Across
- 3. fibrous connective tissue that is made of a blend and collagen fibers
- 7. cartilage that provides structural support to the nose
- 8. provides support and structure for your body
- 9. Oddly shaped, asymmetrical
- 10. Provides structural support to the overlying hyaline cartilage.
- 13. center portion of the skeleton
- 14. Flattened plates of compact bones
- 15. provides firm and elastic support. It contains loosely packed collagen fibers/elastic fibers
- 17. most prevalent cartilage of the human body commonly known as articular cartilage
- 18. connective tissue in the skeletal system, purpose is to pad and protect
- 19. Attachment for muscles or ligaments
- 20. Contains all our limbs and pelvis
Down
- 1. Tarsals and carpals
- 2. connective tissue in the skeletal system
- 4. purpose is to cushion joints, allow free movement, and provides structural support
- 5. cartilage found in your respiratory system like a ring of cartilage in the trachea and bronchi
- 6. Bones formed with a tendon
- 11. cartilage that attaches your rib to the sternum
- 12. Small rounded projection on a bone
- 16. compressible/ resilient cartilage. can act as a shock absorb-er for the joints