Skeletal System Crossword

3. Tissue that attaches muscle to the bone, holding muscles in place.
6. Part of the skeleton, this is in the category for protection. This part of the bones structure in the body is to protect our vital organs. Eg. Cranium, ribs, vertebral column.
7. Part of the skeleton, that is in the category for movement. Eg. Bones in the limbs.
11. The internal framework of bones and cartilage that supports the body and serves many other purposes.
12. Muscles that work together in twos when one contracts the other relaxes and lengthens. Eg. Biceps and triceps.
13. Located where two bones meet, connection between bones in the body. They are constructed to allow movement and protection for the bones (with cartilage and synovial fluid).

1. The extremely dense part of the bone, the external hard layer. It has very small gaps to hold bone cells and provides protection and strength for the bones.
2. The liquid around the bone ends (at joints), reducing friction.
4. Tissue in the body that allows movement, by pulling on the bone when it contracts. They are connected to the bone by the tendons.
5. Smooth and elastic material, covering the ends of bones, allowing them to slide over each other. This tissue is known to be very resilient.
8. Hold bones together- they are bones of tough elastic. They connect bones and support the joints in our body.
9. Tissue inside of the bone, with a sponge-like texture. This is where red blood cells are made.
10. The inner part of the bone, differs in density for everyone and looks a bit like honeycomb. Part of it is made up of bone marrow.