Anatomy Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. Bundles of axons transmitting electrical impulses between the central nervous system and peripheral tissues
  2. 3. Dome-shaped skeletal muscle separating thoracic and abdominal cavities, primary muscle of respiration
  3. 5. First digit of the hand with an opposable joint enabling grasp and fine motor skills
  4. 10. Complex joint formed by tibia, fibula, and talus bones allowing foot dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
  5. 12. Bony basin consisting of hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx, providing structural support and attachment for lower limbs
  6. 14. Flexible tube reinforced with cartilage rings, conducting air from the larynx to the bronchi
  7. 15. Organ responsible for detecting sound waves and maintaining equilibrium via cochlea and vestibular apparatus
  8. 16. Largest part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions, voluntary movement, and sensory processing
  9. 18. Also called clavicle, a long bone connecting the sternum to the scapula, stabilizing shoulder movement
  10. 19. Vertebral column protecting the spinal cord and supporting body posture and flexibility
  11. 20. Medial long bone of the forearm, forming the elbow joint with the humerus and wrist articulation
  12. 21. Digital bones of the fingers and toes enabling dexterity and locomotion
  13. 22. Muscular tubes transporting urine from each kidney to the urinary bladder
  14. 23. Flat triangular bone, known as the shoulder blade, providing attachment points for upper limb muscles
  15. 28. Endocrine gland at the brain base regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive hormones
  16. 29. Large metabolic organ that detoxifies substances, synthesizes plasma proteins, and produces bile for digestion
  17. 30. Paired respiratory organs where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in alveoli
  18. 32. Sensory organ specialized for detecting light and enabling vision through the retina and optic nerve
  19. 33. Also known as the collarbone, a slender bone acting as a strut between shoulder blade and sternum
  20. 34. Bony structure encasing and protecting the brain, supporting facial structure and sensory organs
  21. 36. Curved bones forming the thoracic cage, protecting heart and lungs and assisting in respiration
  22. 37. Dense connective tissue that attaches skeletal muscle to bone, transmitting contractile force
  23. 38. Fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones, stabilizing joints and limiting movement
  24. 40. Muscular tube transporting food from the pharynx to the stomach via coordinated peristalsis
  25. 43. Bean-shaped organ that filters blood to remove waste, regulate electrolytes, and maintain fluid balance
  26. 44. Major airways branching from the trachea into each lung, conducting air to smaller bronchioles
  27. 45. Tubular organ divided into small and large sections that absorbs nutrients and water from digested food
  28. 47. Cartilaginous structure housing the vocal cords, responsible for sound production and airway protection
Down
  1. 1. Neural layer at the back of the eye containing photoreceptors that convert light into electrical signals
  2. 4. Muscular organ that pumps oxygenated blood through systemic circulation and deoxygenated blood through pulmonary circulation
  3. 6. Contractile tissue composed of fibers that generate force and movement via actin and myosin interactions
  4. 7. Connective tissue transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and immune cells throughout the body
  5. 8. Blood vessel returning oxygen-poor blood to the heart, equipped with valves to prevent backflow
  6. 9. Lower brainstem region controlling autonomic functions like heartbeat and respiration
  7. 10. Blood vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the heart under high pressure
  8. 11. Hollow muscular organ that stores urine before voluntary release through the urethra
  9. 13. The proximal long bone of the thigh, crucial for weight-bearing and locomotion
  10. 17. Narrow, tube-shaped sac attached to the cecum, thought to play a role in immune function and gut flora maintenance
  11. 21. Gland with exocrine functions secreting digestive enzymes and endocrine functions producing insulin and glucagon
  12. 24. Brain region located posteriorly that coordinates voluntary movements, balance, and motor learning
  13. 25. Small sac beneath the liver storing and concentrating bile released to aid fat digestion
  14. 26. Lateral forearm bone that rotates around the ulna enabling pronation and supination of the hand
  15. 27. Organ involved in filtering blood, recycling red blood cells, and mounting immune responses
  16. 31. Hollow muscular organ that mechanically and chemically breaks down food using gastric acid and enzymes
  17. 35. Complex organ in the skull responsible for cognition, sensory processing, motor control, and homeostasis
  18. 37. Muscular organ aiding in taste sensation, food manipulation, swallowing, and speech articulation
  19. 39. Largest and strongest facial bone forming the lower jaw and enabling mastication
  20. 41. Muscular funnel-shaped passage connecting nasal and oral cavities to the larynx and esophagus
  21. 42. Multilayered organ providing a protective barrier, regulating temperature, and enabling sensation
  22. 46. Calcified structure embedded in the jawbone used for mechanical digestion of food through biting and chewing