Across
- 3. the cartilage that provides structural support to the nose.
- 8. A small, rounded projection on a bone.
- 11. bones are wider than they are long.
- 12. The most prevalent cartilage of the human body.
- 13. connects bones together
- 15. This type of cartilage provides firm but elastic support.
- 16. Known as Adipose tissue, is a connective tissue in the skeletal system.
- 19. This is the cartilage found in your respiratory system
- 20. skeleton is the center portion of the skeleton.
Down
- 1. Production of red blood cells
- 2. flattened plates of compact bone.
- 4. A large projection or bump on a bone usually serving for the attachment of muscles or ligaments.
- 5. A connective tissue of the skeletal system. Its purpose is the cushion joints, allows for free movement of a joint, and provides structural support.
- 6. This is the cartilage that attaches your ribs to the sternum.
- 7. A bone that is formed within a tendon.
- 9. A large convex projection that usually connects bone.
- 10. connective tissue that is made of a blend of elastic and collagen fibers.
- 14. skeleton contains all of our limbs and the pelvis.
- 17. Bones in the body that are longer than they are wide.
- 18. No symmetry, have lots of protrusions and nooks.