Anatomy of the Skeleton

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Across
  1. 3. A flat, triangular bone at the back of the shoulder (shoulder blade).
  2. 6. The larger of the two bones in the lower leg; it supports most of the body’s weight.
  3. 7. The longest and strongest bone in the body, located in the upper leg.
  4. 9. A series of bones (vertebrae) that run down the back and protect the spinal cord.
  5. 10. The long bone of the upper arm, connecting the shoulder to the elbow.
  6. 13. The thinner bone in the lower leg, next to the tibia, mainly for muscle attachment.
Down
  1. 1. The small, round bone that covers and protects the knee joint; also called the kneecap.
  2. 2. The bone structure that forms the head and protects the brain.
  3. 4. A long, thin bone between the sternum and the shoulder (also called collarbone).
  4. 5. The lower part of the torso that connects the spine to the legs and supports the organs.
  5. 8. One of the two bones in the forearm; it allows rotation of the hand (thumb side).
  6. 11. The second forearm bone, located on the pinky side; it forms the elbow joint.
  7. 12. cage The set of ribs that protects the lungs and heart and supports breathing.