Skeletal system Crossword

A glass like but translucent cartilage found on many joint surfaces
Part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrae
Also known as cancellous bone or trabecular bone
A cell that nibbles at and breaks down bone and is responsible for bone resorption
a membrane that covers the outer surface of all bones
A break in bone or cartilage
A space between the bones of the skull in an infant
Also known as diarthrosis
Inflammation of one or more joints
Also known as myeloid tissue
Also called rotary joint
Refers to a band of denser irregular connective tissue bundles made of collagenous fibers
Or yellow cartilage
Portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones that support the appendages
The shaft or central part of a long bone
Large cell responsible for the synthesis and mineralization of bone
Also known as ependymal canal
A disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency
Connected by dense connective tissue consisting mainly of collagen
A small fluid-filled sac lined by synovial membrane with an inner capillary layer of viscous synovial fluid
A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints
Allows only gliding movement
Also called condylar, ellipsoidal, or bicondylar
Very strong tissue found predominantly in the intervertebral disks and at the insertions of ligaments and tendons
Also known as cortical bone
Rounded end of a long bone, at its joint with adjacent bone(s)
A cell that lies within the substance of fully formed bone
A lifelong process where mature bone tissue is removed from the skeleton and new bone tissue is formed
A condition in which bones become weak and brittle
Connected entirely by cartilage (fibrocartilage or hyaline)
A layer of synovial membrane around a tendon
A form of arthritis characterized by serve pain, redness, and tenderness in joints
Common class of synovial joint that includes the ankle, elbow, and knee joint
Provide stability to the bones while providing more flexibility than a hinge or gliding joint