The Skeletal System

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Across
  1. 4. cells that dissolve bone
  2. 9. cells inside the bone that help direct where osteoclasts dissolve bone
  3. 10. commonly called the breastbone
  4. 12. the middle part of long bones
  5. 13. where the diaphysis and epiphysis meet
  6. 15. upper jaw
  7. 17. cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow
  8. 18. broken bones of various types
  9. 19. bigger bone of the lower leg
  10. 21. infection of the bone
  11. 24. the ends of a bone
  12. 27. commonly called the shoulder blade
  13. 28. bone on the pinky side of the lower arm
  14. 32. anterior portion of the hip bone
  15. 34. bones in the hand near the wrist
  16. 38. lower jaw
  17. 40. smaller bone of the lower leg
  18. 41. how many less bones you have as an adult compared to as a child
  19. 42. main bone of the upper leg
  20. 46. cells that form new bone
  21. 47. type of bone that is roughly cube shaped
  22. 48. connect with the tibia to form the ankle joint
  23. 49. commonly called the kneecap
Down
  1. 1. when a child’s growing bones fail to develop due to a lack of vitamin D
  2. 2. middle segment of the spine
  3. 3. bones that serve as a protective cage for the lungs
  4. 4. bone inflammation
  5. 5. tough outer shell of bones that contains blood vessels and nerves
  6. 6. the number that describes bone density
  7. 7. curved bone that forms the base of the pelvis
  8. 8. porous material inside bones which allows bones to be strong yet lightweight
  9. 11. commonly called the collarbone
  10. 14. smallest bone in the body
  11. 16. abnormal growth or swelling of bone
  12. 20. upper part of the pelvis
  13. 22. type of bone that does not fit into the long, short, or flat category
  14. 23. type of bone that is thin, flattened, and usually curved
  15. 25. forms the back of the foot
  16. 26. set of bones responsible for posture
  17. 29. the medical name for brittle bone disease
  18. 30. overgrowth of bones in the face, hands, and feet
  19. 31. the most common form of imaging to find fractures
  20. 33. of bone density and strength
  21. 35. jelly-like substance found inside the cavities of some bones that produces blood cells
  22. 36. bones in the middle of the hand
  23. 37. upper part of the skull
  24. 39. large bone in the upper arm
  25. 43. name for fingers and toes
  26. 44. bone on the thumb side of the lower arm
  27. 45. type of bone that is longer than it is wide