Across
- 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.
Down
- 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.