Functions of the skeletal system
Across
- 3. covers ends of the bones and allows smooth movements
- 6. bones of the extremities/limbs
- 9. outermost surface of the body
- 10. moving the limbs towards the midline of the body
- 11. moving the limbs away from midline of body
- 12. first layer of skin, thinnest layer
- 13. protect organs and structures from trauma
Down
- 1. holds skin to bone and muscle tissue
- 2. type of bones in the spine, thorax, and skull
- 4. reference position for location terms (palms up, facing forward, arms at sides, feet parallel
- 5. attach muscle to bone
- 7. layer of skin that contains hair follicles and blood vessels
- 8. connect bones to bones/form joints