Ch 2 Anatomy & Physiology Crossword 3/3
Across
- 3. system of nerves connecting the outer parts of the body to the CNS
- 5. separates nasal cavity from the brain
- 9. foot muscle that allows the little toe to flex
- 10. forms the kneecap joint
- 11. thin muscle that controls the movement of the eyelid
- 13. muscle that covers the outer side of the calf
- 16. broad muscle that covers the top of the skull
- 17. largest artery in the body
- 19. groups of body organs acting together
- 22. system that takes blood to and from the lungs
- 23. whitish bundles of nerve fibers that transmit impulses
- 26. extends from the pectoral and deltoid muscles to the chin
- 27. muscles that draw a body part toward the midline of the body
- 29. study of the muscular system
- 30. bone that forms the forehead
- 32. tiny blood vessels that connect the smaller arteries to the venules
- 33. bones of the fingers or toes
- 34. ring muscle of the eye socket that closes the eyelids
- 36. study of the nervous system
- 38. two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium
- 39. skeleton of the head
- 41. groups of tissues designed to perform specific functions
- 42. fibrous tissue that binds and supports other tissues
- 43. located below the parietal bones forming the back of the skull
- 46. glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream
- 47. controls the body’s steady circulation
- 48. body system consisting of skin and its accessory organs
Down
- 1. circulate blood throughout the body
- 2. muscle that makes facial expressions
- 4. carries blood returning to the heart from the head
- 6. study of the functions and activities performed by the body
- 7. form the prominence of the cheeks and the outer part of the eye socket
- 8. muscle covering the front of the shin that bends the foot
- 12. large, flat, triangular bone of the shoulder
- 14. carry blood containing waste products to the heart and lungs
- 15. body system that covers and holds the skeletal system in place
- 18. the larger of the two leg bones below the knee
- 20. muscle that circles the mouth
- 21. movable part of the muscle anchored to the bone
- 24. originates at the lower part of the zygomatic
- 25. protects the interior of the cell from its surroundings
- 28. system that carries blood to and from the heart
- 31. two bones that form the bridge of the nose
- 35. forms base and sides of the skull
- 37. muscle at the tip of the chin that elevates the lower lip
- 40. muscle that originates at the upper portion of the fibula
- 44. connection between two or more bones
- 45. ankle bone