Axial Skeleton and Bone Markings
Across
- 2. A rounded, prominent end of a bone forming part of a joint.
- 4. The set of bones, including the clavicle and scapula, that attaches the arms to the axial skeleton.
- 5. The rib cage, including the ribs and sternum, that protects the heart and lungs.
- 8. A smooth, flat surface on a bone that forms a joint with another bone.
- 10. A small, rounded bony projection.
- 11. A shallow depression in a bone.
- 12. A large, roughened projection on a bone.
- 15. The bones that form the structure of the face.
- 18. A rounded projection at the end of a bone that articulates with another bone.
- 19. A bony prominence extending outward.
- 23. The bottom of the skull that supports the brain.
- 25. The series of bones extending from the skull to the pelvis, providing structural support and housing the spinal cord.
- 26. The bottom boundary of the oral cavity, mainly the tongue and soft tissue.
- 27. A narrow slit in a bone between adjacent structures.
- 30. The upper portion of the nasal cavity.
- 32. The dome-like upper portion of the skull.
- 33. The back portion of the nasal cavity.
- 35. A small pit or depression in a bone.
- 37. The front portion of the nasal cavity.
- 38. A narrow, slightly raised ridge on a bone.
- 41. The mouth cavity, including the teeth and tongue.
- 42. The bony structure that supports the lower limbs and protects pelvic organs.
- 44. The bones that form the skull and enclose the brain.
- 45. The upper boundary of the oral cavity, formed by the hard and soft palates.
- 46. Air-filled cavities in the skull that lighten it and enhance voice resonance.
- 47. Immovable joints between skull bones.
Down
- 1. The eye sockets, which house the eyeballs.
- 3. The portion of the skeleton that includes the limbs and girdles.
- 6. The hip bone, composed of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
- 7. The portion of the skeleton that includes the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.
- 9. A furrow or channel that runs along a bone, often for nerves or blood vessels.
- 13. The structure that divides the nasal cavity into two halves.
- 14. The side walls of the nasal cavity.
- 16. The sides of the oral cavity.
- 17. A hole in a bone through which blood vessels or nerves pass.
- 20. The back portion of the oral cavity leading to the throat.
- 21. The bony structure that encases and protects the brain.
- 22. A narrow ridge of bone, usually for muscle attachment.
- 24. The hollow space inside the nose.
- 28. The bottom portion of the nasal cavity.
- 29. A large, rough projection found only on the femur.
- 31. The front walls of the oral cavity, including the lips.
- 34. The space inside the skull that houses the brain.
- 36. A tubular passage or tunnel in a bone.
- 39. A general term for a bony outgrowth.
- 40. A sharp, slender projection from a bone.
- 43. A bony projection above a condyle, typically for muscle attachment.