Anatomy Vocab Crossword Review
Across
- 2. The skull, which protects the brain.
- 6. Tissue responsible for the movement of the body.
- 8. A band of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.
- 10. The organ system that circulates blood throughout the body, consisting of the heart and blood vessels.
- 15. The framework of bones that supports the body.
- 16. A protein that strengthens hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.
- 19. Flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body. Avascular. Found connecting the ribs to the sternum and on the tip of the nose
- 22. Tissue that makes up the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
- 27. The part of the skeleton that includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.
- 28. The outermost layer of skin.
- 29. A thin, clear layer of dead skin cells found in the epidermis, typically only in thick skin.
- 30. The layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels and nerves.
Down
- 1. The outermost layer of the epidermis composed of dead skin cells.
- 3. The organ system that includes the skin, hair, and nails.
- 4. Tissue that lines the surfaces and cavities of organs.
- 5. The layer of tissue beneath the dermis, also known as subcutaneous tissue.
- 7. A type of tissue that supports, binds together, and protects other tissues and organs.
- 9. A point where two bones meet, allowing for movement.
- 11. Bones that form the rib cage, protecting the thoracic cavity.
- 12. The soft spot on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused.
- 13. A type of connective tissue that stores fat.
- 14. The bone of the upper arm or forelimb.
- 17. The bony structure located at the base of the spine that supports the upper body.
- 18. The individual bones that make up the vertebral column.
- 20. The part of the skeleton that consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
- 21. A fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.
- 23. A lubricating fluid found in joints.
- 24. A pigment found in the skin that determines its color.
- 25. A mature bone cell that maintains bone tissue.
- 26. The longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.