Across
- 4. The smallest bone in the body
- 7. The type of bone for protection and movement
- 8. Large bony structure near the base of the spine where the legs are attached
- 10. A broken bone
- 12. A flexible connective tissue found in the nose, ears, larynx, and more
- 14. A cord of strong, fibrous tissue attaching muscle to bone
- 15. The largest bone in the upper body
- 16. Produces red and white blood cells
- 17. The spongy ends of a bone
Down
- 1. A fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones together or holds joints
- 2. The hardening of cartilage into bone
- 3. Vertical bone that connects the rib cage
- 5. Makes up the skeletal system
- 6. Pair of triangular bones at the back of the shoulder
- 9. The compact middle of a bone
- 10. The largest bone in the body
- 11. The area where two parts of the skeleton fit together
- 12. The bones that form the head
- 13. Mature bone cells
- 18. The type of bone for strength and flexibility