The Skeletal System

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Across
  1. 1. Outside layer of bone
  2. 5. 12 pairs of bones
  3. 8. Forms the forehead
  4. 11. Thighbone
  5. 13. Elbows, knees, and hips
  6. 15. U shaped bone at the base of the tongue
  7. 17. Protective coating over the bones that allows the muscles to slide over them without friction, contains blood vessels
  8. 21. In the center of the bone, produces blood cells
  9. 22. Larger of 2 bones that form the lower leg
  10. 24. The study of bones
  11. 25. 2 bones of the upper jaw
  12. 27. Smaller, outside bone of the lower leg
  13. 28. Smaller bone of the forearm
  14. 30. Collarbone
  15. 31. Inner, larger bone of the forearm
  16. 32. Hindmost bone of the skull
  17. 34. Forms the kneecap
  18. 35. 2 bones form the bridge of the nose
  19. 37. 2 bones form the sides of the head in the ear area
  20. 38. Shoulder blade
  21. 40. Connects 2 or more bones together
  22. 41. Lower jaw
  23. 43. 5 long and slender bones, similar to metacarpals
  24. 44. Inside layer of bone
Down
  1. 2. Holds muscle to bone
  2. 3. 2 bones that make up the cheeks
  3. 4. 7 bones at the top of the vertebral column
  4. 6. Joins the facial bones and cranium together
  5. 7. Wrist, flexible joint
  6. 9. Breastbone
  7. 10. Pelvis and skull
  8. 12. Bones of the fingers and toes
  9. 14. Known as the chest
  10. 16. 5 bones that form the palm of the hand
  11. 18. Light spongy bone between the eye sockets
  12. 19. Lubricates and cushions joints
  13. 20. Made of 26 bones
  14. 23. Hold 2 bones together
  15. 26. 2 bones at the front inner wall of the eye sockets
  16. 29. 2 bones the form the sides and crown of the skull
  17. 30. An oval case that protects the brain
  18. 33. Ankle bone
  19. 36. Uppermost, largest bone of the arm
  20. 39. Tissue at the end of bones
  21. 42. Make up the foot close to the heel