Osteopenia Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. A vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium.
  2. 6. A membrane that covers the outer surface of bones.
  3. 8. A mineral essential for bone health.
  4. 9. Characteristics or conditions that increase the chance of developing a disease (e.g., age, gender, genetics, lifestyle).
  5. 10. Cells that build new bone tissue.
  6. 11. A condition where bone density is lower than normal, but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. It's often a precursor to osteoporosis.
Down
  1. 1. A break in a bone.
  2. 2. Soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are made.
  3. 4. Cells that break down old or damaged bone tissue.
  4. 5. The shaft or central part of a long bone
  5. 7. The end part of a long bone.
  6. 10. A disease where bone density and quality are reduced, leading to increased risk of fractures.