Skeletal System Terms

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Across
  1. 1. Dense, hard bone tissue that forms the walls of the diaphysis and the outer layer of the epiphyses, providing strength
  2. 3. Back of the head (base of skull)
  3. 6. The neck
  4. 7. Back of the knee
  5. 8. Porous bone tissue found in the epiphyses and some other bones, containing red bone marrow
  6. 11. Thigh
  7. 12. Front of the knee (kneecap)
  8. 13. Bone stem cells
  9. 17. The cheek or mouth cavity
  10. 20. Anterior surface of the elbow
  11. 22. Eye socket (bony cavity)
  12. 24. Groin
  13. 27. Nose
  14. 28. Region of the trunk inferior to the ribs
  15. 29. Mouth
  16. 30. Ankle region
  17. 31. The hip
  18. 32. Spinal column
  19. 33. The armpit region
  20. 34. The rounded end of a long bone
  21. 36. Buttocks
  22. 37. Supports, lubricates, and cushions joints by providing a resilient, low-friction surface that resists compression and tension
  23. 38. The head
Down
  1. 2. Abundant bone cells making up bone matrix
  2. 4. Basin-like area between hip bones
  3. 5. Upper arm, from shoulder to elbow
  4. 6. The wrist
  5. 9. Bone resorption cells
  6. 10. The long, hollow shaft in the middle of a long bone.
  7. 14. Base of the spine
  8. 15. Bone reforming cells
  9. 16. Navel region/ belly button
  10. 18. Area of back near shoulder blades
  11. 19. Fingers or toes
  12. 21. Lower back
  13. 23. Between neck and abdomen, aka chest
  14. 25. Back of the elbow
  15. 26. The heel of the foot
  16. 35. Central part of chest