Across
- 2. the process of bone growth
- 4. the function of bones that block organs from damage
- 8. type of marrow that stores fat
- 11. blood cell production in bone marrow
- 12. specialized bone cells also referred to as stem cells
- 14. an example of 8
Down
- 1. the function of bones that braces the body and its tissue
- 3. bone cells that build bone framework
- 5. the process of making bone out of connective tissue (widthwise growth)
- 6. the process of bone growing with cartilage (lengthwise growth)
- 7. the function of the skeletal system that stores minerals and fat
- 9. an example of 3
- 10. mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue daily
- 12. bone cells that shave off excess bone tissue
- 13. where bone tissue meets