Skeletal System Ch. 3
Across
- 4. Second hardest tissue
- 7. surgery Replacement of worn or failed implant
- 9. Metastasized to bones from other organs
- 11. Specializes in diagnosis/treatment of arthritis and other disorders related to inflammation of joints and connective tissue
- 13. connective tissue acting as a shock absorber
- 14. Protects organs of digestion, excretion, and reproduction
- 15. union of two or more bones
Down
- 1. abnormal softening of cartilage
- 2. Projection allowing for the attachment of muscles or tendons
- 3. Fat storage in long bone medullary cavity
- 5. Bone is bent and partially broken
- 6. fluid Lubricant allowing for smooth movement of joints
- 8. Tough, fibrous tissue forming the outermost covering of bone
- 10. Radiographic measurement of spine and hips
- 12. Only part of the knee is replaced