1.1A - structure and function of the skeletal system

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Across
  1. 6. 2 or more bones meet to create a joint
  2. 8. keeps the body upright and provides framework
  3. 9. …internal organs and reduce risk of injury
  4. 10. movement away from midline of body
  5. 14. extending a limb increase in angle
  6. 15. bending a limb decrease in angle
  7. 17. freely movable joint where 2 or more bones articulate
  8. 19. form joints and act as levers
Down
  1. 1. circular movement of a limb round a joint
  2. 2. movement towards midline of body
  3. 3. elbow and knee, flexion and extension
  4. 4. shoulder and hip, 6 movements
  5. 5. cushions joint and reduces friction
  6. 7. some bones contain bone marrow which …
  7. 11. movement around a limbs long axis
  8. 12. strong and slightly flexible, b t m
  9. 13. release into blood when needed
  10. 16. stabilises joint during movement, b t b
  11. 18. gives the body the correct shape