Across
- 5. a small, wing-like projection of bone that points outward from each vertebra along the spine.
- 9. Is the most prevalent cartilage, it is also commonly known as articular cartilage.
- 11. small bone commonly found embedded within a muscle or tendon near joint surfaces.
- 12. made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bone.
- 14. Is the cartilage that provides structural support to the nose. It is considered a hyaline cartilage.
- 16. The skull protects the brain,Rib cage protects the organs these are examples of__________
- 18. known as body fat.
- 19. small rounded point of a bone. It also refers to a nodule attached to bone, mucous membrane (moist layer lining parts of the body), or skin.
- 20. A large prominence on the side of the bone. Some of the largest muscle groups and most dense connective tissues attach
Down
- 1. Contains loosely packed collagen fibers and a generous amount of elastic fibers.
- 2. vary in shape and structure and therefore do not fit into any other category (flat, short, long, or sesamoid).
- 3. A compressible but resilient type of cartilage. Can act as shock absorber.
- 4. A raised or prominent part of the edge of a bone. Crests are often the sites where connective tissue attaches muscle to bone.
- 6. a bump or protuberance on a long bone where tendons and ligaments connect.
- 7. refers to a long, thin projection, often with a rough surface. Ridge and crest refer to a long, narrow line.
- 8. Refers to a large prominence, which often provides structural support to the overlying hyaline cartilage.
- 10. his is the cartilage that attaches to your ribs to your sternum it is categorized as a hyaline cartilage.
- 13. Is a connective tissue of the skeletal system. Its purpose is to cushion the joints, Allow for free movement of a joint.
- 15. contains our limbs and pelvis.
- 17. a rounded prominence. especially : a large prominence on a bone usually serving for the attachment of muscles or ligaments.