The Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. Substance that keeps bone ends from crushing when compressed.
  2. 7. This is located at the ends of long bones.
  3. 8. Red blood cells carry this throughout the body.
  4. 11. When a bone completely shatters.
  5. 15. Joints between skull bones.
  6. 16. The bone callus is initially composed of____ bone.
  7. 17. Fat is stored in this.
  8. 18. A fracture result of twisting forces.
  9. 19. Bone-producing cells.
  10. 20. Where adjacent bones are strongly united.
Down
  1. 1. Joints with the greatest mobility.
  2. 2. The last bone to stop growing.
  3. 4. Lubricant that minimizes friction of joints.
  4. 5. Reinforce fibrous capsule and prevent dislocation of the joint.
  5. 6. Blood is created in...
  6. 9. When a bone cracks on one side but not all the way through.
  7. 10. A fracture result in which the bone is crushed.
  8. 12. The sternum is grouped into which of the 4 major bone categories?
  9. 13. Nonbony debris at fracture site.
  10. 14. The mandible is grouped into which of the 4 major bone categories?