Main Bones of the Body Crossword Puzzle
Download and print this "Main Bones of the Body" crossword puzzle, or solve it online directly in your browser. For the printable version, use a pencil or pen to fill in the answers. The completed answers are included, so you can easily check your work when you're finished.
PDF will include puzzle sheet and the answer key.
Related puzzles:
More Science Crossword Puzzles
Human Body Orientation
Hematology
Cells Tissues and Membranes
Areas of Anthropology
Grass Morphology
QUESTIONS LIST:
- skull: protects the brain and forms the structure of the face.
- vertebral column: supports the body and protects the spinal cord.
- ribs: protect the heart and lungs, aiding in breathing.
- sternum: connects the ribs and helps protect the chest organs.
- hyoid bone: supports the tongue and aids in swallowing and speech.
- clavicle: connects the arm to the body at the shoulder.
- scapula: allows arm movement; known as the shoulder blade.
- humerus: the upper arm bone, connecting the shoulder and elbow.
- radius: forearm bone on the thumb side, enabling wrist rotation.
- ulna: forearm bone on the pinky side, providing stability.
- carpals: small bones that form the wrist.
- metacarpals: bones of the palm, connecting the wrist to the fingers.
- phalanges (fingers): bones in the fingers, enabling movement.
- pelvis: supports body weight and protects pelvic organs.
- femur: thigh bone, the longest and strongest bone.
- patella: kneecap, protecting the knee joint.
- tibia: shin bone, bearing most of the body’s weight.
- fibula: supports the leg and stabilizes the ankle.
- tarsals: bones that form the ankle.
- metatarsals: foot bones connecting the ankle to the toes.
- phalanges: toe bones, aiding in balance and movement.
