Skeletal System

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Across
  1. 3. acts as a shock absorber and reduces friction at the joint
  2. 6. an example of this function would be that women have a wider pelvis
  3. 8. an example of one of the minerals stored in the bone
  4. 9. function of the skeleton that occurs in the bone marrow
  5. 10. This joint allows for rotation
  6. 11. type of joint found between the vertebrae and in the meta tarsals and meta carpals
  7. 12. attaches bone to bone
  8. 14. uni-axial joint only allowing for flexion and extension
  9. 17. function of the skeleton that the ribcage and cranium are responsible for
  10. 18. transmits the muscular force
Down
  1. 1. ribcage, vertebral column, cranium and sternum form this skeleton
  2. 2. triaxial joint in the body found in the shoulder and hip
  3. 4. this is secreted from the articular cartilage and lubricates the joint
  4. 5. classification of joint that allows for small amounts of movement
  5. 7. Name of the joint at the wrist
  6. 13. tendons attach to the skeleton to cause this function
  7. 15. classification of joint that is freely moveable
  8. 16. classification of joint that is fixed allowing no movement to occur