Basic Anatomy Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. of a Muscle The fixed attachment point of a muscle, usually closer to the center of the body.
  2. 7. Bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones (ex: bending the elbow).
  3. 8. Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body (ex: bringing the arm back down).
  4. 9. The place where two or more bones meet, allowing movement and providing support.
  5. 10. Farther away from the midline of the body (ex: the arms are lateral to the chest).
  6. 11. A tough band of tissue that connects one bone to another, providing joint stability.
  7. 13. Smooth, flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at joints to reduce friction and absorb shock.
  8. 18. An injury to a muscle or tendon, usually from overstretching or overuse.
  9. 19. The study of how the body parts work and carry out their functions.
  10. 20. An injury to a ligament, often caused by overstretching or tearing.
Down
  1. 1. Closer to the midline of the body (ex: the nose is medial to the ears).
  2. 3. of a Muscle The movable attachment point of a muscle, usually farther from the center of the body.
  3. 4. A position toward the back of the body (ex: the spine is posterior to the sternum).
  4. 5. The study of the structure of the human body and its parts.
  5. 6. Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body (ex: lifting the arm out to the side).
  6. 12. A position toward the front of the body (ex: the chest is anterior to the spine).
  7. 14. Straightening a joint to increase the angle between two bones (ex: straightening the knee).
  8. 15. A small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between moving tissues like tendons and bones.
  9. 16. Crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee joint that cushions and stabilizes movement
  10. 17. A strong cord of tissue that connects muscle to bone.