Skeletal System Review
Across
- 3. The "shin bone" or larger of the two lower leg bones
- 4. Group of 7 bones found in the start of the foot
- 6. We have 24 of these flat bones protecting our organs
- 10. the longest section of the spine, 12 total
- 12. Finger & toe bones
- 13. A crack or break in a bone.
- 17. Type of bones group that are bones found within a tendon
- 19. Type of bone group that protect the internal organs; ex-sternum, ribs
- 20. Vertebrae found in the neck area, 7 total
- 21. side to side curvature of the spine
- 23. Largest, strongest bone in the body
- 25. Type of bone group that vary in shape and size, include the vertebrae and mandible
- 26. Increased porosity or softening of the bones
- 27. "Swayback" increased curve in the lumbar region
- 28. When a bone is forcibly displaced from a joint
Down
- 1. "Hunchback" increased curvature of the thoracic spine
- 2. The long bones found in the mid-foot
- 5. This structure includes the cranium, mandible and facial bones
- 7. Type of bone group that weight bear; ex- femur, humerus
- 8. Vertebrae found in the low back area, 5 total
- 9. Also known as a slipped or herniated disk
- 11. The very last vertebra in the spine
- 14. A bone inflammation of an abscess within the bone
- 15. A twisting action stretches or tears a ligament.
- 16. Inflammation of the bursae, which are small fluid filled sacs in the joints
- 18. a group of diseases involving inflammation of the joints
- 22. Group of 8 bones found in the start of the hand
- 24. Type of bone group that provide stability & structure, tarsals & carpals