Bone and Bone Tissue Crossword

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