. The place where bones come together
Down
  1. A joint that has free movement
  2. Tumor of the bone
  3. Sideways curvature of the spine that may occur in any region of the spine
  4. Thin layer of cells
  5. Loss of height; humpback
  6. When one side of the bone is broken and the other is bent
  7. Movement away from the midline of the body
  8. A broken bone
  9. Greek word "karpos" meaning

20 Clues: A broken boneTurning outwardTumor of the boneThin layer of cellsShaft of a long boneLoss of height; humpbackGreek word "karpos" meaningMoving around a central axisA joint that has free movementBreak is at an angle to the boneBones that make up fingers and toesThe place where bones come togetherMovement away from the midline of the body...

Skeletal System 2015-09-26

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. movement away from the midline of the body
  2. membrane covering most bones
  3. backward bending
  4. shaft of a long bone
  5. inside of diaphysis
  6. turning the palm or foot upward
  7. dense, flexible connective tissue
  8. joint with no movement
  9. turning inward
  10. joint inflammation
  11. bone that forms the cheeks
  12. calcane/o
Down
  1. place where bones come together
  2. composed of cranial, facial, thoracic and spinal bones
  3. projection on the lower end of the sternum
  4. inner surface of medullary cavity
  5. bone that forms the bridge of the nose
  6. end of a long bone
  7. joint with little movement
  8. femur/o
  9. joint that has free movement
  10. a tear in a ligament

22 Clues: femur/ocalcane/oturning inwardbackward bendingend of a long bonejoint inflammationinside of diaphysisshaft of a long bonea tear in a ligamentjoint with no movementjoint with little movementbone that forms the cheeksmembrane covering most bonesjoint that has free movementplace where bones come togetherturning the palm or foot upward...

Skeletal System 2015-09-27

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hip bone
  2. collar bone
  3. fingers
  4. pain
  5. shoulder blade
  6. vertebrae
  7. removal of
Down
  1. jawbone
  2. shin bone
  3. porous
  4. heel bone
  5. cheek bone
  6. having to do with arm
  7. neck
  8. surgical repair
  9. study of
  10. breastbone
  11. bone tissue
  12. joined together
  13. thorax or chest

20 Clues: painneckporousjawbonefingership bonestudy ofshin boneheel bonevertebraecheek bonebreastboneremoval ofcollar bonebone tissueshoulder bladesurgical repairjoined togetherthorax or chesthaving to do with arm

Skeletal System 2015-09-27

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. kneecap
  2. surgical repair of bone
  3. movement away from the midline of the body
  4. pain in the arm
  5. end of the long bone
  6. bone formation
  7. thighbone
  8. the collarbone
  9. the lower jaw bone
  10. injury to a ligament
  11. the shoulder blade
  12. bending a joint
Down
  1. shin bone
  2. fibrous membrane joining bones, especially the cranial bones
  3. the breastbone
  4. break in a bone
  5. joint with no movement
  6. pain in a rib
  7. lateral curvature of the spine; S-shaped curvature
  8. membrane that surrounds the outside of the bone
  9. the long bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
  10. turning the palm or foot upward
  11. the heel bone

23 Clues: kneecapshin bonethighbonepain in a ribthe heel bonethe breastbonebone formationthe collarbonebreak in a bonepain in the armbending a jointthe lower jaw bonethe shoulder bladeend of the long boneinjury to a ligamentjoint with no movementsurgical repair of boneturning the palm or foot upwardmovement away from the midline of the body...