Skeletal System

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Across
  1. 3. facial bone that forms the roof of the mouth
  2. 4. bones that make up the palm of the hand
  3. 8. bones that make up the hip bones in the pelvic girdle
  4. 11. ribs that do not attach directly to the sternum
  5. 12. ankle bones
  6. 14. facial bone in the front center of the face
  7. 15. 5 vertebrae that make up the lower back portion of the spine
  8. 17. first seven pair of ribs that attach directly to the sternum
  9. 20. bones that form the main trunk of the body (skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum)
  10. 22. upper arm bone
  11. 23. type of fracture where there is a complete break of the bone and the skin remains intact; also called closed
  12. 24. facial bone that forms the jaw
  13. 25. hunchback curvature of the upper spine
  14. 27. membrane that lines around the outer part of the long bone
  15. 29. Likes to chase mice
  16. 30. larger bone of the lower leg, shin bone
  17. 33. Man's best friend
  18. 34. wrist bones
  19. 36. swayback curvature of the lower spine
  20. 37. ribs that do not attach to the front of the body; only attached at the vertebrae
  21. 38. ___________ disk is when an intervertebral disk ruptures or protrudes causing pressure on the spinal cord
  22. 40. type of fracture caused by a twisting action resulting in one or more fractures
  23. 42. openings in the bone that allow for vessels and nerves to enter or leave
  24. 45. bones that make up the fingers and the toes
  25. 47. Has a trunk
  26. 48. joint that is completely immovable
  27. 49. 7 vertebrae that make up the neck portion of the spine
  28. 50. the tailbone portion of the spine
  29. 51. bone inflammation usually caused by a pathogenic organism
  30. 52. happens when a bone is forcibly displaced from a joint
  31. 53. membrane that lines the inner part of the long bone
Down
  1. 1. "soft spots" of the skull that allow for enlargement of the skull and brain growth
  2. 2. softening of the bone causing a person to be more prone to fractures; typically caused by low calcium, hormone imbalance, sedentary lifestyle
  3. 5. bones that form the accessory skeleton of the body (shoulder, pelvis, arms, legs)
  4. 6. joint that is also known as a synovial joint, freely movable joint
  5. 7. type of fracture where the distal radius is broken and dislocated; typically from falling on an outstretched hand
  6. 9. shoulder blade of the shoulder girdle
  7. 10. bones of the foot that make up the instep (arch of the foot); midfoot region
  8. 13. smaller bone of the lower leg
  9. 16. type of fracture where the bone is bent and splits or cracks incompletely
  10. 18. small fluid filled sacs that surround joints
  11. 19. type of fracture where the bone breaks and ruptures through the skin causing a higher risk of infection; also called open
  12. 21. thigh bone of the leg
  13. 26. knee cap bone of the leg
  14. 28. Large marsupial
  15. 31. larger lower arm bone on the pinky side
  16. 32. lower arm bone on the thumb side
  17. 34. type of fracture where the bone is broken into more than 2 pieces
  18. 35. side to side curvature of the spine
  19. 39. collarbone of the shoulder girdle
  20. 41. joint that is slightly movable
  21. 43. 12 vertebrae that make up the middle portion of the spine
  22. 44. Flying mammal
  23. 46. type of fracture where a broken piece of skull is pressed inward