Skeletal System Crossword
Across
- 3. this function of the skeletal system involves the accumulation of calcium and phosphorous
- 4. arthritis, an immune response that causes inflammation and swelling of the joint
- 5. this fracture is when the bone breaks incompletely and the one end bends away
- 7. this test analyzes the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus
- 9. this function of the skeletal system makes it harder to access vital organs
- 12. Bone, this part of the compact bone contains structures called trabeculae
- 13. this joint models the movement of opening and closing a door
- 15. this fracture is a diagonal break
- 18. this structure connects bone to bone
- 20. these are referred as "little lakes" where osteocytes are stored
- 21. a skeletal complication that arises do to a lack of Vitamin D
Down
- 1. Imperfecta, this is a skeletal complication that is a genetic disorder that causes brittle bones
- 2. this fracture is one with three or more pieces
- 6. the outermost layer of the bone
- 8. this type of fracture is when the bone does not fully split
- 10. the communication sites between osteocytes
- 11. this type of fracture is when the bone penetrates through the skin
- 14. Aspiration, this test removes fluid from the joint to be analyzed
- 16. Marrow, this is the inner most layer of the compact bone
- 17. this part of the compact bone prevents rotation/torison
- 19. and Socket, this joint is found in the shoulder and allows for a large range of motion