Skeletal System Crossword

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