Across
- 5. component of bones providing flexibility
- 7. the large hole located in the base of the occipital bone that allows the spinal cord and brain to connect
- 8. a polysaccharide formed of linked glucose molecules and stored in animal tissues
- 10. joint created by the intervertebral discs
- 13. glycogen and starch are examples of this type of carbohydrates
- 15. the type of tissue that functions to protect, support and bind tissues
- 16. cells that can dissolve the bony matrix
- 19. The skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage form the _____ skeleton
- 20. avascular tissue can be recognized by presence of chondrocytes
- 21. groups of cells that are similar in both structure and function
Down
- 1. the tissue covering the epiphysis of bones to reduce friction
- 2. cells that can build bony matrix
- 3. human have _____ true ribs
- 4. are biological catalysts
- 6. irritability and conductivity are the two major functions of this tissue
- 9. carbohydrate known as "blood sugar"
- 11. the epithelium tissue situated in the lining of the urinary bladder where stretching occurs
- 12. a location where two or bones meet
- 14. muscle tissue that has no visible striations and is found in the walls of hollow organs
- 17. the classification of the femur, tibia, humerus and radius
- 18. how immovable joints are functionally classified