Bone Histology, Fractures, and Types Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Anatomy has 24 clues. Answers range from 3 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

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The study of tissues
Makes up 2/3 of bones weight. Makes bones hard.
Make up 1/3 of weight. Allows for flexion
Builds/repairs bone matrix within lacunae
Builds/repairs bone matrix outside of lacunae
Stem cell that creates osteocytes and osteoblasts
Breaks down (resorbs) bone matrix
Classification of fracture when the bone is lined up
Classification of fracture when the bone is not lined up.
Classification of fracture when bone is sticking through the skin
Classification of fracture when bone is not sticking through the skin
Type of fracture when bone is broken, but not all the way through
Type of fracture when bone is shattered
Type of fracture caused by twisting.
Type of fracture that is barely visible on an x-ray
Type of bone that is long and slender
Type of bone that is small; shaped like rocks
Type of bone that is thin with roughly parallel surfaces
Type of bone that is oddly shaped (vertebrae)
Type of bone that is named after sesame seeds
Type of bone matrix that is light and filled with holes
Type of bone matrix that is heavy and has no holes
The type of bone marrow that makes all blood cells
The type of bone marrow that stores minerals and lipids

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