Across
- 3. immature bone cells, help bones grow
- 4. having a abnormally low amount of calcium, body releases calcium
- 6. prevents blood loss to the bone and surrounding areas to decrease cell death
- 9. a type of fracture that breaks the skin and comes out of the body
- 11. openings in the diaphysis for blood vessels and nerves
- 12. scientific name for the bone shaft
- 14. site of spongy and compact bone in adults
- 15. a small bone located in the wrist
- 16. small canals that run perpendicular to lamellae
- 17. stimulates the absorption of calcium and phosphate from the digestive track
- 19. a disease where new creation does not keep up with old bone removal
- 20. a fracture that does not go all the way through the bone
Down
- 1. mature bone cells
- 2. abnormally high level of calcium,body puts calcium into the bones
- 5. a fracture that separates into many small pieces
- 7. rings of mineral salt and collagen that provide strength
- 8. this hormone promotes osteoblastic activity and synthesis of bone matrix
- 10. where bones meet the joints
- 13. cells that liquify bone matrix and release calcium
- 16. happens within the first 48 hours after a fracture
- 18. a bone marking that allows blood vessels or nerves to enter and exit