Anatomy & Physiology 2026

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Across
  1. 2. The anatomical name for the cheekbone."
  2. 3. The liquid connective tissue responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes."
  3. 4. The anatomical name for the collarbone."
  4. 6. The heart valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle."
  5. 11. The deep, vascular layer of skin beneath the epidermis containing nerves and glands."
  6. 12. The remnant of the growth plate, indicating that longitudinal bone growth has ended."
  7. 13. The deep, cup-like socket of the hip bone that articulates with the head of the femur."
  8. 16. The superficial, avascular outer layer of the skin."
  9. 17. The standard reference posture where the body is erect, feet forward, arms at the side, and palms facing front."
  10. 18. The iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds and transports oxygen."
  11. 20. The most serious and aggressive form of skin cancer, originating in melanocytes."
  12. 21. Tiny smooth muscles attached to hair follicles that cause 'goosebumps' when contracted."
  13. 23. Cell fragments essential for the blood clotting process."
  14. 24. The study of how the body and its parts function or work."
  15. 29. The thickest, most muscular chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the systemic circuit."
  16. 30. The structural unit of compact bone consisting of concentric lamellae around a central canal."
  17. 31. Connective tissue that attaches bone to bone."
  18. 32. Flexible connective tissue found in joints, the nose, and ears; covers bone ends."
  19. 33. A fracture pattern that occurs when a rotating force is applied along the axis of a bone."
  20. 34. The tendency of the body to maintain a stable, balanced internal environment."
  21. 36. The thick middle layer of the heart wall composed of cardiac muscle."
  22. 37. A fibrous, waterproof protein that provides strength to skin, hair, and nails."
  23. 39. The process of bone formation."
  24. 40. One of the five long bones forming the sole of the foot."
  25. 41. Technical term for fat tissue found in the hypodermis that provides insulation."
  26. 42. The study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts."
Down
  1. 1. The large vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium."
  2. 2. The cartilaginous joint that connects the left and right pubic bones anteriorly."
  3. 5. The natural pacemaker of the heart, located in the right atrium, that initiates the heartbeat."
  4. 7. The highly movable type of synovial joint found in the shoulder and hip."
  5. 8. The pigment produced by melanocytes that protects skin cells from UV damage."
  6. 9. The tiny cavity or space in bone matrix that houses an osteocyte."
  7. 10. The sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus, such as a traveling blood clot."
  8. 12. An immovable joint type where bones are joined by dense connective tissue, such as skull sutures."
  9. 13. Bone-forming cells responsible for secreting the bony matrix."
  10. 14. A genetic blood disorder where abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become crescent-shaped and block vessels."
  11. 15. The largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body."
  12. 19. An incomplete bone fracture where one side of the bone breaks and the other side bends; common in children."
  13. 20. A primary homeostatic mechanism that counteracts a change, bringing the body back to its set point."
  14. 21. White blood cells responsible for defending the body against pathogens."
  15. 22. The medial bone of the forearm in anatomical position."
  16. 23. The oily secretion produced by sebaceous glands to lubricate the skin and hair."
  17. 25. The rough protrusion on the anterior proximal tibia where the patellar ligament attaches."
  18. 26. The first cervical vertebra (C1) that supports the skull."
  19. 27. The lubricating liquid found within the cavities of freely movable joints."
  20. 28. The process of blood cell formation, occurring in the red bone marrow."
  21. 30. The organ system responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide."
  22. 31. A genetic disorder characterized by a lack of necessary clotting factors, leading to excessive bleeding."
  23. 35. The elongated shaft of a long bone."
  24. 37. Directional term meaning away from the midline of the body."
  25. 38. The straw-colored, liquid component of blood that makes up about 55% of total blood volume."
  26. 39. Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone."