Across
- 2. Bundles of axons transmitting electrical impulses between the central nervous system and peripheral tissues
- 3. Dome-shaped skeletal muscle separating thoracic and abdominal cavities, primary muscle of respiration
- 5. First digit of the hand with an opposable joint enabling grasp and fine motor skills
- 10. Complex joint formed by tibia, fibula, and talus bones allowing foot dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
- 12. Bony basin consisting of hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx, providing structural support and attachment for lower limbs
- 14. Flexible tube reinforced with cartilage rings, conducting air from the larynx to the bronchi
- 15. Organ responsible for detecting sound waves and maintaining equilibrium via cochlea and vestibular apparatus
- 16. Largest part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions, voluntary movement, and sensory processing
- 18. Also called clavicle, a long bone connecting the sternum to the scapula, stabilizing shoulder movement
- 19. Vertebral column protecting the spinal cord and supporting body posture and flexibility
- 20. Medial long bone of the forearm, forming the elbow joint with the humerus and wrist articulation
- 21. Digital bones of the fingers and toes enabling dexterity and locomotion
- 22. Muscular tubes transporting urine from each kidney to the urinary bladder
- 23. Flat triangular bone, known as the shoulder blade, providing attachment points for upper limb muscles
- 28. Endocrine gland at the brain base regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive hormones
- 29. Large metabolic organ that detoxifies substances, synthesizes plasma proteins, and produces bile for digestion
- 30. Paired respiratory organs where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide in alveoli
- 32. Sensory organ specialized for detecting light and enabling vision through the retina and optic nerve
- 33. Also known as the collarbone, a slender bone acting as a strut between shoulder blade and sternum
- 34. Bony structure encasing and protecting the brain, supporting facial structure and sensory organs
- 36. Curved bones forming the thoracic cage, protecting heart and lungs and assisting in respiration
- 37. Dense connective tissue that attaches skeletal muscle to bone, transmitting contractile force
- 38. Fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones, stabilizing joints and limiting movement
- 40. Muscular tube transporting food from the pharynx to the stomach via coordinated peristalsis
- 43. Bean-shaped organ that filters blood to remove waste, regulate electrolytes, and maintain fluid balance
- 44. Major airways branching from the trachea into each lung, conducting air to smaller bronchioles
- 45. Tubular organ divided into small and large sections that absorbs nutrients and water from digested food
- 47. Cartilaginous structure housing the vocal cords, responsible for sound production and airway protection
Down
- 1. Neural layer at the back of the eye containing photoreceptors that convert light into electrical signals
- 4. Muscular organ that pumps oxygenated blood through systemic circulation and deoxygenated blood through pulmonary circulation
- 6. Contractile tissue composed of fibers that generate force and movement via actin and myosin interactions
- 7. Connective tissue transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and immune cells throughout the body
- 8. Blood vessel returning oxygen-poor blood to the heart, equipped with valves to prevent backflow
- 9. Lower brainstem region controlling autonomic functions like heartbeat and respiration
- 10. Blood vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the heart under high pressure
- 11. Hollow muscular organ that stores urine before voluntary release through the urethra
- 13. The proximal long bone of the thigh, crucial for weight-bearing and locomotion
- 17. Narrow, tube-shaped sac attached to the cecum, thought to play a role in immune function and gut flora maintenance
- 21. Gland with exocrine functions secreting digestive enzymes and endocrine functions producing insulin and glucagon
- 24. Brain region located posteriorly that coordinates voluntary movements, balance, and motor learning
- 25. Small sac beneath the liver storing and concentrating bile released to aid fat digestion
- 26. Lateral forearm bone that rotates around the ulna enabling pronation and supination of the hand
- 27. Organ involved in filtering blood, recycling red blood cells, and mounting immune responses
- 31. Hollow muscular organ that mechanically and chemically breaks down food using gastric acid and enzymes
- 35. Complex organ in the skull responsible for cognition, sensory processing, motor control, and homeostasis
- 37. Muscular organ aiding in taste sensation, food manipulation, swallowing, and speech articulation
- 39. Largest and strongest facial bone forming the lower jaw and enabling mastication
- 41. Muscular funnel-shaped passage connecting nasal and oral cavities to the larynx and esophagus
- 42. Multilayered organ providing a protective barrier, regulating temperature, and enabling sensation
- 46. Calcified structure embedded in the jawbone used for mechanical digestion of food through biting and chewing