Anatomy Basics Vocab

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Across
  1. 2. Opposite sides
  2. 6. The study of the function of the human body or its parts or systems
  3. 8. Toward the back
  4. 11. Toward the front
  5. 12. Spaces in which organs can be found
  6. 14. Paired structure on both sides. Example: kidneys
  7. 18. More internal, deeper from the body surface
  8. 22. The body position with feet parallel, arms hanging down to the side and palms forward
  9. 25. Reduce or stop an original stimulus to maintain internal balance
  10. 26. Close to body surface
  11. 28. A sensor that monitors and responds to changes in the environment
  12. 29. Receives and analyzes information and determines an appropriate response
Down
  1. 1. Body landmarks directing attention to specific areas of the external anatomy
  2. 3. The study of the structure of the human body
  3. 4. Increases an original stimulus to maintain internal balance
  4. 5. Above
  5. 7. Close to point of attachment to trunk
  6. 9. Toward the midline
  7. 10. The study of larger sections of the body such as the heart, lungs, abdomen etc.
  8. 13. Away from the midline
  9. 15. Receives information from the control center and acts to respond. Example: a muscle or a gland
  10. 16. Farther from point of attachment to trunk
  11. 17. Toward the back
  12. 19. Descriptions that explain the relationship of one body part to another
  13. 20. The maintenance of constant internal balance in spite of a changing environment
  14. 21. The different ‘halves’ the body can be split into
  15. 23. Below
  16. 24. Toward the front
  17. 27. Same side