Across
- 4. the tailbone
- 7. pertaining to the ischium and femur
- 8. exaggerated anterior curvature of the lumbar vertebrae
- 9. the intercellular substance of the bone tissue that forms most of a person's bone mass
- 10. lower back pain
- 12. the most common form of arthritis
- 15. form a network of star-shaped cells that communicate with each other and other bone cells
- 16. special cells that help your bone grow
Down
- 1. pertaining to the clavicle
- 2. back pain
- 3. bone that forms part of the nose and orbit and base of the cranium
- 5. skeleton that comprises the skull, ribcage, and vertebra
- 6. joints which allow some movement
- 11. the process allowing bone marrow to produce the red blood cells
- 13. stiffening of the joints between the vertebrae
- 14. extreme posterior curvature of the thoracic area of the spine