Musculo-skeletal System

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Across
  1. 3. Strong, elastic groups of cells that stretch and tighten and attach muscles to bones
  2. 4. Strong elastic groups of cells that stretch and tighten and hold the bones of the movable joints together
  3. 7. Is formed where two bones meet
  4. 8. A mineral found in bones which help to keep them hard and strong
  5. 9. Tissues that are attached to bones
  6. 12. Layer of cells in a gel-like material that reduces friction between the ends of the bones at your joints and cushions your joints
Down
  1. 1. Muscles work when they [blank] and pull on the bones they are attached to
  2. 2. Pieces of a skeleton which gives shape and support to your body and protects internal organs
  3. 5. Type of muscles that work without you thinking about what is happening
  4. 6. Type of muscles that you choose to move
  5. 10. Also known as the spinal column, this is attached to the base of the skull to support the head and body
  6. 11. These 12 pairs of flat bones are shaped like a cage to protect your heart and lungs