Sports Science: Musculoskeletal Anatomy

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J D E F I N E L I G A M E N T Q T Q E R Q
V V F K N G Y Q J V P O S T E R I O R F A
Q A S L A D X E S Y U K L I T G Q L T O J
C F I F G M D E F I N E T E N D O N Q E T
W F G C W I W Y K X L H A M G I G R G R L
G D Q K I S Q V R K A T M A T W H P U A T
O H N D E F I N E F L A T B O N E S Y R H
M A I N F U N C T I O N O F A J O I N T J
L A L M V U A E W M C K U S N Y R X A Y R
O P S C E H J O D V Q R J E G N A L N K V
D E F I N E S M O O T H M U S C L E F D H
Y D E F I N E T H E T E R M J O I N T H E
D T J V E G Y B Q D N T T J I Y P R J T M
G D E F I N E F I B R O U S J O I N T S W
V X A H K N R D G W B M N X G Y K T G P E
D E F I N E I R R E G U L A R B O N E S O
I U W W S I R A B B Y V T L D J I X A J S
H U F Q D W B P M D A A L L R H I W X P P
D E F I N E S K E L E T A L M U S C L E L
H S M E Y W K R D P C D R G Q A S Y A N N
Q N D B J Q S R N U I C F X L G B K Y E N

Clues

  • Behind or nearer to the back (9)
  • Have a thin layer of fibrous tissue connecting the edges, no movement is allowed at these joints (Sutures in the Skull) (6, 7, 6)
  • Increase mobility of the body and limbs (4, 8, 2, 1, 5)
  • Lines the walls of blood vessels and hollow organs (Stomach, Intestines), Involuntary, Not striated (6, 6, 6)
  • specialized shapes and functions (Vertebrae, Sacrum, Coccyx) (6, 9, 5)
  • Strong bands of tough fibrous tissue which are fixed to the bones in the joint (6, 8)
  • Strong strips that attach the muscle to the bone (6, 6)
  • Under voluntary control, Striated appearance, Main function is mobility (6, 8, 6)
  • Usually have curved surfaces, vary from being thick to thin, provide protection and area fro muscle attachment (6, 4, 5)
  • Where two or more bones come into contact or articulate with each other (6, 3, 4, 5)

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