Across
- 5. Structural unit of compact bone containing vessels
- 7. Region between diaphysis and epiphysis
- 9. Growth region where long bones lengthen
- 11. Fibrous membrane covering the outer surface of bone
- 12. Small cavity housing an osteocyte
- 13. Dense outer bone layer providing strength
- 15. Mature bone cell maintaining bone tissue
Down
- 1. Central cavity containing bone marrow
- 2. Porous bone tissue found at epiphyses
- 3. Tiny channels connecting bone cells for nutrient exchange
- 4. Transverse channel linking Haversian systems
- 6. Thin membrane lining the inner bone cavity
- 8. Smooth cartilage covering joint surfaces
- 10. Process of blood cell formation within bone marrow
- 14. Bone-resorbing cell that breaks down matrix