Livestock Skeletal Systems

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Across
  1. 2. The ability to move quickly and easily, which is influenced by the structure of the skeletal system, notably in animals.
  2. 5. The soft tissue found inside bones that produces red and white blood cells.
  3. 6. The connections between bones that allow for movement and flexibility, classified into types such as synovial (movable), cartilaginous (slightly movable), and fibrous (immovable).
  4. 10. The function of bones to store essential minerals like calcium and phosphorus, crucial for various bodily functions.
  5. 11. A flexible, smooth tissue that reduces friction between bones and provides support, found in various forms such as hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage.
  6. 13. The framework of bones and connective tissues that provides structure and support for the body, protects vital organs, enables movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells.
  7. 14. Tough cords of connective tissue that connect muscle to bone, enabling the transfer of force from muscles to bones for movement.
  8. 15. The intake of essential nutrients, such as calcium and phosphorus, which are critical for maintaining skeletal health.
Down
  1. 1. The practices and strategies used to maintain the health and productivity of farm animals, including an understanding of their skeletal systems.
  2. 3. The hereditary factors that influence the development and characteristics of skeletal structures in livestock.
  3. 4. The function of the skeletal system in shielding vital organs from injury.
  4. 7. Factors in the surrounding environment that can affect the health and development of the skeletal system.
  5. 8. The role of the skeletal system as a framework that provides stability and shape to the body.
  6. 9. Strong, elastic bands of connective tissue that connect bone to bone, stabilizing joints and limiting excessive movement.
  7. 12. The process by which skeletal structures evolve to meet specific functional needs, such as grazing or climbing.