The Skeletal and Muscle Systems Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Anatomy has 12 clues. Answers range from 6 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

firm and flexible connective tissue that provides cushioning and support for body structures
the part of the skeleton that consists of the skull, vertebrae, and ribs
the part of the skeleton that consists of shoulders, arms, hips, and legs
a type of bone tissue that is hard and rigid
inner-bone tissue that has many cavities
tissue that attaches bone to bone
tissue that connects muscle to bone
the formation of bone
the functional unit that contracts in skeletal muscle
an enlongated thread that plays a role in the contraction of muscle fibers
a cell that synthesizes bone
a cell that breaks down bone