Skeletal System

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Across
  1. 3. Cannot be absorbed without vitamin D
  2. 7. Abnormally low level of calcium
  3. 8. Fracture where the break is straight across the bone
  4. 9. A partial fracture - only one side of the bone is broken
  5. 12. Process of growth development
  6. 13. Where two bones meet a.k.a. joint
  7. 15. Several small breaks that result in many small pieces between two larger segments
  8. 16. Decrease in bone density
  9. 18. Structure that connects osteocytes
  10. 19. Osteocytes form rings called __________
Down
  1. 1. Opening or groove that allow blood vessels and nerves to pass through
  2. 2. Can stabilize and strengthen bone
  3. 4. Abnormally high level of calcium
  4. 5. Cylinder-like shape
  5. 6. Canal that is found in the center of the rings
  6. 10. Maintain mineral concentration
  7. 11. Osteocytes are within chambers called __________
  8. 12. Synthesize and secrete collagen and calcium salts
  9. 14. Bone breakdown/resorption
  10. 17. Complex Shape