Skeletal System

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Across
  1. 2. Bones that make up the fingers and toes.
  2. 4. Upper arm bone that connects the shoulder to the elbow.
  3. 6. Group of seven bones forming the ankle.
  4. 9. Column of vertebrae running down the back; protects the spinal cord.
  5. 12. Lower jawbone, the only moveable skull bone.
  6. 13. Bony structure that encases and protects the brain.
  7. 14. Shinbone; the larger and stronger bone of the lower leg.
  8. 16. The longest and strongest bone in the human body.
  9. 17. Bone also known as the collarbone.
  10. 18. Slender bone located next to the tibia in the lower leg.
Down
  1. 1. Forearm bone on the thumb side that helps rotate the hand.
  2. 2. Flat, round bone commonly known as the kneecap.
  3. 3. Long flat bone in the center of the chest; connects the ribs.
  4. 5. Group of small bones forming the wrist.
  5. 7. Bones located between the wrist and fingers.
  6. 8. Also called the shoulder blade; connects the humerus with the clavicle.
  7. 10. Large bony structure at the base of the spine; supports the lower limbs.
  8. 11. Forearm bone on the pinky side; works with the radius for arm movement.
  9. 15. Bones located between the ankle and toes.