Across
- 4. The process of bone formation from cartilage is known as
- 5. The region composing the inner pelvic area of the anterior region
- 6. A flexible connective tissue that serves as a precursor to bone
- 9. The common term for the Pollex
- 11. Melatonin is the "sleep hormone," regulated by this system
- 14. The set of bones distal to the tarsus bones
- 15. and socket Our rotating acromial region is an excellent example of this type of joint
- 17. The skull is held together by this type of joint
- 19. Spongy bone is composed of tiny structures called:
- 22. The region responsible for main entry into the digestive system, superior to the mental region
- 23. The most common joint in the human body
- 25. The fingers and toes are known as
- 26. The epiphyses house this type of bone that helps stresses near joints
- 28. The largest bone in the body is found in the
- 31. Another word for banded muscle
- 33. The Latin word for "cell"
- 35. The latin word for "Cover"
- 36. A characteristic of muscle is that it must _______ to function
- 37. The region with a bone unique to mammalian locomotion
- 40. The cheek region in anatomy
- 41. Commonly known as the excretory system, this system helps to regulate fluids and associated electrolyes
- 42. The system associated with immunity is known as the
- 43. The anatomical word for collarbone
- 44. hundred six Adult human skeletal systems are composed of this many bones
- 45. The large group of fish that all feature cartilaginous skeletons
- 47. Lateral to each side of the midline is the region of the skeletal system known as the _________ skeleton
- 48. Dairy or similar products is responsible for intake of this vitamin that helps to build strong bones
- 49. Another word for growth plates, or the ends of bones
Down
- 1. The central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) are housed within the ______ skeleton
- 2. The bone found in the sural region of the body
- 3. The system working to deliver oxygen to working muscles and cellular functions
- 7. The system composing the skin and accompanying parts is called the ______ system
- 8. Development of bone or replacing bone cells after injury is normally completed by
- 10. The hand region in anatomy
- 12. Inferior to the frontal region is a cartilaginous region known as the
- 13. The articulation point between bones
- 16. The anatomical term for close to the midline
- 18. Smooth muscle activation is typically:
- 20. The "rear" or hind view of a specimen
- 21. The combination of the structure of the body and the system that moves it is known as
- 24. Most digestive organs are housed in this region, inferior to the thoracic
- 27. Synovial joints are filled with _____ to help resist wear and tear around joints
- 29. The forearm region is known as the
- 30. Most public health research, particularly on diseasecomes from a coordinated research group based in Atlanta known as
- 32. Working a muscle too hard can cause injury to this area that connects muscle to bone
- 34. The cavity of the body protected by the intercostal muscles
- 38. The muscle working from birth to death is known as the
- 39. Marrow The central region of bones composed of compact bone house this fatty material
- 43. The thoracic region houses the ribs, known as the ________ region
- 46. Connections across bones are known as
