skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

Skeletal System 2023-05-22

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Largest bone in body
The shorter bone in the human forearm
Between shoulder blade and sternum
Top bone in arm
Larger bone inferior to knee

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Inferior to the fibula
Lowest bone in human facial skeleton
Think of carpal tunnel

8 Clues: Top bone in arm • Largest bone in body • Inferior to the fibula • Think of carpal tunnel • Larger bone inferior to knee • Between shoulder blade and sternum • Lowest bone in human facial skeleton • The shorter bone in the human forearm

Skeletal System 2022-03-29

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A connective tissue that holds the bones together
What movement do you do when making a bicep curl
A fibrous tissue can move in one direction.
A connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones.

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it forms cushions between the bones
joint what type of joint can move freely
when you kick the football what movement is that
This is a type of moveable joint that only can move backward and forwards.

8 Clues: it forms cushions between the bones • joint what type of joint can move freely • A fibrous tissue can move in one direction. • when you kick the football what movement is that • What movement do you do when making a bicep curl • A connective tissue that holds the bones together • A connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones. • ...

Skeletal System 2022-03-29

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A connective tissue that holds the bones together
What movement do you do when making a bicep curl
A fibrous tissue can move in one direction.
A connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones.

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it forms cushions between the bones
joint what type of joint can move freely
when you kick the football what movement is that
This is a type of moveable joint that only can move backward and forwards.

Skeletal System 2022-03-29

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largest bone in the human body
the connective tissue found in the ear and nose
fluid that cushions and protects the bones
bones found in the spine, thorax, and skull
connective tissue around joints that prevent your joints from moving too far

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the process of bone formation
joints that are found in the skull
the marrow that aids in fat storage

8 Clues: the process of bone formation • largest bone in the human body • joints that are found in the skull • the marrow that aids in fat storage • fluid that cushions and protects the bones • bones found in the spine, thorax, and skull • the connective tissue found in the ear and nose • connective tissue around joints that prevent your joints from moving too far

Skeletal system 2024-09-17

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the lightest bone
protects the lungs
protects the spine

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protects the bladder
Protects the brain
skeletal systems main function
Largest bone
where is the largest accumulation of bones

8 Clues: Largest bone • the lightest bone • Protects the brain • protects the lungs • protects the spine • protects the bladder • skeletal systems main function • where is the largest accumulation of bones

Skeletal system 2024-09-09

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a fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone
the place where any two bones meet
the bones in your fingers

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all of the bones of your upper and lower limbs
the process of cells creating new bone matter
consists of the Skull, bones in your ear, hyoid bone, ribs, sternum, and the vertebrae
the set of bones that protects many internal organs, such as the heart
the bone that connects the shoulder to the elbow

8 Clues: the bones in your fingers • the place where any two bones meet • the process of cells creating new bone matter • all of the bones of your upper and lower limbs • the bone that connects the shoulder to the elbow • a fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone • the set of bones that protects many internal organs, such as the heart • ...

Skeletal System 2025-03-10

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The series of small, ring-shaped bones that form your backbone.
The place where two bones meet to allow movement.
A flexible column of bones that supports your body and protects the spinal cord.

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The longest and strongest bone in your body, located in the thigh.
This group of fused bones forms the structure that supports your weight and protects internal organs.
The soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.
The long bone in the lower leg
This bone protects your brain.

8 Clues: The long bone in the lower leg • This bone protects your brain. • The place where two bones meet to allow movement. • The soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells. • The series of small, ring-shaped bones that form your backbone. • The longest and strongest bone in your body, located in the thigh. • ...

Skeletal system 2024-12-04

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A fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.
The place where two or more bones meet, enabling movement.
The bones of the limbs and girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.
The central axis of the skeleton, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

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The hard, mineralized tissue that forms the structural framework of the body.
A condition characterized by decreased bone density, leading to increased risk of fractures.
A tough band of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones
A flexible connective tissue that cushions joints and provides support

8 Clues: A fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. • The place where two or more bones meet, enabling movement. • A tough band of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones • A flexible connective tissue that cushions joints and provides support • The bones of the limbs and girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton. • ...

Skeletal System 2024-03-18

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a bone in the upper arm that joins your shoulder and elbow
technical term for kneecap
a bone that is in the center of your chest and is attached to your collar bones
a bone parallel with the fibula, and is between the knee and ankle
the bone of the thigh or upper limb

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a pair of triangle shaped bones in the back of your shoulders
technical term for collarbone
bones that are like a cadge, protecting your organs

8 Clues: technical term for kneecap • technical term for collarbone • the bone of the thigh or upper limb • bones that are like a cadge, protecting your organs • a bone in the upper arm that joins your shoulder and elbow • a pair of triangle shaped bones in the back of your shoulders • a bone parallel with the fibula, and is between the knee and ankle • ...

skeletal system 2025-07-23

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the smaller of the two leg bones, located below the patella
vertebrae that support the head and allow neck movement
the flat bone in the center of the chest
refers to the last two pairs of ribs not connected to the sternum

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the bone in the upper arm
a single bone made from five fused vertebrae
the shock absorber between bones
the kneecap

8 Clues: the kneecap • the bone in the upper arm • the shock absorber between bones • the flat bone in the center of the chest • a single bone made from five fused vertebrae • vertebrae that support the head and allow neck movement • the smaller of the two leg bones, located below the patella • refers to the last two pairs of ribs not connected to the sternum

Skeletal system 2022-09-09

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tissue found in center of most bones
Twelve pairs in humans
widespread in the infant skeleton
tissue that connects two bones

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Bone of upper area or forelimb
collarbone
Shoulder blade
Breastbone

8 Clues: collarbone • Breastbone • Shoulder blade • Twelve pairs in humans • Bone of upper area or forelimb • tissue that connects two bones • widespread in the infant skeleton • tissue found in center of most bones

Skeletal System 2022-11-14

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two types of soft connective tissue
stores fat
a total of 26 bones

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produces most of your blood
a strong connective tissue that is more flexible than bone
hold together movable joints
a condition where bones become weak and break easily
keep your body from collapsing or falling apart

8 Clues: stores fat • a total of 26 bones • produces most of your blood • hold together movable joints • two types of soft connective tissue • keep your body from collapsing or falling apart • a condition where bones become weak and break easily • a strong connective tissue that is more flexible than bone

Skeletal System 2022-01-28

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needed for bone strength, thought, and movement
blood cells are created here
protects teeth
blood cell formation
attached to muscle and bone

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attached to two bones
give support, protection, movement, reservoir for minerals, and hematopoiesis
protects brain

8 Clues: protects teeth • protects brain • blood cell formation • attached to two bones • attached to muscle and bone • blood cells are created here • needed for bone strength, thought, and movement • give support, protection, movement, reservoir for minerals, and hematopoiesis

Skeletal System 2022-09-16

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what is the skeletal systems main organ?
what helps keep your bones strong?
what happened when you use to much force?
what decreases your calcium amount?
what does your bones store?

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what makes sure movement is possible?
what are connected to one part of the skeletal system?
what occurs when there’s inflammation in the bursa?

8 Clues: what does your bones store? • what helps keep your bones strong? • what decreases your calcium amount? • what makes sure movement is possible? • what is the skeletal systems main organ? • what happened when you use to much force? • what occurs when there’s inflammation in the bursa? • what are connected to one part of the skeletal system?

Skeletal System 2025-10-02

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Used in bone formation and cushioning joints in adults.
Inward Spinal Curve in the Lumbar and Cervical Backbone
Crooked Spine

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Uses a small camera to view inside the joint
Forward Curvature of the Spine
Bones that protect the brain
Myeloma Cancer Cells attack the body's bones and cartilage
Attacks the Lining of the Joints

8 Clues: Crooked Spine • Bones that protect the brain • Forward Curvature of the Spine • Attacks the Lining of the Joints • Uses a small camera to view inside the joint • Used in bone formation and cushioning joints in adults. • Inward Spinal Curve in the Lumbar and Cervical Backbone • Myeloma Cancer Cells attack the body's bones and cartilage

Skeletal system 2026-09-09

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- connects skeletal muscle to bone and transmits mechanical forces the mechanical forces needed to produce movement
- this system helps by attacking muscle to the bone and acts like levers allowing you to move
- protect, support, and store minerals for your body
- gives your body its shape,stores minerals and provides protection

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- provides structural support, absorbs shock, and reduces friction in the joints
- this system sends electrical signals to your muscles to help to make your bones move
- provides mobility and structural stability
- connects bone to other bone

8 Clues: - connects bone to other bone • - provides mobility and structural stability • - protect, support, and store minerals for your body • - gives your body its shape,stores minerals and provides protection • - provides structural support, absorbs shock, and reduces friction in the joints • ...

Body Systems 2024-09-13

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Eating a good meal is the main action of this system.
Created you.
System whose organ is shaped like a bean.
Contains glands that secrete hormones.
Helps the circulatory system receive oxygen.
This system keeps our flesh from being a pile of "jelly."

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System that helps us lift a box.
System that keeps us covered and protected."
This system is considered the "garbage collector."
One of the main organs is the spinal cord.
Main organ in this system is the heart.

11 Clues: Created you. • System that helps us lift a box. • Contains glands that secrete hormones. • Main organ in this system is the heart. • System whose organ is shaped like a bean. • One of the main organs is the spinal cord. • System that keeps us covered and protected." • Helps the circulatory system receive oxygen. • This system is considered the "garbage collector." • ...

Body Organization and Body Systems 2025-01-27

Body Organization and Body Systems crossword puzzle

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the system that brings oxygen into your body and lets carbon dioxide out.
the system that transports blood around your body
the system that breaks down food
the system that helps you to move
the system that produces chemicals called hormones

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the system that allows you to make babies
another name for a living thing
a group of tissues that work together
the system made up of your brain, the spine, and nerves
a group of cells that work together
helps clean your blood and gets rid of waste
the system that protects and gives you shape
the smallest unit of life in your body

13 Clues: another name for a living thing • the system that breaks down food • the system that helps you to move • a group of cells that work together • a group of tissues that work together • the smallest unit of life in your body • the system that allows you to make babies • helps clean your blood and gets rid of waste • the system that protects and gives you shape • ...

Skeletal system 2022-01-27

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how many important bones are in skeletal system?
Who had the best presentation from whole class?
What is vertebrae colune also called?
What is shoulder blade also called?

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How long is collar bone in cm?
Is Jerad an adult skeleton?
What protects brain?
What is next to the rib?

8 Clues: What protects brain? • What is next to the rib? • Is Jerad an adult skeleton? • How long is collar bone in cm? • What is shoulder blade also called? • What is vertebrae colune also called? • Who had the best presentation from whole class? • how many important bones are in skeletal system?

Skeletal System 2022-03-29

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A connective tissue that holds the bones together
What movement do you do when making a bicep curl
A fibrous tissue can move in one direction.
A connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones.

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it forms cushions between the bones
joint what type of joint can move freely
when you kick the football what movement is that
This is a type of moveable joint that only can move backward and forwards.

skeletal system 2014-04-07

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this is something that should be consumed regularly in order to keep bones strong and healthy
a dry dense tissue made up of calcium - phospohorous mineral, organic matter and water
these are part of the skeletal system but are not considered bones and are made up of enamel
this is found in the midde of a bone and has a honeycomb like texture

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a substance that is jelly like and is found on the very middle of a bone and it produces new cells
this is something that the skeletal system provides to important organs, such as the brain and the heart and lungs
the susbstance found on the outside of the bone and is dense and strong
an area where two or more bones are in contact with each other

8 Clues: an area where two or more bones are in contact with each other • this is found in the midde of a bone and has a honeycomb like texture • the susbstance found on the outside of the bone and is dense and strong • a dry dense tissue made up of calcium - phospohorous mineral, organic matter and water • ...

skeletal system 2016-06-14

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fibre that attach muscles to bone
strong tissue that bind the bones at the joints
______________forms the main axis of the skeleton
_____________joints are seen in elbows, knees toes and fingers

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soft fatty substance inside bone
____________________ protects the brain
meeting point of two bones
______________muscles are found in heart

8 Clues: meeting point of two bones • soft fatty substance inside bone • fibre that attach muscles to bone • ____________________ protects the brain • ______________muscles are found in heart • strong tissue that bind the bones at the joints • ______________forms the main axis of the skeleton • _____________joints are seen in elbows, knees toes and fingers

Skeletal System 2023-03-15

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Lower jaw, largest facial skeleton bone
The point at which two or more bones are joined together
Back of the skull, indenting above the nape area
System surrounding and protecting internal organs
8 carpals held together with ligaments

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The 5 long, thin bones that form the palm of the hand
Outer and narrower, leg bone, from the knee to the ankle,
Long bones are found

8 Clues: Long bones are found • 8 carpals held together with ligaments • Lower jaw, largest facial skeleton bone • Back of the skull, indenting above the nape area • System surrounding and protecting internal organs • The 5 long, thin bones that form the palm of the hand • The point at which two or more bones are joined together • ...

Skeletal system 2023-03-29

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forms the posterior aspect of the skull and posterior floor of the cranial cavity.
cranial bone forming part of the side and top of the head.
bone where 2 eye glands rest.
bone in the skull that helps form the base of the skull.

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bone that forms the hard palate on the inside.
bone that forms the bridge of the nose.
paired bone that participates in the formation of the three cavities oral, ocular, and nasal.
impair bone in the face.

8 Clues: impair bone in the face. • bone where 2 eye glands rest. • bone that forms the bridge of the nose. • bone that forms the hard palate on the inside. • bone in the skull that helps form the base of the skull. • cranial bone forming part of the side and top of the head. • forms the posterior aspect of the skull and posterior floor of the cranial cavity. • ...

Skeletal System 2023-04-12

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your ______ has 26 bones
most people 12 ______
our body performs critical ________
your ______ has 27 bones

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_____the largest bone in your body
when you brake a bone your body produces new bone ______
______ designed to take a beating
bones are ________ healers

8 Clues: most people 12 ______ • your ______ has 26 bones • your ______ has 27 bones • bones are ________ healers • ______ designed to take a beating • _____the largest bone in your body • our body performs critical ________ • when you brake a bone your body produces new bone ______

Skeletal System 2021-02-22

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bone, the hard, strong outer layer of bone
place at which two bones meet together
bony helmet that protects the brain
small bones that make up the back bone, which protects the spinal cord
bone, insides of the bone; has the appearance of honeycomb

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strong bands of tissue that hold joints in place
strong, flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones so that one bone can slip smoothly over another.
marrow, important jelly-like material found in the centers of some bones. It is responsible for making new blood cells.

8 Clues: bony helmet that protects the brain • place at which two bones meet together • bone, the hard, strong outer layer of bone • strong bands of tissue that hold joints in place • bone, insides of the bone; has the appearance of honeycomb • small bones that make up the back bone, which protects the spinal cord • ...

skeletal system 2022-05-20

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hard outer bone surface
active membrane
a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

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the main type of connective tissue seen throughout the body.
porous with blood vessels and nerves
is where 2 bone meet and come together
helps make red and white blood cells

8 Clues: active membrane • hard outer bone surface • porous with blood vessels and nerves • helps make red and white blood cells • is where 2 bone meet and come together • a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone • a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. • the main type of connective tissue seen throughout the body.

Skeletal System! 2022-06-07

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what is the name of the elbow bone?
What is the strut between the scapula and the sternum?
What bones protect your organs and the heart?
What is the bone in the middle of your chest?

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What is part of the skull?
What is another part of the skull?
What is the upper arm bone called?
What is the largest bone in the body?

8 Clues: What is part of the skull? • What is another part of the skull? • What is the upper arm bone called? • what is the name of the elbow bone? • What is the largest bone in the body? • What bones protect your organs and the heart? • What is the bone in the middle of your chest? • What is the strut between the scapula and the sternum?

skeletal system 2022-06-15

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holds your ribs together
protects your skull
your ankle bone
make up your ___ cage
your hip bone

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the limbs shoulders pelvic bone and hands and feet make up this part of the skeleton
your thigh bone
your skull rib cage and back and neck are all part of the _____ skeleton

8 Clues: your hip bone • your thigh bone • your ankle bone • protects your skull • make up your ___ cage • holds your ribs together • your skull rib cage and back and neck are all part of the _____ skeleton • the limbs shoulders pelvic bone and hands and feet make up this part of the skeleton

SKELETAL SYSTEM 2019-05-10

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muscles are attached to the bones by strong fibres.
muscles under our control.
each small bone of the vertebral column.

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the muscles are involuntary in function but are structured like voluntary muscles.
The framework of the body, consisting of bones and other connective tissues, which protects and supports the body tissues and internal organs.
ajoint is the meeting point of two bones held together by strong tissues.
muscles not under our control.
the soft, spongy material found inside the cavities of long bone.

8 Clues: muscles under our control. • muscles not under our control. • each small bone of the vertebral column. • muscles are attached to the bones by strong fibres. • the soft, spongy material found inside the cavities of long bone. • ajoint is the meeting point of two bones held together by strong tissues. • ...

Skeletal System 2023-05-22

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Largest bone in body
The bigger bone in the human forearm
Between shoulder blade and sternum
Top bone in arm
Larger bone inferior to knee

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Inferior to the fibula
Lowest bone in human facial skeleton
Think of carpal tunnel

Skeletal system 2023-05-22

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Holding the weight of your body when you stand and move
bear weight
comprised of the large hip bone, the os coxae, on each side.
Helps move arm and wrist

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combine with the tibia and provide stability to the ankle joint
Protect the insides
on head
Helps you stand and balance

8 Clues: on head • bear weight • Protect the insides • Helps move arm and wrist • Helps you stand and balance • Holding the weight of your body when you stand and move • comprised of the large hip bone, the os coxae, on each side. • combine with the tibia and provide stability to the ankle joint

Skeletal System 2023-05-25

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Largest bone of the body
Protects the heart
Bones in the wrist
Makes up the upper arm

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Located in between the ribs, also protects the heart
Used for eating
Bones in the ankle
Protects the brain

8 Clues: Used for eating • Bones in the ankle • Protects the brain • Protects the heart • Bones in the wrist • Makes up the upper arm • Largest bone of the body • Located in between the ribs, also protects the heart

Skeletal system 2023-05-19

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The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone
the bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow.
your thigh bone
the inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle (or the equivalent joints in other terrestrial vertebrates), parallel with the fibula.
the part of the skull that encloses the brain

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the breastbone
an internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant.
consists of 24 ribs (2 sets of 12), which are attached to a long, flat bone in the centre of the chest called the sternum.

8 Clues: the breastbone • your thigh bone • the part of the skull that encloses the brain • the bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow. • The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone • ...

Skeletal system 2023-12-13

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Technical term for breastbone
The bone of the thigh
consists of the bones of the head and trunk of vertebrate
Smaller outer bone between the ankle and patella
Technical term for shoulder blade

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Technical term for kneecap
A bone that makes up the forearm
Technical term for collarbone

8 Clues: The bone of the thigh • Technical term for kneecap • Technical term for breastbone • Technical term for collarbone • A bone that makes up the forearm • Technical term for shoulder blade • Smaller outer bone between the ankle and patella • consists of the bones of the head and trunk of vertebrate

Skeletal System 2023-09-11

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Makes components of your blood you need to survive.
Helps you move your arm, wrist, and hand.
Protects and supports the spinal.
A bone that combines with the tibia to provide stability to the ankle joint.

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Protects the heart, lungs, and blood vessels from physical damage.
Holds 13 muscles in place, stabilizing the rest of the arm.
The connection between the axial skeleton.
Aid respiration and help protect the Heart.

8 Clues: Protects and supports the spinal. • Helps you move your arm, wrist, and hand. • The connection between the axial skeleton. • Aid respiration and help protect the Heart. • Makes components of your blood you need to survive. • Holds 13 muscles in place, stabilizing the rest of the arm. • Protects the heart, lungs, and blood vessels from physical damage. • ...

Skeletal System 2024-09-09

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there are 14 of these on each hand and foot
what’s the fluid located in between your joints
helps your arm move and holds muscles in place
consists of 80 bones in the core of your body

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carpals are an example of…
slightly movable joints are known as…
protects your most vital organs and arteries
largest bone in the forearm

8 Clues: carpals are an example of… • largest bone in the forearm • slightly movable joints are known as… • there are 14 of these on each hand and foot • protects your most vital organs and arteries • consists of 80 bones in the core of your body • helps your arm move and holds muscles in place • what’s the fluid located in between your joints

Skeletal system. 2025-02-12

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A protective tissue around joints of the bone.
Hold our body together and support freedom of movement.
To provide support for the body.
the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.

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Humans have 33 of them.
its a disease that makes you have low bone mass.
stabilize the joint or hold the ends of two bones together.
A flexible and strong tissue.

8 Clues: Humans have 33 of them. • A flexible and strong tissue. • To provide support for the body. • A protective tissue around joints of the bone. • its a disease that makes you have low bone mass. • Hold our body together and support freedom of movement. • stabilize the joint or hold the ends of two bones together. • ...

Skeletal system 2024-12-06

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bone that connects your arm to your body
the bone at the front of your knee joint
protects your organs in your chest, your heart, and lungs
shaped roughly like a cube and contains mostly spongy bones

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what connects the knee and ankle
used to grip and hold onto objects, found in the fingers and toes
longest bone in the body
where red blood cells being formed

8 Clues: longest bone in the body • what connects the knee and ankle • where red blood cells being formed • bone that connects your arm to your body • the bone at the front of your knee joint • protects your organs in your chest, your heart, and lungs • shaped roughly like a cube and contains mostly spongy bones • ...

Skeletal System 2025-03-17

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protects lungs
connects your ribs to your shoulders
small sections of your spine that allows your back to move
largest bone in your body

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the largest bone in your lower leg
protects tendons in your knee
protects brain
the center of your ribs that allows your ribs to move in order for you to breathe

8 Clues: protects brain • protects lungs • largest bone in your body • protects tendons in your knee • the largest bone in your lower leg • connects your ribs to your shoulders • small sections of your spine that allows your back to move • the center of your ribs that allows your ribs to move in order for you to breathe

Skeletal System 2025-03-18

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protects your brain
largest bone in your lower leg
protects your lungs and heart
protects tendons in your lower leg

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the largest bone in your body
connects your ribs and shoulders
small sections of you spine that allows your back to move
the center of your ribs that allow your ribs to move in order for you to breathe

8 Clues: protects your brain • the largest bone in your body • protects your lungs and heart • largest bone in your lower leg • connects your ribs and shoulders • protects tendons in your lower leg • small sections of you spine that allows your back to move • the center of your ribs that allow your ribs to move in order for you to breathe

Skeletal system 2025-04-28

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Provides structure, protection, and movement
Connects muscle to bone
Between leg and arm bones
The skeleton providing structure and protection

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Girdles on your shoulders
Connects bone to bone
Protects your heart and lungs
The skeleton helping with movement and protection

8 Clues: Connects bone to bone • Connects muscle to bone • Girdles on your shoulders • Between leg and arm bones • Protects your heart and lungs • Provides structure, protection, and movement • The skeleton providing structure and protection • The skeleton helping with movement and protection

Skeletal System 2025-10-09

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Covering of dense connective tissue that completely encloses the bone
Most of the bones in the skeleton
Numerous branching bony plates
Special type of short bone

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The flat bones of the skull
Plate like structure with broad surfaces
The bone in the thigh
The shaft of the bone between the epiphyses

8 Clues: The bone in the thigh • Special type of short bone • The flat bones of the skull • Numerous branching bony plates • Most of the bones in the skeleton • Plate like structure with broad surfaces • The shaft of the bone between the epiphyses • Covering of dense connective tissue that completely encloses the bone

Skeletal system 2026-09-08

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the thighbone, longest bone in the body
the lower jaw bone
organ where food s broken down by acid
bones in your bones and fingers

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upper arm bone that connects shoulder to elbow
shoulder blade that helps move your arm
the tailbone of the spine
the backbone that protects the spinal cord

8 Clues: the lower jaw bone • the tailbone of the spine • bones in your bones and fingers • organ where food s broken down by acid • shoulder blade that helps move your arm • the thighbone, longest bone in the body • the backbone that protects the spinal cord • upper arm bone that connects shoulder to elbow

Skeletal System 2026-09-11

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Hard structures that make up the skeleton
Curved bones that protect the heart and lungs
Flexible tissue that cushions and supports joints
Places where two or more bones meet

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The longest and strongest bone in the human body
Set of bones that protects the brain
The individual bones that make up the backbone
Strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone

8 Clues: Places where two or more bones meet • Set of bones that protects the brain • Hard structures that make up the skeleton • Curved bones that protect the heart and lungs • The individual bones that make up the backbone • The longest and strongest bone in the human body • Strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone • Flexible tissue that cushions and supports joints

Systems and Functions 2024-11-10

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system It protects and regulates body temperatures and gathers info from the environment.
system Produces offspring
system Control all systems
The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal external environment

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system digest food
canal The path food takes in the digestive system.
system Filter the blood
system Exchange gasses
The human body is made up of many systems, each has its own ________.
system Support the body

10 Clues: system digest food • system Exchange gasses • system Filter the blood • system Support the body • system Produces offspring • system Control all systems • canal The path food takes in the digestive system. • The human body is made up of many systems, each has its own ________. • The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal external environment • ...

Anatomy & Physiology of Poultry by Karilyn 2022-04-11

Anatomy & Physiology of Poultry by Karilyn crossword puzzle

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lack of ___ to inflate & deflate the lungs
area well fertilization and male action happen
outer covering of body
kidney, ureters, cloaca section
x-ray look at their body
system that relates to food
applies to the front or head
skin, feathers, beak

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grinds up food particles
heart system of the body
they have nine of these
upper surface of the animal
lungs, nares, air sacs
moistens and stores food
high amounts of calcium
stomach of the bird
the tail or rear
hollow bones
relates to the lower and abdominal surface
foot or shank
used to eat and pick

21 Clues: hollow bones • foot or shank • the tail or rear • stomach of the bird • used to eat and pick • skin, feathers, beak • lungs, nares, air sacs • outer covering of body • they have nine of these • high amounts of calcium • grinds up food particles • heart system of the body • moistens and stores food • x-ray look at their body • upper surface of the animal • system that relates to food • ...

Body System Crossword By Kiersten Conley 2021-11-08

Body System Crossword By Kiersten Conley crossword puzzle

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In the respiratory system air enters your body through either your nose or ____
This system is made up of bones
This system transfers blood around the body
In the nervous system messages go from the brain to the spinal cord to the ___
The brain is a major organ in this system
This system breaks down food you eat
This system controls breathing

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Allows movement in your body
In the urinary system urine goes from the kidneys to the___
This system contains your largest organ
Your skeletal and muscular system work together to do what to your body you
In the nervous system messages from your brain go down the ____
The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach during digestion in the digestive system
In the digestive system when you chew food is it a chemical or physical change
In the digestive system nutrients are absorbed in this organ.

15 Clues: Allows movement in your body • This system controls breathing • This system is made up of bones • This system breaks down food you eat • This system contains your largest organ • The brain is a major organ in this system • This system transfers blood around the body • In the urinary system urine goes from the kidneys to the___ • ...

Skeletal System Vocab - Abby 2023-09-15

Skeletal System Vocab - Abby crossword puzzle

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The femur is an example of this type of bone
The patella (kneecap) is an example of this type of bone
The membrane coating the inside of your bones, contains bone marrow
Hard bone that makes up most of a long bone
The shaft of a long bone
The pelvic girdle is an example of this type of bone
Porus bone at the end of long bones
The sternum is an example of this type of bone
The carpals are examples of this type of bone
A joint that can move in multiple directions

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Organ system that includes bones and connective tissue such as cartilage, tendons, and ligaments
Marrow that produces blood cells
A joint that can move in one direction
Firm connective tissue found in joints
Hard connective tissue that makes up bones
The membrane coating the outside of your bones, supplies bones with blood, nerves, and cells to help them grow
Marrow that stores fat
A rigid organ that makes up most of the skeletal system

18 Clues: Marrow that stores fat • The shaft of a long bone • Marrow that produces blood cells • Porus bone at the end of long bones • A joint that can move in one direction • Firm connective tissue found in joints • Hard connective tissue that makes up bones • Hard bone that makes up most of a long bone • The femur is an example of this type of bone • ...

SKELETAL SYSTEM 2016-06-14

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muscles are attached to the bones by strong fibres called
muscles under are control is called
the joint found in skull
the backbone is made up of small bones called

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a framework of bones
muscles not in our control
a meeting point of two bones
gliding joint is also found here

8 Clues: a framework of bones • the joint found in skull • muscles not in our control • a meeting point of two bones • gliding joint is also found here • muscles under are control is called • the backbone is made up of small bones called • muscles are attached to the bones by strong fibres called

skeletal system 2016-06-15

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bone or spine
ribs
marrow

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has 33 small bones
skeletal is a framework of bones
is made up of 22 bones
system is made out of groups of organ
the forelimbs or the arms

8 Clues: ribs • marrow • bone or spine • has 33 small bones • is made up of 22 bones • the forelimbs or the arms • skeletal is a framework of bones • system is made out of groups of organ

Skeletal System 2021-12-13

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what’s a firm, flexible connective tissue called?
what surrounds the chest, enabling the lungs to expand and facilitate breathing by expanding the chest cavity?
what is 33 individual, interlocking bones that form the spinal column called?
what is the joint called that’s between the bones of the skull?

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what is the upper bone of the leg or hind leg called?
what is the large triangular-shaped bone that lies in the upper back called?
what is the bone that's located in the middle of your chest called?
what are bones that are made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bone called?

8 Clues: what’s a firm, flexible connective tissue called? • what is the upper bone of the leg or hind leg called? • what is the joint called that’s between the bones of the skull? • what is the bone that's located in the middle of your chest called? • what is the large triangular-shaped bone that lies in the upper back called? • ...

Skeletal System 2021-12-13

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what is the joint called that’s between the bones of the skull?
what is the upper bone of the leg or hind leg called?
what is 33 individual, interlocking bones that form the spinal column called?

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what is the large triangular-shaped bone that lies in the upper back called?
what’s a firm, flexible connective tissue called?
what are bones that are made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bone called?
what surrounds the chest, enabling the lungs to expand and facilitate breathing by expanding the chest cavity?
what is the bone that's located in the middle of your chest called?

skeletal system 2022-05-20

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helps make red and white blood cells
a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
active membrane
porous with blood vessels and nerves

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the main type of connective tissue seen throughout the body.
is where 2 bone meet and come together
hard outer bone surface
a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone

8 Clues: active membrane • hard outer bone surface • helps make red and white blood cells • porous with blood vessels and nerves • is where 2 bone meet and come together • a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone • a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. • the main type of connective tissue seen throughout the body.

Skeletal system 2022-09-09

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the natural process of bone formation
the largest bone of the upper extremity
technical term for collarbone
a small bone located in front of the knee joint

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your calf bone
fluid a thick located between your joints
a bony structure which is attached to the vertebral column and sternum in humans
technical term for shoulder blade

8 Clues: your calf bone • technical term for collarbone • technical term for shoulder blade • the natural process of bone formation • the largest bone of the upper extremity • fluid a thick located between your joints • a small bone located in front of the knee joint • a bony structure which is attached to the vertebral column and sternum in humans

Skeletal System 2022-01-31

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protect spinal cord
85% stored in the bones
support teeth

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protect lungs
blood cell formation
99% of it is contained in the bone
uses bones to move the system
where blood cells are made

8 Clues: protect lungs • support teeth • protect spinal cord • blood cell formation • 85% stored in the bones • where blood cells are made • uses bones to move the system • 99% of it is contained in the bone

SKELETAL SYSTEM 2021-04-10

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animals without skeleton
skeleton is made up of ______
______ protects our organs

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BONES IN OR SPINE
PHTOS TO SEE INSIDE THE BONES
BONES THAT MAKE UP SKULL
LONGEST BONE
BROKEN BONE

8 Clues: BROKEN BONE • LONGEST BONE • BONES IN OR SPINE • animals without skeleton • BONES THAT MAKE UP SKULL • ______ protects our organs • PHTOS TO SEE INSIDE THE BONES • skeleton is made up of ______

Skeletal System 2023-10-10

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The longest bone in the body
Connects the trunk and legs
Forms the spinal column

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Often referred to as the funny bone
Found in the forearm
Protects the brain
The bigger bone found in the lower leg
Protects the lungs and heart

8 Clues: Protects the brain • Found in the forearm • Forms the spinal column • Connects the trunk and legs • The longest bone in the body • Protects the lungs and heart • Often referred to as the funny bone • The bigger bone found in the lower leg

Skeletal System 2024-03-18

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a bone in the upper arm that joins your shoulder and elbow
a technical term for kneecap the kneecap
a bien that is in the center of your chest and is attached to your collar bones
a bone parallel with the fibula, and is between the knee and ankle
the bone of the thigh or upper limb

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a pair of triangle shaped bones in the back of your shoulders
technical term for collarbone
bones that are like a cadge, protecting your organs

8 Clues: technical term for collarbone • the bone of the thigh or upper limb • a technical term for kneecap the kneecap • bones that are like a cadge, protecting your organs • a bone in the upper arm that joins your shoulder and elbow • a pair of triangle shaped bones in the back of your shoulders • a bone parallel with the fibula, and is between the knee and ankle • ...

skeletal system 2023-03-07

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an important mineral in a bone
the strong tissue that hold the joints together
muscles of hand which can be controlled

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the backbone protects it
the largest bone in body
the framework of bones
the stretchy tissue that joins muscles to the bones
the bony framework of head

8 Clues: the framework of bones • the backbone protects it • the largest bone in body • the bony framework of head • an important mineral in a bone • muscles of hand which can be controlled • the strong tissue that hold the joints together • the stretchy tissue that joins muscles to the bones

Skeletal system 2023-05-22

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Holding the weight of your body when you stand and move
bear weight
comprised of the large hip bone, the os coxae, on each side.
Helps move arm and wrist

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combine with the tibia and provide stability to the ankle joint
Protect the insides
on head
Helps you stand and balance

Skeletal System 2025-03-17

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protects lungs
connects your ribs to your shoulders
small sections of your spine that allows your back to move
largest bone in your body

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the largest bone in your lower leg
protects tendons in your knee
protects brain
the center of your ribs that allows your ribs to move in order for you to breathe

Skeletal System 2024-12-09

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a substance found in the cavities of bones
process in which tissue is turned into bone
made up of all bones in your head, neck, back, and chest
a series of bones forming the backbone (includes spine and tailbone)

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a thick liquid located between joints
the bones that make up the fingers of the hand and toes of the foot
a tough , flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure
tissue that connects bones

8 Clues: tissue that connects bones • a thick liquid located between joints • a substance found in the cavities of bones • process in which tissue is turned into bone • made up of all bones in your head, neck, back, and chest • a tough , flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure • the bones that make up the fingers of the hand and toes of the foot • ...

Skeletal system 2025-12-08

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minerals stored in the bones
Produces blood cells
Upper arm bone

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connects bone to bone
A bone disease commonly found in the elderly
Absorbs shock in joints
connects bones to muscles
is the strongest bone in the body

8 Clues: Upper arm bone • Produces blood cells • connects bone to bone • Absorbs shock in joints • connects bones to muscles • minerals stored in the bones • is the strongest bone in the body • A bone disease commonly found in the elderly

Skeletal system 2026-03-18

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the primary mineral responsible for building and maintaining strong, dense bones
The bone that protects your Brain
what do your bones do for your fragile internal organs
What makes up the structure of your body

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places where two or more bones meet
flexible tissue found at the ends of bones
what protects your heart and lungs
strong bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones

8 Clues: The bone that protects your Brain • what protects your heart and lungs • places where two or more bones meet • What makes up the structure of your body • flexible tissue found at the ends of bones • what do your bones do for your fragile internal organs • strong bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones • ...

Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-12

Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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elements of whole; an ingredient
pertaining to any part of body
shorten; to draw to gather
central structures of the body
fragile
center point; rotated around
present protein in all cells and in muscle tissue
protein in muscles that helps contract

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breaking down food
forms pads at the end of bones
tiny holes
not under your control
tightening or narrowing of a muscle (etc.)
under your control
one-way movement of blood through heart
fix or repair
easily stretched
forming calcium deposits

18 Clues: fragile • tiny holes • fix or repair • easily stretched • breaking down food • under your control • not under your control • forming calcium deposits • shorten; to draw to gather • center point; rotated around • forms pads at the end of bones • pertaining to any part of body • central structures of the body • elements of whole; an ingredient • protein in muscles that helps contract • ...

Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle 2024-09-16

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division of the skeleton containing extremities
membrane covering bone
Ca
division of the skeleton containing the skull, thorax, and vertebrae
large, blunt, blunt, irregularly shaped process
freely moveable joint
formation of blood cells in marrow
Fx

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ROM
only bone not forming joint
smallest bone
largest bone
collarbone
largest sesamoid bone
number of thoracic vertebrae
digest old bone matrix
found in the lateral aspect of the forearm
immature bone cell

18 Clues: Ca • Fx • ROM • collarbone • largest bone • smallest bone • immature bone cell • largest sesamoid bone • freely moveable joint • membrane covering bone • digest old bone matrix • only bone not forming joint • number of thoracic vertebrae • formation of blood cells in marrow • found in the lateral aspect of the forearm • division of the skeleton containing extremities • ...

Muscular and Skeletal System 2023-11-01

Muscular and Skeletal System crossword puzzle

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Upper most back of the back
Strongest bone in the body
Straightens arm
Hold muscle to bones
muscles used for movement
Raises the head
hold bones to bones
muscles found in walls of the heart
Place where two or more bones meet

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back side of the lower leg
Curving in the spine S or C shape
also known as collarbone
injury to ligament when its stretched or twisted
Thumb side of the forearm
Overstretched injury to a muscle
moves arm
Lower back of vertebrae
Bend the leg at knee

18 Clues: moves arm • Straightens arm • Raises the head • hold bones to bones • Hold muscle to bones • Bend the leg at knee • Lower back of vertebrae • also known as collarbone • Thumb side of the forearm • muscles used for movement • back side of the lower leg • Strongest bone in the body • Upper most back of the back • Overstretched injury to a muscle • Curving in the spine S or C shape • ...

Skeletal and Muscular System 2023-12-05

Skeletal and Muscular System crossword puzzle

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Neurons that control effectors are called _____ neurons.
Cell that will form bone tissue
Which skeleton consists of the bony and cartilaginous parts that support and protect the organs of the head, neck, and trunk?
The neurotransmitter that is released from the vesicle of a motor neuron starting the process of a muscle contraction.
A small gap called the synaptic _____ separates the motor neuron and the muscle fiber.
Thick Muscle Filament
Layers of dense connective tissue called _____ separate an individual skeletal muscle from adjacent muscles and hold it in position.
What are functional junctions between bones called?
_______ system that supports and protects softer tissues, provides points of attachment for muscles, house blood-producing cells, and store inorganic salts.

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Cell that breaks down bone tissue
Acetylcholine that stimulated the muscle fiber is rapidly decomposed by the enzyme ______.
The organization of the Myosin and Actin filaments produces the characteristic alternating light and dark _____.
The model of muscle contraction that includes all of the actin-myosin interactions.
The shaft of the bone, between the epiphysis is called what?
Which skeleton consists of the bones of the upper and lower limbs?
Thin Muscle Filament
Which bone runs horizontally between the manubrium of the sternum and the acromion process of the scapulae?
At each end of a long bone which articulates with another bone.

18 Clues: Thin Muscle Filament • Thick Muscle Filament • Cell that will form bone tissue • Cell that breaks down bone tissue • What are functional junctions between bones called? • Neurons that control effectors are called _____ neurons. • The shaft of the bone, between the epiphysis is called what? • At each end of a long bone which articulates with another bone. • ...

Skeletal system crossword puzzle 2022-01-05

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forms axis of body
Framework of bone
appendages
connective tissue that holds bones together
Light porous bone
Ex. vertebrate
the end part of a long bone
Solid/Dense bone
Ex. carpals
Ex. kneecap

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firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue
mineral found in bones
Ex. skull
the shaft or central part of a long bone
dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones
Ex. femur
mineral found in bones that builds/repairs bones
flexible tissue attaching muscle to bone

18 Clues: Ex. skull • Ex. femur • appendages • Ex. carpals • Ex. kneecap • Ex. vertebrate • Solid/Dense bone • Framework of bone • Light porous bone • forms axis of body • mineral found in bones • the end part of a long bone • the shaft or central part of a long bone • flexible tissue attaching muscle to bone • firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue • connective tissue that holds bones together • ...

brainsss 2021-01-26

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includes all parts of the nervous system
divided into two categories
nerves that carry direction to CNS
fight or flight
acts as the integration and command
long thin structure
center of sensation
nerves that carry information to CNS
nervous system senses

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regulates events that are automatic
control of skeletal muscles
rest and digest

12 Clues: fight or flight • rest and digest • long thin structure • center of sensation • nervous system senses • control of skeletal muscles • divided into two categories • nerves that carry direction to CNS • regulates events that are automatic • acts as the integration and command • nerves that carry information to CNS • includes all parts of the nervous system

Body systems 2023-03-10

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One of the two major organs in the endocrine sytem
Main organs in the body
Provides our body with oxygen
Receives messages to tell the body what to do
Make hormones and release them directly into the blood
Breaks down food into usable nutrients
Stores urine
Regulates the body's growth
One of the major organs in the digestive system
Sends messages to the brain
Takes in oxygen and lets out carbon dioxide

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Gets rid of waste from blood
Cardiac muscle,smooth muscle,skeletal muscle,and tendons
Protects the body from external factros such as bacteria,chemicals,etc
Allows movement and gives the body its shape
Maintains body temperature
Part of maintaining the temperature of the human body
pumps blood around the body all the time
Uses blood to transport nutrients
Support and protect organs/create blood

20 Clues: Stores urine • Main organs in the body • Maintains body temperature • Regulates the body's growth • Sends messages to the brain • Gets rid of waste from blood • Provides our body with oxygen • Uses blood to transport nutrients • Breaks down food into usable nutrients • Support and protect organs/create blood • pumps blood around the body all the time • ...

6.1 and 6.2 vocab 2014-12-12

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sheath fatty bonds
nerves motor transmitters
when the inside of membrane is more positively charged then outside
reflexes stimuli transmitted to cardiac and smooth muscle
when the inside of a cell membrane is more negativrly chraged then outside
nervous system stimulates skeletal muscles
nerves sensory transmitters
nervous system the brain and spinal cord
ability of a neuron to transmit a nerve impulsse
conduction the rapid skipping of an action potential from node to node
impulse an electrical charge that travels along a nerve
of ranvier uninsulated gaps in the myelin sheath
non-neural tissue that forms the interstitial
intersection between a neuron and another neuron

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programmed responses to stimuli
membranous sheath
nervous system branch of nervous system that involuntary functios
the reestablishment of a polarized state
nervous system all parts of the nervous system besides the brain and spinal cord
period the time between the completion of the actionpotential and repolarization
branches of nuerons that collect stimuli
reflexes involuntary stimuli transmitted to skeletal muscles from neural arcs in the spinal cord
body part of axon that has a nucleus

23 Clues: membranous sheath • sheath fatty bonds • nerves motor transmitters • nerves sensory transmitters • programmed responses to stimuli • the reestablishment of a polarized state • nervous system the brain and spinal cord • branches of nuerons that collect stimuli • nervous system stimulates skeletal muscles • body part of axon that has a nucleus • ...

Body Systems Crossword 2024-11-15

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System that helps in the act of making children (I hate kids)
A bone in your chest that protects your organs (and a song by Lorde)
System that helps you move and eat because #bigback
Munch Munch Munch
System that helps your body react
A part of your hand and in the Integumentary
Spooky scary skeletons
Made of keratin and on your head

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System to reduce the amount of starbucks in your body
Absorbs fats so you can a skinny queen
Organ that helps you love your cute boyfriend!
A bone in your body that is slim thick, no tummy
An organ that helps you shop and spot cute clothes with your, ____
cells White version of this helps fight off viruses a.k.a covid
System that involves your heart because it does!
Organ that can regenerate itself
Helps you listen to the yappers
System that takes in oxygen
Helps you smell Sol De Janerio
An organ that's all over

20 Clues: Munch Munch Munch • Spooky scary skeletons • An organ that's all over • System that takes in oxygen • Helps you smell Sol De Janerio • Helps you listen to the yappers • Organ that can regenerate itself • Made of keratin and on your head • System that helps your body react • Absorbs fats so you can a skinny queen • A part of your hand and in the Integumentary • ...

Chapter 10: Muscle Tissue 2019-02-11

Chapter 10: Muscle Tissue crossword puzzle

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Embryonic cells that fuse to create individual skeletal muscle fibers
All muscle fibers controlled by a single motor neuron
Communication between the nervous system and a skeletal muscle fiber
Where ACh diffuses to bind with receptors
Single stimulus relaxation sequence
Binds to tropomyosin and G actin, and has a receptor that binds to the calcium ion
Protein filaments of myosin
Cell member of a muscle fiber
A passive force that opposes movement
The terminal cisternae and the transverse tubules

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Where the rate of stimulation is increasing, eliminating the relaxation phase
Strands that cover active sites and prevent actin-myosin interaction
Where tension is at its peak and contraction occurs
Functional units of thick and thin myofilaments
Light, isoptropic, contain thin filaments
Boundary lines between adjacent sarcomeres
Separates the synaptic terminal and the sarcolemma
Protein filaments of actin
Cytoplasm of the muscle fiber
Dense layer of collagen fiber

20 Clues: Protein filaments of actin • Protein filaments of myosin • Cytoplasm of the muscle fiber • Dense layer of collagen fiber • Cell member of a muscle fiber • Single stimulus relaxation sequence • A passive force that opposes movement • Where ACh diffuses to bind with receptors • Light, isoptropic, contain thin filaments • Boundary lines between adjacent sarcomeres • ...

Systems of The Body - Health 2014-03-25

Systems of The Body - Health crossword puzzle

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what is the stuff in your bones that creates new blood cells?
what organ helps you breathe?
what is the first step in the digestive process?
the system that keeps you going
connects the muscles
where are your clavicles located in your body?
the system that helps you eat
what muscle pumps blood around the body?
how many seconds does ATP last for?
what are muscles mostly made of?

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the system that makes your body move
what is the only movement your muscles make?
this part of the digestive system removes solid wastes
A long tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
the system which provides structure to our bodies
which part of your body breaks down food?
what is the respiratory system based around?
the scientific name for your shin bone
what type of energy is created using oxygen
scientific name for your kneecap

20 Clues: connects the muscles • what organ helps you breathe? • the system that helps you eat • the system that keeps you going • what are muscles mostly made of? • scientific name for your kneecap • how many seconds does ATP last for? • the system that makes your body move • the scientific name for your shin bone • what muscle pumps blood around the body? • ...

Muscular System Crossworld 2026-03-24

Muscular System Crossworld crossword puzzle

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muscle, a voluntary, striated muscle tissue that connects to bones via tendons.
the cytoplasm of striated muscle cells
primary energy currency for all living cells
decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
Phosphate, the main high-energy, phosphate-storage molecule of muscle
continuous movement of blood throughout the body
muscle, helps with digestion and nutrient collection
drive muscle contraction and relaxation
Reticulum, system of closed sac like membranes involved in the storage of intracellular calcium in striated (skeletal) muscle cells.
fibres, characterized by a high endurance capacity and a slow contraction speed.
Fibers, long, cylindrical, multinucleated cells that constitute skeletal muscle tissue, varying in length and diameter
a fibrous globulin of muscle that can split ATP
highly organized tissues that convert chemical energy to physical work.
Cellular Respiration, organisms break down sugars to produce usable energy in the form of ATP
switch, a fast, sudden muscle movement, like a twitch.
chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically
tissue that attaches a muscle to other body parts, usually bones.
Relaxation of a Skeletal Muscle.
a muscle that helps you inhale and exhale

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the membrane enclosing a striated muscle fiber
exercise-induced decline in the ability of a muscle to generate force or power.
muscle, a specialized, involuntary striated muscle tissue found exclusively in the heart wall, responsible for pumping blood through the cardiovascular system
threadlike contractile proteins
Period, period between causal action and disease initiation.
a type of involuntary muscle movement that occurs in your digestive system.
Atrophy, the increase in size of skeletal muscle fibers.
a protein found in heart muscle cells that helps them contract.
Period, your uterus contracts to help expel its lining.
Period, the final phase of a muscle twitch, occurring after the contraction phase.
tone, strength training with weight loss.
a two-stranded alpha-helical, coiled coil protein
state of balance, and your body regulates its own systems to reach and maintain it.
repeated twitch contractions where the previous twitch has not relaxed completely
disease of the nervous system caused by a toxin-producing bacterium.
Deficit, what causes us to breathe harder and faster during exercise
fibres, cytoskeletal structural components found in the cells of vertebrates, and many invertebrates.
A protein in your muscles that helps them get the oxygen they need to keep moving
Filament Model, states that the sliding of actin past myosin generates muscle tension
the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter.
fibres, dominant individuals excel at explosive, heavy, and short-duration activities.
a cellular protein found especially in microfilaments
Ions (Ca 2+), positively charged particles formed when calcium atoms lose two electrons.

42 Clues: threadlike contractile proteins • Relaxation of a Skeletal Muscle. • the cytoplasm of striated muscle cells • drive muscle contraction and relaxation • tone, strength training with weight loss. • a muscle that helps you inhale and exhale • primary energy currency for all living cells • the membrane enclosing a striated muscle fiber • ...

Skeletal Muscle System 2019-04-17

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helps maintain body _______
means to generate heat
the ability to shorten in response to an electrical signal propagated on the cell membrane
the ability to continue an electrical impulse all along the muscle cell membrane
the ability to recoil back to its original shape after either shortening or elongating
layer of connective tissue that covers the entire muscle organ

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layer of connective tissue that covers a bundle of muscle cells that form fascicles
stabilizes _____
the ability to elongate
the ability to respond to a chemical signal from a motor neuron and develop an electrical impulse on its own membrane
layer of connective tissue that covers each muscle cell
provides the ____ necessary for movement

12 Clues: stabilizes _____ • means to generate heat • the ability to elongate • helps maintain body _______ • provides the ____ necessary for movement • layer of connective tissue that covers each muscle cell • layer of connective tissue that covers the entire muscle organ • the ability to continue an electrical impulse all along the muscle cell membrane • ...

Animal skeletal system 2021-07-23

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marrow, inside cavities of spongy bone formation of red blood cells
internal skeleton
tissue that connects from bone to bone
firm flexible tissues that are not as hard as bone

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where bones meet and allows for movement
marrow, fat and energy storage
hard tissue that supports and protects other organs
tissue that connects from bone to muscle
outer most layer cushions the hard portion of the bone repair of broken bones
bone, fills ends of bones and lines hollow portions
bone, layer of hard mineral matter calcium gives bones strength
external skeleton

12 Clues: internal skeleton • external skeleton • marrow, fat and energy storage • tissue that connects from bone to bone • where bones meet and allows for movement • tissue that connects from bone to muscle • firm flexible tissues that are not as hard as bone • hard tissue that supports and protects other organs • bone, fills ends of bones and lines hollow portions • ...

The Skeletal System 2023-02-27

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your bones
small bones that are part of the spinal column or backbone
shoulder blade
parts of the body made of cells & tissues that perform a specific job
to get bigger

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the small "outside bone" in lower part of the leg
shinbone
head
hip bones
two triangle shaped bones at the top of your back
breastbone
skull

12 Clues: head • skull • shinbone • hip bones • your bones • breastbone • to get bigger • shoulder blade • the small "outside bone" in lower part of the leg • two triangle shaped bones at the top of your back • small bones that are part of the spinal column or backbone • parts of the body made of cells & tissues that perform a specific job

Skeletal System: Joints 2025-10-06

Skeletal System: Joints crossword puzzle

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connective tissue that connects bone to bone
the extent to which you can move a joint
this joint allows one bone to rotate around another - ex neck and forearm
flexible tissue that provides cushion at joints; also found in ear and nose
connective tissues that connects bone to muscle and muscle to muscle

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injury to the ligament connecting bone at a joint, ex rolled ankle
this joint allows the greatest range of motion - ex. shoulder and hip
the place where two or more bones meet
improved flexibility and reduces risk of injury
this joint allows one bone to slide over another - ex wrist and ankle
this joint allows forward and backward motion - ex. knee and elbow
injury that results in the bone being forced from it's normal position at a joint

12 Clues: the place where two or more bones meet • the extent to which you can move a joint • connective tissue that connects bone to bone • improved flexibility and reduces risk of injury • injury to the ligament connecting bone at a joint, ex rolled ankle • this joint allows forward and backward motion - ex. knee and elbow • ...

Skeletal System: Joints 2025-10-17

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connective tissue that connects bone to bone
the extent to which you can move a joint
this joint allows one bone to rotate around another - ex neck and forearm
flexible tissue that provides cushion at joints; also found in ear and nose
connective tissues that connects bone to muscle and muscle to muscle

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injury to the ligament connecting bone at a joint, ex rolled ankle
this joint allows the greatest range of motion - ex. shoulder and hip
the place where two or more bones meet
improved flexibility and reduces risk of injury
this joint allows one bone to slide over another - ex wrist and ankle
this joint allows forward and backward motion - ex. knee and elbow
injury that results in the bone being forced from it's normal position at a joint

Skeletal/muscular system 2026-01-29

Skeletal/muscular system crossword puzzle

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where the muscles shorten
muscle action you can choose to do
bone that runs parallel to the fibula
muscle that helps to open and close the mandible
muscle action your body does without thinking

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muscle that is in the heart
the largest of all bones
area where muscle attaches to bone
active membrane of the cell
Muscle that covers the humerus
muscle that attaches to bones
bone that runs parallel to the ulna

12 Clues: the largest of all bones • where the muscles shorten • muscle that is in the heart • active membrane of the cell • muscle that attaches to bones • Muscle that covers the humerus • area where muscle attaches to bone • muscle action you can choose to do • bone that runs parallel to the ulna • bone that runs parallel to the fibula • muscle action your body does without thinking • ...

Body systems 2024-05-13

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the bodily system that protects from illness
made up of the blood vessels sending blood into the brain
the organ that assists in breathing
the system that makes you breathe
the bodily system that is made up of all the muscles
the organ that pumps blood to the rest of the body
the system that produces offspring
the organ that tells everything what to do

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the system consisting of all the nerves
the body system that gets rid of waste
the body's outer layer (skin)
the organs and glands in he body
the system that is made up of all the bones
complex combination of tissues that do the same process

14 Clues: the body's outer layer (skin) • the organs and glands in he body • the system that makes you breathe • the system that produces offspring • the organ that assists in breathing • the body system that gets rid of waste • the system consisting of all the nerves • the organ that tells everything what to do • the system that is made up of all the bones • ...

Skeletal System Vocab - Abby 2023-09-15

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The femur is an example of this type of bone
The patella (kneecap) is an example of this type of bone
The membrane coating the inside of your bones, contains bone marrow
Hard bone that makes up most of a long bone
The shaft of a long bone
The pelvic girdle is an example of this type of bone
Porus bone at the end of long bones
The sternum is an example of this type of bone
The carpals are examples of this type of bone
A joint that can move in multiple directions

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Organ system that includes bones and connective tissue such as cartilage, tendons, and ligaments
Marrow that produces blood cells
A joint that can move in one direction
Firm connective tissue found in joints
Hard connective tissue that makes up bones
The membrane coating the outside of your bones, supplies bones with blood, nerves, and cells to help them grow
Marrow that stores fat
A rigid organ that makes up most of the skeletal system

Body Systems 2023-03-09

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System that protects the body by fighting infection
System that helps regulate the body through hormones
System that filters the blood and eliminates waste
System that supports and protects the body
System that regulates all body activity with electrical signals
System that provides movement in and for the body

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System that breaks down food for energy and nutrients and eliminates waste
System that protects the body from the external environment
System that carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
System that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
System that produces gametes

11 Clues: System that produces gametes • System that supports and protects the body • System that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide • System that provides movement in and for the body • System that filters the blood and eliminates waste • System that protects the body by fighting infection • System that helps regulate the body through hormones • ...

Organ Systems 2023-09-18

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System that allows waste disposal of liquids
System that balances body fluids and defends the body from infections
System that supports an organism's body
System responsible for childbirth

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System that is responsible for movement
System that allows an organism to breathe
System that regulates an organisms homeostasis
System that allows an organism to feel things (primarily for safety precautions)
System that circulates blood and oxygen throughout the body
System responsible for growth and development of an organism
System that allows an organism to digest food

11 Clues: System responsible for childbirth • System that is responsible for movement • System that supports an organism's body • System that allows an organism to breathe • System that allows waste disposal of liquids • System that allows an organism to digest food • System that regulates an organisms homeostasis • System that circulates blood and oxygen throughout the body • ...

Body Systems 2024-10-08

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The main organ of the nervous system
This system carries oxygen through the body using blood
This system protects the body from illness and germs
The largest organ of the body, part of the integumentary system
This system helps remove waste from the body
The system that controls movement using muscles
The body's control center, located in the skull

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The organ where food is digested
Organ that pumps blood through the body
These carry messages between the brain and the body
The system that breaks down food for energy
This system includes bones and provides structure
The process of breathing involves this system

13 Clues: The organ where food is digested • The main organ of the nervous system • Organ that pumps blood through the body • The system that breaks down food for energy • This system helps remove waste from the body • The process of breathing involves this system • The system that controls movement using muscles • The body's control center, located in the skull • ...

drew crossword 2026-04-09

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Vascular System (WVS) – fluid system for movement
– sacs controlling tube feet
Symmetry – body in five-part pattern
– regrow lost body parts
– spiny-skinned ocean animal
– stays fixed in one place
– self-amputation defense
Canal – canal extending outward
Surface – side without mouth
– small skeletal plates

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canal – tube to ring canal
– water entry pore
Feet (Podia) – small suction limbs
– expel internal organs
Surface – side with mouth
– hard outer shell
Canal – circular central canal
– lives on ocean floor
Disk – middle body region
Digestion – digest food outside body
– internal body skeleton
Lantern – sea urchin jaw structure

22 Clues: – water entry pore • – hard outer shell • – lives on ocean floor • – expel internal organs • – small skeletal plates • – regrow lost body parts • – internal body skeleton • Surface – side with mouth • Disk – middle body region • – self-amputation defense • canal – tube to ring canal • – stays fixed in one place • – sacs controlling tube feet • – spiny-skinned ocean animal • ...

Human Body 2022-09-29

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Largest organ in the nervous system
part of the nervous system used for smelling
group of tissues working together
a change in the position of an object
regulates body with hormones
bones that protect the lungs
the main organ for the respiratory system
a thing or event that causes a response or reaction
the digestive system starts here
balanced or unchanging
interacting, interrelated, or independant elements forming a more complex whole
this is the knee cap
this systems helps you move
system the system that breaks down food
this system has joints and ligaments
gets rid of wastes

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group of cells working together
system helps you create children
group of organ working together
largest organ of the body
this is also called the funny bone
group of organs working together
this helps protect the brain
the bodys ability to keep the internal balance of the body stable
helps you pump blood
the system that includes hair and nails
controls and coordinates the body
Largest organ in the circulatory system
basic unit of life

29 Clues: gets rid of wastes • basic unit of life • helps you pump blood • this is the knee cap • balanced or unchanging • largest organ of the body • this systems helps you move • regulates body with hormones • this helps protect the brain • bones that protect the lungs • group of cells working together • group of organ working together • system helps you create children • ...

Human Body 2022-09-29

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Largest organ in the nervous system
part of the nervous system used for smelling
group of tissues working together
a change in the position of an object
regulates body with hormones
bones that protect the lungs
the main organ for the respiratory system
a thing or event that causes a response or reaction
the digestive system starts here
balanced or unchanging
interacting, interrelated, or independant elements forming a more complex whole
this is the knee cap
this systems helps you move
system the system that breaks down food
this system has joints and ligaments
gets rid of wastes

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group of cells working together
system helps you create children
group of organ working together
largest organ of the body
this is also called the funny bone
group of organs working together
this helps protect the brain
the bodys ability to keep the internal balance of the body stable
helps you pump blood
the system that includes hair and nails
controls and coordinates the body
Largest organ in the circulatory system
basic unit of life

Biology Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-15

Biology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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This plant system moves water from the roots up to the leaves
This nitrogen base binds with Thymine in DNA
This body system sends electrical messages to the body
This cell type has a nucleus
This is the shape of DNA
The building blocks of life
This nitrogen base binds with Adenine in DNA
This body system eliminates waste from the body
This cell type does not have a nucleus
This body system covers the body and includes skin

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This body system includes the heart and blood vessels
This body system is responsible for fighting off foreign invaders
This body system is responsible for breathing
This nitrogen base binds with Cytosine in DNA
This Nitrogen base binds with Guanine in DNA
The smallest unit of life
This plant system moves sugar from the leaves down to the roots
This body system is responsible for releasing hormones to the body
This body system is responsible for providing support and structure to the body
This body system breaks down food into smaller molecules
This nitrogen base is only found on RNA

21 Clues: This is the shape of DNA • The smallest unit of life • The building blocks of life • This cell type has a nucleus • This cell type does not have a nucleus • This nitrogen base is only found on RNA • This nitrogen base binds with Thymine in DNA • This Nitrogen base binds with Guanine in DNA • This nitrogen base binds with Adenine in DNA • ...

Muscular system 2014-10-12

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It is the strongest muscle in your body
One muscle moves the bone in one direction and the other moves it back again
It is what the smooth muscle looks like
It has the same jobs as a skeletal muscle(twowords)
It is caused by an injury
It is the biggest muscle in your body(twowords)
Skeletal muscles are connected to it
The muscles help this beat
It is another main muscle and it helps us move around(twowords)
The longest muscle in your leg

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It is one of your main muscles in your body(twowords)
It is what the cardiac muscle looks like
It is what the skeletal muscle looks like
It is found inside your organs
How much muscle is in your weight
It is another main muscle in your body but it is found in your heart(twowords)
This muscle connects your bones
How many different muscles are in your body(threewords)
How many types can the muscle system be broken into(twowords)
This is how many muscles you have
Controls the actions of the muscle.
It is the smallest muscle in your body
Without this object our bones couldnt move
You will look like this if you dont have muscle

24 Clues: It is caused by an injury • The muscles help this beat • It is found inside your organs • The longest muscle in your leg • This muscle connects your bones • How much muscle is in your weight • This is how many muscles you have • Controls the actions of the muscle. • Skeletal muscles are connected to it • It is the smallest muscle in your body • ...

Human Body 2022-09-29

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Largest organ in the nervous system
part of the nervous system used for smelling
group of tissues working together
a change in the position of an object
regulates body with hormones
bones that protect the lungs
the main organ for the respiratory system
a thing or event that causes a response or reaction
the digestive system starts here
balanced or unchanging
interacting, interrelated, or independant elements forming a more complex whole
this is the knee cap
this systems helps you move
system the system that breaks down food
this system has joints and ligaments
gets rid of wastes

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group of cells working together
system helps you create children
group of organ working together
largest organ of the body
this is also called the funny bone
group of organs working together
this helps protect the brain
the bodys ability to keep the internal balance of the body stable
helps you pump blood
the system that includes hair and nails
controls and coordinates the body
Largest organ in the circulatory system
basic unit of life

Alyssa’s science crossword 2022-05-19

Alyssa’s science crossword crossword puzzle

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Organs that bring in oxygen and release carbon dioxide
breaks down food to release energy in a cell
performs photosynthesis in a plant cell
A muscle that pumps blood through the body
tissue 3 types of this tissue are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
command center of the human body
An organ that stores and releases urine
A system that senses pain
s system that regulates fluids and hormones in the body
Organs that remove waste and produce urine
a system that pumps blood through the body

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A system that allows you to be flexible
A system made up of bones
contains DNA in an animal cell
tissue Tissue that makes up bone and blood
reticulum processes and transports proteins to a cell
Organ that creates bile to break down fats and toxins
A system that allows you to breathe
tissue tissue that receives stimuli
tissue Tissue that covers the body’s surface

20 Clues: A system made up of bones • A system that senses pain • contains DNA in an animal cell • command center of the human body • A system that allows you to breathe • tissue tissue that receives stimuli • A system that allows you to be flexible • performs photosynthesis in a plant cell • An organ that stores and releases urine • A muscle that pumps blood through the body • ...

nervous system 2022-11-02

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what organ is call the circulatory system
the nervous system helps you dodge with what?
cord the brain sends nerves down to what?
the part of the brain that controls balance, posture, movement and coordination
any change inside or outside your body that brings about a response in a living organism.
cell What is the unit of Nervous system
the largest part of the brain
what is the respiratory system do

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The regulation of steady, life-maintaining conditions inside an organisms
what does the skeletal system do
the nervous system controls what?
events or conditions that cause a living thing to react
the system of the body that controls the actions, emotions, thoughts, memories, sensations and senses
Nervous System consists of: .
the main control system of the nervous system that is protected by the skull

15 Clues: Nervous System consists of: . • the largest part of the brain • what does the skeletal system do • the nervous system controls what? • what is the respiratory system do • cell What is the unit of Nervous system • what organ is call the circulatory system • cord the brain sends nerves down to what? • the nervous system helps you dodge with what? • ...

Liam P7 2023-01-30

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does not connects to spine
can control
connects to spine
holds bones to bones
system supports and protect
do not control
holed the muscle bone

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muscle attached to bones
muscle organs
cells work together
muscle hart
body regulates itself
smooth outer layer
tissue work together

14 Clues: muscle hart • can control • muscle organs • do not control • connects to spine • smooth outer layer • cells work together • holds bones to bones • tissue work together • body regulates itself • holed the muscle bone • muscle attached to bones • does not connects to spine • system supports and protect

The Skeletal System 2021-08-19

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thigh bone
protects the brain from bumps and knocks
bone in the upper arm
largest and strongest part of your face
triangular-shaped bone
bone in the lower arm
bones on your foot

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protects heart and lungs
outer and thinner bone of the lower leg
larger bone in the lower leg
bones on your fingers
knee cap
bone in the lower arm

13 Clues: knee cap • thigh bone • bones on your foot • bones on your fingers • bone in the upper arm • bone in the lower arm • bone in the lower arm • triangular-shaped bone • protects heart and lungs • larger bone in the lower leg • outer and thinner bone of the lower leg • largest and strongest part of your face • protects the brain from bumps and knocks

Skeletal Muscle System 2019-04-17

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helps maintain body _______
means to generate heat
the ability to recoil back to its original shape after either shortening or elongating
the ability to shorten in response to an electrical signal propagated on the cell membrane
layer of connective tissue that covers each muscle cell
stabilizes _____
layer of connective tissue that covers a bundle of muscle cells that form fascicles

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the ability to elongate
provides the ____ necessary for movement
the ability to respond to a chemical signal from a motor neuron and develop an electrical impulse on its own membrane
the ability to continue an electrical impulse all along the muscle cell membrane
layer of connective tissue that covers the entire muscle organ

Skeletal Muscle System 2019-04-17

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provides the ____ necessary for movement
layer of connective tissue that covers a bundle of muscle cells that form fascicles
the ability to recoil back to its original shape after either shortening or elongating
helps maintain body _______
the ability to respond to a chemical signal from a motor neuron and develop an electrical impulse on its own membrane
means to generate heat
the ability to shorten in response to an electrical signal propagated on the cell membrane
stabilizes _____
layer of connective tissue that covers the entire muscle organ

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the ability to continue an electrical impulse all along the muscle cell membrane
the ability to elongate
layer of connective tissue that covers each muscle cell

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