Bone and Bone Tissue Crossword
Across
- 4. region of a bone that connects with others to form a joint
- 7. an opening or hole in bone
- 9. the shaft of a long bone
- 11. occurs when a bone cracks on one side but not all the way through
- 12. layers of calcified matrix
- 13. freely movable joints characterized by articulating bones
- 15. usually forms at a fracture site, a swelling filled with blood
- 16. located in long bones, composed of adipose tissue
- 17. continuously active cells, even in adulthood
- 19. bones formed in tendons
- 20. cells that initiate bone formation
Down
- 1. the healthy cartilage between epiphyseal and diaphysial centers
- 2. the principle supportive structure of the body
- 3. stimulate bone growth in puberty
- 5. porous bone structure found at the end of long bones
- 6. a joint moving towards the mid-line of the body
- 8. immature matrix depositing bone cells
- 10. cells responsible for repairing fractures and remodeling bone
- 14. decreases plasma calcium by increasing absorption by bone
- 18. a living tissue with active cells and blood supply that provides support and protection