The Skeletal System
Across
- 3. this is a ring-like bony structure, located in the lower part of the trunk ,it connects the axial skeleton to the lower limbs.
- 5. s a small bone located in front of the knee joint where the thighbone and shinbone meet.
- 10. consists of 12 pairs of ribs, sternum, It protects heart, lungs and diaphragm. It provides a framework on which the muscles of the shoulder girdle, chest, upper abdomen and back can attach. It also plays important role in the respiration.
- 11. is a long bone in the forearm. It lies laterally and parallel to ulna, the second of the forearm bones.
- 12. these bones are bones of the wrist that connect the distal aspects of the radial and ulnar bones of the forearm There are eight bones, which divide into two rows.
- 13. this is a long bone in the forearm. It lies medially and parallel to the radius.
- 14. this part of the skeletal system contains the cranium and the facial bones.
- 15. this bone is an arm bone between the shoulder and elbow it is related with support and movement.
- 17. these are the bones of the fingers.
- 18. this is sometimes called the calf bone, is smaller than the tibia and runs beside it.
- 20. also known as the spinal column, is the central axis of the skeleton in all vertebrates,It provides attachments to muscles, supports the trunk.
Down
- 1. are located in the forefoot, between the tarsals and phalanges.
- 2. any of several tubular bones between the wrist bones.
- 4. this is a large triangular shape bone that lies in the upper back.
- 6. this is the shinbone, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg.
- 7. it connects the breastplate to the shoulder it also has a slight s shape and is easily seen in many people.
- 8. this bone is located in the middle of the chest and protects the organs of your torso.
- 9. a set of seven irregularly shaped bones. They are situated proximally in the foot in the ankle area.
- 16. this is the bone that forms the lower part of the skull, and along with the maxilla , forms the mouth structure.
- 19. this is the longest and strongest bone in your body. it usually takes a lot of force to break it.