skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

The Skeletal System 2023-10-29

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houses teeth
we have 12 pairs of these
largest bone in lower leg
large bone in upper arm
kneecap
bone in forearm
bone in center of chest

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largest bone in the body
gives upper body stability
small bone in lower leg
protects brain
where femur and spine connects

12 Clues: kneecap • houses teeth • protects brain • bone in forearm • small bone in lower leg • large bone in upper arm • bone in center of chest • largest bone in the body • we have 12 pairs of these • largest bone in lower leg • gives upper body stability • where femur and spine connects

The Skeletal System 2022-10-10

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This protects the heart and lungs.
This is the shoulder blade.
The backbone is also called this.
The smaller bone in the lower leg.
The body's largest organ
The breastbone is called this.
Also called the shinbone.

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Another name for the skull.
Bone marrow produces ______ blood cells.
The outside of your bones are made of this.
The hipbone is also called this.
The cranium protects this.

12 Clues: The body's largest organ • Also called the shinbone. • The cranium protects this. • Another name for the skull. • This is the shoulder blade. • The breastbone is called this. • The hipbone is also called this. • The backbone is also called this. • This protects the heart and lungs. • The smaller bone in the lower leg. • Bone marrow produces ______ blood cells. • ...

The Skeletal System 2024-12-08

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Thigh bone
Collar bone
Shoulder blade
Bones of the ankle
Smaller bone of the arm

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Smaller bone of the leg
Fingers and toes
Larger bone of the arm
Upper arm bone
Wrist bones
Breast bone
Larger bone of the leg

12 Clues: Thigh bone • Collar bone • Wrist bones • Breast bone • Upper arm bone • Shoulder blade • Fingers and toes • Bones of the ankle • Larger bone of the arm • Larger bone of the leg • Smaller bone of the leg • Smaller bone of the arm

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

Muscle/Nervous 2021-09-27

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Nerve cells
Location of nervous tissue
Striated and involuntary muscle tissue
Alternating light and dark cross-markings
the study of tissues
Striated & voluntary muscles
Phagocytic nervous tissue cells
Type of muscle control smooth muscle has
Location of nervous tissue (2 words)

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Term meaning one nucleus
location of the nervous tissue
Organs that contain smooth muscle tissue
Type of muscle control skeletal muscle has
Muscle cells; change shape by becoming shorter and thicker
Term meaning more than one nucleus
Location of cardiac muscle tissue
Non-striated and Involuntary muscle
Area of connection between cells of the cardiac muscle (2 words)
Attached by skeletal muscle tissue
Another name for skeletal muscle tissue

20 Clues: Nerve cells • the study of tissues • Term meaning one nucleus • Location of nervous tissue • Striated & voluntary muscles • location of the nervous tissue • Phagocytic nervous tissue cells • Location of cardiac muscle tissue • Term meaning more than one nucleus • Attached by skeletal muscle tissue • Non-striated and Involuntary muscle • Location of nervous tissue (2 words) • ...

abraham's crossword 2026-04-10

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produced by reproductive system.
filters blood
breaks down food.
offspring is identical to parent.
The most important organ in the nervous system.

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Endocrine produces this to send signals to the brain.
A body system that protects you from sickness
removes waste with bladder
Pumps blood
provides structure In the body.
responsible for giving air to your body so you can breathe
offspring adapt better to the environment.

12 Clues: Pumps blood • filters blood • breaks down food. • removes waste with bladder • provides structure In the body. • produced by reproductive system. • offspring is identical to parent. • offspring adapt better to the environment. • A body system that protects you from sickness • The most important organ in the nervous system. • Endocrine produces this to send signals to the brain. • ...

Body Systems Parts 1 & 2 2026-03-05

Body Systems Parts 1 & 2 crossword puzzle

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Food is chewed in your mouth and is mixed up in your _______
Major organ of the respiratory system; works as a pair
system that mechanically and chemically breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and converts food to energy
Protects your brain
Food moves from your stomach to the _______ where water is absorbed
System that transports oxygen and nutrients to the body and removes CO2 and other waste products
Major organs of the urinary system where your blood is filtered
system that removes wastes that can cause toxic build up and lead to diseases or death

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Part of the nervous system that goes through your vertebrae
major organ of the circulatory system
Muscle of your upper leg
System that provides support, movement, protection, blood cell production, and calcium storage
System that supplies the blood with oxygen
System that is responsible for the movement of the human body
The upper leg bone
System that controls and transmits signals between different parts of the body to the brain.
the most important organ of the nervous system
Muscle in your arm

18 Clues: The upper leg bone • Muscle in your arm • Protects your brain • Muscle of your upper leg • major organ of the circulatory system • System that supplies the blood with oxygen • the most important organ of the nervous system • Major organ of the respiratory system; works as a pair • Part of the nervous system that goes through your vertebrae • ...

Nervous System 2021-10-20

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nervous system Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the:
Controls all body functions related to skeletal muscles, including:
is recovering from a fight with Arianne. parasympathetic Anna’s breathing is slowing down, her pulse is slowing, and she is fatigued. What part of the nervous system is responsible for these changes?
Planning, recalling information, and decision-making are all functions of the:
Stem Controls all body functions related to skeletal muscles, including Balance Muscle Tone Coordination of muscle movements
Which lobe of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?
nervous system The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:
The part of the brain located below the cerebrum is the:
Autonomic Nervous Control,Cardiovascular Control,Temperature Control,Appetite Control,Sleep Control

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Muscle Tone,Coordination of muscle movements
Hearing, facial recognition
houses the visual area, controlling eyesight
Emotions; Personality; Morality; Intellect; Speech; Smell
A nerve cell is known as a/an:
The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:
sensory relay in visual, auditory, somatosensory, and gustatory systems, it also has significant roles in motor activity, emotion, memory, arousal, and other sensorimotor association functions.
Receives and interprets nerve impulses from sensory receptors for pain, touch, heat and cold

17 Clues: Hearing, facial recognition • A nerve cell is known as a/an: • Muscle Tone,Coordination of muscle movements • houses the visual area, controlling eyesight • The membrane covering of the brain is known as the: • The part of the brain located below the cerebrum is the: • Emotions; Personality; Morality; Intellect; Speech; Smell • ...

Biology Part 2 2024-05-08

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the passing of traits from parents to offspring
structure located in the nucleus made of DNA
stores water in a cell
body system that removes waste from the body
a fist sized organ in your chest
body system that breaks down food
maintenance of stable conditions
genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell
animals that begin life in water
variety of life
body system that includes the bones
a fertilized egg cell

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organelle in a cell that holds the DNA
resting that helps animals survive the winter
one pair of genes that determines a trait
an activity that helps an organism survive
movement of animals from one place to another
segments of DNA that have traits of an organism
gel like fluid that holds organelles in the cell
body system that controls movements
produce offspring that are genetically identical
body system bring oxygen in the body
body system that transports material in blood

23 Clues: variety of life • a fertilized egg cell • stores water in a cell • a fist sized organ in your chest • maintenance of stable conditions • animals that begin life in water • body system that breaks down food • body system that controls movements • body system that includes the bones • body system bring oxygen in the body • organelle in a cell that holds the DNA • ...

ANS II - Skeletal & Muscular Systems 2021-02-04

ANS II - Skeletal & Muscular Systems crossword puzzle

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type of bone that are cube shaped
Example of a long bone
tissue that transmits information to various parts of the body
Smooth Muscles is activated by the ________ nervous system
Long, wide bones that protect vital organs
liquid type tissue such as blood
Type of bone that contains sinuses that come into contact with atmosphere
Energy for muscle contraction comes from ____________
Muscles that are NOT under control of the animals will
system that protects vital organs and gives the body shape/form
contractile tissue that allows for movement of the animal
Example of a flat bone
Muscles that are under control the of the animals will
Striated muscle contains _______ bands that cross each muscle fiber

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Type of bones that are long cylindrical shaped bones that supports the body
Type of muscle also known as skeletal muscle
Front legs of the animal
Kind of bone typically found at the end of long bones
various shaped bones that protect and support the nervous system
Type of involuntary muscle found in the heart
Kind of bone that consists of a structure known as the Haversian system
Most _______ consumed by humans is striated muscle tissue
holds various tissues together such as bone
tissue that covers other tissue such as skin
Rear legs of the animal
__________ endings are located on every muscle fibril
System that provides movement and generates heat
flat and round shaped bones that are located along tendons
Type of involuntary muscle found in internal organs and blood vessels
Number of tissues found in the body

30 Clues: Example of a long bone • Example of a flat bone • Rear legs of the animal • Front legs of the animal • liquid type tissue such as blood • type of bone that are cube shaped • Number of tissues found in the body • Long, wide bones that protect vital organs • holds various tissues together such as bone • Type of muscle also known as skeletal muscle • ...

Muscular and Skeletal Systems Quiz Review 2024-10-03

Muscular and Skeletal Systems Quiz Review crossword puzzle

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The type of joint that does NOT move
The brain sends messages to muscles by using these
These attach bone to bone
The part of the body that has the highest number of bones
These muscles move WITHOUT someone thinking about them (like the heart)
What type of muscle is found in the heart
In which system are muscles used to break down food?
The type of joint that just goes back and forth
The smallest bone in the body is located here
a break or crack in the bone is called a _______
The primary function of yellow bone marrow is to ________ _______
The legs are attached to this large bone

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The functions of the skeletal system include protection, support, and ________________
These attach bone to muscle
The type of joint that has a circular motion
The largest bone in the body
The primary function of red bone marrow is to produce ______ ______
The ___________ skeleton includes the arms, hands, legs, and feet
The __________ skeleton includes the skull and rib cage
These muscles move BECAUSE someone is thinking about them
The type of muscle that helps a person move

21 Clues: These attach bone to bone • These attach bone to muscle • The largest bone in the body • The type of joint that does NOT move • The legs are attached to this large bone • What type of muscle is found in the heart • The type of muscle that helps a person move • The type of joint that has a circular motion • The smallest bone in the body is located here • ...

Body Systems Vocab 2026-09-10

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type of cartilage tissue found in the respiratory tract
skeleton of the limbs of an animal
prefix meaning joint
voluntary muscle
main tissue type of the body; a thin, continuous, protective layer of cells
suffix meaning breathing or respiration.
type of bone commonly found in the limbs
Relating to the lungs
the main structural protein found in connective tissues
type of bone that composes the spine
suffix meaning inflammation
flexible connective tissue often found between joints
prefix meaning bone
skeletal system component that produces red blood cells
muscle that closes a joint
type of bone that makes up the skull

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connection between arteries and veins
the muscular tissue of the heart
prefix meaning heart
vessels which carry blood to the heart
type of bone the kneecap is
tissue which serves to connect muscle with a bone
suffix meaning study of
prefix meaning muscle
vessels which carry blood away from the heart
muscle that straightens a joint
tissue which serves to connect bone to bone
inflammation of the joints
prefix meaning skin
muscle type found in the digestive system

30 Clues: voluntary muscle • prefix meaning skin • prefix meaning bone • prefix meaning heart • prefix meaning joint • Relating to the lungs • prefix meaning muscle • suffix meaning study of • inflammation of the joints • muscle that closes a joint • type of bone the kneecap is • suffix meaning inflammation • muscle that straightens a joint • the muscular tissue of the heart • ...

Body Organization 2022-01-10

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this systems helps maintain the "saltyness" of the blood and bodily fluids
fights off foreign invaders
the glands of this system often swell if you have an infection
hormones
contains contractile tissue
skin, hair and nails
responsible for gas exchange with the environment

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this system makes blood cells
this system is responsible for processing food
includes heart and blood vessels
the neuron is the functional unit of this system
includes the ovaries and testes

12 Clues: hormones • skin, hair and nails • fights off foreign invaders • contains contractile tissue • this system makes blood cells • includes the ovaries and testes • includes heart and blood vessels • this system is responsible for processing food • the neuron is the functional unit of this system • responsible for gas exchange with the environment • ...

Skeletal Systems 2023-04-24

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strong fibrous collagen tissue
disorder causing a curve in spine
pig bone byproduct

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skeletal systems purpose
flexible connective tissue
hard whitish tissue
body system

7 Clues: body system • pig bone byproduct • hard whitish tissue • skeletal systems purpose • flexible connective tissue • strong fibrous collagen tissue • disorder causing a curve in spine

Bones :.:.:.:.: 2020-10-15

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no body, articulates with occipital condyles.
Ends of the bone; mostly of spongy bone
butterfly shaped; forms part of the floor of the cranial cavity
“Keystone” bones; form upper jaw
collarbone
Contains yellow marrow (mostly fat) in adults. Contains red marrow (for blood cell formation) in infants
Form the longitudinal axis of the body
functions of the skeletal system
fingers
Dense and appears homogenous
ankle
Bone forming cells
Limbs and girdles
Bone-destroying cells. Break down bone matrix for remodeling and release of calcium
thigh bone
Shaft of bone; composed of compact bone
function of the skeletal system
Outside covering of the diaphysis

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Covers the epiphyses and reduces friction at the joints
cheek bones
functions of the skeletal system
Only bone of the skull not connected by sutures
lies anterior to the sphenoid; forms roof of nasal cavity
Mature bone cells
small boy with dens, allow rotation of the head
sole
palm (5long bones)
wrist(8short bones)
shoulder blade
toes
the arm is formed by a single bone
bridge of the nose
functions of the skeletal system
Made of small needle-like pieces and open space. Greater surface area than compact bone.

34 Clues: sole • toes • ankle • fingers • collarbone • thigh bone • cheek bones • shoulder blade • Mature bone cells • Limbs and girdles • palm (5long bones) • Bone forming cells • bridge of the nose • wrist(8short bones) • Dense and appears homogenous • function of the skeletal system • functions of the skeletal system • “Keystone” bones; form upper jaw • functions of the skeletal system • ...

Recorded Lecture 2026-01-30

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This is more common in males but lasts longer in females
Parasitic infection of lice
Patients with hypocalcemia must avoid foods high in this mineral
Cholinergic _____ are used to reduce intraocular pressure
The most common type of arthritis
The greatest risk factor for osteoporosis
This type of antiviral therapy works better than topical
Used to increase blood flow and decrease swelling
Always check hearing ____ before giving otic medications
This is not seen as often in breastfed babies until the introduction of other foods
Aqueous humor drains into this channel and into the venous system

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The inactive form of vitamin D
Visual _____ that does not improve after 30 minutes after using eye drops should be reported
People with RA can develop ______ manifestations
Cyclobenzaprine can cause this
The skeletal system is the primary repository of this
This type of inner ear infection is difficult to treat and left untreated can cause hearing loss
Important side effect of centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants
The nurse must wear these when applying topical medications
Do not give dantrolene in _____ disease
Glaucoma is characterized by the inhibition of the normal flow and drainage of ____ humor
This type of spasm involves multiple, rapidly repeated contractions

22 Clues: Parasitic infection of lice • The inactive form of vitamin D • Cyclobenzaprine can cause this • The most common type of arthritis • Do not give dantrolene in _____ disease • The greatest risk factor for osteoporosis • People with RA can develop ______ manifestations • Used to increase blood flow and decrease swelling • The skeletal system is the primary repository of this • ...

The Skeletal System 2012-08-19

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Protects the Brain
Ball and _ _ _ _ _ _ joint
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ has over 270 bones
The jaw
Longest bone in the body
Joint found at the knee

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Disease of the bone, which can increase the risk of a fracture
The bone also known as the knee cap
Attatch muscle to bone
Bones in the wrist
In which red blood cells are produced
The skeleton is the _ _ _ _ _ of the body

12 Clues: The jaw • Protects the Brain • Bones in the wrist • Attatch muscle to bone • Joint found at the knee • Longest bone in the body • Ball and _ _ _ _ _ _ joint • A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ has over 270 bones • The bone also known as the knee cap • In which red blood cells are produced • The skeleton is the _ _ _ _ _ of the body • Disease of the bone, which can increase the risk of a fracture

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

The Skeletal System 2023-12-07

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inflammation of the joints
the point at which two bones meet
a break in a bone
the process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired
a band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches one bone to another

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a disorder that is a painful inflammation of the bursae
connect bones to the muscles that enable them to move
these are made up of several layers of living tissue
when a bone slips out of place, tearing the ligaments that attach the bone at the joint
a painful swelling of the bursa in the first joint of the big toe
a strong, flexible connective tissue that can act as a cushion between two bones to reduce friction
there are this many main ways to keep your skeletal system healthy

12 Clues: a break in a bone • inflammation of the joints • the point at which two bones meet • these are made up of several layers of living tissue • connect bones to the muscles that enable them to move • a disorder that is a painful inflammation of the bursae • the process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired • ...

The Skeletal System 2026-03-02

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The smallest bone in the body
The smaller bone in the leg
The larger bone in the leg
The strongest Bone in the body
The password is edit
The inner bone of the arm
This bone is the only gender specific bone
The bone that helps you chew

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This bone protects the brain
This bone protects the lungs
The outer bone in the arm
The thing on your face that smells

12 Clues: The password is edit • The outer bone in the arm • The inner bone of the arm • The larger bone in the leg • The smaller bone in the leg • This bone protects the brain • This bone protects the lungs • The bone that helps you chew • The smallest bone in the body • The strongest Bone in the body • The thing on your face that smells • This bone is the only gender specific bone

The Skeletal System 2026-09-03

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A strong band of tissue that connects muscle to bone.
A condition in which bones become weak and are more likely to break.
Bones, joints, and connective tissues that supports and protects the body and helps it move.
A strong band of tissue that connects bone to bone.
Strong, flexible tissue that cushions bones at joints and helps reduce friction.
A place where two or more bones meet.

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An injury in which a bone is forced out of its normal position at a joint.
A crack or break in a bone
An injury caused by repeating the same movement or putting repeated stress on a body part.
An abnormal sideways curvature of the spine.
Soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced.
An injury caused by stretching or tearing a ligament.

12 Clues: A crack or break in a bone • A place where two or more bones meet. • An abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. • A strong band of tissue that connects bone to bone. • A strong band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. • An injury caused by stretching or tearing a ligament. • Soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced. • ...

Muscular Skeletal System 2026-05-03

Muscular Skeletal System crossword puzzle

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place where two bones meet
fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction in joints
connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
tissue that cushions the ends of bones in joints
cells that break down bone tissue
system that provides support, protection, and movement

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cells that build new bone tissue
mineral stored in bones that provides stiffness
protein that gives bones flexibility
disease where bones become weak and porous
type of joint with the most movement and fluid-filled cavity
connective tissue that holds bones together

12 Clues: place where two bones meet • cells that build new bone tissue • cells that break down bone tissue • protein that gives bones flexibility • disease where bones become weak and porous • connective tissue that holds bones together • connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone • mineral stored in bones that provides stiffness • ...

Mixed Review 2026-06-14

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Climate that experiences changes in seasons
Force that slows objects down
Body system that breaks down food
Body system that provides structure and support
What happens to an objects size when it loses heat
Force that pulls objects down
Type of change that connects with unexplained change in color

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Body system that moves oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
What happens to an objects size when it gains heat
Type of change that connects with a change in state of matter
Body system that allows movement
Body system that takes in oxygen
Ecosystem that contains both freshwater and saltwater
Climate that experiences heavy rainfall and warm temperatures year round
Body system that sends signals throughout the body
Air pressure that causes cloudy, rainy weather
Air pressure that causes sunny, clear weather

17 Clues: Force that slows objects down • Force that pulls objects down • Body system that allows movement • Body system that takes in oxygen • Body system that breaks down food • Climate that experiences changes in seasons • Air pressure that causes sunny, clear weather • Air pressure that causes cloudy, rainy weather • Body system that provides structure and support • ...

Acquisition Activity 2013-01-31

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groups of organs that perform closely related function
system recognize and coordinates the body
system that breaks down food
the basic unit of life
are the major source of energy in the body
protects the body from diseases
systems that transports oxygen and nutrients
system that eliminates waste products
system that guards against infection and injury
internal conditions of the human body
system that produce voluntary movements
tissue that provides supports to the body and connects in parts

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a group of tissues that works together to perform a single cell
supply raw materials for growth
system that growths and develop
the process in which stimulus produces a response
system that support the body
brings in oxygen needed for cellular respiration
tissue that lines the interior and exterior body surface
a group of cells with an specific function
helps the body to absorb fat soluble vitamins
the most important nutrient
system that reproduce gametes
tissue that makes voluntary and involuntary movement
is equal to 1000 calories

25 Clues: the basic unit of life • is equal to 1000 calories • the most important nutrient • system that support the body • system that breaks down food • system that reproduce gametes • supply raw materials for growth • system that growths and develop • protects the body from diseases • system that eliminates waste products • internal conditions of the human body • ...

The Skeletal System 2012-08-20

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the limb of the body in which you would find the radius
inside which of the three basic types of bones the red blood cells are produced
the type of joint found at the knee and elbow
one type of the most common movements that the skeleton and muscles can produce
the ball and ****** joint
the anitomical name for the Collar bone
the number of thoracic vertebrae found in the thoracic spine

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One of the four major functions of the skeletal system
the organ which is protected by the ribs
one of the three basic types of bones in the human body
the anitomical name for the Shoulder blade
the common name for the mandible

12 Clues: the ball and ****** joint • the common name for the mandible • the anitomical name for the Collar bone • the organ which is protected by the ribs • the anitomical name for the Shoulder blade • the type of joint found at the knee and elbow • One of the four major functions of the skeletal system • the limb of the body in which you would find the radius • ...

Skeletal & Muscular System 2018-10-15

Skeletal & Muscular System crossword puzzle

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areas of cartilage that continue to make new cells.
a place where two or more bones connect.
involuntary muscle found in internal organs and blood vessels.
part of the skeleton, made up by the cranium, vertebrae, and ribs, that protects internal organs and supports the body’s weight.
voluntary muscles that move the body
the body system made up of the muscles that move the body and allow it to be flexible
a tough band of tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

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flexible and strong connective tissue found at the end of bones, which allows bones to move across each other smoothly.
is the part of the skeleton, made up by the arms, legs, shoulders, and pelvis, that allows for most of the body’s movement
involuntary muscle tissue that is only found in the heart.
the organ system that protects and supports the body and allows it to move.
tough and flexible tissues that connect bones to other bones.

12 Clues: voluntary muscles that move the body • a place where two or more bones connect. • areas of cartilage that continue to make new cells. • a tough band of tissue that attaches muscle to bone. • involuntary muscle tissue that is only found in the heart. • tough and flexible tissues that connect bones to other bones. • ...

The Skeletal System 2024-05-20

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Type of bone that vary in shape and size, ex. Vertebrae
Connect bone to bone
Connects muscle to muscle
Type of bone that is cube shaped, more spongy than compact bones ex. patella

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Allows joints to move easily, cushions bones, and supports soft tissue
A place where 2 or more bones meet
Provides strength and protection to bones.
Type of bone that is longer than wide, ex.Humerus
Connect muscle to bone
What need nutrients and oxygen just like other organs?
Type of bone that is flattened and broad, ex. ribs
How many different joints in the body?

12 Clues: Connect bone to bone • Connect muscle to bone • Connects muscle to muscle • A place where 2 or more bones meet • How many different joints in the body? • Provides strength and protection to bones. • Type of bone that is longer than wide, ex.Humerus • Type of bone that is flattened and broad, ex. ribs • What need nutrients and oxygen just like other organs? • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2024-11-18

Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle

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A break in a bone
Connect bones to the muscles that enable them to move
The process by which bone is formed, renewed and repaired
Type of bone that have specialized functions
A strong, flexible connective tissue that can act as a cushion between 2 bones to reduce friction
Type of bone that provides stability and some movement

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Band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches one bone to another
Type of bone that protects organs and allow for muscle attachment
The bones in your body that make up your limbs and hips
Type of bone that supports body weight and movement
When a bone slips out of place
Made up of the bones in your head, neck, back, and chest

12 Clues: A break in a bone • When a bone slips out of place • Type of bone that have specialized functions • Type of bone that supports body weight and movement • Connect bones to the muscles that enable them to move • Type of bone that provides stability and some movement • The bones in your body that make up your limbs and hips • ...

The Skeletal System 2022-09-09

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This joint allows bones to slide over one another.
Composed of the remaining 126 bones of the upper and lower limbs, shoulders, and hips.
A fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone.
The process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired.
Consists of the 80 bones of the skull, spine, ribs, vertebrae, and sternum/breastbone.

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The legs and arms are this type of bone
The joint found at the elbow, knee, ankle, and fingers, allow a joint to bend and straighten, promoting rotation.
A band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches bone to bone.
This join has limited rotation or turning of the head.
This type of bone is found in facial bones or vertebrae. They have unusual shapes.
This type of bone is almost equal in length and width. They include bones in the wrist and ankles.
This type of bone is somewhat thinner and much flatter than other bones. They are found in the skull, and other areas to protect organs.

12 Clues: The legs and arms are this type of bone • A fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone. • This joint allows bones to slide over one another. • This join has limited rotation or turning of the head. • The process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired. • A band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches bone to bone. • ...

The skeletal system 2021-11-04

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It protects the lungs and the heart.
Is located in the lower part of the torso.
It protects the brain.
Is the area that makes the leg with the foot meet.
Is the bone in the teeth.
Is a long bone located in the upper arm.

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Is located in the middle of the chest.
Is located next to the vertebrae.
Is located next to the tibia.
It protects the spinal cord.
Is located in the forearm next to the radius.
Is the longest bone in the skeletal system.

12 Clues: It protects the brain. • Is the bone in the teeth. • It protects the spinal cord. • Is located next to the tibia. • Is located next to the vertebrae. • It protects the lungs and the heart. • Is located in the middle of the chest. • Is a long bone located in the upper arm. • Is located in the lower part of the torso. • Is the longest bone in the skeletal system. • ...

the skeletal system 2022-09-01

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forearm
head
breast bone
spinal column
calf bone
upper right arm

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hip bone
collar bone
shoulder blade
on your hands and feet
shine bone
thigh bone

12 Clues: head • forearm • hip bone • calf bone • shine bone • thigh bone • collar bone • breast bone • spinal column • shoulder blade • upper right arm • on your hands and feet

Skeletal System Crossword 2025-06-27

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part of bone that can move
the biggest bone in your body
the core of the bone
bones that protect lungs and heart
a group of bones that holds up the body
smooth substance that coves tips of bones that meet

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the structure of the bone
smallest bone in body
known as hip bone
known as funny bone
bones that protect your head
the outside of the bone that protects it

12 Clues: known as hip bone • known as funny bone • the core of the bone • smallest bone in body • the structure of the bone • part of bone that can move • bones that protect your head • the biggest bone in your body • bones that protect lungs and heart • a group of bones that holds up the body • the outside of the bone that protects it • smooth substance that coves tips of bones that meet

Organ System Crossword 2022-05-27

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System that is responsible for supporting and protecting your body and organs.
Organ is the storehouse for good bacteria.
(System) oxygen, blood,(Cardiovascular) Carries and delivers nutrients.
(System) Producing eggs and creating offspring.
(System) Protecting your body from bacteria infection, and injury. Barrier from the EXTERNAL environment.
Organ that digest and break down food.
(System) Maintains body fluids. Fat Transport. IMMUNE responses
(System) CONTROL, and sensitivity over the body. Body receptors
Organ that produces eggs and hormones.
Organ that provides support and structure.
Organ that Plays a major role in the metabolism, growth, and development of the human body.
Organ that is responsible for removing waste from the body. Balance body fluids

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Organ that CONTROLS everything.
(System) Makes hormones for growth, development and mood.
System that breaks the food we eat is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Organ that has 2 of themselves, responsible for delivering oxygen.
Organ that Pumps blood around your body.
(System) Helping you BREATHE
(System) Removing metabolic WASTE. Retaining and regulating nutrients such as water and salt.
Organ that regulates body temperature, and keeps the HEAD warm.
(System) Responsible for MOVEMENT. SMOOTH

21 Clues: (System) Helping you BREATHE • Organ that CONTROLS everything. • Organ that digest and break down food. • Organ that produces eggs and hormones. • Organ that Pumps blood around your body. • (System) Responsible for MOVEMENT. SMOOTH • Organ is the storehouse for good bacteria. • Organ that provides support and structure. • (System) Producing eggs and creating offspring. • ...

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 • ...

Planes, Directions, and Systems 2020-08-25

Planes, Directions, and Systems crossword puzzle

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system that provides defense against disease
closer to top of head
system that controls & integrates body activities
study of the function of body parts
farther from the top; top of the head
opposite of superficial
plane that divides the unequally into L & R halves
lying face up
system that prevents fluid loss & regulates temp.
ventral surface to the body
study of cells
plane that divides body into top & bottom halves

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study of names of body parts
system that provides the change of gases
system that contains hormones
study of tissue
plane that divides body into front & back
plane that divides body into L & R halves
lying face down
system that supplies body with substances for energy
system that moves body & produces heat
system that provides attachment for muscles
system that continues the species
farther from the midline of the body
farthest from the point of attachment
system that transports nutrients & waste
closer to the point of attachment
dorsal surface of body
system that filters wastes from blood
closest to the midline

30 Clues: lying face up • study of cells • study of tissue • lying face down • closer to top of head • dorsal surface of body • closest to the midline • opposite of superficial • ventral surface to the body • study of names of body parts • system that contains hormones • system that continues the species • closer to the point of attachment • study of the function of body parts • ...

Autonomic Nervous System 2024-04-08

Autonomic Nervous System crossword puzzle

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The parasympathetic _______ heart rate.
The parasympathetic nervous system is described as having _______ spinal outflow.
What neurotransmitter is associated with cholinergic synapses?
____ neurons carry motor information FROM the CNS.
A preganglionic neuron is _______.
What part of the brain's main function is to maintain homeostasis?
_______ neurons are unmyelinated.
The somatic division controls _______ movements.

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The somatic division targets ________ muscle.
_____ neurons carry sensory signals TO the CNS.
The ______ nervous system corresponds to "rest and digest".
The sympathetic nervous system inhibits _______.
The ________ nervous system corresponds to "flight or fight".
What term describes the receiving of fibers to an organ from both the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic divisions?
The sympathetic _____ pupil diameter.
The sympathetic nervous system is described as having ______ spinal outflow.

16 Clues: _______ neurons are unmyelinated. • A preganglionic neuron is _______. • The sympathetic _____ pupil diameter. • The parasympathetic _______ heart rate. • The somatic division targets ________ muscle. • _____ neurons carry sensory signals TO the CNS. • The sympathetic nervous system inhibits _______. • The somatic division controls _______ movements. • ...

Science 2023-01-17

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Photosynthesis equation
The four Chabers
Color of blood with O2
flap on the pharynx
Branches on the Trachea

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Airsac in lung
Larynx 2 words and has a dash between
The system of exchanging blood around the body
Protects Lungs
Color of blood with no O2
Skeletal muscle part of the respiratory system
Balloon like organ part of the respiratory system

12 Clues: Airsac in lung • Protects Lungs • The four Chabers • flap on the pharynx • Color of blood with O2 • Photosynthesis equation • Branches on the Trachea • Color of blood with no O2 • Larynx 2 words and has a dash between • The system of exchanging blood around the body • Skeletal muscle part of the respiratory system • Balloon like organ part of the respiratory system

Muscle/Nervous 2020-09-17

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Location of nervous tissue
Non-striated and Involuntary muscle
Striated and involuntary muscle tissue
Term meaning one nucleus
Phagocytic nervous tissue cells
Attached by skeletal muscle tissue
Another name for skeletal muscle tissue
the study of tissues
Striated & voluntary muscles

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Location of cardiac muscle tissue
Organs that contain smooth muscle tissue
Area of connection between cells of the cardiac muscle (2 words)
Location of nervous tissue (2 words)
Term meaning more than one nucleus
Nerve cells
Type of muscle control smooth muscle has
location of the nervous tissue
Type of muscle control skeletal muscle has
Muscle cells; change shape by becoming shorter and thicker

19 Clues: Nerve cells • the study of tissues • Term meaning one nucleus • Location of nervous tissue • Striated & voluntary muscles • location of the nervous tissue • Phagocytic nervous tissue cells • Location of cardiac muscle tissue • Term meaning more than one nucleus • Attached by skeletal muscle tissue • Non-striated and Involuntary muscle • Location of nervous tissue (2 words) • ...

The Skeletal System 2018-09-30

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/ the process by which bones are formed by cartilage
column / another name for spine
/ long bones are responsible for
/ is a long bone found in the foot

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/ the ends of bones
/ is found between bones and prevents rubbing
/ Irregular shaped bones are called
/ a function of the skeletal system
/ attaches muscle to bone
/ the shaft of bones
/ attaches bones to bones
/ is a long bone in the hand

12 Clues: / the ends of bones • / the shaft of bones • / attaches muscle to bone • / attaches bones to bones • / is a long bone in the hand • column / another name for spine • / long bones are responsible for • / is a long bone found in the foot • / Irregular shaped bones are called • / a function of the skeletal system • / is found between bones and prevents rubbing • ...

The Skeletal System 2012-08-20

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of movement that the skeleton and muscles can produce
Term of the fingers
term for the Coxal bone
of the body containing the Tarsals
of the four main functions of the skeletal system
Production

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type of joint found at the knee and elbow
produced in the bone marrow of the long bones
reason why injuries can occur in a joint caused by too much training
Bone
use
Blood Cells

12 Clues: use • Bone • Production • Blood Cells • Term of the fingers • term for the Coxal bone • of the body containing the Tarsals • type of joint found at the knee and elbow • produced in the bone marrow of the long bones • of the four main functions of the skeletal system • of movement that the skeleton and muscles can produce • ...

Musculo-skeletal System 2015-03-23

Musculo-skeletal System crossword puzzle

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Strong, elastic groups of cells that stretch and tighten and attach muscles to bones
Strong elastic groups of cells that stretch and tighten and hold the bones of the movable joints together
Is formed where two bones meet
A mineral found in bones which help to keep them hard and strong
Tissues that are attached to bones
Layer of cells in a gel-like material that reduces friction between the ends of the bones at your joints and cushions your joints

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Muscles work when they [blank] and pull on the bones they are attached to
Pieces of a skeleton which gives shape and support to your body and protects internal organs
Type of muscles that work without you thinking about what is happening
Type of muscles that you choose to move
Also known as the spinal column, this is attached to the base of the skull to support the head and body
These 12 pairs of flat bones are shaped like a cage to protect your heart and lungs

12 Clues: Is formed where two bones meet • Tissues that are attached to bones • Type of muscles that you choose to move • A mineral found in bones which help to keep them hard and strong • Type of muscles that work without you thinking about what is happening • Muscles work when they [blank] and pull on the bones they are attached to • ...

Skeletal System Review 2021-10-21

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If someone opens their mouth, their mandible is doing this movement.
The end of a long bone, it is filled with spongy bone
that act of turning your foot in towards the middle
Made by bone marrow in spongy bone
A fibrous covering that surrounds and protects the bone
When the joints do not work correctly, there is less mobility and often pain - often happens in older people
Type of fracture that often happens during sports. It is where the

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A skeletal movement that increases the angle of the joint
The most movable kind of joint, there is a cavity between the bones and the end of the bones have articular cartilage on them.
A fracture that occurs where the bone does not break entirely. It often happens in soft bones of young people
non-movable joint (based on function)
The middle of a long bone, it holds yellow marrow

12 Clues: Made by bone marrow in spongy bone • non-movable joint (based on function) • The middle of a long bone, it holds yellow marrow • that act of turning your foot in towards the middle • The end of a long bone, it is filled with spongy bone • A fibrous covering that surrounds and protects the bone • A skeletal movement that increases the angle of the joint • ...

Skeletal System Crossword 2023-11-25

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Arm bone connected to the shoulder.
The bone in your lower leg, next to the tibia.
Collarbone, connecting your shoulder and chest.
Arm bone connected to the elbow.
The bone forming the framework of your chest.
The bone in your forearm on the pinky side.

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Knee cap, a small, flat bone.
The bone in your upper leg, right below the hip.
Facial bone protecting your brain.
Shinbone, the larger bone in your lower leg.
Thigh bone, the longest in your body.
Your body's backbone.

12 Clues: Your body's backbone. • Knee cap, a small, flat bone. • Arm bone connected to the elbow. • Facial bone protecting your brain. • Arm bone connected to the shoulder. • Thigh bone, the longest in your body. • The bone in your forearm on the pinky side. • Shinbone, the larger bone in your lower leg. • The bone forming the framework of your chest. • ...

the skeletal system 2023-06-22

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if you break your shin, what bone breaks?
a ligament that is crucial to the knee
bones that protect internal organs
type of joint that performs flexion and extension
a tendon that can commonly rupture
bones that protect the heart and lungs

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the bone that protects the brain
the jaw bone
joint that performs abduction and adduction
the major upper arm bone
short bones
the other word for hip bone

12 Clues: short bones • the jaw bone • the major upper arm bone • the other word for hip bone • the bone that protects the brain • bones that protect internal organs • a tendon that can commonly rupture • a ligament that is crucial to the knee • bones that protect the heart and lungs • if you break your shin, what bone breaks? • joint that performs abduction and adduction • ...

The Skeletal System 2023-08-14

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Bones are hard and strong to ? organs
A mineral found in bones
Large bone that connects the spine to the legs
The scientific name for the kneecap
The upper arm bone
Bone? makes red blood cells

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Thigh bone
Collar bone
The common name for the vertebral column
Muscles help our bones do this
Breast bone
The function that stops us being floppy

12 Clues: Thigh bone • Collar bone • Breast bone • The upper arm bone • A mineral found in bones • Bone? makes red blood cells • Muscles help our bones do this • The scientific name for the kneecap • Bones are hard and strong to ? organs • The function that stops us being floppy • The common name for the vertebral column • Large bone that connects the spine to the legs

The Skeletal System 2024-11-04

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Also known as spongy bone
Cells that break down bone
Soft spots on an infant's skull
Joints at which cranial bones join together
Connects the humerus to the clavicle

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An opening or passageway within a bone
An internal support structure made of bone and cartilage
Connective tissue membrane that surrounds the outer surface of most bones
Cavity in the shaft of a long bone where yellow marrow is stored
The flared portion of a long bone located between the epiphysis and the diaphysis
The process of bone formation
Bone building cells

12 Clues: Bone building cells • Also known as spongy bone • Cells that break down bone • The process of bone formation • Soft spots on an infant's skull • Connects the humerus to the clavicle • An opening or passageway within a bone • Joints at which cranial bones join together • An internal support structure made of bone and cartilage • ...

The Skeletal System 2026-09-10

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The core skeleton providing central support.
Turning the sole of the foot laterally outwards.
Biaxial joint where concave and convex surfaces meet.
Soft, elastic, non-vascularized connective tissue.
Short bones (carpals/tarsals) are compact and designed for strength.
White fibrocartilage provides shock absorption under stress.
Joint action decreasing the angle between bones.

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Ankle action involving pointing the toes.
Spongy bone containing a trabecular criss-cross matrix.
Uniaxial joint permitting rotation around an axis.
Composed of 5 fused sacral vertebrae.
Fibrous collagen tissue connecting bone to bone.

12 Clues: Composed of 5 fused sacral vertebrae. • Ankle action involving pointing the toes. • The core skeleton providing central support. • Turning the sole of the foot laterally outwards. • Fibrous collagen tissue connecting bone to bone. • Joint action decreasing the angle between bones. • Uniaxial joint permitting rotation around an axis. • ...

Controlling Body Systems 2025-11-18

Controlling Body Systems crossword puzzle

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Response where the knee kicks forward.
Tissue made of neurons and supporting cells.
Body system that collects and responds to information.
System that increases breathing rate during a reaction.
System that works with the nervous system to speed heartbeat.
Basic unit that makes up tissues.
Long part of a neuron that carries signals away from the cell body.
Branch-like parts of a neuron that receive signals.
Organ that controls all body systems.
Response you cannot control.

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Bundle of axons that carries signals in the body.
Result of brain processing that can be a memory, emotion, or action.
System that moves the body after receiving signals.
Network that carries signals like traffic on highways.
System that protects the brain with bone.
Thing that causes a response, such as a loud noise.
Cells that send signals in the nervous system.
Response you can control.
Quick, automatic response processed by the spinal cord.
Organ that carries signals between the brain and body.

20 Clues: Response you can control. • Response you cannot control. • Basic unit that makes up tissues. • Organ that controls all body systems. • Response where the knee kicks forward. • System that protects the brain with bone. • Tissue made of neurons and supporting cells. • Cells that send signals in the nervous system. • Bundle of axons that carries signals in the body. • ...

Biology Homework 2023-08-14

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the part of the endocrine system that is in charge of balancing body temperature
the system that protects against pathogens, illnesses, and other diseases
the system that filters blood and removes waste products
the system that takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide
the largest organ by surface area
the system that takes in and digests food, absorbs nutrients, and removes undigested waste

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the system that stores and carries lymph to fight infection and disease
the system that serves as a protective barrier and regulates body temperature
the system that regulates biological process through hormones
the system that supports the body, protects vital organs, aids in movement, and produces blood cells
the system produces gametes and produces offspring
where two bones connect
the system that aids the body in movements through muscular contractions
the system that maintains homeostasis
the part of circulatory system that pumps blood

15 Clues: where two bones connect • the largest organ by surface area • the system that maintains homeostasis • the part of circulatory system that pumps blood • the system produces gametes and produces offspring • the system that filters blood and removes waste products • the system that takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide • ...

Human Body Systems 2025-09-23

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Circulates in the arteries and veins of humans, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
Muscle, attached to bones, helps you move
Contracts and relaxes to change air pressure in the chest cavity helping to bring air in and air out.
, Connects veins and arteries.
Store the food you've eaten, break down the food into a liquid mixture, and slowly empty that liquid mixture into the small intestine.
System, Brings oxygen to the body (INHALE), Pushes carbon dioxide out of the body (EXHALE)
a skeletal system made up of hard pieces
Move food from the back of your throat to your stomach.
Muscle, heart, involuntary muscle
smooth surface between bones or sometimes a more flexible extension of bone

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Help to break down food into smaller pieces and help out, pushing the amount of food toward the back of your throat and into the opening of your esophagus.
Takes air from the atmosphere
Transports oxygen from the atmosphere in the bloodstream and releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.
System, Provides shape and support, Enables you to move, Protects your internal organs, Produces blood cells, Stores certain minerals until your body needs them
Pumps blood to give it oxygen.
Intestine, Takes out any water or minerals left over to the blood and left with just waste.
bones in movable joints are held together by a strong connective tissue
System, Breaks down food into nutrients and gets rid of the waste.
Transports air from nose and mouth to the lungs
System, Transports nutrients and oxygen to the cells (the circulatory system is a transport system for humans), removes waste, and protects from diseases.
Tubes forming part of the blood circulation system
Muscle, inside of stomach, moves your food through your body
a place in the body where two bones come together
System, produce movement throughout the body in different ways
Intestine, Break down the food mixture even more so your body can absorb all the vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Nutrients pass through the blood.

25 Clues: Takes air from the atmosphere • Pumps blood to give it oxygen. • , Connects veins and arteries. • Muscle, heart, involuntary muscle • a skeletal system made up of hard pieces • Muscle, attached to bones, helps you move • Transports air from nose and mouth to the lungs • a place in the body where two bones come together • Tubes forming part of the blood circulation system • ...

Body Systems 2022-10-11

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regulates the body's metabolism
blood pumping muscle
system with main function fighting disease
this system moves blood through the body
this system contains glands

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this system supports and protects the body
this system gives us fuel for our bodies
contract to move parts of the body
system that sends and receives messages
brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide from the body

10 Clues: blood pumping muscle • this system contains glands • regulates the body's metabolism • contract to move parts of the body • system that sends and receives messages • this system gives us fuel for our bodies • this system moves blood through the body • this system supports and protects the body • system with main function fighting disease • ...