Biomedicine - Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• osteoblast : bone building cell
• osteocyte : mature bone cell maintaining daily metabolism
• osteoclast : huge cell which digests bone matrix
• resorption : the process of breaking down bone matrix
• compact : a type of bone that is very strong and found on the outside of all bones
• spongy : a type of bone that is lighter and found in the ends of long bones
• osteon : structural unit of strong bone
• trabeculae : irregular lattice of thin columns within light bones
• epiphysis : proximal & distal ends of long bones containing red bone marrow
• epiphyseal plate : layer of hyaline cartilage that allows a long bone to grow in length
• diaphysis : tubular shaft of long bones containing a central medullary cavity
• periosteum : pain sensitive, highly vascular membrane that protects the bone
• ossification : the development of new done
• sutures : fibrous joints in the skull
• tendon : tough fibrous structure that connects skeletal muscle to bones
• fibrous : a type of joint where bones are held tightly together with very limited movement (eg joints in the skull)
• cartilaginous : joint type where bones are tightly connected with cartilage permitting little or no movement
• synovial : joint where bones are covered by a layer of cartilage that reduces friction and the joint contains this fluid.
• bursae : closed fluid filled sac-like structure that are strategically located to reduce friction