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3. Short bone is a bone that is wider then it is long
5. Ligaments are connective tissue in the skeletal system the purpose of ligament is to connect bones together.
9. Tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that is made of a blend of elastin and collagen fibers
13. Condyle is a rounded protuberance at the end of some bones, forming an articulation with another bone.
14. Crest - A raised or prominent part of the edge of a bone.
15. This cartilage is found in your respiratory system like the rings of cartilage in the trachea and bronchi it is categorized as the hyaline cartilage.
19. Hyaline cartilage is the most prevalent cartilage in the body.
20. Elastic cartilage provides firm but elastic support contains loosely packed collagen fibers and generous amount of elastic fibers.
22. gives the ligament flexibility.
24. Sesamoid bones are bones that form within a tendon
25. Fat also known as a adipose tissue is a connective tissue in the skeletal system its purpose is to protect.
26. Irregular bones are asymmetrical, randomly shaped tend to be thick blocky shaped bones ex calcaneus , vertebra, pelvis scalpula
27. Trochanter is any of two bony protuberances by which muscles are attached to the upper part of the thigh bone.

1. Tubercle is a small rounded projection on a bone
2. This is the cartilage that attaches your ribs to the sternum it is categorized as a hyaline cartilage.
4. is a connective tissue that cushions joints.
6. The appendicular skeleton contains all of out limbs and the pelvis.
7. Epicondyle is a protuberance above or on the condyle of a long bone, especially either of the two at the elbow end of the humerus.
8. The nasal cartilage is the cartilage that provides a structural support to the nose it is considered the hyaline cartilage.
10. of Bones/skeleton Protection, skull, rib cage, vertebra, support movement stuff like your knee ankle wrist.
11. The definition is:a compressable but resilient type of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber.
12. Spinous process is a small, wing-like projection of bone that points outward from each vertebra along the spine.
16. The term linea refers to a subtle, long, and narrow impression which distinguishes itself in elevation, color or texture from surrounding tissues
17. Flat bones are flattered plates of compact bone scapula pelvis sterdom ribs skull
18. Tuberosity is any protuberance on a bone, esp for the attachment of a muscle or ligament.
21. and ligament are strong suporter.
23. The axial skeleton is the portion of the skeleton that is made up of the skull rib cage and vertebral column.