University of Michigan Medical School

Crossword - Skeletal Terminology
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Puzzle missing
ACROSS DOWN
2 Most movement of all joint types 1 Shape of humerus
4 Shape of a vertebra 3 Shaft of long bone
5 Joint rotates around the long axis
6 Between vertebral bodies
7 Growth occurs in ____ plates
















Answers:

ACROSS
CLUE ANSWER
2 Most movement of all joint types SYNOVIAL
4 Shape of a vertebra IRREGULAR
5 Joint rotates around the long axis PIVOT
6 Between vertebral bodies SYMPHYSIS
7 Growth occurs in ____ plates EPIPHYSEAL

DOWN
CLUE ANSWER
1 Shape of humerus LONG
3 Shaft of long bone DIAPHYSIS