Skeletal System

2. Protects the brain
5. Protects the spinal cord.
7. These strong, fibrous cords connect muscles to bones, enabling movement.
9. An example of a sesamoid bone.
11. These tough, fibrous bands connect bones to other bones, stabilizing joints.
12. protects the lungs and heart.
14. A short bone that is found in your wrist.
15. This function refers to the role of the skeletal system in enabling movement in conjunction with muscles.
18. major part of the skeletal system that consists of arms, hips, and legs.
19. A collection of 8 bones that hold and protect the brain.
20. Short bone that is found in your ankles.
21. This is the largest facial bone and forms the upper jaw.

1. The skeletal system provide this for the body, giving it support and structure
2. A type of joint in the body that allows for the greatest range of motion.
3. Bones such as the skull provide a barrier of protection from external forces.
4. this mineral is important for healthy bones
6. A cranial bone that forms part of the nasal cavity.
8. Formed by the fusion of five vertebrae.
10. A major part of the skeleton that is composed of the skull and vertebrae.
13. found in joints
16. type of long bone that is also the strongest bone found in your lower body.
17. A bone that makes up your forehead.