The Skeletal System

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Across
  1. 4. Number of bones adults have
  2. 6. Number of bones you are born with
  3. 7. Also known as the skull; protects the brain and eyes
  4. 9. Major quantities of this mineral are stored in the skeleton for later use
Down
  1. 1. Also known as the spine and backbones; protect the spinal cord
  2. 2. Protects the heart and lungs
  3. 3. All of the bones in the body and the tissues that connect them
  4. 4. Tough, inelastic bands that hold and attach muscles to the the bones
  5. 5. Smooth, slippery, and thick layers of this cover the ends of bones
  6. 8. Anyplace where two or more bones come together