Skeletal System Terminology Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. A hole through which nerves and blood vessels pass
  2. 7. A shallow depression in the bone surface
  3. 9. Refers to a large prominence which often provides structural support to the overlying hyaline cartilage
  4. 11. A small rounded prominence where connective tissues attach
Down
  1. 1. A moderate prominence where muscles and connective tissues attach
  2. 2. A large prominence on the side of the bone
  3. 3. A rounded prominent extension of bone that forms a joint
  4. 5. This usually refers to the largest most prominent segment of the bone
  5. 6. A furrow in the bone surface that runs along the length of a vessel or nerve
  6. 8. A smooth, flat surface that forms a joint with another flat bone creating a gliding joint
  7. 10. A segment between the head and shaft of the bone