Across
- 5. one of Santa’s reindeers
- 6. this mineral is needed for strong bones and for muscle contractions
- 7. it is not so easy to make this winter figure in Whittier
- 8. these glands in the skin produce oil
- 9. this protein, along with actin makes up the sarcomere
- 14. houses, men and women may be made of this and then decorated for the holidays
- 18. you hang this on a Christmas tree
- 20. a brown pigment made by cells in the skin
- 22. this large upper back muscle is named based on its shape
- 23. this fluid helps to lubricate articulating joints
- 24. __________ pelvises are wider and the jaw is more curved
Down
- 1. this structure in compact bone is made of layers called lacunae and lamellae
- 2. the colorful name for the Friday after Thanksgiving
- 3. Santa slides down this to get in a house
- 4. this skin disorder is caused by a fungus and is very easily transmitted
- 6. a white and red striped treat
- 10. these cells in muscle tissue need to be activated in order to increase muscle size
- 11. the spicy flavor of candy canes
- 12. it is better to give these than receive them
- 13. this type of tissue helps to store energy and provides insulation
- 15. this is weeklong celebration held in the United States that honors African heritage in African-American culture
- 16. your elbow is _______ to your wrist (positional term)
- 17. these tiny white structures have very pretty geometric shapes
- 19. Santa’s vehicle
- 21. a nine-branched candelabrum that is a part of the Hanukkah celebration