Chapter 2 Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. any vertical plane parallel to the midline that divides the body into unequal left and right portions
  2. 4. the study of the structures of the body
  3. 6. the lower part of the body
  4. 7. located on the sides near the inward curve of the spine
  5. 11. lowermost, below or toward the feet
  6. 13. head or crown, also known as the frontal plane
  7. 14. located within the skull, protects the brain
  8. 16. secrete hormones and do not have ducts (hormones flow directly into the bloodstream)
  9. 18. maintaining a constant internal environment
  10. 22. layer of the peritoneum that suspends parts of the intestine within the abdominal cavity
  11. 23. the vertical plane that divides the body, from top to bottom, into equal left and right halves
  12. 26. situated in the front
  13. 28. the abdominal and pelvic cavities together
  14. 29. the direction toward or nearer the midline
  15. 30. also know as the chest cavity, protects the heart and lungs
  16. 34. outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity
  17. 37. specialized epithelial tissue that forms the epidermis of the skin and the surface layer of mucous membranes
  18. 38. contains cells with the specialized ability to react to stimuli and conduct electrical impulses
  19. 39. the back of the body or organ
  20. 40. the membrane that protects and supports the organs located in the abdominal cavity
  21. 43. situated in the back
  22. 46. divides the body into superior and inferior portions
  23. 47. the space formed by the pelvic (hip) bones
Down
  1. 2. secrete their chemical substances into ducts that lead either to other organs or out of the body (sweat glands)
  2. 3. situated farthest from the midline or beginning of a body structure
  3. 5. a condition caused by disease: the study of structural and functional changes caused by disease
  4. 8. fat, provides protective padding ad insulation
  5. 9. toward the head
  6. 10. the study of the functions of the structures of the body
  7. 12. the body cavity that runs along the whole front of the body
  8. 15. the superior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity
  9. 17. standing so the body is erect, facing forward, arms at sides and hands turned with the palms toward the front
  10. 19. located below the stomach
  11. 20. located on the sides (right & left) and are covered by the lower ribs
  12. 21. a group of specialized epithelial cells that form secretions
  13. 24. located within the spinal column, protects the spinal cord
  14. 25. the inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs of the abdominal cavity
  15. 27. surrounds the umbilicus
  16. 31. the direction toward or nearer the side and away from the midline
  17. 32. located on the sides over the hipbones
  18. 33. support and connect organs and other body tissues
  19. 35. contains cell material with the specialized ability to contract and relax
  20. 36. a space within the body that contains and protects the internal organs
  21. 41. the body cavity that runs the whole back of the body
  22. 42. the front or belly side of the body or organ
  23. 44. uppermost, above or toward the head
  24. 45. situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure