Bones in the Human Skeletal System
Across
- 2. People who are double jointed have extra ________ ligaments.
- 3. The talus and calcaneus bones are part of the _________.
- 4. The _______ (found in the leg) is the longest bone in the human body.
- 9. The ______ cage consists of 12 pairs of long, curving bones.
- 11. Phalanges are _________ bones.
- 12. The _________ is the scientific name for the knee cap.
- 13. The __________ is the upper arm.
- 14. The lower arm contains the ______ and radius.
- 16. This is the only bone in the head that is not fused together by adulthood.
- 18. This column is another name for the back bone.
- 19. This bone protects the heart.
- 20. Bones meet at ___________.
Down
- 1. ________ Is a disease of the bones and is characterized by fragile, brittle bones that can break easily.
- 5. The three bones in the hip unite at the ___________.
- 6. The clavicle is also known as the ___________.
- 7. These bones have different shapes (ex pelvis).
- 8. Ball and socket joints can be fond at your shoulder and ________.
- 10. Act as blood repair kit.
- 13. Knees are examples of a ______ joint.
- 15. This is the most abundant mineral found in bones.
- 17. The ________ metacarpal in the hand moves independently of the others.
- 21. The vertebral column protects this cord.