skeletal system Crossword Puzzles
Skeletal System: Bones and root words 2017-06-06
20 Clues: hip • jaw • arm • heel • neck • bone • back • thigh • wrist • temple • patella • fingers • forehead • movement • shoulder • tailbone • cartilage • collarbone • bone marrow • lateral curve
Medical Terminology #4: The Skeletal System 2023-11-27
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- formation and development of blood cells
- straight
- vertebra; spine
- bone marrow
- end of a long bone
- broken bone that breaks through the skin
- pore; duct; small opening
- fluid-filled sac on the sides of the joint to help with friction
- dense bone used to create the hard structure of the skeleton
- clear, thick fluid that helps to lubricate the joint
- rib
- broken bone that does not break through the skin
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- junction between the bones of the skull
- sac
- chest
- cartilage
- wrist
- foot
- porous bone usually at the epiphysis; surrounded by dense bone
- mature bone cells
- bone-forming cells
- spongy tissue in the middle of long bones that help produce red blood cells
- absorb bone tissue during growth/healing
- holes in the bone for blood vessels and nerves to pass through
- ankle
- skull
- crooked; bent
- joint
- bone
29 Clues: sac • rib • foot • bone • chest • wrist • ankle • skull • joint • straight • cartilage • bone marrow • crooked; bent • vertebra; spine • mature bone cells • bone-forming cells • end of a long bone • pore; duct; small opening • junction between the bones of the skull • formation and development of blood cells • absorb bone tissue during growth/healing • broken bone that breaks through the skin • ...
sistem badan manusia 2020-10-12
5 Clues: System that supports the body is …………. system. • (b)System that regulates temperature is ………….. system • System that breaks down the food eaten is ………….. system • System that carries impulsesin the body is …………. system. • (c)Producing new individuals is the main function of ……………. system
sistem badan manusia 2020-10-12
5 Clues: System that supports the body is …………. system. • (b)System that regulates temperature is ………….. system • System that breaks down the food eaten is ………….. system • System that carries impulsesin the body is …………. system. • (c)Producing new individuals is the main function of ……………. system
Chapter 2 Human Body 2016-11-15
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- A hollow organ of the digestive system that is lined with smooth muscles
- A bundle of nerve cells that send messages to and from the brain and spinal cord
- Muscles found only in the heart
- A long bundle of nerves that runs down the back, inside the spine
- A folded tube made of smooth muscle where digestion is completed
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- Control center of the nervous system
- Muscles that are attached to bones and make them move
- Folded tube of muscle that passes solid wastes out of the body
- Small bones that make up the spine
- Muscles that are found inside some organs, such as the stomach and intestines
- The place in the skeletal system where two or more bones meet
11 Clues: Muscles found only in the heart • Small bones that make up the spine • Control center of the nervous system • Muscles that are attached to bones and make them move • The place in the skeletal system where two or more bones meet • Folded tube of muscle that passes solid wastes out of the body • A folded tube made of smooth muscle where digestion is completed • ...
Structure of Skeletal Muscles 2024-01-17
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- Connective Tissue that surrounds the fasciculus
- Attaches to bones by tendons at both ends
- Tiny muscles found in the middle ear
- Before a skeletal muscle fiber can contract, it must receive
- Connective Tissue that surrounds each muscle
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- a large muscle mass
- form indirect attachments from muscle to the bones
- an organ of the muscular system
- Each muscle consist of _____different tissues.
- Connective Tissue that surrounds and separates the muscle
- impulse from the _____
11 Clues: a large muscle mass • impulse from the _____ • an organ of the muscular system • Tiny muscles found in the middle ear • Attaches to bones by tendons at both ends • Connective Tissue that surrounds each muscle • Each muscle consist of _____different tissues. • Connective Tissue that surrounds the fasciculus • form indirect attachments from muscle to the bones • ...
Muscular System 2024-03-15
8 Clues: zero control • we have control over them • inside the wall of our heart • muscles attached to our bones • helps food move through our bodies • muscles on the top of our shoulders • work directly with our our skeletal system • muscles in our upper arm, starts with a (b)
Kaitlyn Phelps 2024-04-30
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- Gap between the neuron and motor end plate
- Enzyme that breaks down ACH
- smaller muscle fibers
- unit The muscle fiber and the motor neuron
- respiration ATP is produced by
- a single muscle cell
- gravis - autoimmune disease which has drooping eyelids, blurred vision
- another term for skeletal muscle
- Affects the motor neurons of the spine
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- Results in muscle contracting and not relaxing
- thick plasma
- boundary between sarcomeres
- diphosphate- ADP
- thin filament
- the plasma membrane of muscle cells
- enlargement of a muscle
- muscle disease
- bundles of skeletal muscle fibers
- where thick and thin filaments overlap
- they attach muscle to bone
20 Clues: thick plasma • thin filament • muscle disease • diphosphate- ADP • a single muscle cell • smaller muscle fibers • enlargement of a muscle • they attach muscle to bone • boundary between sarcomeres • Enzyme that breaks down ACH • respiration ATP is produced by • another term for skeletal muscle • bundles of skeletal muscle fibers • the plasma membrane of muscle cells • ...
Kaitlyn Phelps 2024-04-30
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- Gap between the neuron and motor end plate
- Enzyme that breaks down ACH
- smaller muscle fibers
- unit The muscle fiber and the motor neuron
- respiration ATP is produced by
- a single muscle cell
- gravis - autoimmune disease which has drooping eyelids, blurred vision
- another term for skeletal muscle
- Affects the motor neurons of the spine
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- Results in muscle contracting and not relaxing
- thick plasma
- boundary between sarcomeres
- diphosphate- ADP
- thin filament
- the plasma membrane of muscle cells
- enlargement of a muscle
- muscle disease
- bundles of skeletal muscle fibers
- where thick and thin filaments overlap
- they attach muscle to bone
20 Clues: thick plasma • thin filament • muscle disease • diphosphate- ADP • a single muscle cell • smaller muscle fibers • enlargement of a muscle • they attach muscle to bone • boundary between sarcomeres • Enzyme that breaks down ACH • respiration ATP is produced by • another term for skeletal muscle • bundles of skeletal muscle fibers • the plasma membrane of muscle cells • ...
The Muscular System 2023-12-08
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- Regular physical activity keeps muscles strong and maintains muscle _____
- A type of striated muscle that forms the wall of the heart
- Like rubber bands, muscles are _____
- The inflammation of a tendon
- The muscle that closes a joint
- Good _____ keeps your back muscles strong
- Muscle strains or sprains results when muscles are stretched or partially torn from this
- Commonly occurs in the abdomen as a result of straining to lift a heavy object
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- The muscle that opens a joint
- A muscle is made up of long cells that shorten and stretch called muscle _____
- An extensor muscle in the arm
- A flexor muscle in the arm
- Skeletal muscles have tissues with a ____ appearance under a microscope
- Muscles attached to the bone that cause body movements
- Muscles that act on the lining of the body's passageways and hollow internal organs
- An inherited disorder that gradually destroys the fibers of skeletal muscles
16 Clues: A flexor muscle in the arm • The inflammation of a tendon • The muscle that opens a joint • An extensor muscle in the arm • The muscle that closes a joint • Like rubber bands, muscles are _____ • Good _____ keeps your back muscles strong • Muscles attached to the bone that cause body movements • A type of striated muscle that forms the wall of the heart • ...
Bones and Joints 2020-03-02
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- the part of the bones were blood cells are made
- joint with the greatest range of movement
- all of your bones make up the _________ system
- connects muscles to bones
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- the tissues that move bones around
- joint with very limited movement
- connects bones to other bones
- joint were bones are joined together
- joint that only moves in one direction
9 Clues: connects muscles to bones • connects bones to other bones • joint with very limited movement • the tissues that move bones around • joint were bones are joined together • joint that only moves in one direction • joint with the greatest range of movement • all of your bones make up the _________ system • the part of the bones were blood cells are made
The Autonomic Nervous System 2017-02-08
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- The PNS is concerned with conserving what?
- Does the SNS dilate or restrict the pupils?
- The SNS is also known as fight, flight and ------
- Which nervous system promotes calming of the nerves?
- Blood flow to skeletal muscles and the lungs is increased or decreased in the SNS?
- Does the SNS divert blood away or towards the gastro-intestinal tract?
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- The parasympathetic nervous system is a subsystem of the Autonomic Nervous System. What is the other called?
- The SNS is also called the ------------- division?
- Following eating, does the PNS increase or decrease blood flow to the gut?
9 Clues: The PNS is concerned with conserving what? • Does the SNS dilate or restrict the pupils? • The SNS is also known as fight, flight and ------ • The SNS is also called the ------------- division? • Which nervous system promotes calming of the nerves? • Does the SNS divert blood away or towards the gastro-intestinal tract? • ...
Diseases and Disorders of Skeletal System 2012-10-16
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- also called degenerative joint disease, occurs when a joint wears out
- tumor abnormal growth of cells within the bone that may be noncancerous or cancerous
- cancer that originates within a bone of your body causing bones to weaken
- a disorder involving stiffness or pain in the muscles or joints
- a disease that leads to a softening and weakening of your bone tissue
- also called hunchback is a forward bending of the spine
- also called polio, is a serious infection caused by a virus
- a side-to-side curve of the spine
- a type of bone cancer that affects children
- it is a kind of cancer in which abnormal white blod cells multiply in an controlled manner
- the most common type of arthritis
- an abnormal breakdown of bone tissue that is followed by abnormal bone growth
- a broken bone
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- disturbances in the metabolism process which causes uric acid imbalances in the body
- a spinal defect that is present at birth
- a disorder that causes pain in the body's joints
- a disease resulting in the loss of bone tissue
- often called clubfoot is an abnormal condition of the foot, usually present at birth
- an injury to a ligament or to the tissue that covers a joint
- a disease caused by lack of ascorbic acid in the diet
20 Clues: a broken bone • a side-to-side curve of the spine • the most common type of arthritis • a spinal defect that is present at birth • a type of bone cancer that affects children • a disease resulting in the loss of bone tissue • a disorder that causes pain in the body's joints • a disease caused by lack of ascorbic acid in the diet • ...
Chapter 5 Crossword: The Skeletal System 2016-09-18
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- a saclike connective structure found in some joints, protects against friction
- break without separation
- break is straight across the bone, at a right angle
- the heel bone
- process a bony daggerlike projection at lower end of sternum
- a disease of cartilage
- bone tissue
- movement away from midline
- a sideways curvature of the spine
- a fracture or break caused by squeezing or opposing force
- the long bone of the thigh
- arthritis immunilogic abnormality that causes an inflammation response with tissue destruction
- the long bone of the arm that goes from the shoulder to elbow
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- movement toward midline
- a bone disorder characterized by a decrease in bone density
- skeleton that is made up of the skull, spine, rib cage,etc.
- the lateral forearm bone
- to turn downward or backward with the hand or foot
- backward bending of the hand or foot
- excision of a joint
- the breast bone
- the shaft of a long bone
- the shin bone
23 Clues: bone tissue • the heel bone • the shin bone • the breast bone • excision of a joint • a disease of cartilage • movement toward midline • break without separation • the lateral forearm bone • the shaft of a long bone • movement away from midline • the long bone of the thigh • a sideways curvature of the spine • backward bending of the hand or foot • ...
Chapter 5: Skeletal System (Jessica Jennings) 2016-09-13
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- "Meeting place" between bones
- Kneecap
- Shoulder blade
- Mature bone cell
- Bone marrow
- A joint with little movement
- Inflammation of bone
- Surgical repair of cartilage
- Tear in a ligament
- Loss of bone mass
- Shin bone
- Lateral curvature of the spine
- Lower jaw bone
- Connective tissue that enables movement
- Upper jaw bone
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- Bone tissue
- Break in the bone
- Collar bone
- Thin membrane that covers bone
- Thigh bone
- Bone
- Cartilage tumor
- Magnetic Resonance imaging
- Fibrous membranes that join the cranial bones
- Shaft of the long bone
- Wrist
- Pain in the rib(s)
- Bones of fingers and toes
28 Clues: Bone • Wrist • Kneecap • Shin bone • Thigh bone • Bone tissue • Collar bone • Bone marrow • Shoulder blade • Lower jaw bone • Upper jaw bone • Cartilage tumor • Mature bone cell • Break in the bone • Loss of bone mass • Pain in the rib(s) • Tear in a ligament • Inflammation of bone • Shaft of the long bone • Bones of fingers and toes • Magnetic Resonance imaging • A joint with little movement • ...
Major Bones in the Skeletal System 2021-02-15
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- Also known as the kneecap
- It's also called the tailbone
- It is a long bone in the forearm. It lies medially and
- to the radius
- It is a long bone in the forearm. It lies laterally and
- The largest bone in the body and only bone in the thigh
- The human skeleton has 12 pairs of them
- to ulna
- They are bones of the midfoot and are tublar in shape
- It is long, thin and lateral bone of the lower leg.
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- It's scientific name is metacarpus
- Also known as shoulder blade
- the feet
- The only bone in the body that lies horizontally
- The bones that make up the fingers of the hand and the toes
- It is also called the breastbone
- It's a spade-shaped bone
- The largest, strongest and lowest bone in the human facial
- Bone that's in the upper arm
- It's called the shin bone
- Bone that make up the wrist
- Also called the skull and is the skeletal structure of the
- It supports the spinal column and protect the abdominal
- that supports the face and protects the brain
24 Clues: to ulna • the feet • to the radius • It's a spade-shaped bone • Also known as the kneecap • It's called the shin bone • Bone that make up the wrist • Also known as shoulder blade • Bone that's in the upper arm • It's also called the tailbone • It is also called the breastbone • It's scientific name is metacarpus • The human skeleton has 12 pairs of them • ...
Major Bones in the Skeletal System 2021-02-15
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- It supports the spinal column
- Also called the skull
- It's a spade-shaped bone
- Also known as the kneecap
- The largest bone in the body and only bone in the thigh
- They are bones of the midfoot and are tublar in shape
- The bones that make up the fingers and toes
- It's also called the tailbone
- It is long, thin and lateral bone of the lower leg.
- Bone that make up the wrist
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- It lies laterally and parallel to the ulna
- It lies medially and parallell to the radius.
- It's called the shin bone
- The human skeleton has 12 pairs of them
- Bone that's in the upper arm
- The only bone in the body that lies horizontally
- The largest, strongest and lowest bone in the human facial
- It's scientific name is metacarpus
- Also known as shoulder blade
- It is also called the breastbone
20 Clues: Also called the skull • It's a spade-shaped bone • It's called the shin bone • Also known as the kneecap • Bone that make up the wrist • Bone that's in the upper arm • Also known as shoulder blade • It supports the spinal column • It's also called the tailbone • It is also called the breastbone • It's scientific name is metacarpus • The human skeleton has 12 pairs of them • ...
Major Bones in the Skeletal System 2021-02-15
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- The largest bone in the body and only bone in the thigh
- It is long, thin and lateral bone of the lower leg.
- It's scientific name is metacarpus
- It's also called the tailbone
- The human skeleton has 12 pairs of them
- Also known as the kneecap
- Also called the skull
- Bone that's in the upper arm
- They are bones of the midfoot and are tublar in shape
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- It's a spade-shaped bone
- It supports the spinal column
- It's called the shin bone
- The largest, strongest and lowest bone in the human facial
- Also known as shoulder blade
- Bone that make up the wrist
- The only bone in the body that lies horizontally
- The bones that make up the fingers and toes
- It lies laterally and parallel to the ulna
- It lies medially and parallell to the radius.
- It is also called the breastbone
20 Clues: Also called the skull • It's a spade-shaped bone • It's called the shin bone • Also known as the kneecap • Bone that make up the wrist • Also known as shoulder blade • Bone that's in the upper arm • It supports the spinal column • It's also called the tailbone • It is also called the breastbone • It's scientific name is metacarpus • The human skeleton has 12 pairs of them • ...
Major Bones of the Skeletal System 2021-02-15
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- Commonly referred to as the tail bone
- scientific name for the finger bones
- flat bone located in the middle of the chest
- Scientific name for the knee cap
- Second long bone located in the leg
- A short bone that connects the feet and the leg
- Long bone located in the leg
- Protects the internal organs of the chest
- Also called the toe bone
- A flat bone that helps with the movement of the shoulder
- Long bone located in the upper arm
- Second half of the lower arm
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- Also called the hip bone
- First half of the central nervous system
- Assist with the movement of the fingers
- Commonly known as the collar bone
- Located in the thigh
- Short bone located in the foot
- Flat bones in the middle of the rib cage
- First half of the lower arm
- Protects the PC of the body
21 Clues: Located in the thigh • Also called the hip bone • Also called the toe bone • First half of the lower arm • Protects the PC of the body • Long bone located in the leg • Second half of the lower arm • Short bone located in the foot • Scientific name for the knee cap • Commonly known as the collar bone • Long bone located in the upper arm • Second long bone located in the leg • ...
Major Bones of the Skeletal System 2021-02-16
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- Made up of 33 small bones/vertebrae
- Eight bones that make up part of the hand
- A set of eight long bones in the hand
- Acts as a supporter at the lower part of the trunk
- Bones that makes up the fingers
- Larger and shorter bone in the forearm
- Five long bones in each foot
- Long bone between the shoulder and elbow
- Flat bone enclosing the brain; protector
- Another name is calf bone and is located on the outside of leg
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- Larger of the two bones in the lower leg
- Long flat bone in the middle of the chest
- Connects the shoulder to the breastbone
- Longest bone in the human body and has a head
- There is a hinge joint where it is located
- Also named tailbone and is below the sacrum
- Contain gliding joints
- Long thin bone in the forearm
- Triangular, flat bone of the pectoral girdle
- A protective cage with 12 pairs of bones
20 Clues: Contain gliding joints • Five long bones in each foot • Long thin bone in the forearm • Bones that makes up the fingers • Made up of 33 small bones/vertebrae • A set of eight long bones in the hand • Larger and shorter bone in the forearm • Connects the shoulder to the breastbone • Larger of the two bones in the lower leg • Long bone between the shoulder and elbow • ...
Major bones of the skeletal system 2021-02-15
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- set of 12 paired bones which forms the protective cage of the thorax
- bony structure that supports the face and forms a protective cavity for the brain
- bones that makes up the fingers of the hands and toes of the feet
- runs from shoulder to elbow
- also known as the collarbone
- Eight small bones that makes up the wrists
- located between the phalanges of the fingers and carpal bones of wrist
- also known as shinbone
- forms the spinal column
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- set of seven irregular shaped bones located in the ankle
- runs parallel to the ulna
- also known as pectoral girdle
- only bone located in the human thigh
- ring-like bony structure
- also known as kneecap
- also known as shoulder blade
- a shield shape bony structure that forms the posterior pelvic wall
- also known as breastbone located in the central part of the chest
- sometimes called calf bone
- five long bones in the foot
20 Clues: also known as kneecap • also known as shinbone • forms the spinal column • ring-like bony structure • runs parallel to the ulna • sometimes called calf bone • runs from shoulder to elbow • five long bones in the foot • also known as the collarbone • also known as shoulder blade • also known as pectoral girdle • only bone located in the human thigh • ...
Major Bones Of The Skeletal System 2021-02-19
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- another name for anklebone
- This is at the front of the hip bone closest to the genitals.
- it is responsible for supporting the entire weight of the body.
- the thicker and shorter of the two bones in the human forearm.
- they are connected to the phalanges by the metatarsals
- sometimes reffered to as the breast bone, it is located in the middle of your chest
- sometimes referred to as the lower spine
- the bones in the foot
- the shinbone, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg.
- the kneecap
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- the top part of the skull
- also called the shoulder blade it is a large triangular bone that lies in the upper back
- the bones that make up the fingers of the hand and the toes of the foot
- they are used to protect your internal organs
- it protects your brain
- it is also called the thigh bone
- a basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column and protects the abdominal organs
- the arm bone between your shoulder and your elbow
- sometimes called the calf bone
- the longer bone in the forearm
20 Clues: the kneecap • the bones in the foot • it protects your brain • the top part of the skull • another name for anklebone • sometimes called the calf bone • the longer bone in the forearm • it is also called the thigh bone • sometimes referred to as the lower spine • they are used to protect your internal organs • the arm bone between your shoulder and your elbow • ...
Major Bones of the Skeletal System 2021-02-19
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- It connects the breastplate to the shoulders.
- A shield-shaped bony structures that is connected to the pelvis.
- Holds the lower teeth in place and forms the lower jaw.
- Protects the face and forms a protective cavity for the brain.
- A bone located in the middle of the chest.
- The bone in the intermediate part of the human hand.
- Girdle- A ring-like bony structure, located in the lower part of the trunk.
- Bones that make up the fingers of the hand and the toes of the foot, there are 56 of them.
- The longest and strongest bone in your body.
- Part of the mid-foot and is tubular in shape.
- Also called the shinbone, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg.
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- Also called the calf bone, smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.
- Also known as the tailbone and is comprised of four vertebrae.
- Bony framework that protects the heart and the lungs.
- A large bone of the forearm that extends from the side of the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.
- Armbone between your shoulder and your elbow.
- A long bone in the forearm, lies parallel to the radiusn kimiichi.
- The body's central support structure, it connects the different parts of the skeleton all together.
- A small bone located in the front of the knee joint, it protects the knee.
- A set of irregularly shaped bones situated in the ankle area.
20 Clues: A bone located in the middle of the chest. • The longest and strongest bone in your body. • It connects the breastplate to the shoulders. • Armbone between your shoulder and your elbow. • Part of the mid-foot and is tubular in shape. • The bone in the intermediate part of the human hand. • Bony framework that protects the heart and the lungs. • ...
Chapter 8: Skeletal System : Axial Skeleton 2020-04-28
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- A centra that are concave anteriorly and convex posteriorly.
- Within turtles, it is a composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell, it consists of a fused group of ventral dermal elements, including contributions from the clavicles and interclavicle as well as dermal elements from the abdominal region.
- A laterally or more or less ventrally directed process or appendage of a vertebra forming a rib or part corresponding to a rib.
- A vertebra that is characterized by fused construction of all components and the specific type shown is a lepospondylous vertebra.
- A centra with flat ends and seem especially suited to receive and distribute compressive forces within the vertebral column.
- Are paired ventrolateral processes, remnants of the hemal arch bases that may receive the articulation with ventral ribs.
- Part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.
- Are the unpaired segmental series of bones forming the body of sternum.
- This was certainly one of the vertebral innovations of tetrapods that was seen first in labyrinthodonts.
- During embryonic development in some primitive fishes, mesenchymal cells that gather around the notochord first form discrete blocks of cartilage, up to four pairs per segment.
- This centrum is if each surface is concave and a design that seems to allow limited motion in most directions.
- Is a site of tendon or ligament attachment, it is also a normal developmental outgrowth of a bone.
- It is a skeletal structure of birds and other dinosaurs, in which the sacrum is extended by incorporation of additional fused or partially fused caudal or lumbar vertebrae and it can only be seen in birds.
- In this type of tail, the vertebral column extends straight back, with the fin itself developed symmetrically above and below it.
- This is the hemal arches below expand into supportive struts to which the rest of the fin attaches.
- A type of vertebra that has no centra.
- Provide sites for secure muscle attachment, help suspend the body, form a protective case around viscera , and sometimes serve as accessory breathing devices.
- This is the ribs of primitive tetrapod that having two heads that articulate with the vertebrae.
- A bone that is first of seven cervical vertebrae, it supports the weight of the skull.
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- These centra are saddle-shaped articular surfaces at both ends.
- Are named for their distinctive type of holospondylous vertebra, termed a lepospondylous vertebra, in which the vertebral elements are fused.
- Is a ridge of cartilage in the trachea that occurs between the division of the two main bronchi.
- One of a pair of dorsal and lateral elements of the centrum of the vertebrae of the fish and of an extinct amphibian representing or formed from dorsal arcualia.
- It is characterizes centra that are reverse shape, concave posteriorly and convex anteriorly.
- A median process on the front part of neural arch of the vertebrae of most snakes and some lizards.
- Is a smooth, rounded eminence on the lateral portion of the distal articular surface of the humerus.
- Is a midventral skeletal structure that is endochondral in embryonic origin and arises within the ventral connective tissue septum and adjacent myosepta.
- It is the uppermost segment of the sternum of humans and many other mammals that is somewhat triangular flattened bone with anterolateral borders which articulate with the clavicle.
- A type of vertebra with only one centrum per segment.
- A type of tail that is characteristics of teleosts, has equal lobes and appears to be symmetrical, but the narrowed vertebral column that runs to its base slants upward to form the support for the dorsal edge of the fin.
- Is a long continuous rod of fibrous connective tissue wrapping a core of fluid or fluid-filled cells.
- These are restricted to the sides of the ventral body wall between sternum and pelvis and do not articulate with the vertebrae.
- A process that is the formed prolongation of the angle of junction of the lower and left lateral borders in the head of the pancreas.
- Are transient structures that will give rise to cells of the vertebrae and ribs, dermis of the dorsum, skeletal muscle of the body wall, back and limbs.
- A vertebra having a large dorsal cresentric intercentrum, and a small dorsal paired pleurocentrum.
- A type of tail that forms if the posterior end of the vertebral column turns upward and into this dorsal lobe, forming its central axis.
- Is an external or internal framework of bone, cartilage or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant.
- A fossa on the posterior median part of the neural arch of a vertebra that accommodates the zygosphene of the next vertebra.
- A vertebrate whose embryo is wrapped in an amnion.
- It is attached to the vertebral column in complex ways, corresponding to the demands that active locomotion places upon the individual vertebrae.
40 Clues: A type of vertebra that has no centra. • A vertebrate whose embryo is wrapped in an amnion. • A type of vertebra with only one centrum per segment. • A centra that are concave anteriorly and convex posteriorly. • These centra are saddle-shaped articular surfaces at both ends. • Are the unpaired segmental series of bones forming the body of sternum. • ...
Helen Searcy's Chapter 5: Skeletal System 2017-06-11
20 Clues: neck • L1-L5 • chest • fingers • kneecap • lower jaw • thighbone • heel bone • shine bone • wrist bone • collarbone • breast bone • bone tissue • shoulder blade • bending a joint • straighten a joint • joint with little movement • flexible connective tissue • straight line through the body • protects moving parts from friction
Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular System Crossword 2023-03-13
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- When tiny blood vessels burst under broken skin
- ________ joints; These joints do not move (like the ones in your skull)
- ___________ muscles are muscles that you do not control (like your heart)
- ________ joint: A joint that allows rotation (found for example in your neck)
- ____________ bone: The third layer of bone, it is hard but light and has space for marrow
- ____________ muscle: This type of muscle is found in the organs
- The tough, outer layer of bone
- ______ and socket joint: A type of joint found in the hip and shoulder
- ________ joint; A joint that only moves back and forth in one direction, found in the knee
- The outer, thinnest layer of skin
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- The second layer of skin
- ___________ muscle When muscle appears striped it is known as _________
- A smooth slippery tissue found between bones at joints
- ________ system: It supports and shapes the body, protects organs and makes blood
- ________ joint; A type of joint found between the vertebrae in the spine
- Tissue that connects bone to muscle
- A muscle found in the heart
- A soft and fatty tissue found inside of bones. It is where blood is produced
- ____________ muscles are muscles that you choose to move
- _______ bone; This is the second layer of bone
- A pigment that protects the skin and gives it color
- A tissue band that connects bone to bone
22 Clues: The second layer of skin • A muscle found in the heart • The tough, outer layer of bone • The outer, thinnest layer of skin • Tissue that connects bone to muscle • A tissue band that connects bone to bone • _______ bone; This is the second layer of bone • When tiny blood vessels burst under broken skin • A pigment that protects the skin and gives it color • ...
Chapter 5 The Skeletal System Vocabulary 2016-11-03
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- confined to cavities in the spongy bone of flat bones and the epiphysis of some long bones
- an immovable joint
- flattened fibrous sacs lined with synovial membrane and containing a thin film go synovial fluid
- joints in which the articulating bones ends are separated by a joint cavity containing synovial fluid
- abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
- process of bone formation
- blood cell formation
- ragged break occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone
- broken bone portion is pressed inward
- essential if bones are to retain normal proportions and strength during long-bone growth as the body increases in size and weight
- thin, flattened, and usually curved
- happens when a bone is forced out of its normal position in the joint cavity
- bones that don't fit any of the other bone categories
- the realignment of the broken bone ends
- bumps, holes, and ridges. reveals where muscles, tendons, and ligaments were attached and where blood vessels and nerves passed
- bone is crushed
- hold the eyes in an anterior position and allow the facial muscles to show our feelings through smiles or frowns
- the bones of the limbs and girdles that are "appendicular" to the skeleton
- bone forming cells
- freely movable joints
- arranged in concentric circles called lamellae
- cover the external surface
- has no body
- the ends of the long bone
- secures the periosteum to the underlying bone
- the spherical head of one bone fits into a round socket in another
- generally cube-shaped and contain mostly spongy bone
- fibrous connective tissue membrane that cover and protects the diaphysis
- the bones are united by fibrous tissue
- the bones that form the longitudinal axis of the body
- contains lamellae around it
- the mature bone cells, are found in the matrix in tiny cavities called lacunae
- bone breaks incompletely, much in the way a green twig breaks
- fibrous membranes connecting the cranial bones
- the cylindrical end of one bone fits into a trough-shaped surface on another bone
- adipose (fat) tissue
- encloses and protects the fragile brain tissue
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- the rounded end of one bone fits into a sleeve or ring of bone
- excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back
- acts as a pivot for the rotations of the atlas
- or shaft, makes up most of the bone's length and is composed of compact bone
- drying of the discs, alone with a wearing of the ligaments of the vertebral column
- the articular surfaces are essentially flat, and only short slipping or gliding movements are allowed
- typically longer than they are wide
- allows movement around one axis only
- a flat plate of hyaline cartilage
- movement occurs around two axes
- broken bone ends are pushed into each other
- tiny canals, radiate outward from the central canals to all lacunae
- cushion the vertebrae and absorb shocks while allowing the spine flexibility
- the egg-shaped articular surface of one bone fits into an oval concavity in another
- in adults, the cavity of the shaft is primarily a storage area for adipose tissue
- the sites where two or more bones meet
- each articular surface has both convex and concave areas, like a saddle
- allows movement in all axes, including rotation, and are the most freely moving synovial joints
- run in the compact bone at right angels to the shaft
- the curvatures in the cervical and lumbar regions
- the most common form of arthritis, is a chronic degenerative condition that typically affects the aged
- giant bone-destroying cells in bones
- excessive inward curvature of the spine
- the bone ends are connected by fibrocartilage
- composed of small needle like pieces of bone and lots of open space
- concentric circles around central canals
- slightly movable joints
- bone breaks into many fragments
- the spinal curvatures in the thoracic and sacral regions
- dense and looks smooth and homogenous
- blood-filled swelling
- gliding does not involve rotation around any axis
69 Clues: has no body • bone is crushed • an immovable joint • bone forming cells • blood cell formation • adipose (fat) tissue • freely movable joints • blood-filled swelling • slightly movable joints • process of bone formation • the ends of the long bone • cover the external surface • contains lamellae around it • movement occurs around two axes • bone breaks into many fragments • ...
Major Bones in the Skeletal System 2021-02-15
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- The largest bone in the body and only bone in the thigh
- It is long, thin and lateral bone of the lower leg.
- It's scientific name is metacarpus
- It's also called the tailbone
- The human skeleton has 12 pairs of them
- Also known as the kneecap
- Also called the skull
- Bone that's in the upper arm
- They are bones of the midfoot and are tublar in shape
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- It's a spade-shaped bone
- It supports the spinal column
- It's called the shin bone
- The largest, strongest and lowest bone in the human facial
- Also known as shoulder blade
- Bone that make up the wrist
- The only bone in the body that lies horizontally
- The bones that make up the fingers and toes
- It lies laterally and parallel to the ulna
- It lies medially and parallell to the radius.
- It is also called the breastbone
20 Clues: Also called the skull • It's a spade-shaped bone • It's called the shin bone • Also known as the kneecap • Bone that make up the wrist • Also known as shoulder blade • Bone that's in the upper arm • It supports the spinal column • It's also called the tailbone • It is also called the breastbone • It's scientific name is metacarpus • The human skeleton has 12 pairs of them • ...
Anatomy & Physiology: Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-11
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- Most inferior portion of the vertebral column
- Shoulder blade
- Type of bone that looks smooth
- Skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvis girdle and lower limbs
- C2
- Type of bone that contains red bone marrow
- Knee cap
- Smallest bone in the body
- Ribs that do not connect to the sternum
- Includes the manubrium and xiphoid process
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- Mature bone cells
- Long bone shaft
- Bone found in the middle ear
- Bone that does not articulate with another bone
- Bone that extends from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist
- Bones that make up the pelvic girdle
- Number of thoracic vertebrae
- Opening in a bone
- Skeleton that includes the skull, bony thorax and vertebral column
- All skull bones, except the mandible, are connected by this type of joint
- Covers the diaphysis
- Bone that is lateral to the ankle
22 Clues: C2 • Knee cap • Shoulder blade • Long bone shaft • Mature bone cells • Opening in a bone • Covers the diaphysis • Smallest bone in the body • Bone found in the middle ear • Number of thoracic vertebrae • Type of bone that looks smooth • Bone that is lateral to the ankle • Bones that make up the pelvic girdle • Ribs that do not connect to the sternum • ...
Major bones of the skeletal system 2021-02-12
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- A flat,irregular bone that is called sacral spine.
- A long bone that is referred to as skin bone.
- We call this bone 'kneecap'.
- The breast or chest bone.
- Referred to as the ankle bone.
- This protects our heart, lungs, etc.
- Cranium is it's scientific name and I protects the brain
- The correct term for shoulder bone.
- The scientific name for finger.
- A long bone and scientific name for collarbone.
- The common name for Carpals.
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- The longest bone in the body.
- Also knows as jawbone.
- Also called toe bone.
- Referred to as back bone, spine or spinal cord.
- Our upper arm bone that is also called funny bone.
- Some persons call it calf bone.
- Runs parallel to the ulna.
- A long bone found in the forearm that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger.
- The correct term for hip bone.
20 Clues: Also called toe bone. • Also knows as jawbone. • The breast or chest bone. • Runs parallel to the ulna. • We call this bone 'kneecap'. • The common name for Carpals. • The longest bone in the body. • Referred to as the ankle bone. • The correct term for hip bone. • Some persons call it calf bone. • The scientific name for finger. • The correct term for shoulder bone. • ...
Major Bones of the Skeletal System 2021-02-21
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- a bone located in the middle of the chest.
- a set of seven irregularly shaped bones situated in the ankle area.
- a long bone in the forearm, lies parallel to the radius.
- the longest and strongest bone in your body.
- a small bone located in the front of the knee joint, it protects the knee.
- also called the shinbone, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg.
- a large bone of the forearm that extends from the side of the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist.
- bony framework thats protects the heart and lungs.
- bones that make up the fingers of the hand and the toes of the foot, there are 56 of them.
- it connects the breastplate to the shoulders.
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- also called the calf bone, smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.
- the intermediate bone in the human hand.
- a shield shaped bony structure that is connected to the pelvis.
- protects the face and forms a protective cavity for the brain.
- part of the mid foot, is tubular in shape.
- the body's central support structure, it connects the different parts of the skeleton together.
- armbone between your shoulder and your elbow.
- holds the lower teeth in place and forms the lower jawline.
- also known as the tail bone and is comprised of 4 vertebrae.
- Girdle a ring-like bony structure, located in the lower part of the trunk.
20 Clues: the intermediate bone in the human hand. • a bone located in the middle of the chest. • part of the mid foot, is tubular in shape. • the longest and strongest bone in your body. • armbone between your shoulder and your elbow. • it connects the breastplate to the shoulders. • bony framework thats protects the heart and lungs. • ...
Skeletal System: The Skull - Chapter Seven 2020-04-28
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- Apparatus that supports the tongue and the floor of the mouth.
- Dermal origin where the lower jaw of mammals is composed
- They lack bones entirely and specialized for parasitic lives that depend on rasping tongue to scrape tissue for meal
- The anterior pair of the head mesenchyme from elongate cartilages
- A jaw suspension for modern bony fishes where the mandibular is atteched to the braincase through hyomandibula
- Forms the supporting structure of an organism
- A jaw suspension where jaws are attached to the braincase
- A group of ostracoderns that posses a head shield formed by single piece of arched dermak bone.
- A jaw suspension wherein the entire upper jaw is incorporated into the braincase
- It suspends the lower jae except for mammals
- Bone of the braincase where the lower jaw is suspended
- A name for cranium that was inspired by the mistaken view of the splanchnocranium
- The posterior pair of the head mesenchyme from elongate cartilages
- It formed mostly in the outer casting of the skull
- The main body of the hyoid apparatus
- These are openings that arise within the region of the outer braincase
- It was formed by the hyomandibula that is involved in hearing
- These are the branchial arches that support thee mouth
- Also known as the "horns" as the extensions of the hyoid apparatus
- The jaw suspension wherein jaws are attached to the braincase through quadrate
- It is named after the duct of tetrapods that passes through or near the bone
- A type of skeletal system formed within the body from mesoderm
- It refers to the fused cranial components encasing the brain
- An example of mandible where jaw is attached
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- Refers to all part of skeleton apart from the skull
- It's a type of fish where jaws first appeared
- The prominent element of the hyoid arch
- The unpaired medial dermal bone found mostly in fishes and lower tetrapods
- The most ancient part of the cranium that arose to support pharyngeal slits in protochordates
- It underlies and supports the brain formed by endochondral bone or cartilage
- This is hat mandibular arch is made of
- These are cartilages found behind the parachordals
- The earliest vertebrates known for their soft tissue impressions
- One of the tissues contributing to the endoskeleton
- The vertebrate skull
- The earliest stage where Agnathans represents how none of the arches attaches were directly to the skull
- The anterior tooth-bearing part of the dentary
- Includes all the upper portion of the skull
- A type of skeletal system formed within the integument
- The earliest jaw condition found in accanthodians and placoderms
- The region between the nasal capsules
- It was used by morphologist as a equivalent term for the chondrocranium
- This is found between the otic plates and formed bythe growth of parachordals
43 Clues: The vertebrate skull • The main body of the hyoid apparatus • The region between the nasal capsules • This is hat mandibular arch is made of • The prominent element of the hyoid arch • Includes all the upper portion of the skull • It suspends the lower jae except for mammals • An example of mandible where jaw is attached • It's a type of fish where jaws first appeared • ...
CHAPTER 7 Skeletal System: The Skull 2020-04-29
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- ventral derivative of the
- having two joints
- bony flap cover of exit gill slits
- jaw suspension in mammals
- lies behind the orbit
- having one joint
- runs across the top of the skull
- behind the jaws
- none of the arches attaches themselves directly to the skull
- joint passes through the dermatocranium behind the eye
- dermal bones encircle the eye to define the orbit superficially
- teeth are continually replaced
- encircles the external naris/forms the snout
- gap that partially divided posterior braincase.
- mandibular arch is attached to the braincase
- proposed the composite theory
- use of a rapid sticky tongue to capture prey
- in which the Meckel's cartilage is usually encased
- fused cranial components immediately surrounding the brain
- movement within skull
- hold the olfactory epithelium
- chewing of food before swallowing
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- first fully functional arch of the jaw
- hinge passes across the back of the skull allowing rotation
- mandibular arch of gnathostomes is formed by fusion of parts of the premandibular arch and parts of the mandibular arch of jawless ancestors
- fusion of various bones in different species
- equivalent term for chondrocranium
- composed of dermal bones
- joint in the dermatocranium passes in front of the orbits
- internal skeleton
- rapidly grasp the prey with its jaws
- earliest jawed condition
- formed of endochondral bone or of cartilage
- no movement between upper jaw and braincase
- cover much of the roof of the mouth
- formed from or within the integument
- Branchial arches that support the mouth
- two successive sets of teeth
- dermal plates of the head were thick and tightly joined
- most ancient part of the skull
- jaw suspension in most amphibians, reptiles, and birds
41 Clues: behind the jaws • having one joint • having two joints • internal skeleton • lies behind the orbit • movement within skull • composed of dermal bones • earliest jawed condition • ventral derivative of the • jaw suspension in mammals • two successive sets of teeth • proposed the composite theory • hold the olfactory epithelium • teeth are continually replaced • ...
Module1: Introduction to pathology/Skeletal system 2023-12-20
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- Expanded end portion and is the secondary site of ossification
- Designed to relieve pain when a cure is not possible and to improve the end quality of life
- Cells that spread via the lymphatic system
- Responsible for the production of bone erythrocytes and leukocytes
- Disease that results from the body’s reaction to a localized injurious agent
- Specialized cells responsible for the absorption of bone tissue during growth and
- arthritis What type of arthritis has tophi associated with it
- The imaging modality that would best demonstrate osteomyelitis
- An adverse responses to medical treatment itself
- An abnormal change occurring in mature cells.
- Conversion of one cell type into another that is not normal for that tissue
- when there are differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of diseases as well as other adverse health conditions or outcomes that exist among disadvantaged population groups
- Observable cellular changes
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- The study of the cause of a disease
- Cancerous cells invade the circulatory system, they may be spread via blood vessels
- Diseases that have a quick onset and last for a short period
- a lubricating fluid containing mucin, albumin, fat, and mineral salts
- A manifestation that is detected by the physician during examination
- A treatment of neoplastic disease that interferons and interleukins
- Specialized cells that break down and clear calcium from the bony matrix to enlarge the medullary canal
- The number of cases of a disease found in a given population
- Freely moveable joints
22 Clues: Freely moveable joints • Observable cellular changes • The study of the cause of a disease • Cells that spread via the lymphatic system • An abnormal change occurring in mature cells. • An adverse responses to medical treatment itself • Diseases that have a quick onset and last for a short period • The number of cases of a disease found in a given population • ...
The Skeletal System- Bones and Joints 2014-02-11
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- Bones of the wrist.
- A fracture where broken ends of bones are jammed into each other.
- Forms the framework for the arms and legs.
- Freely moveable joints
- Bones that form the bridge of the nose
- Most common joint disorder.
- A bone of the forearm on the pinky finger side.
- A fracture where the bone does not penetrate the skin.
- a natural opening on passageway
- Breastbone where CPR is performed.
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- The lower leg bone that in not weight bearing.
- A break or rupture in a bone.
- Twelve vertebrae of the spinal column.
- Upper arm bone
- Slightly moveable joints
- The five larger vertebrae near the end of the vertebral column.
- A type of fx in which the bone has been twisted apart.
- Includes the bony framework of the head and trunk.
- another word for collarbone
- First cervical vertebrae
20 Clues: Upper arm bone • Bones of the wrist. • Freely moveable joints • Slightly moveable joints • First cervical vertebrae • another word for collarbone • Most common joint disorder. • A break or rupture in a bone. • a natural opening on passageway • Breastbone where CPR is performed. • Twelve vertebrae of the spinal column. • Bones that form the bridge of the nose • ...
Chapter 5 Crossword: The Skeletal System 2016-09-18
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- skeleton that is made up of the skull, spine, rib cage,etc.
- movement away from midline
- the shin bone
- movement toward midline
- excision of a joint
- a saclike connective structure found in some joints, protects against friction
- bone tissue
- a fracture or break caused by squeezing or opposing force
- backward bending of the hand or foot
- a bone disorder characterized by a decrease in bone density
- the long bone of the arm that goes from the shoulder to elbow
- arthritis immunilogic abnormality that causes an inflammation response with tissue destruction
- the shaft of a long bone
- the long bone of the thigh
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- to turn downward or backward with the hand or foot
- process a bony daggerlike projection at lower end of sternum
- the lateral forearm bone
- break without separation
- break is straight across the bone, at a right angle
- the heel bone
- a disease of cartilage
- a sideways curvature of the spine
- the breast bone
23 Clues: bone tissue • the shin bone • the heel bone • the breast bone • excision of a joint • a disease of cartilage • movement toward midline • the lateral forearm bone • break without separation • the shaft of a long bone • movement away from midline • the long bone of the thigh • a sideways curvature of the spine • backward bending of the hand or foot • ...
Chapter 5 Skeletal System Medical Terminology 2016-09-18
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- the lower jawbone
- having to do with an arm
- the collarbone
- wrist bone
- formation of bone
- inner membrane layer of the bone
- having to do with something attached
- disintegration of a joint
- bone tissue
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- shin bone
- dense, flexible connective tissue
- the bone above the upper teeth
- disease of cartilage
- injury to a ligament
- knee cap
- mature bone cells
- physician who treats joint and connective tissue disorders
- the breast bone
- bending a joint
- saclike connective structure found in some joints
20 Clues: knee cap • shin bone • wrist bone • bone tissue • the collarbone • the breast bone • bending a joint • the lower jawbone • formation of bone • mature bone cells • disease of cartilage • injury to a ligament • having to do with an arm • disintegration of a joint • the bone above the upper teeth • inner membrane layer of the bone • dense, flexible connective tissue • ...
Major Bones of the Skeletal System 2021-02-12
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- The name for you finger and toe bone
- I am your breast/chest bone
- The bone in your foot
- Oh no! you broke your hip.
- I am the cap that your knee wears.
- I am behind the tibia
- I'm the bone found in your forearm
- I am in your wrist. Flick! Flick!
- I protect your vital organs
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- The bone in your hand
- Point of the elbow, forms a hinge
- Hi! I'm your collar bone.
- I am the longest bone in the human body
- I am an irregular bone found in your back
- I am commonly known as the Skull/Head Bone
- Essential for eating
- Hi! I'm your shin. Don't kick me, it hurts!
- I'm not your your collar! I'm your shoulder!
- My name is actually quite FUNNY
- I am known as your ankle bone
20 Clues: Essential for eating • The bone in your hand • The bone in your foot • I am behind the tibia • Hi! I'm your collar bone. • Oh no! you broke your hip. • I am your breast/chest bone • I protect your vital organs • I am known as your ankle bone • My name is actually quite FUNNY • Point of the elbow, forms a hinge • I am in your wrist. Flick! Flick! • I am the cap that your knee wears. • ...
respiratory system 2021-05-31
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- part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal
- a single breath
- any of the major air passages of the lungs
- the chemical element of atomic
- a thin skeletal muscle
- infection that inflames the air sacs
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- hollow muscular organ forming an air alveoli any of the many tiny air sacs of the lungs
- a colorless, odorless gas produced
- system the network of organs and tissues
- a large membranous tube reinforced
- condition in which your airways narrow
- pair of spongy, air-filled organs
- a lung condition that causes shortness of breath
13 Clues: a single breath • a thin skeletal muscle • the chemical element of atomic • pair of spongy, air-filled organs • a colorless, odorless gas produced • a large membranous tube reinforced • infection that inflames the air sacs • condition in which your airways narrow • system the network of organs and tissues • any of the major air passages of the lungs • ...
Chapter 2 - Basic Exercise Science 2015-05-17
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- Connects brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body
- Contains the brain and spinal cord
- When nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems "link"
- Respond to light
- / Sensitive to change in muscular tension (activation = muscle relax)
- Respond to mechanical forces in tissue
- Pain receptors
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- Respond to chemical interaction
- Sensory receptors within muscle and help regulate muscle contraction
- Contains para- and parasympathetic
- Merging of many neurons together
- Body's ability to sense relative position of adjacent parts of the body
- Functional unit of nervous system
13 Clues: Pain receptors • Respond to light • Respond to chemical interaction • Merging of many neurons together • Functional unit of nervous system • Contains para- and parasympathetic • Contains the brain and spinal cord • Respond to mechanical forces in tissue • When nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems "link" • Connects brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body • ...
Bone Cancer 2023-10-11
6 Clues: cancerous • group of cancer • not cancerous growth • apart of skeletal system • abnormal growth of cells • scan that helps detect cancer in the first stages
Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle - Chapter 5 2015-09-11
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- heel bone
- the lateral leg bone
- kneecap
- formation of cartilage
- dones, flexible connective tissue
- straight line through a physical body
- to straighten a joint
- sole of the foot; seven bones making up the bottom of the foot
- medical term for the vertebrae (L1-L5) in the lower spinal column
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- shin bone
- one of the three bones fused together to form the hip bone
- bone formation
- saclike connective structure found in some joints
- thighbone
- the bones between the tarsals and the phalanges of the foot
- membrane that surrounds the outside of the bone
- shaft of the long bone
- one of the two bones (other is ulna) extending from the elbow to the wrist
- medical term for the vertebrae (C1-C7) in the neck region
- chest
20 Clues: chest • kneecap • shin bone • heel bone • thighbone • bone formation • the lateral leg bone • to straighten a joint • formation of cartilage • shaft of the long bone • dones, flexible connective tissue • straight line through a physical body • membrane that surrounds the outside of the bone • saclike connective structure found in some joints • ...
Module 7- The Skeletal System Products 2014-10-09
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- A bone deformity on the base of the foot
- Anti-inflammatory herb
- Pain relieving amino acid.
- An amino acid that may prevent calcium loss in urine.
- An oil which aids inflammation and mobility
- A complex of vitamins which may aid uric acid build up
- A blood cleansing herb
- with calcium, may aid bone health.
- With Vitamin C, may aid healing
- A vitamin which deposits minerals into the bone matrix. Also known as 'Menadione' and is in alfalfa.
- a disc rupture
- Increases synovial fluid production
- A cream which is used as a massage.
- A pain reliever.
- A juice which helps prevent the build up of uric acid.
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- The narrowing of the spine
- A shin injury which is a fracture of the tibia.
- a mineral which prevents gout
- Deficiency in this mineral may aggravate inflammation
- Promotes Repair
- A vitamin which may help calcium deposit into bones
- a Mineral which is important for bone healing
- A herb which stimulates bone healing
- An anti-inflammatory enzyme
- A vitamin which is an anti-oxidant which is good for repair
- Anti-inflammatory gel
- The curving of the spine
- Also known as 'knitbone'
- A detox tea
29 Clues: A detox tea • a disc rupture • Promotes Repair • A pain reliever. • Anti-inflammatory gel • Anti-inflammatory herb • A blood cleansing herb • The curving of the spine • Also known as 'knitbone' • The narrowing of the spine • Pain relieving amino acid. • An anti-inflammatory enzyme • a mineral which prevents gout • With Vitamin C, may aid healing • with calcium, may aid bone health. • ...
PMT 121 Skeletal System Pathology Crossword 2015-01-30
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- Inflammatory arthritis resulting from the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints
- Tempromandibular Joint Dysfunction
- Disruption or break in the continuity of a bone
- Chronic, inflammatory arthritis that fuses the joints
- Temporary displacement of two or more bones at a joint
- Joint trauma that stretches or tears ligaments
- Loss of normal bone density that is suspect to fractures
- Frozen shoulder
- Inflammation of bursae
- Arthritis of the spine
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- Excessive bone remodling resulting in weak enlarged and deformed bones
- Smooth, round bump under the skin
- Chronic, inflammatory arthritis that affects the small joints of fingers then progresses to other joints
- An accumulation of fluid behing the knee
- Exaggerated thoracic spine curvature - Humpback
- Exaggerated anterior lumbar spine curvature - Swayback
- Degeneration of the articular cartilage between the patella and femur
- Recurring arthritis that affects joints, skin, the heart and nervous system
- Degenerative joint disorder
- Bone cancer
- Lateral curvature of the spine - S Shaped
- Degenerative changes in the spine
22 Clues: Bone cancer • Frozen shoulder • Inflammation of bursae • Arthritis of the spine • Degenerative joint disorder • Smooth, round bump under the skin • Degenerative changes in the spine • Tempromandibular Joint Dysfunction • An accumulation of fluid behing the knee • Lateral curvature of the spine - S Shaped • Joint trauma that stretches or tears ligaments • ...
PMT 121 Skeletal System Pathology Crossword 2015-01-30
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- Inflammation of bursae
- Bone cancer
- Degeneration of the articular cartilage between the patella and femur
- Frozen shoulder
- Inflammatory arthritis resulting from the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints
- Lateral curvature of the spine - S Shaped
- Tempromandibular Joint Dysfunction
- Disruption or break in the continuity of a bone
- Arthritis of the spine
- Joint trauma that stretches or tears ligaments
- Exaggerated thoracic spine curvature - Humpback
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- Degenerative changes in the spine
- Smooth, round bump under the skin
- Recurring arthritis that affects joints, skin, the heart and nervous system
- Loss of normal bone density that is suspect to fractures
- Chronic, inflammatory arthritis that fuses the joints
- Chronic, inflammatory arthritis that affects the small joints of fingers then progresses to other joints
- Temporary displacement of two or more bones at a joint
- Degenerative joint disorder
- Excessive bone remodling resulting in weak enlarged and deformed bones
- An accumulation of fluid behing the knee
- Exaggerated anterior lumbar spine curvature - Swayback
22 Clues: Bone cancer • Frozen shoulder • Inflammation of bursae • Arthritis of the spine • Degenerative joint disorder • Degenerative changes in the spine • Smooth, round bump under the skin • Tempromandibular Joint Dysfunction • An accumulation of fluid behing the knee • Lateral curvature of the spine - S Shaped • Joint trauma that stretches or tears ligaments • ...
Chapter 5 Skeletal System Medical Terminology 2016-09-18
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- wrist bone
- mature bone cells
- bending a joint
- physician who treats joint and connective tissue disorders
- formation of bone
- the bone above the upper teeth
- disintegration of a joint
- dense, flexible connective tissue
- the collarbone
- the breast bone
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- disease of cartilage
- saclike connective structure found in some joints
- bone tissue
- inner membrane layer of the bone
- shin bone
- having to do with something attached
- the lower jawbone
- having to do with an arm
- knee cap
- injury to a ligament
20 Clues: knee cap • shin bone • wrist bone • bone tissue • the collarbone • bending a joint • the breast bone • mature bone cells • formation of bone • the lower jawbone • disease of cartilage • injury to a ligament • having to do with an arm • disintegration of a joint • the bone above the upper teeth • inner membrane layer of the bone • dense, flexible connective tissue • ...
The Skeletal System: Joints and Movement 2016-02-19
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- connect bone to bone
- joints located in your skull
- when the sole of the foot is turned inward
- drawing a part backward
- palms facing upward
- to move away from the body's midline
- two or more bones joined together
- when the sole of the foot is turned outward
- joints found in knees and elbows
- connect muscle to bone
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- flexion/ flexes the foot or toes downward towards the sole
- joint found in the base of your thumb
- palms facing downward
- when a bone "spins" on its axis
- increases the angle between two bones
- flat or slightly curved joint
- circular arm movement for an example
- movement of a part forward
- joints such as the knee that have synovial fluid as a lubricant
- joint that provides two axis of movement through the same bone
- flexion of the foot in an upward motion
- to move toward the midline of the body
- decreases the angle between two bones
- joints found in neck and forearm
24 Clues: palms facing upward • connect bone to bone • palms facing downward • connect muscle to bone • drawing a part backward • movement of a part forward • joints located in your skull • flat or slightly curved joint • when a bone "spins" on its axis • joints found in neck and forearm • joints found in knees and elbows • two or more bones joined together • ...
Major bones of the Skeletal System 2021-02-15
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- commonly referred to as the 'funny bone'
- heavy, long bone that forms the leg above the knee
- runs parallel to the tibia
- curved anterior bone of the shoulder
- a shield-shaped bony structure
- a set of seven irregular shaped bones situated in the foot in the ankle area
- composed of 8 small irregular bones of the wrist
- also known as accessory bone or kneecap
- lies laterally and parallel to the ulna
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- an oval, bony case that protects the brain
- bones that make up the fingers of the hand and toes of the feet.
- a series of 33 bones forming a backbone
- larger of the two bones that form the leg below the knee
- the bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle
- located in the forefoot, between the tarsals and phalanges
- triangular bone in the lower back
- protects major organs such as the heart
- lower part of the torso located between the abdomen and legs
- also known as the breastbone
- inner and larger bone of the forearm
20 Clues: runs parallel to the tibia • also known as the breastbone • a shield-shaped bony structure • triangular bone in the lower back • curved anterior bone of the shoulder • inner and larger bone of the forearm • a series of 33 bones forming a backbone • protects major organs such as the heart • also known as accessory bone or kneecap • lies laterally and parallel to the ulna • ...
Major bones of the Skeletal System 2021-02-15
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- runs parallel to the tibia.
- the bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle.
- located in the forefoot, between the tarsals and phalanges.
- a series of 33 bones forming a backbone.
- an oval, bony case that protects the brain.
- a shield-shaped bony structure.
- curved anterior bone of the shoulder.
- inner and larger bone of the forearm.
- composed of 8 small irregular bones of the wrist.
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- commonly referred to as the 'funny bone'.
- larger of the two bones that form the leg below the knee.
- also known as accessory bone or kneecap.
- heavy, long bone that forms the leg above the knee.
- protects major organs such as the heart.
- lower part of the torso located between the abdomen and legs.
- a set of seven irregular shaped bones situated in the foot in the ankle area.
- lies laterally and parallel to the ulna.
- triangular bone in the lower back.
- bones that make up the fingers of the hand and toes of the feet.
- also known as the breastbone.
20 Clues: runs parallel to the tibia. • also known as the breastbone. • a shield-shaped bony structure. • triangular bone in the lower back. • curved anterior bone of the shoulder. • inner and larger bone of the forearm. • also known as accessory bone or kneecap. • protects major organs such as the heart. • a series of 33 bones forming a backbone. • ...
Chapter 8: Skeletal System : Axial Skeleton 2020-04-28
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- Are named for their distinctive type of holospondylous vertebra, termed a lepospondylous vertebra, in which the vertebral elements are fused.
- A median process on the front part of neural arch of the vertebrae of most snakes and some lizards.
- A fossa on the posterior median part of the neural arch of a vertebra that accommodates the zygosphene of the next vertebra.
- Is a ridge of cartilage in the trachea that occurs between the division of the two main bronchi.
- Is a smooth, rounded eminence on the lateral portion of the distal articular surface of the humerus.
- One of a pair of dorsal and lateral elements of the centrum of the vertebrae of the fish and of an extinct amphibian representing or formed from dorsal arcualia.
- This is the ribs of primitive tetrapod that having two heads that articulate with the vertebrae.
- Are paired ventrolateral processes, remnants of the hemal arch bases that may receive the articulation with ventral ribs.
- Are the unpaired segmental series of bones forming the body of sternum.
- A type of vertebra that has no centra.
- A centra with flat ends and seem especially suited to receive and distribute compressive forces within the vertebral column.
- Is a site of tendon or ligament attachment, it is also a normal developmental outgrowth of a bone.
- A vertebra having a large dorsal cresentric intercentrum, and a small dorsal paired pleurocentrum.
- In this type of tail, the vertebral column extends straight back, with the fin itself developed symmetrically above and below it.
- Is a long continuous rod of fibrous connective tissue wrapping a core of fluid or fluid-filled cells.
- These are restricted to the sides of the ventral body wall between sternum and pelvis and do not articulate with the vertebrae.
- A bone that is first of seven cervical vertebrae, it supports the weight of the skull.
- Are transient structures that will give rise to cells of the vertebrae and ribs, dermis of the dorsum, skeletal muscle of the body wall, back and limbs.
- It is attached to the vertebral column in complex ways, corresponding to the demands that active locomotion places upon the individual vertebrae.
- This was certainly one of the vertebral innovations of tetrapods that was seen first in labyrinthodonts.
- These centra are saddle-shaped articular surfaces at both ends.
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- Within turtles, it is a composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell, it consists of a fused group of ventral dermal elements, including contributions from the clavicles and interclavicle as well as dermal elements from the abdominal region.
- During embryonic development in some primitive fishes, mesenchymal cells that gather around the notochord first form discrete blocks of cartilage, up to four pairs per segment.
- Is a midventral skeletal structure that is endochondral in embryonic origin and arises within the ventral connective tissue septum and adjacent myosepta.
- A type of tail that is characteristics of teleosts, has equal lobes and appears to be symmetrical, but the narrowed vertebral column that runs to its base slants upward to form the support for the dorsal edge of the fin.
- Part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.
- A vertebra that is characterized by fused construction of all components and the specific type shown is a lepospondylous vertebra.
- This centrum is if each surface is concave and a design that seems to allow limited motion in most directions.
- It is the uppermost segment of the sternum of humans and many other mammals that is somewhat triangular flattened bone with anterolateral borders which articulate with the clavicle.
- It is characterizes centra that are reverse shape, concave posteriorly and convex anteriorly.
- It is a skeletal structure of birds and other dinosaurs, in which the sacrum is extended by incorporation of additional fused or partially fused caudal or lumbar vertebrae and it can only be seen in birds.
- A laterally or more or less ventrally directed process or appendage of a vertebra forming a rib or part corresponding to a rib.
- A type of tail that forms if the posterior end of the vertebral column turns upward and into this dorsal lobe, forming its central axis.
- This is the hemal arches below expand into supportive struts to which the rest of the fin attaches.
- A centra that are concave anteriorly and convex posteriorly.
- A process that is the formed prolongation of the angle of junction of the lower and left lateral borders in the head of the pancreas.
- A type of vertebra with only one centrum per segment.
- Is an external or internal framework of bone, cartilage or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant.
- A vertebrate whose embryo is wrapped in an amnion.
- Provide sites for secure muscle attachment, help suspend the body, form a protective case around viscera , and sometimes serve as accessory breathing devices.
40 Clues: A type of vertebra that has no centra. • A vertebrate whose embryo is wrapped in an amnion. • A type of vertebra with only one centrum per segment. • A centra that are concave anteriorly and convex posteriorly. • These centra are saddle-shaped articular surfaces at both ends. • Are the unpaired segmental series of bones forming the body of sternum. • ...
Bones in the Human Skeletal System 2020-04-24
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- People who are double jointed have extra ________ ligaments.
- The talus and calcaneus bones are part of the _________.
- The _______ (found in the leg) is the longest bone in the human body.
- The ______ cage consists of 12 pairs of long, curving bones.
- Phalanges are _________ bones.
- The _________ is the scientific name for the knee cap.
- The __________ is the upper arm.
- The lower arm contains the ______ and radius.
- This is the only bone in the head that is not fused together by adulthood.
- This column is another name for the back bone.
- This bone protects the heart.
- Bones meet at ___________.
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- ________ Is a disease of the bones and is characterized by fragile, brittle bones that can break easily.
- The three bones in the hip unite at the ___________.
- The clavicle is also known as the ___________.
- These bones have different shapes (ex pelvis).
- Ball and socket joints can be fond at your shoulder and ________.
- Act as blood repair kit.
- Knees are examples of a ______ joint.
- This is the most abundant mineral found in bones.
- The ________ metacarpal in the hand moves independently of the others.
- The vertebral column protects this cord.
22 Clues: Act as blood repair kit. • Bones meet at ___________. • This bone protects the heart. • Phalanges are _________ bones. • The __________ is the upper arm. • Knees are examples of a ______ joint. • The vertebral column protects this cord. • The lower arm contains the ______ and radius. • The clavicle is also known as the ___________. • ...
Part D - Crossword Puzzle [Skeletal System] 2021-11-29
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- The number of coxae bones that make up the hip (not including fused bones).
- The cavity that serves as the "socket" of the scapula.
- The capitate, scaphoid, and hamate belong to a group called the ______ bones.
- The fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction at particular joints such as the knee.
- The lateral bone of the lower leg.
- The anatomical name for the collar bone.
- The lateral bone of the antebrachium (forearm).
- The division of the skeletal system that includes the skull.
- The suture that connects the two parietal bones.
- This term refers to the shaft of the bone.
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- The fluid that is associated with many fully-movable joints.
- The vertebrae to which ribs attach.
- The bone-forming cells.
- The type of bone that is made of osteons.
- The cavity that serves as the "socket" into which the femur fits.
- These are openings within the skull bones that allow it to be lighter and easier for humans to lift and move our head around.
- The anatomical name for the cheekbone.
- This term refers to the anatomical term for the ends of long bones (plural).
- The anatomical name for the heel bone of the foot.
- The most inferior portion of the sternum.
20 Clues: The bone-forming cells. • The lateral bone of the lower leg. • The vertebrae to which ribs attach. • The anatomical name for the cheekbone. • The anatomical name for the collar bone. • The type of bone that is made of osteons. • The most inferior portion of the sternum. • This term refers to the shaft of the bone. • The lateral bone of the antebrachium (forearm). • ...
Module 4 A/P Skeletal System 2023-10-20
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- type of bone with trabeculae
- mass of tissue that connects the ends of a broken bone
- property of bone when low on collagen
- comprises compact bone tissue
- mass of blood confined to a limited space
- type of synovial joint that offers the greatest range of motion
- this hormone stimulates bone growth by increasing osteoblast activity
- type of growth that may still occur after epiphyseal plate is ossified
- mature bone cell surrounded by bone matrix
- name of the twirling motion of arms at the shoulder
- motion of elbow when hand reaches for face
- part of the bone matrix which gives bones some flexibility and tensile strength
- bone-forming cell
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- the type of gland that secretes PTH
- a mineral component in bone
- large, multi-nucleated cell that breaks down bone
- type of callus which holds pieces of bone together while bone repairs takes place
- motion of shoulder when you bring your arm down to your sides
- extensions of bone cells that allow them to communicate with one another
- type of synovial joint with smallest range of motion
- type of fluid to lubricate the joint
- one type of joint that offers little to no motion
- the position when one stands upright with feet facing forward, upper limbs hanging at sides, palms facing forward with thumbs to the outside
23 Clues: bone-forming cell • a mineral component in bone • type of bone with trabeculae • comprises compact bone tissue • the type of gland that secretes PTH • type of fluid to lubricate the joint • property of bone when low on collagen • mass of blood confined to a limited space • mature bone cell surrounded by bone matrix • motion of elbow when hand reaches for face • ...
Skeletal Muscles 2012-10-09
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- protein component of the thick myofilaments
- when they connect thick filaments and thin filaments, the myosin heads are called _____
- bundles of muscle fibers
- the tropomyosin strands are held in position by molecules of _____
- the area containing thick filaments
- surrounds each skeletal muscle fiber and ties adjacent muscle fibers together
- a layer of of collagen fibers that separates the muscle from surrounding tissues and organs
- openings scattered across the surface of the sarcolemma lead into a network of narrow tubules called _____
- where myofilaments are organized into repeating functional units
- made up of proteins that connect the central portions of each thick filament to its neighbors
- the boundaries of each sarcomere
- cylindrical structures
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- nerve fibers
- protein filaments consisting primarily of the proteins actin and myosin
- electrical impulse in the sarcolemma
- a chemical released by a neuron to communicate with other cells
- a narrow space that separates the synaptic terminal from the sarcolemma
- divides the skeletal muscle into bundles of muscle fibers
- the cell membrane of a muscle fiber that surrounds the cytoplasm
- the collagen fibers of all three layers come together to form either a bundle known as a ______
20 Clues: nerve fibers • cylindrical structures • bundles of muscle fibers • the boundaries of each sarcomere • the area containing thick filaments • electrical impulse in the sarcolemma • protein component of the thick myofilaments • divides the skeletal muscle into bundles of muscle fibers • a chemical released by a neuron to communicate with other cells • ...
Skeletal Muscle 2013-07-10
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- increasing force production by quick, repeated stimulation of a given motor unit
- binds to troponin
- type of contraction when the muscle is lengthening
- neurotransmitter that stimulates a muscle fiber
- filament wrapped around actin covering binding sites at rest
- increasing force production by activating more motor units
- type of fiber that is very aerobic (no spaces)
- product of glycolysis that can lead to muscular fatigue (no spaces
- an automatic, preprogrammed response to a specific stimulus
- connective tissue surrounding a single muscle fiber
- type of fiber that is powerful but easily fatigued (no spaces)
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- type of contraction performed doing a typical bench press exercise
- the contractile unit of a muscle
- organelle that produces large amounts of ATP
- dividing lines for contractile units of a myofibril
- the cell membrane for a muscle fiber
- type of contraction when the muscle is shortening
- brings the depolarization from the surface down into the fiber
- type of neuron that stimulates a muscle fiber
- connective tissue surrounding a bundle of fibers
- the thin filament in a myofibril
- resevoir for calcium in muscle fiber
- type of contraction that yields no movement
- connective tissue covering the entire muscle
- the thick filament in a myofibril
25 Clues: binds to troponin • the contractile unit of a muscle • the thin filament in a myofibril • the thick filament in a myofibril • the cell membrane for a muscle fiber • resevoir for calcium in muscle fiber • type of contraction that yields no movement • organelle that produces large amounts of ATP • connective tissue covering the entire muscle • ...
skeletal Sysytem 2015-03-17
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- break in bone
- a wrist bone
- S shape curve in spine
- bones facial bones
- softening of cartilage
- turning outward
- surgical cutting of the bone
- pain in ribs
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- makes up the spinal column
- curvature of lumbar part of spine
- pain in joint
- Injury to a ligament
- hump back
- inflammation of bone marrow
- pain in cartilage
- abnormally low bone density
- the heel bone
- away from midline
- the breast bone
- inflammation of bursa
- Range of motion
- the bone of sole of the foot
22 Clues: hump back • a wrist bone • pain in ribs • pain in joint • break in bone • the heel bone • the breast bone • turning outward • Range of motion • pain in cartilage • away from midline • bones facial bones • Injury to a ligament • inflammation of bursa • S shape curve in spine • softening of cartilage • makes up the spinal column • inflammation of bone marrow • abnormally low bone density • ...
Skeletal Muscles 2014-11-09
Skeletal Review 2020-10-05
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- a type of flat bone
- a fracture that is only broken on one side
- what is not produced by any biological process
- a type of long bone
- This is a type of sesamoid bone
- sight of spongy bone in adults
- scientific name for bone shaft
- bone cells that liquify bone matrix
- immature bone cells are called what
- a fracture that has many breaks
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- cause of osteogenesis imperfecta
- a type of irregular bone
- a fracture that breaks skin
- what mature bone cells maintain bone
- connects osteogenic canal to other vessels
- small dark dots on Lamellae
- centric rings are called what
- a function of the bone
- a factor that affects bone growth
- the synthesis of none matrix is called
20 Clues: a type of flat bone • a type of long bone • a function of the bone • a type of irregular bone • a fracture that breaks skin • small dark dots on Lamellae • centric rings are called what • sight of spongy bone in adults • scientific name for bone shaft • This is a type of sesamoid bone • a fracture that has many breaks • cause of osteogenesis imperfecta • ...
skeletal puzzle 2020-10-23
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- The skull or known as the
- to combine with the tibia and provide stability to the ankle joint.
- low back
- contribute to the movements of the hand and elbow, and therefore the function of the upper limb.
- house and protect the sense organs of smell, sight, and taste
- acts as the stabilising bone
- In the human ankle there are seven
- protects the organs in the thoracic cavity
- comprised of a proximal base, a shaft and a distal head.
- provide mobility and stability to the head
- forms the pelvis by joining with the hip bones
- the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body.
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- flat at the back of the hand and bowed on the palmar side
- the largest and most superior of the three bones that join to form the hipbone or os coxa.
- to bear weight with the medial aspect of the tibia bearing the majority of the weight load.
- functions to protect the knee joint
- mostly located in the appendicular skeleton and include bones in the lower limbs
- maintaining pharynx and trachea support
- to articulate with the ulna and humerus at the elbow to provide supination and pronation.
- a sigmoid-shaped long bone with a convex surface
- helps fingers balance
- supports the musculature and structures of the face and forms a protective cavity for the brain.
- known as the shoulder blade
- allows the wrist to move.
- forms the posterolateral portion of the hip bone
- a long, flat, bony plate that forms the most anterior section of the rib cage.
- helps you move your head side to side
- protect internal organs such as the brain, heart, and pelvic organs.
28 Clues: low back • helps fingers balance • The skull or known as the • allows the wrist to move. • known as the shoulder blade • acts as the stabilising bone • In the human ankle there are seven • functions to protect the knee joint • helps you move your head side to side • maintaining pharynx and trachea support • protects the organs in the thoracic cavity • ...
skeletal puzzle 2020-10-23
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- helps fingers balance
- the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body.
- maintaining pharynx and trachea support
- a sigmoid-shaped long bone with a convex surface
- to bear weight with the medial aspect of the tibia bearing the majority of the weight load.
- provide mobility and stability to the head
- reduces the density of bone and allows the ends of long bones to compress as the result of stresses applied to the bone
- functions to protect the knee joint
- The skull or known as the
- house and protect the sense organs of smell, sight, and taste
- comprised of a proximal base, a shaft and a distal head.
- acts as the stabilising bone
- forms the pelvis by joining with the hip bones
- helps you move your head side to side
- supports the musculature and structures of the face and forms a protective cavity for the brain.
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- mostly located in the appendicular skeleton and include bones in the lower limbs
- forms the posterolateral portion of the hip bone
- low back
- contribute to the movements of the hand and elbow, and therefore the function of the upper limb.
- forms the hard external layer of all bones and surrounds the medullary cavity, or bone marrow.
- known as the shoulder blade
- protects the organs in the thoracic cavity
- flat at the back of the hand and bowed on the palmar side
- protect internal organs such as the brain, heart, and pelvic organs.
- a long, flat, bony plate that forms the most anterior section of the rib cage.
- to articulate with the ulna and humerus at the elbow to provide supination and pronation.
- to combine with the tibia and provide stability to the ankle joint.
- allows the wrist to move.
- the largest and most superior of the three bones that join to form the hipbone or os coxa.
- In the human ankle there are seven
30 Clues: low back • helps fingers balance • The skull or known as the • allows the wrist to move. • known as the shoulder blade • acts as the stabilising bone • In the human ankle there are seven • functions to protect the knee joint • helps you move your head side to side • maintaining pharynx and trachea support • provide mobility and stability to the head • ...
skeletal crossword 2020-10-22
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- do not attach to the sternum
- fracture where bone is crushed
- bone at the bottom of the spine
- type of bone that is cube shaped in appearance
- responsible for bone formation
- responsible for breaking down bone matrix
- smallest of the true vertebrae
- bone located on top of the skull
- bone located at lower back of the cranium
- bone in lower jaw area
- fracture where bone broken into many pieces
- type of bone that does not fit into any other category
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- type of bone that has a shaft and 2 ends
- separates nasal cavity from brain
- "butterfly shaped" bone
- mature osteoblasts
- typical skull fracture
- facial bones that form cheeks
- type of bone that protects internal organs
- bone located on the sides of the skull
- protects heart and lungs
- fractures most common in infants and children
- attach to the sternum
- consist of 24 bones surrounding the chest
- "tail bone"
- bone in upper jaw
- bone located in front of the skull
- fracture that does not penetrate skin
- most superior to the sternum
- fracture that results from twisting force
- fracture where bone penetrates skin
31 Clues: "tail bone" • bone in upper jaw • mature osteoblasts • attach to the sternum • typical skull fracture • bone in lower jaw area • "butterfly shaped" bone • protects heart and lungs • do not attach to the sternum • most superior to the sternum • facial bones that form cheeks • fracture where bone is crushed • responsible for bone formation • smallest of the true vertebrae • ...
Skeletal Muslces 2022-03-19
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- extends leg and flexes thigh
- moves your lips up
- extends, flexes and rotates thigh
- rotates head
- raises mandible and pulls it back
- surrounds your eye
- raises your eyebrows
- abducts the arm
- flexes arm, forearm and supinates hand
- flexes vertebral column and assists in compressing abdominal wall
- compresses abdominal contents
- rotates thigh laterally
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- closes your lips
- extends and adducts forearm
- flexes and adducts the arm
- extends and rotates thigh laterally
- compresses your cheek
- also known as the calf muscle
- extends, adducts and rotates the arm
- draws head to one side and rotates scapula
- closes jaw
21 Clues: closes jaw • rotates head • abducts the arm • closes your lips • moves your lips up • surrounds your eye • raises your eyebrows • compresses your cheek • rotates thigh laterally • flexes and adducts the arm • extends and adducts forearm • extends leg and flexes thigh • also known as the calf muscle • compresses abdominal contents • extends, flexes and rotates thigh • ...
Skeletal disorders 2022-11-05
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- break or crack in the bone
- Bone is forced out of joint
- hunchback/rounded bowing at the top of the spine
- painful condition that occurs when the interverbal disks protrudes out of alignment
- inflammation of the bone cause by an infection
- occurs when the bone becomes abnormally porous or soft
- (closed)complete break of bone with no damage to skin
- occurs when lack of vitamin D causes legs to become bowed out
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- breaking and dislocation of distal radius, causing a bulge at the wrist area
- lateral curvature of the spine
- swayback/inward curvature at the bottom of the spine
- (open)bone breaks and erupts through skin with an increased chance of infection
- splinters into more than two pieces(bone fragments)
- Inflammation of the joints
- broken bone of skull pushes in toward brain(common in head trauma and brain injuries)
- Inflammation of the bursae that surrounds the joint
- occurs when bone is bent and splits which causes cracks or incomplete breaks
- occurs when ligaments are torn at the joint due to a twisting action
- occurs when bone is twisted, which may result in one or more breaks
- occurs when ends of broken bone jam into one another
20 Clues: break or crack in the bone • Inflammation of the joints • Bone is forced out of joint • lateral curvature of the spine • inflammation of the bone cause by an infection • hunchback/rounded bowing at the top of the spine • splinters into more than two pieces(bone fragments) • Inflammation of the bursae that surrounds the joint • ...
Skeletal Anatomy 2022-06-20
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- transverseprocess
- intertuberculargroove
- metacarpals
- deltoidtuberosity
- sacrum
- lacrimalbone
- capitate
- iliacfossa
- medialmalleolus
- acetabulum
- talus
- ischialtuberosity
- radialtuberosity
- carpals
- lessertrochanter
- trochlearnotch
- lambdoidsuture
- navicular
- lacrimalfossa
- sagittalsuture
- ethmoid
- manubrium
- parietalbone
- acromion
- capitulum
- zygomaticprocess
- headofradius
- pubis
- lessertubercle
- phalanges
- xiphoidprocess
- ilium
- radialnotch
- styloidprocess
- fibula
- lumbarvertebrae
- externalacousticmeatus
- coronoidfossa
- vomerbone
- occipitomastoidsuture
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- spineofscapula
- lateralcondyle
- calcaneus
- trochlea
- intermediatecuneiform
- atlas
- iliaccrest
- patella
- foramenmagnum
- superiorarticularprocesses
- inferiornasalconcha
- coracoid process
- headofhumerus
- spinousprocess
- lateralcuneiform lateralepicondyle lateralepicondyle
- vertebralcolumn
- coccyx
- neckoffemur
- coronalsuture
- tibialtuberosity
- olecranonprocess
- lateralmalleolus
- nasalbone
- cuboid
- ribs
- jugularnotch
- axis
- pisiform
- mastoidprocess
- coronoidprocess
- glenoidcavity
- clavicle
- sphenoidbone
- headoffemur
- hyoidbone
- hamate
76 Clues: ribs • axis • atlas • talus • pubis • ilium • sacrum • coccyx • cuboid • hamate • fibula • patella • carpals • ethmoid • trochlea • capitate • pisiform • acromion • clavicle • calcaneus • nasalbone • navicular • manubrium • capitulum • phalanges • hyoidbone • vomerbone • iliaccrest • iliacfossa • acetabulum • metacarpals • neckoffemur • headoffemur • radialnotch • lacrimalbone • jugularnotch • parietalbone • headofradius • sphenoidbone • foramenmagnum • ...
Skeletal anatomy 2023-12-18
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- Contains all of our limbs and pelvis
- cartilage that contains a lot of elastin
- wing-like projection of bone that points outward
- Cushion in between joints
- a protuberance above or on the condyle of a long bone
- Holds two bones together
- allow muscle strength to bones and joints
- place where muscles and connective tissues attach.
- cubed shaped bones
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- Flattened plates of compact bones
- skeleton made up of rib cage, skull, and vertebral column
- rounded projection on a bone
- prominent part of the edge of a bone
- cartilage found in the nose
- any of two bony protuberancesa
- oddly shaped bones
- small bone commonly found embedded within a muscle
- projections and depressions found on bones, which help us to identify the location of other body structures
- Adipose tissue
- protuberance at the end of some bones
20 Clues: Adipose tissue • oddly shaped bones • cubed shaped bones • Holds two bones together • Cushion in between joints • cartilage found in the nose • rounded projection on a bone • any of two bony protuberancesa • Flattened plates of compact bones • prominent part of the edge of a bone • Contains all of our limbs and pelvis • protuberance at the end of some bones • ...
Skeletal Tissue 2023-12-18
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- rounded protuberance at the end of some bones
- Free floating bones formed within a tendon
- is a fibrous connective tissue that acts like a “rope” from muscle to bone
- Oddly shaped bones, Asymmetrical. thin blocky.
- a connective tissue of the skeletal system. its purpose is to condition the joints, allow for free movement of a joint and provide structural support.
- The growth plate
- Flattened plates on compact bones
- the most prevalent cartilage in the human body. it is also commonly known as articular cartilage.
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- The midsection of the bone
- a tubercle of the femur near its joint with the hip bone.
- rounded prominence. especially : a large prominence on a bone usually serving for the attachment of muscles or ligaments.
- Longer than it is wide
- Bone markings are projections and depressions found on bones
- A small rounded projection on a bone.
- Wider than they are long
- connective tissue acts like a “stretchy tape for the skeleton”
- A raised or prominent part of the edge of a bone
- The outer sheath and connective tissue of a bone
- proximal and distal points end of the bone
- adipose tissue
20 Clues: adipose tissue • The growth plate • Longer than it is wide • Wider than they are long • The midsection of the bone • Flattened plates on compact bones • A small rounded projection on a bone. • Free floating bones formed within a tendon • proximal and distal points end of the bone • rounded protuberance at the end of some bones • Oddly shaped bones, Asymmetrical. thin blocky. • ...
Unit 2 Bodies Key Terms 2024-05-14
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- the main cell of the nervous system that transfers signals to, from, and within the brain
- a body system made up of all the muscles of the body that cause movement when they contract, or shorten
- a typically self-contained structure that carries out a particular function for the body
- the smallest unit of life; has a distinct shape and function
- the body system made up of the heart and blood vessels that circulate blood through the body
- specific kinds of neurons that detect stimuli from outside or inside of the body
- a thin slice of an organ or tissue made by cutting through it
- the body system made up of the organs that allow adults to produce offspring
- the body system made up of the organs that bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide waste
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- the body system made up of the organs that get rid of waste
- a bundle of nerve cell axons that transmit information to and from the brain and spinal cord
- the enlarged appearance of an object when viewed through a microscope
- a group of structurally similar cells that work together to perform a specific function
- a change in the internal or external environment that causes the nervous system to react
- the body system made up of organs that break down food into substances that can be absorbed and used for energy and gets rid of the remaining solid waste that cannot be absorbed
- a body system made up of the framework of bones that supports an organism’s body, protects its internal structures, and allows the body to move
- the body system that collects and responds to information from inside and outside of the body; consists of the brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves
- an organ of the nervous system that processes information received from both outside and inside of the body
- an organ of the nervous system that transfers information between the brain and other parts of the body
19 Clues: the body system made up of the organs that get rid of waste • the smallest unit of life; has a distinct shape and function • a thin slice of an organ or tissue made by cutting through it • the enlarged appearance of an object when viewed through a microscope • the body system made up of the organs that allow adults to produce offspring • ...
Nervous System Terms and Concepts 2022-01-18
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- The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the spinal cord and this major organ.
- These are the branch-like parts of the neuron that receive nerve impulses from a neighboring neuron.
- The cell body of a neuron is known as the ___.
- The three major types of human muscles are smooth, skeletal, and ___ muscles.
- This is described as any factor in the environment (internal or external) that causes a response or a reaction.
- The __ nervous system is the subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System that is involved with voluntary responses such as writing or lifting an object.
- Chemical messengers that get released into the synaptic cleft between two neurons are known as ____.
- The nervous system and the ___ system are the two human body systems that are most directly responsible for controlling the body and maintaining homeostasis.
- Signals in the nervous system can be electrical or ____.
- Efferent neurons are also known as ___ neurons, and they carry signals fro the CNS to muscles in order to cause movement.
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- The ___ portion of the Peripheral Nervous System is involved with responses that are involuntary or that you cannot consciously control.
- This is the general name for a specialized cell of the nervous system.
- The ___ portion of the autonomic nervous system acts to "undo" the actions of the sympathetic nervous system
- Afferent neurons carry signals to the brain and/or spinal cord, and they are also known as ___ neurons.
- The human nervous system is divided into two major departments: the Central Nervous System and the ___ Nervous System.
- The area between the axon terminals of one neuron and the dendrites of another neuron is known as the ___.
- ___ is another terms for a nerve impulse or "strike." (two words with no spaces between)
- Nerve impulses or action potentials move along neurons in only ___ direction.
- The sympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for your "___ or Flight" response to stress and danger.
- The axon is covered in ___ sheaths which act as insulators and allow a nerve impulse to move quickly and smoothly.
- The ___ is the long, slender portion of the neuron that transmits a nerve impulse to the end of the neuron.
21 Clues: The cell body of a neuron is known as the ___. • Signals in the nervous system can be electrical or ____. • This is the general name for a specialized cell of the nervous system. • The three major types of human muscles are smooth, skeletal, and ___ muscles. • Nerve impulses or action potentials move along neurons in only ___ direction. • ...
Nervous system 2022-06-21
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- lower connective tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
- parenchyma of the nervous system
- acts like a triage center.
- protections between blood and brain
- where nervous impulse jumps from neuron to neuron.
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- the space through which CSF travels
- carry impulses from the spinal cord to skeletal organs.
- responsible for sleep and appetite.
- pertaining to the cortex or outer region of an organ
- delicate tissue with a rich supply of blood vessels.
- carries impulses to the heart and involuntary muscles found in the walls of hollow organs like the stomach.
- contains pathways connecting the cerebrum with lower portions of the brain and structures involved with seeing and hearing.
- below the spinal cord
- glial cells that makeup the stromal tissue of the brain
- large network of nerves in the peripheral nervous system.
15 Clues: below the spinal cord • acts like a triage center. • parenchyma of the nervous system • the space through which CSF travels • responsible for sleep and appetite. • protections between blood and brain • where nervous impulse jumps from neuron to neuron. • pertaining to the cortex or outer region of an organ • delicate tissue with a rich supply of blood vessels. • ...
Crosswords of the Body: The MUSCULAR SYSTEM 2019-10-01
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- A stretch or tear that happens in your muscles or tendons
- Muscles that help in movement
- The muscles you can control
- The muscles you cannot control
- It allows your muscles to grow big and strong
- What the muscular system is made of
- A type of cartilage that connects muscles to bones
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- The "most hardworking" muscles can be found here
- The smallest muscles in the body can be found here
- Activities you do before exercising to prepare your muscles and your body
- Muscles you can find in your organs
- Where the largest muscle in the body can be found
- How many percent of total body weight does the muscular system take up?
- Where you can find the "busiest muscles" in the body
- Activities you do after exercising to allow your breathing and temperature to return to normal
15 Clues: The muscles you can control • Muscles that help in movement • The muscles you cannot control • Muscles you can find in your organs • What the muscular system is made of • It allows your muscles to grow big and strong • The "most hardworking" muscles can be found here • Where the largest muscle in the body can be found • The smallest muscles in the body can be found here • ...
Multiple Sclerosis 2013-12-12
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- / MS can separate this from the muscles
- / At the time, science is not sure whether or not M.S. is spread
- / gaps in cell tissue
- / coating around nerve fibers
- interferon / help to prevent inflammation in the brain, and is being researched to help grow and repair nerves.
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- Gene / some scientists believe there was a _______ that was the cause of the disease.
- Sclerosis / a disease that affects the nervous system
- fibers / target of MS
- weakness / possible MS symptom to do with the skeletal system
9 Clues: / gaps in cell tissue • fibers / target of MS • / coating around nerve fibers • / MS can separate this from the muscles • Sclerosis / a disease that affects the nervous system • weakness / possible MS symptom to do with the skeletal system • / At the time, science is not sure whether or not M.S. is spread • ...
Tissues 2020-02-03
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- CT, function is to resist stress in one direction
- What epithelial tissue has cilia
- Cartilage found in the ears and epiglottis
- Found in the skeletal system
- Contains erythrocytes and leukocytes
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- Epithelial tissue found in sweat glands and testis
- Most abundant cartilage
- Epithelial tissue found in the bladder
- CT, function is to cushion, insulate and store energy
- CT that is in the superficial dermis
- CT tissue found in the spleen, thymus and lymphnodes
11 Clues: Most abundant cartilage • Found in the skeletal system • What epithelial tissue has cilia • CT that is in the superficial dermis • Contains erythrocytes and leukocytes • Epithelial tissue found in the bladder • Cartilage found in the ears and epiglottis • CT, function is to resist stress in one direction • Epithelial tissue found in sweat glands and testis • ...
fun activity 2021-05-17
8 Clues: produces bile juice • system framework of bones • protects our heart and lungs • link between arteries and veins • gas which is breathed out by lungs • throw out waste in the form of urine • muscles which are not in our control • carries messages from sense organ to brain
SNC2D Biology Terms Puzzle 1 (No Spaces) 2020-03-25
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- The organ system that is made up of the nose, mouth, trachea, bronchi, and lungs; the system that provides oxygen for the body and allows carbon dioxide to leave the body
- A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity pattern of the heart through its beat cycle
- Tiny, thin-walled blood vessel that enables the exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes between the blood and the body systems
- A structure composed of different tissues working together to perform a complex body function
- The process by which a cell becomes specialized to perform a specific function
- A system of one or more organs or structures that work together to perform a major vital body function, such as digestion or reproduction
- Projections in the small intestine that nutrients diffuse through to get to the bloodstream
- An undifferentiated cell that can divide to form specialized cells
- The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord
- The organ system that is made up of bones and skeletal muscle; the system that supports the body, protects delicate organs, and makes movement possible
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- Thick-walled blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- The organ system that is made up of the heart, the blood, and the blood vessels; the system that transports oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and carries away wastes
- The process of transplanting an organ or tissue from one species to another
- Tiny sacs of air in the lungs that are surrounded by a network of capillaries; where gas exchange takes place between air and blood
- The part of the nervous system consisting of the nerves that connect the body to the central nervous system
- Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
- The organ system that is made up of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gall bladder; the system that takes in, breaks up, and digests food and then excretes the waste
- A collection of similar cells that perform a particular, but limited, function
- Hair-like projections that move mucus out of the lungs
19 Clues: Blood vessels that return blood to the heart • Hair-like projections that move mucus out of the lungs • Thick-walled blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart • An undifferentiated cell that can divide to form specialized cells • The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord • ...
Muscle Lab 2023-12-06
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- contract automatically (stomach heart etc)
- side of neck
- surrounds the mouth
- palmar surface
- upper back and neck
- forms the wall of the heart and contracts to circulate blood
- the state of partial contraction
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- shrink in size and lose strength
- connect muscles to bones
- flexes lower arm
- moves ribs for breathing
- this muscle is responsible for raising your arm
- muscles you contract when you want to move (skeletal)
- flexion of the elbow
- forms the walls of the internal muscles
- provide attachment for the body
- extends lower arm
17 Clues: side of neck • palmar surface • flexes lower arm • extends lower arm • surrounds the mouth • upper back and neck • flexion of the elbow • connect muscles to bones • moves ribs for breathing • provide attachment for the body • shrink in size and lose strength • the state of partial contraction • forms the walls of the internal muscles • contract automatically (stomach heart etc) • ...
Body Systems 2023-03-27
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- Take in food and use for nutrition
- Removes waste from the blood
- Takes in oxygen and removes Carbon dioxide
- Allows organisms to have offspring (babies)
- Another word for circulatory system
- Transport materials to and from cells
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- Fights off foreign invaders from the body
- Provide shape, support, makes blood, allows movement
- Your skin, nails and hair; protects and regulates temperature
- Regulates body activities using hormones from glands
- Allows us to move and to move things by contracting
- Gathers information and controls the body
- Collects extra fluid and helps with immunity
13 Clues: Removes waste from the blood • Take in food and use for nutrition • Another word for circulatory system • Transport materials to and from cells • Fights off foreign invaders from the body • Gathers information and controls the body • Takes in oxygen and removes Carbon dioxide • Allows organisms to have offspring (babies) • Collects extra fluid and helps with immunity • ...
Skin & Skeletal Systems 2023-12-14
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- the skeletal system has ___ blood cells
- this is how many types of skeletons there are
- hold bones of joints together
- the top layer of skin
- our skin helps us with this sense
- this protects the bones from rubbing on each other
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- the largest organ in the body
- this gives skin its color
- the layer of skin with hair follicles and blood vessels
- the point where two bones connect
- the main mineral stored in bones
- these attach the muscles to the bones
- one function of the skin is ___ control
13 Clues: the top layer of skin • this gives skin its color • the largest organ in the body • hold bones of joints together • the main mineral stored in bones • the point where two bones connect • our skin helps us with this sense • these attach the muscles to the bones • the skeletal system has ___ blood cells • one function of the skin is ___ control • ...
Reptiles and Amphibians 2024-04-29
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- cant control their own body temperature
- type of eggs reptiles lay
- can not make their own food
- overlapping plates that are found over reptiles skin
- the first animals to lay eggs on land
- animal with a back bone
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- animals that live on both water and land
- class crocodiles belong to
- group of large reptiles that went extinct
- what a frogs skeletal system is designed for
- the form in which their swallow their prey
- reptiles will make this noise when they feel threatened
- deserts, oceans, ponds and lakes
13 Clues: animal with a back bone • type of eggs reptiles lay • class crocodiles belong to • can not make their own food • deserts, oceans, ponds and lakes • the first animals to lay eggs on land • cant control their own body temperature • animals that live on both water and land • group of large reptiles that went extinct • the form in which their swallow their prey • ...
skeletal muscle 2018-02-13
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- is made up of a motor neuron and the skeletal muscle fibers innervated by that motor neuron's axonal terminals.
- also known as connection, is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the TTN gene
- can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include low magnesium levels, muscle fatigue, or medication side effects.
- refers to the condition in which muscles of the body remain semi-contracted for an extended period
- a sheath of fibrous elastic tissue surrounding a muscle.
- line formed between adjacent sarcomeres.
- a wispy layer of areolar connective tissue that ensheaths each individual myocyte
- a protein involved in muscle contraction. It is related to myosin and occurs together with troponin in the thin filaments of muscle tissue.
- is the decline in ability of a muscle to generate force.
- is the attachment site for the thick filaments.
- a type of strength training in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction
- Or resistance opposes movement
- a muscle whose contraction moves a part of the body directly.
- a structural unit of a myofibril in striated muscle, consisting of a dark band and the nearer half of each adjacent pale band.
- a bundle of structures, such as nerve or muscle fibers or conducting vessels in plants.
- the fine transparent tubular sheath that envelops the fibers of skeletal muscles.
- a thin strip of flexible material used to encircle and bind one object or to hold a number of objects together
- can be categorized into two types: slow-twitch (Type I) and fast-twitch (Type II). Type I muscle fibers are more efficient over long periods of time.
- is an iron- and oxygen-binding protein found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates in general and in almost all mammals.
- the fulcrum is a joint where a bone can move around the pivot point. The effort force is provided by muscles and is applied to the lever system at the point where the muscle's tendon attaches to the bone
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- a protein of muscle that together with tropomyosin forms a regulatory protein complex controlling the interaction of actin and myosin and that when combined with calcium ions permits muscular contraction.
- musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.
- are the filaments of myofibrils, constructed from proteins, principally myosin or actin.
- the sheath of connective tissue surrounding a bundle of muscle fibers.
- relating to or acting as an agonist.
- muscle whose action is normally controlled by an individual's will; mainly skeletal muscle, composed of parallel bundles of striated, multinucleate fibers.
- A protein that forms (together with myosin) the contractile filaments of muscle cells, and is also involved in motion in other types of cells.
- The act or process of inserting. Something inserted
- The region of a striated muscle fibre that contains only thick (myosin) filaments.
- There are two types, In a concentric contraction, the muscle tension rises to meet the resistance, then remains the same as the muscle shortens. In eccentric, the muscle lengthens due to the resistance being greater than the force the muscle is producing.
- is the fixed attachment, while the insertion moves with contraction. The action, or particular movement of a muscle, can be described relative to the joint or the body part moved.
- the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter.
- are extensions of the cell membrane that penetrate into the centre of skeletal and cardiac muscle cells.
- the cytoplasm of striated muscle cells.
34 Clues: Or resistance opposes movement • relating to or acting as an agonist. • the cytoplasm of striated muscle cells. • line formed between adjacent sarcomeres. • is the attachment site for the thick filaments. • The act or process of inserting. Something inserted • a sheath of fibrous elastic tissue surrounding a muscle. • ...
Skeletal systen 2022-03-24
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- the small pea-shaped bone in your wrist
- upper jaw
- lower-arm bone on the same side as the pinky finger
- ankle bone
- the lower-arm bone on the same side as the thumb
- The bones that make up your head
- above the scaphoid bone under the thumb
- bones making up your spine
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- The largest and strongest bone in the human
- bears the weight of the body while sitting
- is also known as your tailbone
- bone in the lower leg that supports all of your weight
- knee cap
- is also known as the funny bone
- jaw bone
- small Lower leg bone
- forms the back and sides of the pubic bone
- is also known as the breastbone
- head-shaped bone in the middle of the wrist
- protects the heart and lungs
20 Clues: knee cap • jaw bone • upper jaw • ankle bone • small Lower leg bone • bones making up your spine • protects the heart and lungs • is also known as your tailbone • is also known as the funny bone • is also known as the breastbone • The bones that make up your head • the small pea-shaped bone in your wrist • above the scaphoid bone under the thumb • ...
Skeletal Muscles 2015-01-21
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- Sucks in cheeks or whistle
- flexes wrist
- Deep muscle that supports abdomen and viscera
- adducts, flex, and medially rotates
- Abducts arm
- pronates forearm
- Form O with lips and for kissing
- plantarflex and inverts foot
- extends forearm
- Flexes trunk and lateral rotation
- flex knee and extends thigh (one of them is the biceps femoris)
- Expands thoracic cage when breathing in (agonist)
- Elevates scapula and extends head
- Flexes trunk
- Protract "stick out" tongue
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- Elevate mandible and chew (agonist)
- Depress larynx "low pitch"
- Depresses ribs when breathing out
- Elevates larynx "high pitch"
- Protracts scapula and put arms in front of you
- Crease forehead and raise eyebrows
- dorsiflex and inverts foot
- extends wrist
- Elevates scapula
- Raise lips and smile
- Maintains supination
- retracts scapula and stand at attention
- adducts arm and medially rotates
- Straightens spine
- extends and laterally rotates thigh
30 Clues: Abducts arm • flexes wrist • Flexes trunk • extends wrist • extends forearm • pronates forearm • Elevates scapula • Straightens spine • Raise lips and smile • Maintains supination • Depress larynx "low pitch" • Sucks in cheeks or whistle • dorsiflex and inverts foot • Protract "stick out" tongue • Elevates larynx "high pitch" • plantarflex and inverts foot • Form O with lips and for kissing • ...
Skeletal Muscles 2015-01-21
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- Sucks in cheeks or whistle
- flexes wrist
- Deep muscle that supports abdomen and viscera
- adducts, flex, and medially rotates
- Abducts arm
- pronates forearm
- Form O with lips and for kissing
- plantarflex and inverts foot
- extends forearm
- Flexes trunk and lateral rotation
- flex knee and extends thigh (one of them is the biceps femoris)
- Expands thoracic cage when breathing in (agonist)
- Elevates scapula and extends head
- Flexes trunk
- Protract "stick out" tongue
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- Elevate mandible and chew (agonist)
- Depress larynx "low pitch"
- Depresses ribs when breathing out
- Elevates larynx "high pitch"
- Protracts scapula and put arms in front of you
- Crease forehead and raise eyebrows
- dorsiflex and inverts foot
- extends wrist
- Elevates scapula
- Raise lips and smile
- Maintains supination
- retracts scapula and stand at attention
- adducts arm and medially rotates
- Straightens spine
- extends and laterally rotates thigh
30 Clues: Abducts arm • flexes wrist • Flexes trunk • extends wrist • extends forearm • pronates forearm • Elevates scapula • Straightens spine • Raise lips and smile • Maintains supination • Depress larynx "low pitch" • Sucks in cheeks or whistle • dorsiflex and inverts foot • Protract "stick out" tongue • Elevates larynx "high pitch" • plantarflex and inverts foot • Form O with lips and for kissing • ...
skeletal Bones 2015-09-28
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- Lower jawbone
- The heel bone
- Resembling cartilage
- Fingers
- Long bone extending from shoulder to elbow
- Lateral leg bone
- Wrist bone
- Bending of a joint
- Thigh bone
- Neck
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- Straight line through a physical body
- Facial bone
- Formation of bone
- Bone tissue
- Collarbone
- Shaft of the long bone
- Dense, Flexible connective tissue
- Knee Cap
- Bone above the upper teeth
- Tailbone
20 Clues: Neck • Fingers • Knee Cap • Tailbone • Collarbone • Wrist bone • Thigh bone • Facial bone • Bone tissue • Lower jawbone • The heel bone • Lateral leg bone • Formation of bone • Bending of a joint • Resembling cartilage • Shaft of the long bone • Bone above the upper teeth • Dense, Flexible connective tissue • Straight line through a physical body • Long bone extending from shoulder to elbow
Skeletal Structures 2022-10-05
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- relatively large process
- upper jaw
- thornlike projection
- cavity within a bone
- knoblike process usually larger than a tubercle
- small, nearly flat surface
- relatively deep pit or depression
- prominent projection on a bone
- enlargement on the end of a bone
- tubelike passageway within a bone
- narrow, ridgelike projection
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- soft spot in the skull where membranes cover the space between bones
- rounded process that usually articulates with another bone
- small, knoblike process
- projection situated above a condyle
- jaw or jawbone
- furrow or groove
- opening through a bone that usually is a passageway for blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments
- tiny pit or depression
- interlocking line of union between bones
- two small, symmetrical oblong bones, each having two surfaces and four borders
21 Clues: upper jaw • jaw or jawbone • furrow or groove • thornlike projection • cavity within a bone • tiny pit or depression • small, knoblike process • relatively large process • small, nearly flat surface • narrow, ridgelike projection • prominent projection on a bone • enlargement on the end of a bone • relatively deep pit or depression • tubelike passageway within a bone • ...
Skeletal Search 2017-02-26
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- Suffix meaning the surgical fixation of a bone or joint
- Bones that form most of the upper jaw
- Inflammation of the bone
- The hip socket
- Word part meaning cartilage
- Tissue that lines the medullary cavity
- Tissue that forms the outermost covering of bone
- A loss in bone density often associated with aging
- An inflammatory condition of one or more joints
- Body anterior of the knee (the cap)
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- Fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement
- Osteomalacic disease often occurring in children
- Originating within another
- The surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint
- Bones that form the wrist
- Largest bone in the body
- An abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine
- Word part meaning spinal cord or bone marrow
- Bony structure units of the spinal column
- Pain in the lumbar part of the spine
20 Clues: The hip socket • Inflammation of the bone • Largest bone in the body • Bones that form the wrist • Originating within another • Word part meaning cartilage • Body anterior of the knee (the cap) • Pain in the lumbar part of the spine • Bones that form most of the upper jaw • Tissue that lines the medullary cavity • Bony structure units of the spinal column • ...
Skeletal Crossword 2020-10-20
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- Bones help with the _ of the body
- bone in the spine
- A fracture of the bone, occurring typically in children, in which one side of the bone is broken and the other only bent.
- an injury in which a broken bone pierces the skin,
- a bone that in your finger tips and toes
- bone in the knee
- bones store _ in them
- A large multinucleate bone cell which absorbs bone tissue during growth and healing
- A bone with a natural form unlike other bones
- A bone that is Long
- bones that _ the body
- bones whose principal function is either extensive protection
- Bones store _ in them
- long bone in the forearm
- is a bone embedded within a tendon or a muscle
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- long bone in the upper part of the bone
- A bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted
- A cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation
- an instance of the partial collapse of a vertebra, either from trauma to the spine or through weakening of the bone
- An impacted fracture occurs when the broken ends of the bone are jammed together by the force of the injury.
- bone in the legs
- a fracture of the bone only, without damage to the surrounding tissues or breaking of the skin
- A comminuted fracture is a type of fracture in which the bone is broken down into many pieces.
- bone that is in the head
- bone in the ribs
- It occurs due to a rotational, or twisting, force
- the production of blood cells and platelets
- bones that _ the body
- A bone that is small
- A depressed skull fracture is a break in a cranial bone
30 Clues: bone in the legs • bone in the knee • bone in the ribs • bone in the spine • A bone that is Long • A bone that is small • bones store _ in them • bones that _ the body • bones that _ the body • Bones store _ in them • bone that is in the head • long bone in the forearm • Bones help with the _ of the body • long bone in the upper part of the bone • a bone that in your finger tips and toes • ...
Skeletal Crossover 2020-10-05
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- proximal and distal ends of bone
- complex shaped bone
- fracture where bone break in twisting motion
- Bones that aid in leverage
- Aids in red blood cell production and white blood cells
- bone that is small and round
- fracture where skin remains intact
- fracture where bone tears through skin
- fracture occurs across long axis of bone
- fracture occurs in angle other than 90 degrees
- growth in long bone
- break in bone
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- two bones come together
- bone replaces cartilage and stops growing
- one fragment is driven into another;compression
- area of bone that projects above surface of bone
- fracture where bone break into pieces
- triglyceride storage
- only one side of bone is broken
- bone shaft or body
- thin and curved bone
21 Clues: break in bone • bone shaft or body • complex shaped bone • growth in long bone • triglyceride storage • thin and curved bone • two bones come together • Bones that aid in leverage • bone that is small and round • only one side of bone is broken • proximal and distal ends of bone • fracture where skin remains intact • fracture where bone break into pieces • ...
Skeletal Crossword 2020-10-16
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- cheek bone
- lies anterior to the sphenoid
- Limbs and girdles
- shoulder blade
- common in children
- dense and appears homogenous.
- separted by pads of cartilage
- no body, articulates with occipital
- bridge of the nose
- bone of the skull not connected by suture
- Bone-forming cells
- twisted bone
- Keystone” bones; form upper jaw
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- made of small needle-like pieces and open space.
- butterfly shaped bone
- Mature bone cells
- crushed bone
- Contains yellow marrow (mostly fat) in adults
- Form the longitudinal axis of the body
- forced bone into each other
- Bone-destroying cells
- broken bone inward
- broken bone into many fragments
- Bones 14 bones compose the face
- broken bone penetrates the skin
- made of 6 flat bones& 2 irregular bones
- does not penetrate the skin
- collarbone
- small body with dens
- wrist
30 Clues: wrist • cheek bone • collarbone • crushed bone • twisted bone • shoulder blade • Mature bone cells • Limbs and girdles • broken bone inward • common in children • bridge of the nose • Bone-forming cells • small body with dens • butterfly shaped bone • Bone-destroying cells • forced bone into each other • does not penetrate the skin • lies anterior to the sphenoid • dense and appears homogenous. • ...
Skeletal Crossword 2020-10-22
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- cheekbones
- not attached to sternum or back bone
- inferior to the parietal
- compound
- superior and lateral walls of cranium
- 12 pairs
- largest and strongest bone of face
- c1-c7
- butterfly shaped
- breaks into 3 or more
- median line of nasal cavity
- bones make up the face
- form upper jaw
- fusion of manubrium, body, and xiphoid
- nose
- posterior to the palatine
- pressed inward
- sport fracture
- common in children
- L1 - L5
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- attached to sternum and back bone
- lies anterior to sphenoid
- forehead
- simple
- 2 lateral projections from vertebral arch
- not really apart of skull
- finger sized
- ends are forced into each other
- eight large flat bones
- bone crushed
- fusion of 5 vertebrae
31 Clues: nose • c1-c7 • simple • L1 - L5 • forehead • compound • 12 pairs • cheekbones • finger sized • bone crushed • form upper jaw • pressed inward • sport fracture • butterfly shaped • common in children • breaks into 3 or more • fusion of 5 vertebrae • eight large flat bones • bones make up the face • inferior to the parietal • lies anterior to sphenoid • not really apart of skull • posterior to the palatine • ...
Skeletal Review 2021-02-26
Across
- occurs at the shaft, first ossification.
- bone cell that lives in the lacuna
- lining around the bone
- Small canals connecting lacunae to the central canal
- Scapula, clavicle, and humerus.
- found in the diaphysis of the long bone. Contains yellow marrow.
- Upper and Lower limbs
- bone cell that makes bone matrix
- Process of making blood cells
- lining of the medullary cavity
- cartilage region at the epiphysis. Where your bones grow.
- occurs at the end of the bones or bone growth at the ends of the bone
- Like a small lake that contains bone fluid and the osteocyte.
- Ends of the bone
- over working osteoclasts causes bones to become brittle.
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- The shaft of the bone
- blood vessels and nerves that are surrounded by osteon.
- closely packed; made of lamellae.
- made of coxal bones, femur, and sacrum
- process of turning hyaline cartilage into bone
- cartilage at the ends of long bones
- contains red marrow which is where hematopoiesis occurs.
- Protects your vital organs; Made of Skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.
- flat bones
- what happens when primary and secondary ossification meet?
- long bones
- bone cell that breaks down bone --releasing the calcium back to the blood
- bone tissue
28 Clues: flat bones • long bones • bone tissue • Ends of the bone • The shaft of the bone • Upper and Lower limbs • lining around the bone • Process of making blood cells • lining of the medullary cavity • Scapula, clavicle, and humerus. • bone cell that makes bone matrix • closely packed; made of lamellae. • bone cell that lives in the lacuna • cartilage at the ends of long bones • ...
Skeletal Vocabulary 2016-11-01
Across
- rotating bone can turn only around its long axis
- run in the compact bone at right angles to the shaft
- thin, flattened, and usually curved
- gliding does not involve rotation around any axis
- slightly movable joints
- freely movable joints
- when a bone is forced out of its normal position in the joint cavity
- where red and yellow marrow are stored
- egg shaped articular surface of one bone fits into an oval concavity in another
- bone breaks incompletely, much in the way a green twig breaks
- rounded end of one bone fits into a sleeve or ring of bone
- type of abnormal spine curvature
- part of the bone responsible for growth
- The bones that form the longitudinal axis of the body
- spherical head of one bone fits into a round socket in another
- broken bone ends are forced into each other
- fibers that secure the periosteum to the underlying bone
- immovable joints
- tiny canals that radiate outward from the central canals to all lacunae
- The bones of the limbs and girdles that are attached to the axial skeleton
- The process of creating new blood cells in the body
- dense and looks smooth and homogeneous
- bones that do not fit one of the preceding categories
- also called joints, sites where two or more bones meet
- covers the external surface
- essential if bones are to retain normal proportions and strength during long bone growth as the body increases in size and weight
- realignment of the broken bone ends
- pads of flexible fibrocartilage that cushion the vertebre and absorb shocks while allowing the spine flexibility
- mature bone cells found within the matrix in tiny cavities
- ylindrical end of one bone fits into a trough shaped surface on another bone
- C1, has no body
- generally cube-shaped and contain mostly spongy bone
Down
- fibrous membranes connecting the cranial bones
- C2 acts as a pivot for the rotation of the atlas and skull above
- type of abnormal spine curvature
- bone breaks into many fragments
- ragged break occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone
- bones are united by fibrous tissue
- flattened fibrous sacs lined with synovial membrane and containing a thin film of synovial fluid
- broken bone portion is pressed inward
- movement occurs around two axis'
- tubes that form a network in bone and contain blood vessels
- most common form of arthritis
- allow movement in all axes
- the ends of the long bone
- type of abnormal spine curvature
- hold the eyes in an anterior position and allow the facial muscles to show our feelings through smiles or frowns
- bone is crushed
- bone forming cells
- composed of small needlelike pieces of bnone and lots of open space
- or shaft, makes up most of the bones length and is composed of compact bone
- spinal curvatures in the thoracic and sacral regions
- adipose (fat) tissue
- typically longer than they are wide
- giant bone destroying cells
- bone ends are connected by fibrocartilage
- curvatures in the cervical and lumbar regions
- joint in which the articulating bone ends are separated by a joint cavity containing synovial fluid
- process of bone formation involves two major phases
- encloses and protects the fragile brain tissue
- results when the vertebral column is subjected to exceptional twisting forces
- reveal where muscles, tendons, and ligaments were attached and where blood vessels and nerves passed
- articular surfaces are essentially flat and only short slipping or gliding movements are allowed
- where red and white blood cells arise
- fibrous connective tissue membrane
- blood filled swelling caused by blood vessels are ruptured when the bone breaks
- articular surface has both convex and concave areas
- tiny cavities
68 Clues: tiny cavities • bone is crushed • C1, has no body • immovable joints • bone forming cells • adipose (fat) tissue • freely movable joints • slightly movable joints • the ends of the long bone • allow movement in all axes • giant bone destroying cells • covers the external surface • most common form of arthritis • bone breaks into many fragments • type of abnormal spine curvature • ...
Skeletal Anatomy 2023-06-12
Across
- Section of Vertebrae located just inferior to the Lumbar Spine
- Cranial bone located on the posterior inferior aspect of the Skull
- Classification of Ribs 1-7
- The facial bone that makes up the cheek
- Number of Vertebrae located in the Cervical Spine
- Structure that connects the Ribs to the Sternum
- Section of Vertebrae just superior to the Sacrum
- Bone marking located just posterior to the ear
- Classification of Ribs 11&12
- Superior part of the Sternum
- Bone marking characterized by an opening and is found on the inferior aspect of the skull
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- Most Inferior part of Vertebral Column
- Joint located just anterior to the ear
- The most superior section of the Vertebral Column
- Classification of Ribs 8-10
- Cranial bone located most anterior and is superior to the nasal bone
- Section of Vertebrae located just inferior to the Cervical Vertebrae
- The inferior part of the Sternum
- Number of Vertebrae located in the Thoracic Spine
- The part of the skeleton made up of the Skull, Thorax, and Vertebral Column
- Sternum, Ribs, and Thoracic Vertebrae
- Facial Bone that makes up the chin
- Number of Vertebrae located in the Lumbar Spine
23 Clues: Classification of Ribs 1-7 • Classification of Ribs 8-10 • Classification of Ribs 11&12 • Superior part of the Sternum • The inferior part of the Sternum • Facial Bone that makes up the chin • Sternum, Ribs, and Thoracic Vertebrae • Most Inferior part of Vertebral Column • Joint located just anterior to the ear • The facial bone that makes up the cheek • ...
Biology Crossword #1 2015-03-23
Across
- The system comprised of bones and muscles.
- The "powerhouse" of the cell.
- The study of insects.
- A proposed explanation to a problem or phenomenon.
- The code storing all information necessary for life.
Down
- All living things _________.
- The study of microbes.
- The ability to self regulate.
- The process by which living things change or adapt over time.
- Self-contained parts of an organism with vital functions.
10 Clues: The study of insects. • The study of microbes. • All living things _________. • The "powerhouse" of the cell. • The ability to self regulate. • The system comprised of bones and muscles. • A proposed explanation to a problem or phenomenon. • The code storing all information necessary for life. • Self-contained parts of an organism with vital functions. • ...
Urinary anatomy 2018-10-25
Across
- region that contains renal pyramids
- tube connecting kidney to urinary bladder
- type of epithelium in distal convoluted tubule
- artery that comes after interlobar artery
- small functional units in kidney
- type of epithelium in urinary bladder
- inner layer of Bowman's capsule attached to blood capillaries
- kidney collection region for urine
- muscle tissue type in external urethral sphincter
- outer region of kidney
Down
- area where blood vessels enter and exit the kidney
- process that involves water movement out of capillaries
- name of muscle in urinary bladder
- another name for cortical radiate artery
- area of urinary bladder that the tubes enter and exit
- capillary bed surrounded by Bowman's capsule
- functional organ of urinary system
17 Clues: outer region of kidney • small functional units in kidney • name of muscle in urinary bladder • kidney collection region for urine • functional organ of urinary system • region that contains renal pyramids • type of epithelium in urinary bladder • another name for cortical radiate artery • tube connecting kidney to urinary bladder • artery that comes after interlobar artery • ...
Noah's Crossword 2022-10-05
Across
- Conducting nerve impulses from the CNS to effectors
- Reflex Reflex response involving internal organs, mostly undetected by us!
- Neural Pathways that lead to a reflex response, the brain is not involved
- Conducting nerve impulses from receptors to the central nervous system
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- Carrying information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system
- Reflex response involving skeletal muscles of the body, most commonly observed by us on a daily basis
- Conducting nerve impulses within the CNS
- Carrying information from the central nervous system to the motor neurons
- Responses Things our body does as a response to a stimulus w/o any thought
9 Clues: Conducting nerve impulses within the CNS • Conducting nerve impulses from the CNS to effectors • Conducting nerve impulses from receptors to the central nervous system • Carrying information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system • Neural Pathways that lead to a reflex response, the brain is not involved • ...
Human systems 2024-05-17
5 Clues: A muscular tube. • Supports the heart and lungs. • The first part of the digestive system. • Works together with the muscular system. • The first part of the respiratory system.
P5 Cells Revision 2021-09-11
Across
- process that allows cells to grow
- part of cell that is similar to human skeletal system
- jelly like substance in cell
- part of plant where male cells can be found
- female cell that allows for reproduction
Down
- part of cell that helps photosynthesis
- single cell organisms
- part of cell that controls movement of substances
- brain of the cell
9 Clues: brain of the cell • single cell organisms • jelly like substance in cell • process that allows cells to grow • part of cell that helps photosynthesis • female cell that allows for reproduction • part of plant where male cells can be found • part of cell that controls movement of substances • part of cell that is similar to human skeletal system
Homeostasis, Skin, and the Skeletal System - Crossword 2013-11-19
Across
- system System in your body that supports and protects your body.
- glands These glands produce sweat that goes through your pores.
- Strong, connective tissues that hold the movable joints together.
- These glands produce sebum, or oil.
- Where two bones come together.
- The process by which an organism's internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment.
- Provides _____ and Support (function of skeleton)
- The pigment that determines the color of your skin.
Down
- joint A type of joint that allows forward and backward motion.
- Produces the pigment in your skin.
- Last layer of your skin that provides insulation and cushioning.
- Type of way your body maintains homeostasis when you're hot.
- The second layer of your skin.
- The first layer of your skin.
- Type of way your body maintains homeostasis when you're cold.
- joint A type of joint that allows one bone to rotate around another bone.
16 Clues: The first layer of your skin. • The second layer of your skin. • Where two bones come together. • Produces the pigment in your skin. • These glands produce sebum, or oil. • Provides _____ and Support (function of skeleton) • The pigment that determines the color of your skin. • Type of way your body maintains homeostasis when you're hot. • ...
Functions of Nutrients 2023-10-19
Across
- mineral required for growth, metabolism and brain development
- a healthy fat with one double bond
- the main source of energy
- produces red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body
- an unhealthy fat that provides energy and increases LDL
- ads calcium absorption and required for bone growth and hardening
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- vitamin that helps cells grow and function, forming red blood cells
- forms and maintains healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucus me brains and skin
- regulates body temperature and carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
- a healthy fat with two or more double bonds
- regulates digestive system and helps to feel full
- builds hard tissues such as bones, teeth and cartilage
- The unhealthiest fat
- helps growth, maintenance and repair of body cells
- improves immune system and absorbs iron
- vitamin that gives helps energy levels, brain function and metabolism
16 Clues: The unhealthiest fat • the main source of energy • a healthy fat with one double bond • improves immune system and absorbs iron • a healthy fat with two or more double bonds • regulates digestive system and helps to feel full • helps growth, maintenance and repair of body cells • builds hard tissues such as bones, teeth and cartilage • ...
Your Muscles 2021-01-17
Across
- abdominal or "abs" for short
- another name for muscle heart
- the combination of your muscles and your bones
- muscle that shows how strong you are.
- muscles on the front of your thighs
Down
- muscles found on each side of the chest
- special connector between bone and muscle
- involuntary muscles
- muscle that is attached only at one end!
- type of muscle that make up the heart
- fancy word for striped
- What you show when you make a muscle in your arm
- muscle that helps move your shoulders
13 Clues: involuntary muscles • fancy word for striped • abdominal or "abs" for short • another name for muscle heart • muscles on the front of your thighs • type of muscle that make up the heart • muscle that helps move your shoulders • muscle that shows how strong you are. • muscles found on each side of the chest • muscle that is attached only at one end! • ...