skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

Skeletal System 2025-05-15

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the bones in the fingers, three in each finger and two in each thumb, totaling 14 bones
  2. one pair of large, flat triangular bones of the shoulder
  3. a flexible joint composed of eight small, irregular bones (carpals) held together by ligaments
  4. bones forming the sides of the head in the ear region
  5. bone joining the sternum and scapula
  6. light, spongy bone between the eye sockets that forms part of the nasal cavities
  7. twelve pairs of bones forming the wall of the thorax
  8. inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached to the wrist on the side of the little finger
  9. oval, bony case that protects the brain
  10. bones that form the sides and top of the cranium
Down
  1. uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder
  2. small, thin bones that form the prominence of the cheeks; the cheekbones
  3. forms the sides of the eye socket
  4. chest or pulmonary trunk; consists of the sternum, ribs, and thoracic vertebrae; elastic, bony cage that serves as a protective framework for the heart, lungs, and other internal organs
  5. the flat bone that forms the ventral support of the ribs
  6. smaller bone in the forearm on the same side as the thumb
  7. consists of five long, slender bones called metacarpal bones
  8. hindmost bone of the skull, below the parietal bones; forms the back of the skull above the nape
  9. bone forming the forehead
  10. bones that form the prominence of the cheeks; the cheekbones

20 Clues: bone forming the forehead • forms the sides of the eye socket • bone joining the sternum and scapula • oval, bony case that protects the brain • bones that form the sides and top of the cranium • twelve pairs of bones forming the wall of the thorax • bones forming the sides of the head in the ear region • one pair of large, flat triangular bones of the shoulder • ...

Skeletal System 2022-02-02

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. immature bone cell
  2. bottom jaw
  3. breaks down bone cells
  4. bones are used to __ blood cells and platelets
  5. mature bone cell
  6. upper & lower limbs
  7. end of a bone
  8. cartilage piece on the sternum
  9. outer layer of a bone
  10. where all ribs attach
  11. middle of the body
  12. medical term of skull
  13. where 2 or more bones join together
  14. hard bones that provide structure
  15. arms
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  1. bones used for ____ to support the body
  2. collar bone
  3. site of hemopoiesis
  4. the patella
  5. cranial, sternum, and ribs
  6. humerus, radius, ulna, and metatarsals
  7. medical term for heel
  8. top jaw
  9. cartilage where bones fuse together
  10. middle of a bone
  11. legs
  12. osteoblast, osteocytes, osteoclasts, & nerves
  13. bones used to ____ vital organs
  14. wings of pelvic
  15. vertebrae and sacrum
  16. skull, thoracic cage, and laryngeal
  17. bones ___ most of the body's calcium
  18. carpals and tarsals

33 Clues: legs • arms • top jaw • bottom jaw • collar bone • the patella • end of a bone • wings of pelvic • middle of a bone • mature bone cell • immature bone cell • middle of the body • site of hemopoiesis • upper & lower limbs • carpals and tarsals • vertebrae and sacrum • medical term for heel • outer layer of a bone • where all ribs attach • medical term of skull • breaks down bone cells • ...

skeletal system 2022-02-03

skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. These bones are thin, flat, and curved. They form the ribs, breastbone, and skull.
  2. Joint between bones (as at the elbow or knee) that permits motion in only one plane
  3. abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  4. End of a long bone
  5. Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column
  6. inflammation of a joint
  7. vertebrae and facial bones
  8. wrist
  9. Broken bone in many pieces
  10. cube shaped bones of the wrist and ankle
  11. Connects bone to bone
  12. displacement of a bone from its joint
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  1. rotating bone turns around an axis; i.e. connection between radius/ulna and humerus
  2. inflammation of a bursa
  3. strong connective tissue that supports the body and is softer and more flexible than bone
  4. Areas where two or more bones join together
  5. process of bone formation
  6. limbs
  7. A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily.
  8. Connects muscle to bone
  9. a minor fracture appears as a thin line on x-ray; and may not extend completely through the bone
  10. damage to tissue caused by prolonged, repeated movements
  11. occur in a straight line, more or less at right angles to the bone shaft
  12. shaft of a long bone
  13. a painful swelling of the first joint of the big toe
  14. serious damage to the cartilage that covers the ends of bones in a joint
  15. bones that are longer than they are wide
  16. broken bone
  17. hip and shoulder joints

29 Clues: limbs • wrist • broken bone • End of a long bone • shaft of a long bone • Connects bone to bone • inflammation of a bursa • inflammation of a joint • Connects muscle to bone • hip and shoulder joints • process of bone formation • vertebrae and facial bones • Broken bone in many pieces • displacement of a bone from its joint • abnormal lateral curvature of the spine • ...

Skeletal system 2025-08-12

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. Allows us to move our head sideways.
  2. One bone fits into the socket of another bone
  3. Allows back and forth movement
  4. What protects the heart and lungs?
  5. Element required to make bones
  6. What helps us move?
  7. Long and flexible bony structure.
  8. Bone present in the upper arm
  9. Movement controlled by us
  10. Helps us to chew the food
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  1. A bony ring like structure
  2. A long flat which holds the ribs
  3. Joint that can bend
  4. What allows the bones to glide?
  5. A delicate structure protected by backbone.
  6. What protects the brain?
  7. Connects bones to muscles
  8. Soft tissue present all over the body.
  9. The longest bone in the body
  10. What helps us to keep the body straight?

20 Clues: Joint that can bend • What helps us move? • What protects the brain? • Connects bones to muscles • Movement controlled by us • Helps us to chew the food • A bony ring like structure • The longest bone in the body • Bone present in the upper arm • Allows back and forth movement • Element required to make bones • What allows the bones to glide? • A long flat which holds the ribs • ...

skeletal system 2022-10-06

skeletal system crossword puzzle
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  1. proximal carpal row
  2. wrist joint
  3. lateral aspect of the foot
  4. joint where 2 bones in the shoulder meet
  5. adjacent to the metacarpal bone of the thumb
  6. hip/part of the pelvis
  7. heel bone
  8. fibrous joint in the skul
  9. lower leg, thinner than the tibia
  10. one of the carpals on the hand
  11. second cervical vertebra of the spine
  12. one of the three major hip bones
  13. wrist joint
  14. hip bone
  15. center of the chest
  16. ulnar aspect of wrist
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  1. outside of the ankle joint
  2. shoulder joint
  3. top of femur
  4. elbow,end of the ulna
  5. shoulder blade
  6. between first two bones of the finger
  7. knee joint
  8. cervical vertebrae
  9. medial aspect of the foot
  10. largest bone in thoracic spinal vertebrae
  11. back of each vertebra
  12. forms the upper jaw
  13. above the body of the sternum
  14. crest largest bone in the pelvis
  15. larger bone in the lower leg

31 Clues: hip bone • heel bone • knee joint • wrist joint • wrist joint • top of femur • shoulder joint • shoulder blade • cervical vertebrae • proximal carpal row • forms the upper jaw • center of the chest • elbow,end of the ulna • back of each vertebra • ulnar aspect of wrist • hip/part of the pelvis • medial aspect of the foot • fibrous joint in the skul • outside of the ankle joint • ...

Skeletal System 2022-10-10

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. type of bone that varies in shape
  2. tiny pit or depression in the bone
  3. humans typically have 12 of them
  4. expanded ends of bones that for joints
  5. the ____ skeleton relates to the appendages
  6. triangular structure at the base of the vertebral column
  7. the first vertebra which supports the head
  8. cavity within a bone
  9. short bones are almost equal in length and ____
  10. also called the breastbone
  11. also called the thigh bone
  12. the thoracic ___ consists of the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, sternum, & costal cartilage
  13. the kneecap, a type of sesamoid
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  1. bones provide support and _____
  2. the vertebral column runs from the skull to ____
  3. the only bone of the upper arm
  4. bone shaft
  5. small, nearly flat surface
  6. made up of 8 cranial bones and 14 facial bones
  7. the lower leg is made up of the tibia and _____
  8. furrow or grove
  9. narrow, ridgelike projection
  10. ___ vertebrae are adapted for weight-bearing
  11. the radius and ____ make up the forearm
  12. a ___ bone is a plate-like shape with a broad surface
  13. also called the tailbone

26 Clues: bone shaft • furrow or grove • cavity within a bone • also called the tailbone • small, nearly flat surface • also called the breastbone • also called the thigh bone • narrow, ridgelike projection • the only bone of the upper arm • bones provide support and _____ • the kneecap, a type of sesamoid • humans typically have 12 of them • type of bone that varies in shape • ...

Skeletal System 2022-11-09

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. This bone is also known as the knee cap.
  2. This bone protects the lungs and heart.
  3. Your bones produces this substance in the marrow.
  4. This is the mineral your bones are made of.
  5. This bone protects the brain.
  6. These bones are found in the hands and feet.
  7. The knee is an example of a __________ joint.
  8. This bone is also known as the shoulder blade.
  9. This bone is also known as the collar bone.
  10. The neck is an example of a _______ joint.
Down
  1. The hip is an example of a _____________ joint.
  2. This bone protects the spinal cord.
  3. These are the two lower arm bones.
  4. Bones provide _____ to the organs found underneath them.
  5. These are the two lower leg bones.
  6. This is the upper arm bone.
  7. The wrist is an example of a _____ joint.
  8. This is the upper leg bone.
  9. This bone is also known as the chest plate.
  10. This bone protects the reproductive organs in both men and women.
  11. Bones allow the body to _____.

21 Clues: This is the upper arm bone. • This is the upper leg bone. • This bone protects the brain. • Bones allow the body to _____. • These are the two lower arm bones. • These are the two lower leg bones. • This bone protects the spinal cord. • This bone protects the lungs and heart. • This bone is also known as the knee cap. • The wrist is an example of a _____ joint. • ...

Skeletal System 2022-11-21

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. Cold: root
  2. Stones: suffix
  3. Type of arthritis also known as DJD: abbreviation
  4. Same, equal: prefix
  5. Pertaining to the cranium and sacrum
  6. Blood pressure: abbreviation
  7. Two, twice: prefix
  8. Slipping of a vertebra: spondylo _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  9. Last portion of the spinal column: abbreviation
  10. New: prefix
  11. Immobility of a joint
  12. Cartilage: combining form
  13. Pain: suffix
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  1. Study and treatment of the skeleton, muscles, and associated structures
  2. Twice per day: abbreviation
  3. Vertebra: combining form
  4. A bone disease is named for him
  5. Abbreviation used in taking medical histories
  6. First cervical vertebra
  7. Breakdown and removal of bone
  8. Instrument for measuring joint angles: _ _ _ _ _ meter
  9. Deficiency of: suffix
  10. Meaning of the prefix tel/o

23 Clues: Cold: root • New: prefix • Pain: suffix • Stones: suffix • Two, twice: prefix • Same, equal: prefix • Deficiency of: suffix • Immobility of a joint • First cervical vertebra • Vertebra: combining form • Cartilage: combining form • Twice per day: abbreviation • Meaning of the prefix tel/o • Blood pressure: abbreviation • Breakdown and removal of bone • A bone disease is named for him • ...

Skeletal System 2022-11-02

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. Elbow
  2. includes arms, legs, and the girdles
  3. Childhood disease; lack of Vitamin D
  4. category of bones that are thin and curved
  5. Moveable joint of the limbs
  6. includes the clavicle and scapula
  7. the female pelvis is ______ compared to the male pelvis
  8. bone thinning disease
  9. the shaft of a long bone
  10. type of short bone
  11. Fracture that is incomplete
  12. found in the epiphysis of long bones
  13. growth plate
  14. has twelve vertebrae
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  1. found in the epiphysis of adult bones; site of hematopoiesis
  2. found in the medullary cavity of adult bones
  3. Ulna and radius
  4. red blood cell formation
  5. abnormal curvature of the vertebrae
  6. Immoveable joint (skull)
  7. Bone tissue found in the diaphysis
  8. Classification of fracture where the bone does not break the skin
  9. two ends of bones forced into one another
  10. ribs that have no anterior attachment
  11. When a bone is forced out of its normal position
  12. includes the skull, ribs, & vertebrae

26 Clues: Elbow • growth plate • Ulna and radius • type of short bone • has twelve vertebrae • bone thinning disease • red blood cell formation • Immoveable joint (skull) • the shaft of a long bone • Moveable joint of the limbs • Fracture that is incomplete • includes the clavicle and scapula • Bone tissue found in the diaphysis • abnormal curvature of the vertebrae • ...

Skeletal System 2022-01-26

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. living tissue that changes constantly
  2. shoulder blade
  3. the knee in horses
  4. bone is formed from cartilage when the animal is an _________
  5. human ankle
  6. the ______ skeleton is comprised of the bones coming off the midline of the body
  7. ____________ growth plates produce cartilage
  8. ________ matter gives bone rigidity and hardness
  9. bones change the direction of tendons
  10. ______ is responsible for blood cell formation
  11. removal of old bone material
  12. joining point of diaphysis and epiphysis
  13. the cat is the only domestic animal with one
  14. thin outer protective later of bone
  15. forms the elbow joint
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  1. bones are complex shaped
  2. creation of new bone material
  3. forms the upper arm
  4. bones that are seed shaped
  5. _________ matter is mostly collagen
  6. hand in humans
  7. thin inner protective layer lining the medullary cavity
  8. body of a long bone
  9. bones that serve as an area of muscle attachment
  10. inner core of the bone
  11. forms the forearm
  12. knee in humans
  13. enlarged ends of long bones
  14. bones found in the limbs
  15. space within bone filled marrow

30 Clues: human ankle • shoulder blade • hand in humans • knee in humans • forms the forearm • the knee in horses • forms the upper arm • body of a long bone • forms the elbow joint • inner core of the bone • bones are complex shaped • bones found in the limbs • bones that are seed shaped • enlarged ends of long bones • removal of old bone material • creation of new bone material • ...

Skeletal System 2021-10-18

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. facial bone that forms the roof of the mouth
  2. bones that make up the palm of the hand
  3. bones that make up the hip bones in the pelvic girdle
  4. ribs that do not attach directly to the sternum
  5. ankle bones
  6. facial bone in the front center of the face
  7. 5 vertebrae that make up the lower back portion of the spine
  8. first seven pair of ribs that attach directly to the sternum
  9. bones that form the main trunk of the body (skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum)
  10. upper arm bone
  11. type of fracture where there is a complete break of the bone and the skin remains intact; also called closed
  12. facial bone that forms the jaw
  13. hunchback curvature of the upper spine
  14. membrane that lines around the outer part of the long bone
  15. Likes to chase mice
  16. larger bone of the lower leg, shin bone
  17. Man's best friend
  18. wrist bones
  19. swayback curvature of the lower spine
  20. ribs that do not attach to the front of the body; only attached at the vertebrae
  21. ___________ disk is when an intervertebral disk ruptures or protrudes causing pressure on the spinal cord
  22. type of fracture caused by a twisting action resulting in one or more fractures
  23. openings in the bone that allow for vessels and nerves to enter or leave
  24. bones that make up the fingers and the toes
  25. Has a trunk
  26. joint that is completely immovable
  27. 7 vertebrae that make up the neck portion of the spine
  28. the tailbone portion of the spine
  29. bone inflammation usually caused by a pathogenic organism
  30. happens when a bone is forcibly displaced from a joint
  31. membrane that lines the inner part of the long bone
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  1. "soft spots" of the skull that allow for enlargement of the skull and brain growth
  2. softening of the bone causing a person to be more prone to fractures; typically caused by low calcium, hormone imbalance, sedentary lifestyle
  3. bones that form the accessory skeleton of the body (shoulder, pelvis, arms, legs)
  4. joint that is also known as a synovial joint, freely movable joint
  5. type of fracture where the distal radius is broken and dislocated; typically from falling on an outstretched hand
  6. shoulder blade of the shoulder girdle
  7. bones of the foot that make up the instep (arch of the foot); midfoot region
  8. smaller bone of the lower leg
  9. type of fracture where the bone is bent and splits or cracks incompletely
  10. small fluid filled sacs that surround joints
  11. type of fracture where the bone breaks and ruptures through the skin causing a higher risk of infection; also called open
  12. thigh bone of the leg
  13. knee cap bone of the leg
  14. Large marsupial
  15. larger lower arm bone on the pinky side
  16. lower arm bone on the thumb side
  17. type of fracture where the bone is broken into more than 2 pieces
  18. side to side curvature of the spine
  19. collarbone of the shoulder girdle
  20. joint that is slightly movable
  21. 12 vertebrae that make up the middle portion of the spine
  22. Flying mammal
  23. type of fracture where a broken piece of skull is pressed inward

54 Clues: ankle bones • wrist bones • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • upper arm bone • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • thigh bone of the leg • knee cap bone of the leg • smaller bone of the lower leg • facial bone that forms the jaw • joint that is slightly movable • lower arm bone on the thumb side • collarbone of the shoulder girdle • the tailbone portion of the spine • ...

Skeletal System 2023-01-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Joints, Fixed in place and don't move at all.
  2. Is a bowl-shaped structure that supports the spine.
  3. The place where two bones meet.
  4. A triangular-shaped bone in the knee.
  5. The amount of bones in your body.
  6. Cord, a large bundle of nerves that sends information from your brain to the rest of your body.
  7. Located above your elbow.
  8. Another name for the shoulder blade.
  9. Which is one bone made of four fused vertebrae.
  10. Protects the most important part of all, the brain.
  11. Vertebrae that anchor your ribs in place.
  12. The longest and strongest bone in your body.
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  1. Act like a cage of bones around your chest.
  2. Vertebrae that are in the back of your neck, just below your brain, and they support your head and neck.
  3. Locate below the thoracic vertebrae.
  4. Made up of many bones.
  5. Give your body structure, let you move in many ways, protect your internal organs, and more.
  6. and Ulna, Located below the elbow.
  7. and Fibula, Located below the knee.
  8. Made up of five vertebrae that are fused together to form one single bone.
  9. Lets you twist and bend and it holds your body upright.
  10. Joints, Allow you to twist, bend, and move different parts of your body.
  11. The amount of bones in your spine.

23 Clues: Made up of many bones. • Located above your elbow. • The place where two bones meet. • The amount of bones in your body. • and Ulna, Located below the elbow. • The amount of bones in your spine. • and Fibula, Located below the knee. • Locate below the thoracic vertebrae. • Another name for the shoulder blade. • A triangular-shaped bone in the knee. • ...

Skeletal System 2022-09-12

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. fluid Fluid that allows the joints to move easily (TWO WORDS)
  2. d Your body needs _______ to make string bones. Your body makes this when it is exposed to the sun (TWO WORDS)
  3. Joints that do not move
  4. This is what occurs when two smaller bones are joined together to form one bone
  5. A firm but resilient material in the body and on the ends of bones that absorbs shock well and keeps the bones from getting hurt when they rub against each other
  6. A bulge that occurs in a broken bone while it is healing
  7. Fats that are stored in your bones as well as elsewhere in your body periosteum The outside layer of a bone; a thin, tough membrane
  8. system The boy supportive structure within the human body (TWO WORDS)
  9. This is a disease that results in weak bones with lots of tiny holes in them
  10. The cells that make new bones
  11. The bones of your skull that protect your brain
  12. bone The layer of bone under the compact bone. It is a network of pores and tunnels interconnected in a pattern that makes the bone strong yet resilient (TWO WORDS)
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  1. The tough fiber that makes up part of the bone
  2. The bone cells that eat away at the spongy layer, causing your bones to get wider
  3. when a person doesn't get enough of the right kinds of nutrients
  4. A disease that causes weak and misinformed bones. People can get this disease when they do not get enough Vitamin D
  5. This is the kind of bone marrow in which lipids (fats) are stored
  6. A mineral stored in your bones that helps keep your hear beating and your brain thinking. It also makes bones strong
  7. The longest bone in the body-the thigh bone
  8. This is the kind of bone marrows in which blood cells are made
  9. What scientists call it when the body breaks down old bone and rebuilds new bone
  10. The group of bones that make up your head

22 Clues: Joints that do not move • The cells that make new bones • The group of bones that make up your head • The longest bone in the body-the thigh bone • The tough fiber that makes up part of the bone • The bones of your skull that protect your brain • A bulge that occurs in a broken bone while it is healing • fluid Fluid that allows the joints to move easily (TWO WORDS) • ...

Skeletal System 2025-09-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. skeleton composed of 80 bones and includes the skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, and the rib cage
  2. finger bones
  3. S or C curvature; could be in both the thoracic and lumbar regions of the back
  4. skeleton composed of 126 bones; divided into upper and lower extremities
  5. lower arm bone; located on the pinky side of the arm
  6. lower leg bone
  7. shoulder blade
  8. shin bone
  9. breastbone
  10. swayback; an exaggerated forward curve in the lumbar region
  11. in the palm of the hand
  12. attach muscles to bones
  13. thigh bone; longest and heaviest bone in the body
  14. a series of small, irregularly shaped bones that form the spine
  15. kneecap
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  1. bones protect internal organs; examples include the cranium, ribs, and sternum
  2. hunchback; an exaggerated curve in the thoracic region
  3. wrist bones
  4. collarbone
  5. flexible connective tissue that covers the end of many bones at the joint
  6. bones embedded in the tendons and help protect the tendons; example is the patella
  7. lower arm bone; located on the thumb side of the arm
  8. bones have an irregular shape and help protect internal organs; example is vertebrae
  9. toe bones
  10. upper arm bone
  11. connect bones at a joint
  12. encloses and protects the brain
  13. bones support weight and help with movement; examples include humerus, radius, femur, and tibia
  14. forms the heel and the posterior side of the foot
  15. the largest sesamoid bone in the body
  16. bones provide stability with their cube shape; examples include carpals and tarsals
  17. feet bones

32 Clues: kneecap • toe bones • shin bone • collarbone • breastbone • feet bones • wrist bones • finger bones • upper arm bone • lower leg bone • shoulder blade • in the palm of the hand • attach muscles to bones • connect bones at a joint • encloses and protects the brain • the largest sesamoid bone in the body • forms the heel and the posterior side of the foot • ...

Skeletal System 2025-09-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. watery flow; root for arthritis-related study
  2. inflammation of the joint fluid
  3. process of observing a joint
  4. bones of the hand beyond the wrist
  5. abnormal curvature of the spine
  6. immature bone cell
  7. shin bone
  8. record/image of spinal cord
  9. articulation between bones
  10. bone tumor
  11. shoulder blade
  12. image of a joint
  13. tissue connecting muscle to bone
  14. sac of fluid near a joint
  15. smaller bone of lower leg
  16. individual spinal bone
  17. humpback
  18. backbone
  19. ankle bones
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  1. softening of cartilage
  2. surgical repair of a joint
  3. bone-destroying cell
  4. collar bone
  5. joint fluid/tissue
  6. inflammation of a joint
  7. membrane around the bone
  8. knee cap
  9. swayback
  10. condition of porous bones
  11. thigh bone

30 Clues: knee cap • swayback • humpback • backbone • shin bone • bone tumor • thigh bone • collar bone • ankle bones • shoulder blade • image of a joint • joint fluid/tissue • immature bone cell • bone-destroying cell • softening of cartilage • individual spinal bone • inflammation of a joint • membrane around the bone • condition of porous bones • sac of fluid near a joint • smaller bone of lower leg • ...

Skeletal System 2025-10-06

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

20 Clues: kneecap • forearm • tailbone • shin bone • upper jaw • lower jaw • collarbone • thigh bone • the neck area • upper arm bone • the chest area • shoulder blade • bones of the wrist • lower spine (waist area) • bones bones inside the nose • marrow spongy tissue inside some bones • bones that are apart of the spinal column • the structure where two bones fit with each other • ...

Skeletal System 2025-10-16

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. x-ray
  2. rib
  3. loosening, setting free
  4. joint
  5. the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
  6. stiffness; bent, crooked
  7. bone
  8. cartilage
  9. to bind, tie together
  10. osteoarthritis
  11. a specialist in care for the feet
  12. bone density testing
  13. abnormal softening of cartilage
  14. inflammation of a joint
  15. spinal cord, bone marrow
  16. connect bone to bone
Down
  1. hump
  2. swayback
  3. curved
  4. supports the head and body and protects the spinal cord
  5. inflammation of the bursa
  6. fracture
  7. the total displacement of a bone from its joint
  8. broken bone with no open wound
  9. skull
  10. bone fracture that breaks through the skin
  11. lines the capsule and secretes synovial fluid
  12. areas where two or more bones join together
  13. Closed reduction
  14. Total knee arthroplasty

30 Clues: rib • hump • bone • x-ray • joint • skull • curved • swayback • fracture • cartilage • osteoarthritis • Closed reduction • bone density testing • connect bone to bone • to bind, tie together • loosening, setting free • inflammation of a joint • Total knee arthroplasty • stiffness; bent, crooked • spinal cord, bone marrow • inflammation of the bursa • broken bone with no open wound • ...

skeletal system 2025-10-16

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. oss/e,oss/I/oss/o,oste/o
  2. areas where two or more bones join together
  3. radiograph
  4. total displacement of a bone from its joint
  5. treats mis-alignments of the spine
  6. cranial/o
  7. to bind, tie together
  8. inflammation of a joint
  9. protects the spinal cord and supports the head and body
  10. inflammation of a bursa
  11. loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease,injury or surgical procedure
  12. fracture that is bent and partially broken. primarily in children
  13. spondyl/o
  14. connect bone to bone
Down
  1. partial displacement of a bone from its joint
  2. a specialist in care for feet
  3. abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  4. degenerative disease, most commonly associated with aging
  5. abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
  6. closed reduction
  7. fracture which twists around the bone
  8. abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the lumbar spine
  9. to bind, tie together
  10. loosening
  11. nuclear imaging test that helps diagnose bone disease
  12. smooth rubbery, blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones
  13. total knee arthroplasty
  14. fracture that bone is broken, no open wound
  15. a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction
  16. rib

30 Clues: rib • cranial/o • loosening • spondyl/o • radiograph • closed reduction • connect bone to bone • to bind, tie together • to bind, tie together • inflammation of a joint • total knee arthroplasty • inflammation of a bursa • oss/e,oss/I/oss/o,oste/o • a specialist in care for feet • treats mis-alignments of the spine • fracture which twists around the bone • abnormal lateral curvature of the spine • ...

Skeletal System 2025-12-11

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. break along the long axis of a bone
  2. break on one side of a bone, usually due to a bending force
  3. small, seed-shaped bone embedded in a tendon, i.e. Proximal and distal sesamoids
  4. cube shaped bone, i.e. bones of the carpus and tarsus
  5. bone breaks through the skin
  6. bone longer than it is wide, i.e. humerus, radius and femur
  7. complex and irregularly shaped bone, i.e. vertebrae
  8. process by which tissue and cartilage becomes bone
  9. joining point of epiphysis and diaphysis
  10. space within the bone filled with marrow
  11. thin outer layer of bone covering
  12. body of a long bone
  13. bone shatters into many pieces
Down
  1. consists of fore and hind legs
  2. consists of the skull and vertebrae
  3. enlarged ends of long bones
  4. break completely across the bone
  5. framework of structures that support and protect the body
  6. freely movable joint
  7. bone does not break through the skin
  8. plate of a bone i.e. Scapula
  9. thin inner layer of bone covering: lines medullary cavity

22 Clues: body of a long bone • freely movable joint • enlarged ends of long bones • bone breaks through the skin • plate of a bone i.e. Scapula • consists of fore and hind legs • bone shatters into many pieces • break completely across the bone • thin outer layer of bone covering • break along the long axis of a bone • consists of the skull and vertebrae • ...

Skeletal System 2025-12-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Spinal cord
  2. Hooves
  3. Knee cap
  4. Similar to ankles
  5. Shoulder blade
  6. Similar to wrists
  7. Hard mineral matter
  8. Connected to ulna
  9. Protects brain
  10. Breastbone
  11. Lower jaw
  12. Movement in forearm
Down
  1. Lost shaft in cattle & sheep
  2. Stores fat and energy
  3. "knee"
  4. Protect reproductive parts
  5. Connected to femur
  6. Upper arm
  7. Outer layer
  8. Strong bones
  9. Lines hollow portions
  10. Bears weight
  11. Protects heart and lungs

23 Clues: "knee" • Hooves • Knee cap • Upper arm • Lower jaw • Breastbone • Spinal cord • Outer layer • Strong bones • Bears weight • Shoulder blade • Protects brain • Similar to ankles • Similar to wrists • Connected to ulna • Connected to femur • Hard mineral matter • Movement in forearm • Stores fat and energy • Lines hollow portions • Protects heart and lungs • Protect reproductive parts • Lost shaft in cattle & sheep

Body Systems 2020-10-27

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

20 Clues: a muscle you can control • biggest joint in your body • one of the strongest muscles • total amount of bones in our body • main tissue that encase the heart • smallest bone in the skeletal system • muscle that controls 80% of breathing • number of skeletal muscles in our body • another name for the circulatory system • pairs of spinal nerves in the human body • ...

Skeletal System 2016-10-26

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

77 Clues: bone-forming cells • joint inflammation • blood cell formation • freely movable joints • throes immovable joints • slightly movable joints • process of bone formation • realignment of broken ends • mainly made up of fat cells • forward rounding of the back • a bone-thinning tissue disease • movements occur around two axes • sideways curvature of the spine • ...

Skeletal System 2016-09-19

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

20 Clues: chest • humpback • to form bones • break in bone • pain in a rib • shoulder blade • pain in the arm • freely movable joint • softening of cartilage • joint with no movement • connects bones to bones • inflammation of a bursa • joint with little movement • surgical repair of the bone • surgical incision into a joint • lateral curvature of the spine • places where bones come together • ...

Skeletal System 2016-09-19

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

21 Clues: knee cap • shin bone • bone tissue • a wrist bone • the heel bone • the breastbone • pain in a rib(s) • the lower jawbone • any disorder of a joint • inflammation of a joint • surgical cutting of a bone • term referring to the chest • term meaning pain in the arm • term meaning break in a bone • the term meaning pain in a bone • examination of the interior of a joint • ...

Skeletal System 2016-09-16

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

24 Clues: "Wrist" • "Cervix" • "Thighbone" • "The ankle" • "Funny bone" • "Bone tissue" • "Broken bone" • "The tailbone" • "To form bone" • "Upper jawbone" • "Shoulder girdle" • Pain in the ribs. • Injury to ligament • Tumors of the bone. • "The lower jawbone" • "A tie" or "Binding" • Flat bone in the chest • A Diagnostic radiograph • Decrease in bone density • The shaft of a long bone. • ...

Skeletal System 2016-09-19

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

20 Clues: Chest • Kneecap • Clavicle • Shin bone • Heel bone • Thigh bone • Wrist bone • Broken bone • Breast bone • Turning inward • Shoulder blade • Turning outward • Back bone/spine • Bending a joint • Pain in the ribs • Bones of the hands • Inflammation of a joints • Special mature bone cells • Bones of the fingers and toes • Tear in ligaments that connects bones

Skeletal System 2015-09-28

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

20 Clues: Kneecap • Thighbone • Bone tissue • The heel bone • The wrist bone • Bone formation • Turning inward • Turning outward • Mature bone cells • The lower jawbone • The lateral leg bone • Shaft of the long bone • Having to do with an arm • Joint with little movement • Moving around a central axis • The bone above the upper teeth • Inner membrane layer of the bone • Dense, flexible connective tissue • ...

Skeletal System 2015-09-28

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

20 Clues: arm bone • bone tissue • ribs 11 and 12 • root word for bone • suffix for movement • ties bones together • shaft of a long bone • bone of the upper lip • root word for heel bone • bones that make up the wrist • a process off of the sternum • bone at the base of the spine • could be known as the cheek bone • top seven bones of the vertebrae • the outside covering of most bones • ...

Skeletal System 2015-09-28

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

20 Clues: Chest • Kneecap • Fingers • Thigh bone • Breastbone • A wrist bone • The collarbone • Shoulder blade • Mature bone cell • The lower jaw bone • Shaft of a long bone • The lateral leg bone • Break without separation • Having to do with the arm • Caused by a twisting injury • Dense flexible connective tissue • Straight line through a physical body • Fracture of the distal end of the fibula • ...

Skeletal System 2016-02-22

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

20 Clues: A broken bone • Turning outward • Tumor of the bone • Thin layer of cells • Shaft of a long bone • Loss of height; humpback • Greek word "karpos" meaning • Moving around a central axis • A joint that has free movement • Break is at an angle to the bone • Bones that make up fingers and toes • The place where bones come together • Movement away from the midline of the body • ...

Skeletal System 2015-09-26

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

22 Clues: femur/o • calcane/o • turning inward • backward bending • end of a long bone • joint inflammation • inside of diaphysis • shaft of a long bone • a tear in a ligament • joint with no movement • joint with little movement • bone that forms the cheeks • membrane covering most bones • joint that has free movement • place where bones come together • turning the palm or foot upward • ...

Skeletal System 2015-09-27

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

20 Clues: pain • neck • porous • jawbone • fingers • hip bone • study of • shin bone • heel bone • vertebrae • cheek bone • breastbone • removal of • collar bone • bone tissue • shoulder blade • surgical repair • joined together • thorax or chest • having to do with arm

Skeletal System 2015-09-27

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

23 Clues: kneecap • shin bone • thighbone • pain in a rib • the heel bone • the breastbone • bone formation • the collarbone • break in a bone • pain in the arm • bending a joint • the lower jaw bone • the shoulder blade • end of the long bone • injury to a ligament • joint with no movement • surgical repair of bone • turning the palm or foot upward • movement away from the midline of the body • ...

Skeletal System 2016-12-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Distinct epiphysis on a long bone
  2. Edge of a flat bone or flat portion of the edge of a flat area
  3. Joint between the parietal bones and frontal bones
  4. Groove or elongated depression
  5. Large bump for muscle attachment
  6. The main portion of a bone
  7. Long cracklike hole for blood vessels and nerves
  8. Consists of 126 bones
  9. Line of articulation along the top curved edge of the temporal bones
  10. Bone that resembles a bat with wings
  11. Cavity within a bone
  12. Forms the anterior part of the septum
  13. Joint between the right and left parietal bones
  14. Flat surface that forms a joint with another facet or flat bone
  15. Moderately raised ridge; generally a site for muscle attachment
  16. Rounded bump
  17. Edge of a bone
  18. Tubelike opening or channel
  19. Similar to a crest but not raised as much
  20. Round hole for vessels and nerves
  21. Depression
Down
  1. Frontal bone is part of what skeletal division
  2. Bone that forms the posterior part of the hard palate
  3. A corner
  4. A narrowed portion, usually at the base of a head
  5. A V-like depression in the margin or edge of a flat area
  6. Immovable joints between skull bones
  7. Oblong, raised bump
  8. Fontanel; At the juncture of the parietal, occipital, and temporal bones
  9. Cheekbones;forms part of floor and sidewall of eye orbit
  10. Bump near a condyle
  11. Fontanel; Juncture of the parietal bones and occipital bone
  12. Pair of small bones that form the upper part of bridge of noise
  13. Curved portion of a bone
  14. Soft spots where ossification is incomplete at birth
  15. A sharp, pointed process
  16. Fontanel; Juncture of the parietal bones and frontal bone
  17. Joint between the parietal bones and occipital bones
  18. Small islets of bone in sutures
  19. A raised area or projection
  20. Forms the lower, posterior part of the septum

41 Clues: A corner • Depression • Rounded bump • Edge of a bone • Oblong, raised bump • Bump near a condyle • Cavity within a bone • Consists of 126 bones • Curved portion of a bone • A sharp, pointed process • The main portion of a bone • A raised area or projection • Tubelike opening or channel • Groove or elongated depression • Small islets of bone in sutures • Large bump for muscle attachment • ...

Skeletal system 2016-11-11

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Dense looks smooth
  2. fibrous membranes connecting the cranial bones
  3. slightly movable joints
  4. hunchback
  5. primarily a storage area for adipose tissue
  6. articulating bone ends are separated by a joint cavity
  7. essential for bones to retain normal proportions and strength during long bone growth
  8. C1, yes joint
  9. run in the compact bone at the right angles to the shaft
  10. bones are scarred with bulbs, holes, and ridges
  11. covers the diaphysis
  12. longer rather than wider
  13. movement of bone
  14. mature bone cells are found within the matrix
  15. elbows and ankle joints cylindrical end of one bone fits into a trough shaped surface on another
  16. bones united by fibrous tissue
  17. Limbs and girdles
  18. small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space
  19. lamellaes are around these
  20. bone forking cells
  21. thin, flattened and usually curved
  22. realignment of the broken bone ends
  23. spinal curvatures in the thoracic and sacral regions
  24. lacunae are found in concentric circles
  25. makes up most of the bones length
  26. encloses and protects the fragile brain tissue
  27. flattened sacs lined with synovial membrane and contain synovial fluid
  28. bone is forced out of its normal position in the joint cavity
  29. "s" of the spine
  30. immovable joints
  31. swayback
Down
  1. the ends of the long bone
  2. generally cube-shaped
  3. egg shaped surface of one bone fits into an oval con cavity in another
  4. in infants this area forms red blood cells
  5. giant, bone destroying cells
  6. when bones develop using hyaline cartilage
  7. freely movable joints
  8. bones that do not fit one of the preceding categories
  9. curvatures in the crevicle and lumbar regions
  10. synchonroses connected by Fibrocartilage
  11. covers the epiphyses
  12. the rounded end of one bone fits into a sleeve or ring of bone
  13. where osteocytes are found
  14. only short slipping or gliding movements allowed
  15. vertebrae are separated by pads of flexible cartilage
  16. thin line of bony tissue spanning the epiphysis
  17. hold the eyes in an anterior position
  18. blood cell formation
  19. transport tiny blood length wise through the bony matrix
  20. secure the periosteum to the underlying bone
  21. the bones that form the longitudinal axis
  22. slipped discs
  23. blood filled swelling
  24. C2, no joint

55 Clues: swayback • hunchback • C2, no joint • C1, yes joint • slipped discs • movement of bone • "s" of the spine • immovable joints • Limbs and girdles • Dense looks smooth • bone forking cells • covers the epiphyses • covers the diaphysis • blood cell formation • generally cube-shaped • freely movable joints • blood filled swelling • slightly movable joints • longer rather than wider • ...

Skeletal System 2016-11-09

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bumps, holes, and ridges that cover bones
  2. bone destroying cell
  3. a slightly moveable joint
  4. Fibrous connective tissue membrane
  5. C1
  6. The line is a remnant of the epiphyseal plate scene and young, growing bone
  7. small sac filled with fluid
  8. Carry blood vessels and nerves to all areas of the bone
  9. Red marrow in adults is confined to cavities in spongy bone of flat bones and the epiphysis of some long bones
  10. C2
  11. shaft that makes up most of the bands links and is composed of compact bone. Covered and protected by periosteum
  12. bones United by cartilage
  13. the curvatures in the cervical and lumbar regions
  14. mature bone cells
  15. bone forming cell
  16. gliding of a joint that does not involve rotation around any axis
  17. bones joined by fibrous tissue
  18. the rounded end of one bone fits into a sleeve or ring of a bone
  19. bone breaks incompletely
  20. fibrous Membranes in the skull where bone has not yet formed
  21. they allow movement around one axis only
  22. tiny canals that radiate outward from the central can out to the lacunae
  23. a blood filled swelling
  24. essential if bones are to retain normal proportions and strength
  25. an immovable joint
  26. adipose tissue
  27. articulate surfaces are essentially flat
  28. elbow
  29. a curving inward of the lower back
  30. Slipped disc
  31. longer than they are wide. They have a shaft with heads at both ends.
Down
  1. process of creating new blood cells in the body
  2. Cavity of the shaft that is also the storage area for adipose tissue
  3. concentric circles that the Lucanae are arranged in
  4. the discs of fibrocartilage between the vertebrae
  5. the spinal curvatures in the thoracic and sacreal regions
  6. run in the compact bone at right angles to the shaft
  7. portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones or cartilage that support the appendages
  8. how a fracture is treated
  9. a freely moveable joint
  10. Bone is crushed
  11. part of the skeleton that consists of bones of the head and trunk of the vertebrae
  12. dense and looks smooth and homogeneous
  13. process of bone formation
  14. sideways curvature of the spine
  15. hold the eyes in the anterior position and allow the facial muscles to show our feelings through smiles or frowns
  16. then, flattened, and usually curved. They have two thin layers of compact bone sandwiching a layer of spongy bone between them
  17. The ends of the long bone. Consists of a thin layer of compact bone in closing an area filled with spongy bone
  18. glassy hyaline cartilage.
  19. freely movable joint
  20. happens when a bone is forced out of its normal joint cavity
  21. Secure the periosteum to the underlying bone
  22. enclosed and protects the fragile brain tissue
  23. composed of small needle like pieces of bone and lots of open space
  24. bones that do not fit in another category
  25. generally cube shaped and contain mostly spongy bone
  26. tiny cavities that are arranged in concentric circles called lamellae around haverion canals
  27. movement in all axes
  28. joint, point where two bones meet
  29. movement around 2 axes only
  30. forward rounding of the back

61 Clues: C1 • C2 • elbow • Slipped disc • adipose tissue • Bone is crushed • mature bone cells • bone forming cell • an immovable joint • bone destroying cell • freely movable joint • movement in all axes • a freely moveable joint • a blood filled swelling • bone breaks incompletely • a slightly moveable joint • how a fracture is treated • bones United by cartilage • process of bone formation • ...

Skeletal System 2016-11-03

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. injury or disability caused when the normal position of a joint or other part of the body is disturbed
  2. occurring around several axes
  3. the bones surrounding the mouth and nose and contributing to the orbits
  4. joins bones with a fibrous joint capsule that is continuous with the periosteum of the joined bones and surrounds the bones articulating surfaces
  5. Bone marrow characterized by meshes of the reticular network that contain the developmental stages of red blood cells white blood cells and megakaryocytes
  6. a joint an area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts
  7. a fluid-filled sac or saclike cavity especially one countering friction at a joint
  8. have no joint cavity and are connected via fibrous connective tissue
  9. a layer of cartilage separating adjacent vertebrae in the spine
  10. the axis of a convex articular surface is parallel with the longitudinal axis of the bone
  11. a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity and immobility especially in the fingers wrists feet and ankles
  12. designated as those bones that are as wide as they are long provide support and stability with little to no movement
  13. a collapse of a vertebra
  14. excessive inward curvature of the spine
  15. occurring around 2 axes at right angles to each other
  16. any of the minute tubes that form a network in bone and contain blood vessels.
  17. a thin layer membrane scale or platelike tissue or part especially in bone tissue
  18. a lifelong process where mature bone tissue is removed from the skeleton and new bone tissue is formed
  19. a small channel or duct
  20. connected entirely by cartilage allow more movement between bones than a fibrous joint but less than the highly mobile synovial joint
  21. bones whose principal function is either extensive protection or the provision of broad surfaces for muscular attachment
  22. hard dense bones that provide strength structure and mobility longer than they are wide
  23. the shaft or central part of a long bone
  24. characteristics on the surface of the axial and appendicular bones that indicate attachments articulations or openings for nerves and blood vessels
  25. a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints
  26. a surgical procedure to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment
  27. a bone fracture in which one of the fragments is driven into another fragment
  28. a break or splinter of the bone into more than two fragments
  29. the natural process of bone formation the hardening into a bony substance
  30. degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone most common from middle age onward
  31. bone marrow that is yellow with fat found at the ends of long bones in adults
  32. the formation of blood or of blood cells in the living body
Down
  1. a space between the bones of the skull in an infant or fetus where ossification is not complete and the sutures not fully formed
  2. interstices filled with embryonic connective tissue or bone marrow
  3. permit sliding or gliding movements in the plane of articular surfaces
  4. the compact noncancellous portion of bone that consists largely of concentric lamellar osteons and interstitial lamellae
  5. the topmost vertebra of the backbone articulating with the occipital bone of the skull
  6. a joint with saddleshaped articular surfaces that are convex in one direction and concave in another and that permit movements in all directions except axial rotation
  7. a cavity or depression
  8. a bone cell formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted
  9. a condition in which the annulus fibrous of the vertebral disc is torn enabling the nucleus to herniate or extrude through the fibers
  10. a large multinucleate bone cell that absorbs bone tissue during growth and healing
  11. the ventrally concave curve of the fetal vertebral column retained in the thoracic and sacral regions as the thoracic and sacral kyphosis
  12. formed between two or more bones where the bones can only move along one axis to flex or extend
  13. abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  14. bones which from their peculiar form cannot be grouped as long bone short bone flat bone or sesamoid bone
  15. a matrix of connective tissue consisting of bundles of strong predominantly type I collagen fibres connecting periosteum to bone
  16. permits movement in two planes allowing flexion extension adduction
  17. an immovably fixed joint between bones connected by fibrous tissue
  18. an outgrowth of bone that can occur along the edges of a bone
  19. a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone
  20. articulation that permits free movement
  21. any of the small channels in bone that transmit blood vessels from the periosteum into the bone and that lie perpendicular to and communicate with the haversian canals
  22. the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate
  23. ventrally convex curves of the vertebral column that develop postnatally in the cervical and lumbar regions
  24. a stretching or tearing of ligaments
  25. the central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow is stored
  26. the highly specialized connective tissue of diarthrodial joints
  27. a fracture of the bone occurring typically in children in which one side of the bone is broken and the other only bent
  28. a disease in which defective metabolism of uric acid causes arthritis especially in the smaller bones of the feet deposition of chalkstones and episodes of acute pain
  29. a cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation
  30. a natural or manufactured joint or coupling in which a partially spherical end lies in a socket allowing multidirectional movement and rotation
  31. the portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones or cartilage that support the appendages
  32. A type of articulation between bony surfaces that permits limited motion and is connected by ligaments or elastic cartilage
  33. a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues
  34. occurring around one axis movement only in one plane
  35. a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue typically as a result of hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D
  36. the end part of a long bone initially growing separately from the shaft
  37. a fracture especially of the skull in which the fragment is depressed below the normal surface
  38. excessive outward curvature of the spine causing hunching of the back
  39. painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints
  40. the skull especially the part enclosing the brain
  41. a bone fracture occurring when torque is applied along the axis of a bone
  42. slipping movement only no axis around which movement can occur
  43. a grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone
  44. inflammation of a bursa typically one in the knee elbow or shoulder
  45. the second cervical vertebra of the spine is named the axis

77 Clues: a cavity or depression • a small channel or duct • a collapse of a vertebra • occurring around several axes • a stretching or tearing of ligaments • abnormal lateral curvature of the spine • articulation that permits free movement • excessive inward curvature of the spine • the shaft or central part of a long bone • painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints • ...

Skeletal System 2016-11-15

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. contains knee,elbow,ankle
  2. joint that has thin-layer of connective tissue
  3. damaged tissue
  4. inflammation of a joint
  5. joint that connects cartilage
  6. joint that occur in knee,shoulders,fingers,toes
  7. degenerative, result of aging
  8. open portion of the spinal-cord (2 words)
  9. something that pregnant women should have in body(2 words)
  10. most painful fibrous tissue
  11. small tears in the muscle (2 words)
  12. contains the atlas, axis radio/ulnar
Down
  1. mutation of the body repair mechanisms (2 words)
  2. palatine process of maxilla fails to unite (2 words)
  3. saddle carpal and thumb metacarpal
  4. abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  5. contains humerus,scapula,coxal(3 words)
  6. porous bones due to calcium absorption
  7. forcible twisting of a joint that stretches of tears ligaments
  8. oval articulation-metacarpal

20 Clues: damaged tissue • inflammation of a joint • contains knee,elbow,ankle • most painful fibrous tissue • oval articulation-metacarpal • joint that connects cartilage • degenerative, result of aging • saddle carpal and thumb metacarpal • small tears in the muscle (2 words) • contains the atlas, axis radio/ulnar • porous bones due to calcium absorption • ...

Skeletal System 2017-12-07

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. process of bone formation and destruction
  2. cells that dissolve bone
  3. break in bone
  4. canal in center of each osteon (Haversian)
  5. connective tissue that covers the bone
  6. bones joined by cartilage
  7. mature bone cells
  8. cells that build bone
  9. cartilage in joints, respiratory tract, fetal skeleton
  10. most compressible type of cartilage, resistant to stretch
  11. fibrous membranes at the angles of cranial bones
  12. part of skeleton relating to limbs
  13. one bone shaped like a saddle, glides against another bone
  14. bone joint that only allows movement in one plane
  15. freely movable joint
  16. band of regular fibrous tissue that connects bones
  17. marrow containing red and white blood cells
  18. disease caused by vitamin D deficiency
  19. increased softening of bone
Down
  1. fibrous sac lined with synovial joint and filled with synovial fluid
  2. cartilage that provides strength and elasticity to certain parts of body
  3. dense bone
  4. bones joined by fibrous tissue
  5. inflammation of joints
  6. systematic disease causing deformity and immobility to joints
  7. layer of synovial membrane around a tendon
  8. end of long bone
  9. synovial joint where opposing surfaces glide with each other
  10. joint that permits movement in two planes e.g. extension
  11. joint where a partially spherical end lies in a socket
  12. part of skeleton relating to head, neck and trunk
  13. internal layer of skeletal bone
  14. bone joint that only allows movement in one plane
  15. disease where defective metabolism causes arthritis
  16. elongated shaft of long bone

35 Clues: dense bone • break in bone • end of long bone • mature bone cells • freely movable joint • cells that build bone • inflammation of joints • cells that dissolve bone • bones joined by cartilage • increased softening of bone • elongated shaft of long bone • bones joined by fibrous tissue • internal layer of skeletal bone • part of skeleton relating to limbs • ...

Skeletal System 2017-12-07

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a break in a bone
  2. the canal in the center of each osteon that contains minute blood vessels and nerve fibers that serve the needs of the osteocytes
  3. elongated shaft of long bone
  4. cartilage with abundant elastic fibers, more flexible than hyaline cartilage
  5. fibrous membrane at the angle of cranial bones that accommodate brain growth in the fetus and infants
  6. a layer of synovial membrane around a tendon
  7. inflammation of the joints
  8. a fibrous sac lined with synovial membrane and containing synovial fluid
  9. fibrous that connects bones to bones
  10. the bones of the limbs, including the bones of the pectoral and pelvic girdles
  11. disease in children caused by vitamin D deficiency; distortion of legs
  12. disease in which defective metabolism of uric and acid causes arthritis
  13. the spherical or hemispherical head of one bone articulates with the cuplike socket of another
  14. the rounded end of one bone of another. Moves around it own axis
  15. the end of long bone, attached to the shaft
  16. process involving bone formation and destruction in response to hormonal and mechanical factors
  17. bone forming cells
  18. increased softening of the bone resulting from a gradual decrease in the rate of bone formation
  19. noncancellous portion of bone that consists largely of concentric lamellar osteons and interstitial lamellae
Down
  1. the most compressible type of cartilage; resistant to stretch
  2. inflammation in the joints
  3. the articular surfaces are essentially flat, and they allow only short slipping or gliding movements
  4. like condyloid joints, but they allow greater freedom of movement
  5. the most abundant cartilage type in the body.
  6. typically found within the cavities of spongy bone of long bones and in the dipole of flat bones
  7. bones united by cartilage, no joint cavity is present
  8. bones joined by fibrous tissue; no joint cavity is present
  9. double-layered connective tissue that covers and nourishes the bone.
  10. a cylindrical projection of bone fits into a rough shaped surface on another
  11. mature bone cell
  12. freely movable joints exhibiting a joint cavity; also called a diarthrosis
  13. made up of skull, vertebral column, and body thorax.
  14. the oval articular surface of one bone fits into a complementary depression in another
  15. large cells that resorb or break down one matrix
  16. internal layer of skeletal bone. Also called cancellous bone.

35 Clues: mature bone cell • a break in a bone • bone forming cells • inflammation in the joints • inflammation of the joints • elongated shaft of long bone • fibrous that connects bones to bones • the end of long bone, attached to the shaft • a layer of synovial membrane around a tendon • the most abundant cartilage type in the body. • large cells that resorb or break down one matrix • ...

Skeletal System 2017-10-23

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Secretes the matrix for bone formation
  2. Where red bone marrow is stored
  3. Functional unit of compact bone
  4. Absorbs bone tissue during growth and healing
  5. Enlarged terminal part of the bone
  6. A thin layer of membrane of bone tissue
  7. Provides energy and elements for osteons
  8. Mainly made up of fat cells
  9. Bony matrix is filled with organic substance
Down
  1. Developmental stages of red blood cells
  2. part of a long bone
  3. Enveloping the bones except the surfaces of joints
  4. Made up of spongy bone
  5. Bone cell
  6. Covers the end of bones where joints meet
  7. Plate made up of hyaline cartilage
  8. Remnants of where the growth plate was
  9. Runs through the spinal cord
  10. Cavity or depression in bone
  11. Spicules form a latticework

20 Clues: Bone cell • part of a long bone • Made up of spongy bone • Spicules form a latticework • Mainly made up of fat cells • Runs through the spinal cord • Cavity or depression in bone • Where red bone marrow is stored • Functional unit of compact bone • Plate made up of hyaline cartilage • Enlarged terminal part of the bone • Secretes the matrix for bone formation • ...

Skeletal System 2017-11-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lower arm bone connected to your thumb.
  2. Tailbone.
  3. Skull
  4. Lower leg bone that is located on the outside of the leg.
  5. Knee cap
  6. Heel bone
  7. Bone that connects the vertebrae and coccyx.
  8. Lower arm bone connected to your pinky.
  9. Spine
  10. Shoulder bone.
  11. Hip bone.
Down
  1. Bone that is connected to ribs in front of the body.
  2. Lower leg bone that is located on the inside of the leg.
  3. Thigh bone
  4. Jaw bone
  5. Drive a car with these. Hand bones.
  6. Referred to as a collar bone.
  7. Finger and toe bones.
  8. Funny bone is connected to this. Upper arm bone.
  9. Walk through tar with these. Feet bones.

20 Clues: Skull • Spine • Jaw bone • Knee cap • Tailbone. • Heel bone • Hip bone. • Thigh bone • Shoulder bone. • Finger and toe bones. • Referred to as a collar bone. • Drive a car with these. Hand bones. • Lower arm bone connected to your thumb. • Lower arm bone connected to your pinky. • Walk through tar with these. Feet bones. • Bone that connects the vertebrae and coccyx. • ...

Skeletal System 2017-11-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Also referred to as a collar bone.
  2. Lower arm bone connected to your thumb.
  3. Lower leg bone that is located on the inside of the leg.
  4. Finger and toe bones.
  5. Bone that connects the vertebrae and coccyx.
  6. Skull
  7. Shoulder bone.
  8. Walk through tar with these. Feet bones.
  9. Thigh bone
Down
  1. Heel bone
  2. Spine
  3. Funny bone is connected to this. Upper arm bone.
  4. Lower leg bone that is located on the outside of the leg.
  5. Jaw bone
  6. Knee cap
  7. Drive a car with these. Hand bones.
  8. Tailbone.
  9. Hip bone.
  10. Bone that is connected to ribs in front of the body.
  11. Lower arm bone connected to your pinky.

20 Clues: Spine • Skull • Jaw bone • Knee cap • Heel bone • Tailbone. • Hip bone. • Thigh bone • Shoulder bone. • Finger and toe bones. • Also referred to as a collar bone. • Drive a car with these. Hand bones. • Lower arm bone connected to your thumb. • Lower arm bone connected to your pinky. • Walk through tar with these. Feet bones. • Bone that connects the vertebrae and coccyx. • ...

skeletal system 2018-10-16

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.
  2. the shaft or central part of a long bone.
  3. is a hollowed-out place or a cavity within a bone
  4. the fatty network of connective tissue that is yellow
  5. A cell that nibbles at and breaks down bone and is responsible for bone resorption
  6. small channels in the bone that transmit blood vessels from the periosteum into the bone and that communicate with the haversian canals.
  7. a bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted.
  8. is the highly specialized connective tissue of diarthrodial joints.
  9. is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone.
  10. A cell that makes bone.
  11. The epiphyseal plate is a plate of hyaline cartilage found in children and adolescents, located in the metaphysis at the ends of each long bone
  12. is the rounded part of the bone found at the end of the diaphysis that is pointing away from the center of the body.
Down
  1. is the cerebrospinal fluid-filled space that runs longitudinally through the length of the entire spinal cord
  2. is the fundamental functional unit of much compact bone
  3. thin layer, membrane, scale, or platelike tissue or part, especially in bone tissue.
  4. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones.
  5. is a very porous type of bone
  6. Enlarged terminal part of the bone, nearest the center of the body, made of spongy tissue and articulating with neighboring bones.
  7. is the central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow (adipose tissue) is stored
  8. dense bone in which the bony matrix is solidly filled with organic ground substance and inorganic salts, leaving only tiny spaces (lacunae) that contain the osteocytes

20 Clues: A cell that makes bone. • is a very porous type of bone • the shaft or central part of a long bone. • is a hollowed-out place or a cavity within a bone • the fatty network of connective tissue that is yellow • is the fundamental functional unit of much compact bone • is the highly specialized connective tissue of diarthrodial joints. • ...

Skeletal System 2018-10-22

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. part of the bone that produces red blood cells
  2. C1 vertebrae
  3. your jawbone
  4. growth region of the bone
  5. a bulging of the bone also called a buckle fracture
  6. type of joint found in the hip
  7. fracture that involves the growth plate of a bone, common in children
  8. tissue that connects bone to bone
  9. chip crack or break in a bone
  10. heel bone
  11. shaft of a long bone
Down
  1. the longest strongest bone in the body
  2. collar bone
  3. vertebrae of the low back
  4. connective tissue that covers the ends of bones
  5. bones of the wrist
  6. the atlas and axis create this type of joint
  7. where two bones come together
  8. upper arm bone
  9. tissue that connects muscle to bone
  10. type of joint found at the elbow

21 Clues: heel bone • collar bone • C1 vertebrae • your jawbone • upper arm bone • bones of the wrist • shaft of a long bone • vertebrae of the low back • growth region of the bone • where two bones come together • chip crack or break in a bone • type of joint found in the hip • type of joint found at the elbow • tissue that connects bone to bone • tissue that connects muscle to bone • ...

Skeletal System 2011-12-14

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ____ skeleton forms the main trunk of the body.
  2. Crack or break in a bone
  3. Large bone in the upper arm
  4. Area where cranial bones have joined together
  5. Increased softening of bones
  6. When a bone is forcibly displaced from a joint
  7. Openings in bones for nerves and vessels to pass through
  8. The ____ skeleton forms the extremities.
  9. Area where two or more bones come together
  10. Inflammation of the joints
  11. Kneecap
Down
  1. Fingers and toes
  2. Long shaft of a bone
  3. Putting a bone back into its proper alignment
  4. Larger of the two bones of the forearm
  5. Bone inflammation usually caused by pathogenic organism
  6. Breastbone
  7. Bones of the spinal column
  8. Connective tissue band which holds long bones together
  9. Tough outer covering of bone
  10. Collarbone
  11. Inflammation of the small, fluid-filled sacs surrounding the joints
  12. Ribs

23 Clues: Ribs • Kneecap • Breastbone • Collarbone • Fingers and toes • Long shaft of a bone • Crack or break in a bone • Bones of the spinal column • Inflammation of the joints • Large bone in the upper arm • Increased softening of bones • Tough outer covering of bone • Larger of the two bones of the forearm • The ____ skeleton forms the extremities. • Area where two or more bones come together • ...

Skeletal System 2013-11-21

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. Also called kneecap. Protects and covers the knee joint.
  2. Tough inelastic bands that hold attach muscle to bone.
  3. The uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis. It is often referred to as the hip bone.
  4. Located on the thumb side of the forearm. The forearm bone of the hand.
  5. Disease of the skeletal system, particularly among the elderly, resulting in the loss of bone tissue.
  6. Also referred to as the skull. Supports the structures of the face and protects the head from injury.
  7. Forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place.
  8. The upper arm bone. The longest and largest bone of the upper body.
  9. A disease that will damage joints and their surrounding structures.
  10. Side-to-side curve in the back or spine, often creating a pronounced "C" or "S" shape.
Down
  1. A doubly curved short bone that connects the upper arm (at the shoulder) to the body, right above the first rib. Also known as the collar bone.
  2. Located on the little finger side of the forearm. Forearm bone of the elbow.
  3. The thigh bone, extending from the hip to the knee. It is the largest, and strongest bone of the body.
  4. Second largest bone in the body. Located on the inside of the lower leg. It connects the knee with the ankle bones. It is also known as the shin bone.
  5. The bone, located on the upper back, that connects the humerus with the clavicle. Often referred to as the shoulder blade.
  6. Mineral that strengthens bones and teeth.
  7. A long flat bone in the middle of the chest. Supports the clavicle. Along with the ribs, form the rib cage that protects the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from damage.
  8. Number of bones in the body
  9. Long curved bones which, along with the sternum, form a cage. They enable the lungs to expand and they also protect the lungs, heart and other internal organs.
  10. Located on the outer side of the lower leg. It is smaller than the tibia and attaches below the tibia and forms the outer part of the ankle joint.
  11. A large bone that is located at the base of the spine and at the upper back part of the pelvis where it is inserted between the two hip bones or two Iliums.

21 Clues: Number of bones in the body • Mineral that strengthens bones and teeth. • Tough inelastic bands that hold attach muscle to bone. • Forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place. • The upper arm bone. The longest and largest bone of the upper body. • A disease that will damage joints and their surrounding structures. • ...

Skeletal System 2015-09-21

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. chest
  2. joint with little movement
  3. pain in a bone
  4. the heel bone
  5. bone formation
  6. any disorder of a joint
  7. pain in a rib
  8. the collarbone
Down
  1. to straighten a joint
  2. pain in a finger
  3. having to do with an arm
  4. neck
  5. pain originating in the cartilage
  6. pain in the arm
  7. joined together
  8. injury to a ligament
  9. break in a bone
  10. surgical cutting of bone
  11. a wrist bone
  12. break without separation
  13. pain

21 Clues: neck • pain • chest • a wrist bone • the heel bone • pain in a rib • pain in a bone • bone formation • the collarbone • pain in the arm • joined together • break in a bone • pain in a finger • injury to a ligament • to straighten a joint • any disorder of a joint • having to do with an arm • surgical cutting of bone • break without separation • joint with little movement • pain originating in the cartilage

Skeletal System 2015-09-17

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Pain in a rib
  2. To turn downward or backwards as with the hand or foot
  3. The heel bone
  4. Pain in a finger or toe
  5. Surgical cutting of bone
  6. Movement toward the midline of the boyd
  7. A wrist bone
  8. Kneecap
Down
  1. Movement away from the midline of the body
  2. Bending or being bent
  3. Break in a bone
  4. Resembling cartilage
  5. Excision of a vertebra
  6. Turning the palm or foot upward
  7. Bone tissue
  8. Pain in a joint
  9. Movement that brings the limb into a straight position
  10. Break is at an angle to the bone
  11. Injury to a ligament
  12. Fracture of the distal end of the fibula

20 Clues: Kneecap • Bone tissue • A wrist bone • Pain in a rib • The heel bone • Break in a bone • Pain in a joint • Resembling cartilage • Injury to a ligament • Bending or being bent • Excision of a vertebra • Pain in a finger or toe • Surgical cutting of bone • Turning the palm or foot upward • Break is at an angle to the bone • Movement toward the midline of the boyd • ...

skeletal system 2015-02-16

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. shoulder blade
  2. toes
  3. downward movement
  4. bone cells
  5. fingers
  6. hip
  7. heel
  8. thigh bone
  9. far
Down
  1. near
  2. synovial fluid
  3. ribs
  4. collar bone
  5. hand cup
  6. chest bone
  7. connective tissue
  8. kneecap
  9. lifting upward
  10. upper arm
  11. Spine

20 Clues: hip • far • near • ribs • toes • heel • Spine • fingers • kneecap • hand cup • upper arm • chest bone • bone cells • thigh bone • collar bone • synovial fluid • shoulder blade • lifting upward • downward movement • connective tissue

Skeletal System 2015-02-06

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protrusion on either side of the ankle
  2. "Humpback"
  3. Removing fluid from a joint
  4. Collarbone
  5. Turning the palm or foot upward
  6. "Swayback"
  7. Straight line through a physical body
  8. Disease due to vitamin D deficiency
  9. Pain in a bone
Down
  1. Fx
  2. Bone above the upper teeth
  3. Shaft of the long bone
  4. Chest
  5. Pain in the arm
  6. Lateral curvature of the spine
  7. Injury to a ligament
  8. Bone tissue
  9. Saclike structure found in some joints
  10. Bone in the ankle that articulates with the tibia and fibula
  11. Turning outward

20 Clues: Fx • Chest • "Humpback" • Collarbone • "Swayback" • Bone tissue • Pain in a bone • Pain in the arm • Turning outward • Injury to a ligament • Shaft of the long bone • Bone above the upper teeth • Removing fluid from a joint • Lateral curvature of the spine • Turning the palm or foot upward • Disease due to vitamin D deficiency • Straight line through a physical body • ...

Skeletal System 2015-02-08

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

20 Clues: rib pain • swayback • tailbone • shin bone • collerbone • bone tissue • ulna and radius • study of joints • range of motion • bending of joint • end of the long bone • excision of a vertebra • softening of cartilage • total knee replacement • flat bone in the chest • having to do with the arm • surgical repair of cartilage • bones that make up the fingers • fracture where break is S shaped • ...

skeletal system 2015-02-09

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. both sides
  2. compose of the cranial, facial, thoracic, and spinal bones
  3. movement away from the midline of the body
  4. attach bone to bone
  5. shaft of a long bone
  6. name given to each end of a long bone
  7. incomplete break; one side of bone is broken and other side is bent
  8. kneecap
  9. turning inward
  10. stabilize
Down
  1. where bones come together
  2. arm
  3. attach muscle to bone
  4. humpback
  5. special bone cells
  6. consists of the body's appendages (arms, legs)
  7. thigh bone
  8. fingers and toes
  9. process at the lower end of the sternum and is bony daggerlike
  10. movement

20 Clues: arm • kneecap • humpback • movement • stabilize • both sides • thigh bone • turning inward • fingers and toes • special bone cells • attach bone to bone • shaft of a long bone • attach muscle to bone • where bones come together • name given to each end of a long bone • movement away from the midline of the body • consists of the body's appendages (arms, legs) • ...

Skeletal System 2015-02-11

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. thigh
  2. nose
  3. knee
  4. head
  5. heel
  6. fingers
  7. inside
  8. clasp
  9. arm
  10. hip
  11. flank
Down
  1. wrist
  2. jaw bone
  3. purse
  4. shoulder
  5. throat
  6. around
  7. neck
  8. jaw
  9. bone

20 Clues: jaw • arm • hip • nose • knee • head • heel • neck • bone • wrist • thigh • purse • clasp • flank • throat • around • inside • fingers • jaw bone • shoulder

Skeletal System 2015-02-09

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. femur
  2. head
  3. break in a bone
  4. specialist that treats joint and arthritic disorders
  5. lower jawbone
  6. hip bone
  7. fingers
  8. shoulder blade
  9. injury to a ligament
Down
  1. pain
  2. my/o
  3. heel bone
  4. thorac/o
  5. swayback
  6. spinal column
  7. clavicle
  8. abnormally low bone density
  9. "funny bone"
  10. wrist
  11. tarsal

20 Clues: pain • my/o • head • femur • wrist • tarsal • fingers • thorac/o • swayback • clavicle • hip bone • heel bone • "funny bone" • spinal column • lower jawbone • shoulder blade • break in a bone • injury to a ligament • abnormally low bone density • specialist that treats joint and arthritic disorders

Skeletal System 2021-02-09

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fracture that breaks the skin
  2. Sternum,ribs, cranial bones
  3. the process of creating bone
  4. type of arthritis that results from wear and tear of cartilage
  5. type of bone tissue that is found within bone ends
  6. joints that are freely movable
  7. joints that are slightly movable
  8. cells that breakdown bone tissue for repair or to release calcium; bone destroying cells
  9. joints that are immovable
  10. porous bone condition
  11. occurs in red marrow or at bone ends in adults
  12. fracture that crushes porous bone
  13. most superior section of vertebrae
  14. blood filled swelling
  15. type of arthritis that is an autoimmune disease
  16. tissue from which the fetal skeleton is made
Down
  1. element needed for strength of bones
  2. type of arthritis that results from build up of uric acid
  3. fracture that does not break the skin
  4. coxal bones, vertebrae, zygomatic bones
  5. Carpals and tarsals
  6. offers protection to the diaphysis of the long bone
  7. ribs that do not connect to the sternum
  8. type of bone tissue that is found along the diaphysis of the bone
  9. the end of a long bone that would connect to other bones
  10. vertebrae that attach to the ribs
  11. femur,tibia,ulna
  12. cells that lay down new bone tissue
  13. fracture that breaks weak bones into fragments
  14. number of lumbar vertebrae
  15. ribs that have a direct connection to the sternum

31 Clues: femur,tibia,ulna • Carpals and tarsals • porous bone condition • blood filled swelling • joints that are immovable • number of lumbar vertebrae • Sternum,ribs, cranial bones • the process of creating bone • fracture that breaks the skin • joints that are freely movable • joints that are slightly movable • vertebrae that attach to the ribs • fracture that crushes porous bone • ...

Skeletal System 2021-02-15

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the arm bone between your shoulder and your elbow.
  2. a small bone located in front of the knee joint
  3. tubular shaped bone found in the midfoot
  4. girdle- connects your upper limbs to the bones along the axis of your body
  5. the stabilizing bone in the forearm that allows movement in the forearm
  6. Girdle- I am composed of the appendicular hip bones the ilium, ischium, and pubis and am shaped like a ring
  7. 33 of these bones form our vertebral column
  8. a long bone in the forearm parallel to the ulna
  9. the structure of the head that supports the face and protects the brain.
Down
  1. i am smaller than the tibia yet i run beside it i am located below the knee and i make up the outer part of the ankle
  2. The longest bone in the body
  3. eight small bones that make up the wrist
  4. seven irregular shaped bones in the ankle
  5. bones that make up the fingers and the toes
  6. i am shield-shape bones structure connected to the pelvis
  7. i am also known as the breastbone
  8. the large bone in the lower part of the leg otherwise known as the shinbone
  9. also known as the shoulder bone found in the upper back
  10. you can find me in the middle of your chest my nickname is the breastbone
  11. i’m regularly said with the term cage, you have 12 of me, i am curved bone that protecting our lungs

20 Clues: The longest bone in the body • i am also known as the breastbone • eight small bones that make up the wrist • tubular shaped bone found in the midfoot • seven irregular shaped bones in the ankle • bones that make up the fingers and the toes • 33 of these bones form our vertebral column • a small bone located in front of the knee joint • ...

Skeletal System 2021-02-15

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. I am also known as the breastbone
  2. I am smaller than the tibia yet i run beside it I am located below the knee and i make up the outer part of the ankle
  3. The longest bone in the body
  4. bones that make up the fingers and the toes
  5. seven irregular shaped bones in the ankle
  6. I am composed of the appendicular hip bones the ilium, ischium, and pubis and am shaped like a ring
  7. the structure of the head that supports the face and protects the brain.
  8. a long bone in the forearm parallel to the ulna
  9. the stabilizing bone in the forearm that allows movement in the forearm
  10. also known as the shoulder bone found in the upper back
Down
  1. tubular shaped bone found in the midfoot
  2. I am shield-shape bones structure connected to the pelvis
  3. a small bone located in front of the knee joint
  4. the large bone in the lower part of the leg otherwise known as the shinbone
  5. eight small bones that make up the wrist
  6. I’m regularly said with the term cage, you have 12 of me, I am curved bone that protecting our lungs
  7. the arm bone between your shoulder and your elbow
  8. you can find me in the middle of your chest my nickname is the breastbone
  9. 33 of these bones form our vertebral column
  10. connects your upper limbs to the bones along the axis of your body

20 Clues: The longest bone in the body • I am also known as the breastbone • tubular shaped bone found in the midfoot • eight small bones that make up the wrist • seven irregular shaped bones in the ankle • bones that make up the fingers and the toes • 33 of these bones form our vertebral column • a small bone located in front of the knee joint • ...

skeletal system 2021-01-22

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone formation
  2. thin and curved bone
  3. ribs 8-12
  4. small bone located at inferior end of adult vertebral column
  5. ribs 11-12
  6. paired bones that form upper jaw
  7. bone that is small, round
  8. connective tissue in interior cavity of bone
  9. opening through skull for passage of air
  10. thin,curved bones of chest wall
  11. ossifcation process in which bone forms by replacing cartilage
Down
  1. primary cell in mature bone
  2. flattened bone located at the center of chest
  3. unpaired bone that forms forehead
  4. the skull
  5. filled with yellow marrow
  6. ribs 1-7
  7. connective tissue in interior cavity where fat is stored
  8. bone of complex shape, protects internal organs from compressive forces
  9. connective tissue found on the skeleton in areas where flexibility and smooth surfaces support movement
  10. type of bone with dense osseous tissue that withstand compressive force

21 Clues: ribs 1-7 • ribs 8-12 • the skull • ribs 11-12 • bone formation • thin and curved bone • filled with yellow marrow • bone that is small, round • primary cell in mature bone • thin,curved bones of chest wall • paired bones that form upper jaw • unpaired bone that forms forehead • opening through skull for passage of air • connective tissue in interior cavity of bone • ...

Skeletal System 2021-03-26

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the part of the skeleton that protects the internal organs
  2. a side to side curve in the spine that becomes evident during adolescence
  3. the part of the bone in which blood cells are created
  4. there are 56 of these bones that make up the fingers and toes
  5. a function of the skeletal system that helps the body maintain a stable environment
  6. the part of the bones that are less dense and porous
  7. the bone near the shoulder known as the collar bone
  8. the bone that protects the brain
  9. a point of contact between to bones that allow movement and bending
  10. connective tissues that connect bones and muscles
Down
  1. connective tissues that connect bones to bones
  2. the body system that works closely with the skeleton for movement
  3. a disease responsible to weakening bone tissue; especially in the elderly
  4. The main difference in the female skeleton and the male skeleton is found in the -
  5. the minerals stored in the interior of the bone include phosphorus and ___________
  6. the part of the skeleton that includes the arms and legs
  7. internal skeleton that can support greater amounts of weight
  8. one of the two bones in the lower arm
  9. external skeletal system made up of chitin and calcium carbonate
  10. fibrous membrane the covers the outside of a bone

20 Clues: the bone that protects the brain • one of the two bones in the lower arm • connective tissues that connect bones to bones • fibrous membrane the covers the outside of a bone • connective tissues that connect bones and muscles • the bone near the shoulder known as the collar bone • the part of the bones that are less dense and porous • ...

Skeletal System 2021-11-02

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first vertebra
  2. encloses and protects the brain
  3. a cavity in the diaphysis
  4. occurs in the yolk sack, liver and spleen, and red bone marrow
  5. the portion of the skeleton that consists of the skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, and thoracic cage
  6. break down bone matrix
  7. a plate that remains between the primary and secondary ossification centers
  8. articulates with the humerus, ulna, and wrists
  9. form bone tissue within the membranous layers
  10. bone with continuous extracellular matrix
  11. extends from the scapula to the elbow
  12. second vertebra
  13. triangular structure formed of five fused vertebrae
  14. bones that develop from sheetlike layers of specialized connective tissues
Down
  1. bones that develop as hyaline cartilage that is later replaced by bone tissue
  2. round
  3. consists of a manubrium, bod, and xiphoid processes
  4. rodlike bones located between the sternum and scapulae
  5. broad, triangular bones that articulate with the humerus of each upper limb
  6. twelve pairs attached to twelve thoracic vertebrae.
  7. the portion of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and upper limbs
  8. fills the medullary cavity
  9. mature bone cells
  10. cartilage,
  11. hundred and six, amount of bones in the adult skeleton
  12. ends of bones that form joints with adjacent bones
  13. bone with irregular interconnecting spaces between bony plates
  14. forms the lowest part of the vertebral canal
  15. articulates with the radius laterally and with a disc of fibrocartilage

29 Clues: round • cartilage, • first vertebra • second vertebra • mature bone cells • break down bone matrix • a cavity in the diaphysis • fills the medullary cavity • encloses and protects the brain • extends from the scapula to the elbow • bone with continuous extracellular matrix • forms the lowest part of the vertebral canal • form bone tissue within the membranous layers • ...

Skeletal System 2021-11-10

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the flat bone in the center of your chest
  2. a fracture in which the broken end of the bone protrudes through the skin
  3. a joint with an oval-shaped part that fits into a curved space
  4. the bones in your wrist are examples of _______ bones
  5. inflammation of a joint
  6. the ends of long bones
  7. this fracture may result form a sharp blow
  8. a joint found at the knee
  9. your shoulder blade
Down
  1. a ligament attaches bone to _____________
  2. the long bone in your thigh
  3. an example of a ball-and-socket joint
  4. painful swelling of the bursa in the first joint of the big toe
  5. your collar bone
  6. the bone in your upper arm
  7. also known as brittle bone disease
  8. a fracture that is incomplete
  9. a fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone
  10. the main column of a long bone
  11. the amount of bones in the axial skeleton

20 Clues: your collar bone • your shoulder blade • the ends of long bones • inflammation of a joint • a joint found at the knee • the bone in your upper arm • the long bone in your thigh • a fracture that is incomplete • the main column of a long bone • also known as brittle bone disease • an example of a ball-and-socket joint • a ligament attaches bone to _____________ • ...

Skeletal System 2021-11-16

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hand Bones
  2. The Medullary Cavity contains mostly ______ in babies and children.
  3. The end of a long bone.
  4. Type of Joint in your shoulders
  5. Finger Bones
  6. Broken Bone that does not penetrate the skin.
  7. Smaller lower leg bone
  8. "Jaw"
  9. Upper Arm Bone
  10. A blood filled swelling that forms around a broken bone to start the healing process.
  11. "Eye Holes"
  12. "Knee Cap"
  13. "Shoulder Blade"
  14. Large lower leg bone
  15. Toe Bones
  16. "Tailbone"
  17. Ankle Bones
  18. Type of joint in your elbow
  19. Bone on thumb side of lower arm
Down
  1. Foot Bones
  2. Type of joint in upper neck
  3. Broken Bone that penetrates through the skin
  4. The bones in your limbs and pelvis
  5. "Collar Bone"
  6. Bone on pinky side of lower arm
  7. The Medullary Cavity contains mostly ______ in adults.
  8. The hollow opening in the shaft of the bone
  9. The bones in the main part of your body
  10. Upper Leg Bone
  11. This bone is typically wider in females than males
  12. Type of joint in your thumb
  13. Bone in center of rib cage
  14. Wrist Bones
  15. The "Shaft" of the long bone.
  16. Hip Bones
  17. Bone between spine & tailbone

36 Clues: "Jaw" • Hip Bones • Toe Bones • Foot Bones • Hand Bones • "Knee Cap" • "Tailbone" • Wrist Bones • "Eye Holes" • Ankle Bones • Finger Bones • "Collar Bone" • Upper Leg Bone • Upper Arm Bone • "Shoulder Blade" • Large lower leg bone • Smaller lower leg bone • The end of a long bone. • Bone in center of rib cage • Type of joint in upper neck • Type of joint in your thumb • Type of joint in your elbow • ...

Skeletal System 2022-04-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ball-and-socket bone connected to the scapula
  2. Five long bones connecting each of the toes to the ankle
  3. The collarbone
  4. A small long bone in the lower arm
  5. The shoulder blades
  6. A cluster of eight bones making up the wrist
  7. The bones that make up the toes and fingers
  8. The kneecap
  9. Sometimes referred to as a "cage"
  10. The front of the rib cage
  11. The thigh bone, the strongest bone in the body
  12. The jaw bone
Down
  1. Between the abdomen and thighs
  2. The larger, longer bone in the lower arm
  3. The small bone connected to the sacrum
  4. The five long bones connecting each finger to the wrist
  5. Larger, stronger bone below the knee in the leg
  6. (also known as tarsus) a cluster of seven bones that make up the heel, ankle, and arch of the foot
  7. Makes up the vertebral column
  8. The head bone
  9. Connected to the spine and pelvis
  10. Outer side of the lower leg which forms the outer part of the ankle joint

22 Clues: The kneecap • The jaw bone • The head bone • The collarbone • The shoulder blades • The front of the rib cage • Makes up the vertebral column • Between the abdomen and thighs • Connected to the spine and pelvis • Sometimes referred to as a "cage" • A small long bone in the lower arm • The small bone connected to the sacrum • The larger, longer bone in the lower arm • ...

skeletal system 2022-03-21

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. thumb side bone
  2. ankle bones
  3. shin bone
  4. lower back
  5. shoulder blade
  6. neck bones
  7. head bone
  8. mid back
  9. wrist bones
  10. shoulder blade
  11. hip bone
  12. hinge joint in leg
  13. upper arm
Down
  1. knee cap
  2. hinge joint in arm
  3. ball and socket joint upper body
  4. thigh bone
  5. collar bone
  6. small lower leg bone
  7. protect organs
  8. ball and socket lower body
  9. finger bones
  10. pinky side bone
  11. foot phalanges
  12. breast bone

25 Clues: knee cap • mid back • hip bone • shin bone • head bone • upper arm • thigh bone • lower back • neck bones • ankle bones • collar bone • wrist bones • breast bone • finger bones • protect organs • shoulder blade • foot phalanges • shoulder blade • thumb side bone • pinky side bone • hinge joint in arm • hinge joint in leg • small lower leg bone • ball and socket lower body • ball and socket joint upper body

skeletal system 2022-03-29

skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bones that form the palm of the hand
  2. entire jaw bone
  3. lower leg bone that does NOT support your body weight
  4. upper arm bone
  5. point of the elbow
  6. forms the lower posterior portion of the pubic bone
  7. knee cap
  8. tailbone
Down
  1. lower leg bone that supports your body weight
  2. collar bone
  3. the two large flat bones that help protect the lower half of the body
  4. upper jaw
  5. breastbone
  6. largest and strongest human bone
  7. lower arm bone on the thumb side
  8. bone that forms the back and sides of the pubic bone
  9. bones that make up the human head
  10. the lower arm bone on the pinky side
  11. shoulder blade bone
  12. slightly curved, triangular-shaped bone near the base of the spine that forms the lower portion of the back

20 Clues: knee cap • tailbone • upper jaw • breastbone • collar bone • upper arm bone • entire jaw bone • point of the elbow • shoulder blade bone • largest and strongest human bone • lower arm bone on the thumb side • bones that make up the human head • bones that form the palm of the hand • the lower arm bone on the pinky side • lower leg bone that supports your body weight • ...

Skeletal system 2022-03-25

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Beneath the sacrum, a bone structure at the base of your spine. Tail bone.
  2. Elongated, S-shaped bone that sits between the shoulder and sternum at the top of the ribcage
  3. This smooth and flexible substance covers the tips of your bones where they meet. It enables bones to move without friction
  4. Knee cap bone
  5. A long bone that runs from the shoulder and shoulder blade to the elbow
  6. Bands of strong connective tissue that hold bones together
  7. Bone loss caused by not getting enough calcium can lead to fragile and brittle bones
  8. A long flat bone located in the central part of the chest.
  9. The largest of the carpal bones, situated at the base of the palm of the hand
  10. The part of the skull that encloses the brain
Down
  1. Shoulder blade
  2. Fingers
  3. A leg bone on the lateral side of the tibia
  4. Back back; long and made up of smaller bones
  5. Bands of tissue that connect the ends of a muscle to your bone.
  6. One of two bones that make up the forearm. On the pinky side
  7. The largest bone in the human skull. It holds the lower teeth in place
  8. The spongy tissue inside some of your bones
  9. Two or more bones in the body come together. There are three different types
  10. Help form the sides and base of the skull. protect the lobe of the brain and surround the ear canal
  11. A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine

21 Clues: Fingers • Knee cap bone • Shoulder blade • A leg bone on the lateral side of the tibia • The spongy tissue inside some of your bones • Back back; long and made up of smaller bones • The part of the skull that encloses the brain • A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine • Bands of strong connective tissue that hold bones together • ...

Skeletal System 2022-02-02

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the bottom of sacrum aka tail bone
  2. this is found in your knee
  3. the long bone found at the top of leg
  4. this is found on the pinky side of leg
  5. you have 12 pairs of these
  6. connect bone to bone
  7. these are found in the feet
  8. these are found in the hand
  9. the long bone found in top of the arm
  10. last five vertebrae
Down
  1. this protects the brain
  2. you have 26 of these and 3 sections
  3. first 7 vertebrae
  4. connect bone to muscle
  5. this is found on the bog toe side of leg
  6. next 12 vertebrae
  7. the long bone on the pinky side of hand
  8. the long bone of the thumb side of the hand
  9. the ribs connect to this
  10. these are found in the fingers and toes

20 Clues: first 7 vertebrae • next 12 vertebrae • last five vertebrae • connect bone to bone • connect bone to muscle • this protects the brain • the ribs connect to this • this is found in your knee • you have 12 pairs of these • these are found in the feet • these are found in the hand • the bottom of sacrum aka tail bone • you have 26 of these and 3 sections • ...

Skeletal system 2022-02-04

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cheekbone
  2. fingers and toes
  3. middle of the foot
  4. is the first bone on the lower leg
  5. bone forehead
  6. the lower vertebra
  7. head
  8. collar bone
  9. located on the upper thigh
  10. the knee
  11. bones in the center of the chest
Down
  1. on the upper hand
  2. below the mouth
  3. upper arm
  4. on the upper foot
  5. below pelvis
  6. middle of ribs
  7. above the mouth
  8. the opposite side from the thumb on the arm
  9. the second bone on the lower leg

20 Clues: head • the knee • cheekbone • upper arm • collar bone • below pelvis • bone forehead • middle of ribs • below the mouth • above the mouth • fingers and toes • on the upper hand • on the upper foot • middle of the foot • the lower vertebra • located on the upper thigh • the second bone on the lower leg • bones in the center of the chest • is the first bone on the lower leg • ...

Skeletal System 2022-01-16

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. elbow joint
  2. bent bone
  3. harder bone tissue
  4. connects bone to bone
  5. soft tissue in broken bone
  6. multi fractured bone
  7. _________ blood cells
  8. skeletal system tissues
  9. wrist joint
Down
  1. stored in bones
  2. system of bones
  3. blood clot around fracture
  4. blank cells
  5. _____________ displaced
  6. straight fracture
  7. element needed by bones
  8. produces most blood
  9. ball & ___________
  10. cells that fight infection
  11. connects muscle to bone
  12. x-_______
  13. tissue type found inside bones

22 Clues: bent bone • x-_______ • elbow joint • blank cells • wrist joint • stored in bones • system of bones • straight fracture • harder bone tissue • ball & ___________ • produces most blood • multi fractured bone • connects bone to bone • _________ blood cells • _____________ displaced • element needed by bones • connects muscle to bone • skeletal system tissues • blood clot around fracture • ...

Skeletal System 2021-03-29

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a tough sheath of dense irregular connective tissue & its associated blood vessels that surrounds the bone surface wherever it is not covered by articular cartilage
  2. the addition of minerals and collagen fibers to bone by osteoblasts
  3. contains the bones of the upper and lower limbs, or appendages, that connect the limbs to the axial skeleton
  4. cells that digest protein and mineral components of bone extracellular matrix (resorption) which is part of the normal development, growth, maintenance, and repair of bone
  5. the distal and proximal ends of the bone
  6. "soft spots" that are found between cranial bones at birth
  7. have complex shapes and cannot be grouped into any other bone categories
  8. a hollow, cylindrical space within the diaphysis that contains fatty yellow bone marrow in adults -- also known as the marrow cavity
  9. mature bone cells that are the main cells in bone tissue and maintain its daily metabolism
  10. contains few spaces and is arranged in repeating structural units called osteons
  11. a thin layer of hyaline cartilage covering the part of the epiphysis where the bone forms an articulation (joint) with another bone
  12. loss of bone minerals
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  1. process of producing red blood cells, white blood cells, & platelets
  2. an immovable joint, which in most cases in an adult holds the skull bones together
  3. somewhat cube-shaped and nearly equal in length and width
  4. generally thin, provide considerable protection, & provide extensive surfaces for muscle attachment
  5. the removal of minerals and collagen fibers from bone by osteoclasts
  6. unspecialized stem cells that are the only bone cells to undergo cell division
  7. bone-building cells
  8. does not contain osteons; is composed of irregular latticeworks of thin columns of bone
  9. consists of the bones that lie around the longitudinal axis of the human body
  10. produces red blood cells, white blood cells, & platelets
  11. the process by which bone forms
  12. a thin membrane that lines the medullary cavity
  13. the bone's shaft or body -- the long, cylindrical, main portion of the bone
  14. regions in a mature bone where the diaphysis joins the epiphysis
  15. consists mainly of adipose cells, which store triglycerides
  16. the site of the growth plate; once bone growth in length stops, the epiphyseal line is the bony structure that replaces the cartilage that was once present
  17. the process by which bone tissue hardens
  18. have greater length than width and consist of a shaft and variable number of ends
  19. any break in a bone

31 Clues: bone-building cells • any break in a bone • loss of bone minerals • the process by which bone forms • the distal and proximal ends of the bone • the process by which bone tissue hardens • a thin membrane that lines the medullary cavity • produces red blood cells, white blood cells, & platelets • somewhat cube-shaped and nearly equal in length and width • ...

Skeletal System 2021-06-16

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a feature of synovial joints. Lines the inside of the capsule / produces & secretes synovial fluid
  2. bones that have a key role of protection. eg. the bones of the skull
  3. a feature of synovial joints. Lines the bones / protects / reduces friction
  4. the finger and toe bones
  5. The angle between the bones decreases. Eg: bicep curl
  6. Allows a wide range of movement (sideways,backwards/forwards, rotation), e.g. hip
  7. a long bone often called the shin bone
  8. Towards the outer side of the body
  9. found in the shaft or diaphysis of the long bone. This comparatively solid bone surrounds the cavity of the long bone, offering an extremely strong
  10. are roughly cubical, with the same width and length; for example, the carpals of the wrist
  11. joints that offer no movement. Ex. the skull
  12. To bring back to the midline of the body Eg: arm lowered
  13. Sole of the foot is turned to face inwards.
  14. Towards the front of the body
  15. the neck bones
  16. one of the three bones that make up the shoulder girdle, commonly called the collar bone
  17. a smooth, slightly elastic tissue found in various forms within the body such as hyaline, vertebral discs, ribs joints, nose and ears
  18. Forearm is rotated to face palm DOWN.
  19. The skeleton provides ________ to internal organs such as the heart, lungs and the brain.
  20. sometimes called the tail bones
  21. face up
  22. face down
  23. a long bone and one of the three bones that make up the shoulder girdle, commonly called the upper arm bone
  24. the section of the spine that connect to the ribs
  25. are inelastic and very strong, allowing movement by helping muscles pull through the joint and on the bones
  26. Where one bone rotates about another (rotation), e.g. atlas/axis in neck
  27. a feature of synovial joints. Lubricates the inside of the joint
  28. slightly moveable, joints are joined by cartilage and allow small movements. Ex. vertebrae
  29. joints that offer a full range of movement and move freely in at least one direction. Ex knee
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  1. Raise toes up higher than the heels.
  2. Point toes down or raise up onto tippy toes
  3. Allows movement in two directions (sideways, backwards/forwards), e.g. thumb
  4. _______is provided for soft tissues (muscle and connective tissue). The skeleton provides the framework for body shape.
  5. Towards the back of the body
  6. also known as growth plates, are the centres for bone growth
  7. Allows movement in only one direction (backwards/forwards), e.g. elbow
  8. a feature of synovial joints. Surrounds the joint / adds stability / stops substances entering or leaving joint
  9. Allows only gliding or sliding movements (sideways, backwards/forwards), e.g. carpals of the wrist
  10. provides some of the shock absorption required at the end of long bones or at the edges of more irregular bones
  11. Towards the midline of the body
  12. Movement around an axis Eg: turning head
  13. To take away from the midline of body eg: lateral raises
  14. Towards the head or upper part of the body
  15. also called the spine, provides the central structure for the maintenance of good posture
  16. of Bones store calcium, phosphorous and small amounts of magnesium, sodium and chlorine.
  17. cross over joints, joining bone to bone. Their slight elasticity allows small movement from the bones of the joint.
  18. small bones developed in tendons around some joints; for example, the patella
  19. one of the three bones that make up the shoulder girdle, commonly called the shoulder blade
  20. Forearm is rotated to face palm UP
  21. Towards the feet or lower part of the body
  22. a long bone, the thumb side forearm bone
  23. the wrist bones
  24. Sole of the foot is turned to face outwards.
  25. The angle between the bones increases. eg. tricep raise

54 Clues: face up • face down • the neck bones • the wrist bones • the finger and toe bones • Towards the back of the body • Towards the front of the body • Towards the midline of the body • sometimes called the tail bones • Towards the outer side of the body • Forearm is rotated to face palm UP • Raise toes up higher than the heels. • Forearm is rotated to face palm DOWN. • ...

Skeletal System 2020-11-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _____ bone; dense and solid
  2. large carpal bone under thumb
  3. small chambers housing osteocytes
  4. kneecap
  5. cranial vault or skull cap
  6. lower jaw bone
  7. parietal bone type
  8. abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  9. bone of thigh
  10. inadequate levels of calcium or vitamin D
  11. parallel too fibula
  12. shaft of bone
  13. upper jaw bone
  14. the eye socket
  15. end part of bone
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  1. _____ cavity; cushions and supports the brain
  2. parallel to radius
  3. large fibrous region between cranial bones
  4. articulates with every other cranial bone
  5. mature bone cells
  6. triangular bone in lower back between hip bones
  7. ribs 8-12
  8. _____ bifida
  9. deposition of calcium into a cavity
  10. hypersecretion of growth hormone
  11. costae
  12. _____ tissue, another word for bone

27 Clues: costae • kneecap • ribs 8-12 • _____ bifida • bone of thigh • shaft of bone • lower jaw bone • upper jaw bone • the eye socket • end part of bone • mature bone cells • parallel to radius • parietal bone type • parallel too fibula • cranial vault or skull cap • _____ bone; dense and solid • large carpal bone under thumb • hypersecretion of growth hormone • small chambers housing osteocytes • ...

Skeletal System 2021-02-12

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bones fused together to protect the brain
  2. lower bone in the arm, same side at the pinkie finger
  3. short bones found in the hands
  4. smaller bone in the lower leg
  5. sometimes called the cheek bone
  6. shoulder blade
  7. lower bone in the arm, same side as the thumb
  8. short bones of ankle
  9. group of vertebrae fused together
Down
  1. lower jaw bone
  2. funniest of long bones
  3. collarbone
  4. makes up the rib cage
  5. upper jaw bone
  6. kneecap
  7. longest bone in the body
  8. also known as the fingers and toes
  9. breast bone
  10. bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates
  11. tail bone

20 Clues: kneecap • tail bone • collarbone • breast bone • lower jaw bone • upper jaw bone • shoulder blade • short bones of ankle • makes up the rib cage • funniest of long bones • longest bone in the body • smaller bone in the lower leg • short bones found in the hands • sometimes called the cheek bone • group of vertebrae fused together • also known as the fingers and toes • ...

Skeletal System 2022-10-10

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
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  1. also called the thigh bone
  2. the thoracic ___ consists of the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, sternuum, & costal cartilages
  3. made up of 8 cranial bones and 14 facial bones
  4. the kneecap, a type of sesamoid
  5. cavity within a bone
  6. small, nearly flat surface
  7. the only bone of the upper arm
  8. bone shaft
  9. the ____ skeleton relates to the appendages
  10. a ___ bone is a plate-like shape with a broad surface
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  1. type of bone that varies in shape
  2. also called the breastbone
  3. ___ vertebrae are adapted for weight-bearing
  4. the first vertebra which supports the head
  5. also called the tailbone
  6. triangular structure at the base of the vertebral column
  7. tiny pit or depression in the bone
  8. expanded ends of bones that for joints
  9. the radius and ____ make up the forearm
  10. short bones are almost equal in length and ____
  11. humans typically have 12 of them

21 Clues: bone shaft • cavity within a bone • also called the tailbone • also called the thigh bone • also called the breastbone • small, nearly flat surface • the only bone of the upper arm • the kneecap, a type of sesamoid • humans typically have 12 of them • type of bone that varies in shape • tiny pit or depression in the bone • expanded ends of bones that for joints • ...

Skeletal System 2023-12-08

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. upper arm bone
  2. knee cap
  3. back of the skull
  4. collar bone
  5. inside of the eye socket
  6. breast bone
  7. shin
  8. forehead
  9. wrist bones
  10. forearm bone on the thumb side
  11. spongy bone
Down
  1. spine
  2. upper jaw
  3. longest bone
  4. compact bone
  5. protects the brain
  6. forms the hand
  7. heel bone
  8. bridge of the nose
  9. lower jaw

20 Clues: shin • spine • knee cap • forehead • upper jaw • heel bone • lower jaw • collar bone • breast bone • wrist bones • spongy bone • longest bone • compact bone • upper arm bone • forms the hand • back of the skull • protects the brain • bridge of the nose • inside of the eye socket • forearm bone on the thumb side

Skeletal System 2023-11-20

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Joints that allow a wide range of movements. Examples include your shoulder and hip joints.
  2. Joints where bones are connected by cartilage, allowing for slight movement. Example: joints between ribs and the breastbone.
  3. The hard, strong parts inside your body that make up your skeleton.
  4. Joints that don't move, providing stability. Examples include the joints in your skull.
  5. Muscles that attach to your bones and help you move.
  6. long, straight part of a bone.
  7. The act of moving from one place to another.
  8. Joints that work like a door hinge, allowing back-and-forth movement, like your knee and elbow joints.
  9. Joints that have limited movement, like those between the vertebrae in your spine.
  10. The backbone or spine made up of individual bones called vertebrae.
  11. Tough cords that connect muscles to bones, allowing muscles to move your bones.
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  1. Smooth cartilage covering the ends of bones at joints, reducing friction and allowing smooth movement.
  2. A muscle that straightens a joint, making it longer.
  3. Dense and hard outer layer of bone, providing strength and protection.
  4. Joints that allow circular movements and rotations, like your shoulder and hip joints.
  5. A muscle that bends a joint, making it smaller.
  6. Softer, flexible tissue that cushions and supports your bones, especially at joints.
  7. Less dense bone tissue with a spongy appearance, found at the ends of long bones.
  8. The central hollow part of long bones, containing bone marrow.
  9. The bones in your limbs (arms and legs) and the structures that connect them to the axial skeleton.
  10. Fluid that lubricates and nourishes the joints, helping them move smoothly.
  11. The central part of your skeleton, including your skull, spine, and ribcage.
  12. Strong bands of tissue that connect bones to each other, stabilizing joints.

23 Clues: long, straight part of a bone. • The act of moving from one place to another. • A muscle that bends a joint, making it smaller. • A muscle that straightens a joint, making it longer. • Muscles that attach to your bones and help you move. • The central hollow part of long bones, containing bone marrow. • ...

Skeletal System 2023-10-02

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. space within the bone filled with marrow
  2. thin inner layer of bone covering; lines medullary cavity
  3. thin outer layer of bone covering
  4. joining point of epiphysis and diaphysis
  5. skeleton – consists of fore and hind limbs
  6. small, seed-shaped bone embedded in a tendon, i.e. proximal and distal sesamoids
  7. bone longer than it is wide, i.e. humerus, radius, and femur
  8. enlarged ends of long bones
  9. break along the long axis of a bone
  10. break completely across the bone
  11. fracture – bone breaks through the skin
  12. complex and irregularly shaped bone, i.e. vertebrae
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  1. fracture – bone shatters into many pieces
  2. body of a long bone
  3. cube shaped bone, i.e. bones of the carpus and tarsus
  4. bone does not break through the skin
  5. skeleton – consists of the skull and vertebrae
  6. break on one side of a bone, usually due to a bending force
  7. freely moveable joint
  8. process by which tissue and cartilage becomes bone
  9. plate of bone, i.e. scapula
  10. framework of structures that support and protect the body

22 Clues: body of a long bone • freely moveable joint • plate of bone, i.e. scapula • enlarged ends of long bones • break completely across the bone • thin outer layer of bone covering • break along the long axis of a bone • bone does not break through the skin • fracture – bone breaks through the skin • space within the bone filled with marrow • joining point of epiphysis and diaphysis • ...

Skeletal System 2023-09-28

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is used when straightening one's arm
  2. Site of longitudinal growth in a child
  3. fatty connective tissue
  4. the shaft of a long bone
  5. Decreases plasma calcium
  6. Nonliving, structural part of bone
  7. Disuse such as that caused by paralysis or severe lack of exercise results in muscle and bone
  8. These cells initiate bone formation
  9. Immature bone cells
  10. provides source of bones cells throughout life
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  1. is used when bending ones arm
  2. site of hematopoiesis in the adult
  3. Critical for normal nerve and muscle function
  4. the end of a long bone
  5. developed in the tendons
  6. Longitudinal canal, carrying blood vessels and nerves
  7. mature bone cells
  8. cube shaped bone
  9. Tiny canals, connecting lacunae
  10. remodel, repair, and dissolve bone

20 Clues: cube shaped bone • mature bone cells • Immature bone cells • the end of a long bone • fatty connective tissue • developed in the tendons • the shaft of a long bone • Decreases plasma calcium • is used when bending ones arm • Tiny canals, connecting lacunae • site of hematopoiesis in the adult • Nonliving, structural part of bone • remodel, repair, and dissolve bone • ...

Skeletal System 2023-10-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the bony framework of the thoracic cavity.
  2. the largest bone of the upper extremity and defines the human brachium (arm)
  3. forms the knee joint proximally with the femur and forms the ankle joint distally with the fibula and talus.
  4. an elongated, S-shaped bone that sits between the shoulder and sternum at the top of the ribcage
  5. a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
  6. longest, strongest bone in your body
  7. the soft, fatty tissue inside of the bones in your body.
  8. the bone at the front of your knee joint.
  9. the 33 individual bones that interlock with each other to form the spinal column
  10. a partially T-shaped vertical bone that forms the anterior portion of the chest wall centrally
  11. the middle part of the human body between the lumbar region of the abdomen superiorly and thighs inferiorly.
  12. the bone at the front of your knee joint
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  1. a long bone in the lower extremity that is positioned on the lateral side of the tibia.
  2. composed of 22 bones anis d divided into two regions: the neurocranium (which protects the brain) and the viscerocranium (which forms the face).
  3. the bones of the forefoot that connect the distal aspects of the cuneiform (medial, intermediate and lateral) bones and cuboid bone to the base of the five phalanges of the foot
  4. the areas where two or more bones meet
  5. strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones.
  6. one of two bones that make up the forearm, the other being the radius
  7. group of skeletal muscles that connect the upper extremities to the anterior and lateral thoracic walls
  8. a large, flat, irregular bone constricted in the middle and enlarged below and above.
  9. a cord of strong, flexible tissue, similar to a rope and connects your muscles to your bones
  10. a group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit
  11. made of connective tissue reinforced with calcium and specialised bone cells.
  12. the internal framework of the human body
  13. the bone that connects the clavicle to the humerus
  14. one of the two bones that make up the forearm, the other being the ulna

26 Clues: longest, strongest bone in your body • the areas where two or more bones meet • the internal framework of the human body • the bone at the front of your knee joint • the bone at the front of your knee joint. • the bony framework of the thoracic cavity. • the bone that connects the clavicle to the humerus • a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone • ...

Skeletal System 2023-10-16

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. -a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced
  2. - the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in humans parallel to the tibia
  3. -the end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft.
  4. -one of the two bones that make up the forearm
  5. - a region of the mammalian body that refers to the upper trunk, between the base of the neck and the diaphragm
  6. - the bony enclosing wall of the chest consisting chiefly of the ribs and the structures connecting them.
  7. - one of two bones that make up the forearm, the other being the radius
  8. long bone of the upper limb, which extends from the shoulder to the elbow.
  9. - technical term for collarbone.
  10. - the inner and usually larger of the two bones of the vertebrate leg that is located between the knee and the ankle
  11. -the jaw or a jawbone
  12. -a short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint
  13. -Any of a series of long, curved bones extending from the spine and enclosing the chest cavity
  14. - a framework of bone or cartilage enclosing the brain of a vertebrate; the skeleton of a person's or animal's head.
  15. - a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone
  16. - a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back
  17. -each of the series of small bones forming the backbone
Down
  1. - firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints.
  2. - the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate
  3. - the strong and compact type of bone found on the outer layer of the long bones
  4. - large triangular-shaped bone that lies in the upper back.
  5. - the breastbone
  6. -the bone of the thigh or upper hind limb, articulating at the hip and the knee.
  7. -the eight small bones that make up the wrist (carpus) that connects the hand to the forearm.
  8. -characterized by its spongy, porous, honeycomb-like structure and is typically found at the ends of long bones
  9. - small bones that compose the fingers and toes
  10. - an immovable junction between two bones, such as those of the skull.
  11. - Structure in the body where two parts of of the skeletal system (bones) connect
  12. - the large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the hind limbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates

29 Clues: - the breastbone • -the jaw or a jawbone • - technical term for collarbone. • -one of the two bones that make up the forearm • - small bones that compose the fingers and toes • -each of the series of small bones forming the backbone • - large triangular-shaped bone that lies in the upper back. • - an immovable junction between two bones, such as those of the skull. • ...

Skeletal System 2024-01-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a place in your body where two bones come together
  2. head bone
  3. shoulder blade
  4. arm bones (From shoulder to elbow)
  5. leg bones
  6. a type of connective tissue that is more flexible than bones
  7. bones that make up your back bones
  8. your framework, or bones in your body
  9. Forearm bones
  10. palm bones
  11. hind leg bones
Down
  1. feet bones
  2. cage like bones in your torso
  3. ankles
  4. bones are held together by connective tissues
  5. finger and toe bones
  6. hips
  7. bones connecting hand to wrist
  8. breastbone (The bone connecting the ribs)
  9. back bone
  10. knee bones
  11. forearm bones
  12. thigh bones
  13. collar bone

24 Clues: hips • ankles • head bone • leg bones • back bone • feet bones • knee bones • palm bones • thigh bones • collar bone • forearm bones • Forearm bones • shoulder blade • hind leg bones • finger and toe bones • cage like bones in your torso • bones connecting hand to wrist • arm bones (From shoulder to elbow) • bones that make up your back bones • your framework, or bones in your body • ...

Skeletal System 2024-02-23

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This part of the skeletal system is made up of the arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulders.
  2. This is part B on the bone structure diagram.
  3. Inside compact bone, blood vessels enter the bone through these structures that run parallel to the long axis of the bone.
  4. Inside compact bone, blood vessels enter the bone through these structures that run perpendicular to the long axis of the bone.
  5. Connective tissue in the spaces of spongy bone. This type of bone marrow is where blood cells are produced.
  6. This is part C on the bone structure diagram.
  7. This is part E on the bone structure diagram.
  8. This is part A on the bone structure diagram.
  9. This type of bone marrow is where fat is stored within the medullary cavity or in the spaces of spongy bone.
  10. When bones grow or change their shape, these cells break down bone minerals.
  11. This is part of a long bone that develops from a center of ossification from the diaphysis.
  12. The inner layer of a joint capsule has cells that produces this fluid to help the joint move smoothly.
  13. This is part D on the bone structure diagram.
  14. The place where one or more bones meet another bone.
Down
  1. When bones stop growing in length, this structure is formed that separates the epiphysis from the diaphysis.
  2. Bones are made up of inorganic material, such as calcium, and organic material, such as this.
  3. In a long bone, this structure, or shaft, is composed mostly of compact bone but can also have spongy bone.
  4. Bones connected by cartilage.
  5. The structure of joints contains a capsule that helps hold bones together while still allowing for movement.
  6. Connective tissue made up of protein fibers, such as collagen and elastin.
  7. In bone development, these structures secrete mineral deposit that replace cartilage.
  8. This part of the skeletal system consists of the skill, vertebral column, and rib cage.
  9. These cells help to maintain the minerals in bone tissue and continue to strengthen it.
  10. Connective tissue that holds bone together in a joint.

24 Clues: Bones connected by cartilage. • This is part B on the bone structure diagram. • This is part C on the bone structure diagram. • This is part E on the bone structure diagram. • This is part A on the bone structure diagram. • This is part D on the bone structure diagram. • The place where one or more bones meet another bone. • ...

Skeletal System 2020-05-10

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. commonly called the shin bone
  2. connects bone to bone
  3. makes up the shaft of the diaphysis
  4. the bone in the thigh
  5. the spinal cord runs within these bones
  6. a mineral that gives bone its strength
  7. commonly called collar bone
  8. in the ends of bones that contains red bone marrow
  9. foods such as ... are high in calcium to strengthen bones
  10. the bones in the body make up the ...
  11. the periosteum is a thin ... of the bone
  12. the enlarged ends of a long bone
Down
  1. connects muscle to bone
  2. bones such as the ribs and skull ... organs from injury
  3. found on the ends of bones to absorb shock
  4. the hip bone
  5. the two bones of the forearm are the ... and ulna
  6. bones and ... work together to produce movement
  7. bones produce red and white...
  8. the bones give the body shape and ...
  9. the bone of the upper arm

21 Clues: the hip bone • connects bone to bone • the bone in the thigh • connects muscle to bone • the bone of the upper arm • commonly called collar bone • commonly called the shin bone • bones produce red and white... • the enlarged ends of a long bone • makes up the shaft of the diaphysis • the bones give the body shape and ... • the bones in the body make up the ... • ...

Skeletal system 2019-08-21

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm
  2. the curved bone forming the base of each half of the pelvis
  3. containing the chief organs of circulation and respiration; the chest
  4. A thickened ventral plate on each segment of the body
  5. One that encloses the brain
  6. A bone of the finger or toe
  7. The outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee & ankle
  8. Series of small bones forming the backbone
  9. Technical term for collarbone
  10. Any of five bones on the hand
  11. A series of slender curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine
  12. The bone of the tarsus
  13. shoulder blade
  14. the large broad bone forming the upper part of each half of the pelvis
  15. group of small bones between the main part of the hind limb and the metatarsus
Down
  1. either of a pair of bones forming the two sides of the pelvis
  2. A small triangular bone at the base of spinal column
  3. The bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder
  4. The inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee & ankle
  5. relating to the bones forming the human carpus (wrist)
  6. The hip bone
  7. Lower jaw or jaw bone is the largest and strongest bone in human face
  8. Any of the bones of the foot
  9. The kneecap
  10. The bone between the abdomen and the thighs
  11. the large bone forming the heel
  12. The thicker and shorter of the two bones in the human forearm
  13. A triangular bone in the lower back
  14. part of the nose and eye socket
  15. the large bone in the ankle that articulates with the tibia of the leg and the calcaneum and navicular bone of the foot
  16. The bone of the thigh or upper hind limb

31 Clues: The kneecap • The hip bone • shoulder blade • The bone of the tarsus • One that encloses the brain • A bone of the finger or toe • Any of the bones of the foot • Technical term for collarbone • Any of five bones on the hand • the large bone forming the heel • part of the nose and eye socket • A triangular bone in the lower back • The bone of the thigh or upper hind limb • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-16

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. only bone not connected by sutures
  2. small body with dens
  3. contains yellow marrow
  4. dense and appears homogenous
  5. does not penetrate skin
  6. forms roof of nasal cavity
  7. forms upper jaw
  8. form the longitudinal axis of the body
  9. wrist
  10. covers the epiphysis
  11. mature bone cells
  12. ankle
  13. bone destroying cells
  14. made of small needle like pieces and open space
  15. 14 bones on the face
  16. articulates with occipital condyles
  17. freely moveable joints
  18. ends of the bone
  19. collarbone
  20. shaft of bone
  21. slightly moveable joints
Down
  1. cheek bone
  2. sole
  3. penetrates skin
  4. immovable joints
  5. encloses brain
  6. outside covering of the diaphysis
  7. toes
  8. palm
  9. fingers
  10. bridge of the nose
  11. shoulder blade
  12. bone forming
  13. butterfly shaped
  14. limbs and girdles

35 Clues: sole • toes • palm • wrist • ankle • fingers • cheek bone • collarbone • bone forming • shaft of bone • encloses brain • shoulder blade • penetrates skin • forms upper jaw • immovable joints • butterfly shaped • ends of the bone • mature bone cells • limbs and girdles • bridge of the nose • small body with dens • covers the epiphysis • 14 bones on the face • bone destroying cells • contains yellow marrow • ...

Skeletal System 2020-10-06

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when bones meet
  2. one side only
  3. tiny breaks
  4. end of each bone
  5. patella
  6. pushed into another
  7. vertebra
  8. liquify bone matrix
  9. holds fats
  10. bones get weaker
Down
  1. raised areas
  2. through the skin
  3. shaft of the bone
  4. immature bone forming cells
  5. radius
  6. between layers of lamellae in spaces of lacunae
  7. site of hemopoiesis
  8. result of twisting
  9. metacarpal
  10. scapula

20 Clues: radius • patella • scapula • vertebra • metacarpal • holds fats • tiny breaks • raised areas • one side only • when bones meet • through the skin • end of each bone • bones get weaker • shaft of the bone • result of twisting • site of hemopoiesis • pushed into another • liquify bone matrix • immature bone forming cells • between layers of lamellae in spaces of lacunae

Skeletal System 2020-10-19

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. lie inferior to the parietal bones
  2. bone is crushed
  3. skeleton type which bones of the limbs that attatch to the axial
  4. thin, flattened, usually curved
  5. bones that do not fit the other three categories
  6. most posterior bone of the cranium
  7. broken bone portion is pushed inwards
  8. the only bone that does not form a joint with any other bone
  9. form most of the superior and lateral walls of the cranium
  10. generally cube-shaped with mostly spongy bone
  11. bones longer than they are wide
  12. extends from the skull to the pelvis
  13. bone breaks into three or more fragments
  14. bone-building cells in bones
  15. dense and looks smooth and homogeneous
  16. forms the arm by a single long bone
  17. skeleton type which bones that form the longitudinal axis of the body
Down
  1. bone breaks incompletely
  2. commonly referred to as cheekbones
  3. forms the forehead and bony projections under eyebrows
  4. small rectangular bone forming the bridge of the nose
  5. the ends of a long bone
  6. largest and strongest bone of the face
  7. breaks in bones
  8. has a spiky, open appearance like a sponge
  9. bone-destroying cells in bones
  10. makes up most of the long bone's length and composed of compact bone
  11. mature bone cells in compact bone
  12. common sports fracture

29 Clues: bone is crushed • breaks in bones • common sports fracture • the ends of a long bone • bone breaks incompletely • bone-building cells in bones • bone-destroying cells in bones • thin, flattened, usually curved • bones longer than they are wide • mature bone cells in compact bone • commonly referred to as cheekbones • lie inferior to the parietal bones • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. function that helps with structural framework
  2. helps with leverage
  3. triglyceride storage tissue
  4. one fragment is driven into another
  5. oteoblasts activity and synthesis of bone matrix
  6. skin remains intact when fractured
  7. hormone controls bone growth in several ways
  8. provides stability support for motion
  9. hemopoietic tissue
  10. several bones broken
Down
  1. 2 bone surface together = joints
  2. function that helps with protecting the most internal organs from injury
  3. in a growing bone, the region that contains the growth plate
  4. membrane lining the medullary cavity
  5. distal and proximal ends of the bones
  6. small passageway for nutrition
  7. long cylindrical main portion of the bone
  8. fractured straight across
  9. attachment of tendons and ligaments
  10. partial fracture
  11. broken bone appears out of skin

21 Clues: partial fracture • hemopoietic tissue • helps with leverage • several bones broken • fractured straight across • triglyceride storage tissue • small passageway for nutrition • broken bone appears out of skin • 2 bone surface together = joints • skin remains intact when fractured • one fragment is driven into another • attachment of tendons and ligaments • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. long cylindrical main portion of the bone
  2. function that helps with structural framework
  3. helps with leverage
  4. skin remains intact when fractured
  5. small passageway for nutrition
  6. broken bone appears out of skin
  7. oteoblasts activity and synthesis of bone matrix
  8. hormone controls bone growth in several ways
  9. provides stability support for motion
  10. one fragment is driven into another
  11. function that helps with protecting the most internal organs from injury
Down
  1. attachment of tendons and ligaments
  2. triglyceride storage tissue
  3. several brakes in the bone
  4. distal and proximal ends of the bones
  5. 2 bone surface together = joints
  6. membrane lining the medullary cavity
  7. hemopoietic tissue
  8. partial fracture
  9. in a growing bone, the region that contains the growth plate

20 Clues: partial fracture • hemopoietic tissue • helps with leverage • several brakes in the bone • triglyceride storage tissue • small passageway for nutrition • broken bone appears out of skin • 2 bone surface together = joints • skin remains intact when fractured • attachment of tendons and ligaments • one fragment is driven into another • membrane lining the medullary cavity • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

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

20 Clues: sesamoid bone • mature bone cells • site of spongy bone • where two bones meet • immature blood cells • canal in ossified bone • small cavity in osteocyte • (plate)site of fat storage • huge cells made of 50 WBC’s • scientific name for bone shaft • function of the skeletal system • layer in compact bone tissue, has osteocytes • tissue that contains no osteons or blood vessels • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

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

22 Clues: sesamoid bone • mature bone cells • site of spongy bone • immature blood cells • where two bones meet • canal in ossified bone • repealing structural unit • small cavity in osteocyte • (plate)site of fat storage • huge cells made of 50 WBC’s • scientific name for bone shaft • function of the skeletal system • layer in compact bone tissue, has osteocytes • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. immature blood cells
  2. huge cells made of 50 WBC’s
  3. canal in ossified bone
  4. a condition in which bones become weak and brittle
  5. mature bone cells
  6. (plate)site of fat storage
  7. type of fracture that occurs at an angle that is not ninety degrees
  8. sesamoid bone
  9. maintained by bone resorption by osteoclasts, releases calcium into the bloodstream
  10. repealing structural unit
  11. layer in compact bone tissue, has osteocytes
  12. type of fracture that results in many small pieces
Down
  1. fibrous, vascular, sensitive life support covering sheath for bone
  2. where two bones meet
  3. fractured ends of bone in alignment, skin remains intact
  4. site of spongy bone
  5. scientific name for bone shaft
  6. function of the skeletal system
  7. small cavity in osteocyte
  8. area of a bone that projects above the surface, attachments for tendons and ligaments

20 Clues: sesamoid bone • mature bone cells • site of spongy bone • where two bones meet • immature blood cells • canal in ossified bone • small cavity in osteocyte • repealing structural unit • (plate)site of fat storage • huge cells made of 50 WBC’s • scientific name for bone shaft • function of the skeletal system • layer in compact bone tissue, has osteocytes • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

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

20 Clues: oxidizer • cancerous • flammable • full of gas • complex shape • mature bone cells • risk of explosion • breakdown the bone • bone building cells • poisonous or lethal • a large blow of force • thin and curved bones • will burn through stuff • bad for the environment • falling off the side walk • a car accident can give you these • occurs at an angle that is not 90 • ...

Skeletal System 2020-10-05

Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. process of development; cartilage is replaced
  2. between diaphysis and epiphyses
  3. longer than it is wide
  4. abnormally high levels of calcium
  5. thin and curved
  6. thin membranes that limes the medullary cavity
  7. thin connective tissue sheath
  8. bone segments are pulled as a result of twisting
  9. cube-like shape; equal in length, width, and thickness
  10. osteoblasts that have calcified
  11. complex shaped bone
Down
  1. a fracture that does not break the skin
  2. abnormally low levels of calcium
  3. a partial fracture
  4. shaft of long bones
  5. distal and proximal ends of a long bone
  6. synthesizes and secretes collagen and calcium salts
  7. opening; allows blood vessels and nerves to pass
  8. a fracture where the break is straight across
  9. small and round; embedded in tendons

20 Clues: thin and curved • a partial fracture • shaft of long bones • complex shaped bone • longer than it is wide • thin connective tissue sheath • between diaphysis and epiphyses • osteoblasts that have calcified • abnormally low levels of calcium • abnormally high levels of calcium • small and round; embedded in tendons • a fracture that does not break the skin • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bone replaces Cartilage and stops growing
  2. process of bone development
  3. area of growth in a long bone
  4. reabsorb bone
  5. building cells for bones
  6. site of spongy bone in adult
  7. fracture where the bone tears the skin
  8. fracture of bone segments that are pulled apart by twisting motion
  9. fracture where only one side is broken
Down
  1. area of home that projects above the surface of the bone
  2. fracture skin remains intact
  3. break in the bone
  4. opening in the bone that allows blood vessels /nerves to enter the bone
  5. growing bones, donating the epiphyseal plate
  6. fracture of one fragment driven into another
  7. formation of a joint
  8. fracture of several breaks resulting in many little pieces
  9. nature bone cells
  10. site of compact bone in the adult
  11. fracture that occurs at an angle that’s not 90 degrees
  12. fracture occurs straight arcos the long axis of the bone

21 Clues: reabsorb bone • break in the bone • nature bone cells • formation of a joint • building cells for bones • process of bone development • fracture skin remains intact • site of spongy bone in adult • area of growth in a long bone • site of compact bone in the adult • fracture where the bone tears the skin • fracture where only one side is broken • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. attachments
  2. mineralization
  3. Groves
  4. clot
  5. vidiminD
  6. openings
  7. growth
  8. 2bone
  9. spongy
  10. 48hr
  11. 90
Down
  1. bending
  2. immature
  3. strength
  4. force
  5. fish
  6. compact
  7. hyaline
  8. intact
  9. 1fragment

20 Clues: 90 • clot • fish • 48hr • force • 2bone • Groves • growth • intact • spongy • bending • compact • hyaline • immature • strength • vidiminD • openings • 1fragment • attachments • mineralization

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. where bones meet
  2. promotes osteoblastic activity and synthesis of bone matrix
  3. where yellow bone marrow is mostly adpose
  4. a basic function of the skeletal system
  5. a bone that is thin and curved
  6. produced by ovaries and testes
  7. break that occurs not at 90 degrees
  8. fracure where bone segments are pulled apart
Down
  1. produced by pituitary gland
  2. bone marketing with a opening or groove that allows blood vessels to pass through
  3. fracture that breaks at 90 degrees
  4. osteoblast that have calcified
  5. fracture that doesnt break skin
  6. when a break is pushed ordriven into another
  7. fracure where only one side of bone breaks
  8. caused by abnormally high calium levels
  9. comes from diet
  10. complex shaped bone
  11. cube shaped equal in length width and thickness
  12. caused by abnormally low calcium levels

20 Clues: comes from diet • where bones meet • complex shaped bone • produced by pituitary gland • osteoblast that have calcified • a bone that is thin and curved • produced by ovaries and testes • fracture that doesnt break skin • fracture that breaks at 90 degrees • break that occurs not at 90 degrees • caused by abnormally high calium levels • caused by abnormally low calcium levels • ...

Skeletal system 2020-10-05

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

20 Clues: a break in the bone • bone shape that is complex • type of marrow; hemopoietic tissue • bone shape that is thin and curved • type of marrow; triglyceride storage • bone shaft; the main part of the bone • Growing bone contains epiphyseal plate • plate; area of growth in the long bone • the proximal and distal ends of the bone • the membrane that lines the medullary cavity • ...

Skeletal System 2020-10-05

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

22 Clues: comes from diet • brittle bones disease • Produced by pituitary gland • site of fat storage in adult • bone that is thin and curved • site of compact bone in adult • produced by testes and ovaries • structure that connects osteocytes • when a break is driven into another • breaks that occur not at 90 degrees • where two bone surfaces come together • ...