Across
- 2. the discs of fibrocartilage between the vertebrae
- 5. component of the axial skeleton containing cranium
- 6. scapula and clavicle, that attach the upper limb to the axial skeleton
- 7. interlocking joint formed by the intersection of the two parietal bones at the midline of the skull
- 9. the 12 vertebrae that are in the middle part of the vertebral column and articulate with the ribs
- 11. neck bone suspended by ligaments; does not articulate with any other bone
- 12. biaxial synovial joint in which both articulating bones have both convex and concave surfaces.
- 13. rib pairs 1–7; are attached directly to the sternum via costal cartilage
- 15. connective tissue fibers that secure the periosteum to the bone
- 24. a slightly movable joint
- 26. medial bone of the forearm; articulates with the trochlea of the humerus and the carpals
- 27. the spine, formed of a number of individual bones called vertebrae and two composite bones
- 29. most anterior bone of the hip; the pubis from each hip bone meets to articulate at the pubic symphysis joint anteriorly
- 30. the second cervical vertebra; has a vertical projection called the dens around which the atlas rotates
- 31. lateral forearm bone; articulates with the capitulum of the humerus at the elbow and the carpals distally
- 33. paired facial bones that fuse to form the upper jaw and articulate with all other facial bones except the mandible
- 37. a little depression or space; in bone or cartilage, lacunae are occupied by cells.
- 38. dense bone composed of osteons that makes up the outer layer of flat, short and irregular bones; major component of long bones
- 39. ankle bone; articulates with the tibia and calcaneus; allows plantar flexion.
- 41. concentric rings of bone matrix with lacuna between them
- 43. the first cervical vertebra; articulates with the occipital bone of the skull and the second cervical vertebra
- 44. bone made up of five fused bones; forms the posterior of the pelvis
- 47. plate of hyaline cartilage in the epiphysis of a long bone that allows for growth in length
- 49. internal layer of bone in flat, short, and irregular bones
- 51. pertaining to the hip
- 53. incomplete bony basin formed by the two coxal bones and the sacrum
- 57. biaxial synovial joint in which the convex surface of one bone fits into the concave surface of another
- 58. flexible fibrous connective tissue attachment connects the radius and ulna, and the tibia and fibula along their lengths
- 62. cartilaginous joint formed at the anterior of the two hip bones where the pubis bones articulate
- 66. lateral bony projection that originates at the vertebral arch; occur in pairs, one on each side
- 67. a freely movable joint
- 70. bone-forming cells
- 72. an immovable joint
- 76. double-layered connective tissue membrane that covers and nourishes the bone
- 77. three to five fused bones forming the inferior section of the spine; tailbone
- 79. the seven vertebrae of the neck region.
- 81. interlocking joint formed by the intersection of temporal bones with the parietal bones
- 82. a bone that is longer than it is wide
- 83. bones of the limbs and limb girdles that are attached to the axial skeleton.
- 84. bony projection from the posterior of the vertebral arch
Down
- 1. the most inferior of the three bones making up the sternum
- 3. multiaxial synovial joint in which the rounded head of one bone fits into a socket (depression) on the other
- 4. uniaxial synovial joint in which the rounded end of one bone fits into a sleeve or ring of bone or ligaments.
- 5. breastbone; flat bone composed of the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
- 8. the junction of two or more bones; an articulation
- 10. arch formed by connecting all bony projections posteriorly from the centrum
- 14. one of the five bones of the palm of the hand
- 16. central cavity in the diaphysis of a long bone containing marrow
- 17. collar bone; part of the pectoral girdle that attaches medially to the manubrium and laterally to the scapula
- 18. bones joined by fibrous tissue; no joint cavity is present
- 19. portion of the body connecting the head to the thorax that contains the trachea and esophagus
- 20. elongated shaft of a long bone
- 21. the bones of the finger or toe
- 22. bones united by cartilage; no joint cavity is present
- 23. a furrow on the brain, less deep than a fissure.
- 25. elongated bursa that wraps a tendon subject to friction
- 28. air-filled spaces within the maxillae on either side of the nasal cavity that are lined with mucous membrane
- 32. the portion of a vertebra between the transverse process and the spinous process
- 34. bones of the thorax, including ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae; also called thoracic cage
- 35. triangular bone of the pectoral girdle that articulates with the clavicle and humerus
- 36. the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.
- 40. the structural and functional unit of compact bone;
- 42. a mature bone cell
- 45. extremely small tubular passage or channel
- 46. long bone of the upper arm; articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint and the radius and ulna to form the elbow joint
- 48. system of protection and support composed primarily of bone and cartilage
- 50. part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain
- 52. a small sac filled with fluid and located at friction points, especially joints.
- 54. nonaxial synovial joint in which the two bones have flat articular surfaces
- 55. hyaline cartilage covering the epiphysis of a bone at a joint
- 56. interlocking joint between the occipital bone and the parietal bones
- 59. the process of bone formation
- 60. calcified line in the epiphysis of a long bone that contained hyaline cartilage during the period of long bone growth
- 61. a broad process, larger than a tubercle
- 63. interlocking joint formed at the intersection of the two parietal bones with the frontal bone
- 64. the most superior of the three bones of the sternum
- 65. bone marrow that stores adipose (fat) tissue
- 68. bone marrow that is the site of blood cell production
- 69. large cells that resorb or break down bone matrix
- 71. surface features of bones where muscles, tendons, and ligaments attach, and where blood vessels and nerves pass
- 73. one of the five bones between the tarsus and the phalanges of the foot
- 74. a nodule or small rounded process
- 75. inferior bone of the hip
- 78. large flaring bone of the hip; the most superior bone of the pelvis
- 80. projections from the walls of the nasal cavity that increase air turbulence and the surface area of mucous membrane exposed to the air to aid in warming and moistening