Somayajula - Anatomy Skeletal System
Across
- 4. The basin-shaped structure that supports the spine and connects the lower limbs.
- 6. A slender bone that connects the sternum to the shoulder.
- 8. Also known as the shoulder blade, a flat, triangular bone at the back of the shoulder.
- 10. A flat bone located in the center of the chest, connecting the rib bones.
- 12. The long bones in the middle of the foot, connecting the ankle to the toes.
- 13. The small, triangular bone at the base of the spine, also known as the tailbone.
- 14. Curved bones that form the ribcage, protecting the chest organs.
- 15. The outer layer of bone, providing strength and support.
- 16. One of the two bones in the forearm, on the opposite side of the radius.
- 17. The bones of the fingers and toes.
- 20. The bone of the upper-arm or forelimb, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
- 22. The kneecap, a flat, circular bone in front of the knee joint.
- 23. The longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.
- 24. One of the two bones in the forearm, on the thumb side.
Down
- 1. Points of articulation between bones.
- 2. Vertebrae The seven vertebrae in the neck region of the spine.
- 3. A mineral essential for bone strength and structure.
- 5. The bone of the upper-arm or forelimb, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
- 7. The larger and stronger of the two lower leg bones, commonly known as the shinbone.
- 8. The arrangement and organization of bone tissue.
- 9. Skeleton The central structure of the skeleton, including the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage.
- 11. The lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone in the face.
- 15. The skull, especially the part enclosing the brain.
- 18. Skeleton The bones of the limbs and their girdles, forming the appendages.
- 19. Vertebrae The five vertebrae in the lower back region of the spine.
- 21. The soft, spongy tissue found in the cavities of bones, responsible for blood cell production.