Anatomy Vocab Crossword Review

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Across
  1. 2. The skull, which protects the brain.
  2. 6. Tissue responsible for the movement of the body.
  3. 8. A band of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.
  4. 10. The organ system that circulates blood throughout the body, consisting of the heart and blood vessels.
  5. 15. The framework of bones that supports the body.
  6. 16. A protein that strengthens hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.
  7. 19. Flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body. Avascular. Found connecting the ribs to the sternum and on the tip of the nose
  8. 22. Tissue that makes up the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
  9. 27. The part of the skeleton that includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.
  10. 28. The outermost layer of skin.
  11. 29. A thin, clear layer of dead skin cells found in the epidermis, typically only in thick skin.
  12. 30. The layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels and nerves.
Down
  1. 1. The outermost layer of the epidermis composed of dead skin cells.
  2. 3. The organ system that includes the skin, hair, and nails.
  3. 4. Tissue that lines the surfaces and cavities of organs.
  4. 5. The layer of tissue beneath the dermis, also known as subcutaneous tissue.
  5. 7. A type of tissue that supports, binds together, and protects other tissues and organs.
  6. 9. A point where two bones meet, allowing for movement.
  7. 11. Bones that form the rib cage, protecting the thoracic cavity.
  8. 12. The soft spot on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused.
  9. 13. A type of connective tissue that stores fat.
  10. 14. The bone of the upper arm or forelimb.
  11. 17. The bony structure located at the base of the spine that supports the upper body.
  12. 18. The individual bones that make up the vertebral column.
  13. 20. The part of the skeleton that consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
  14. 21. A fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.
  15. 23. A lubricating fluid found in joints.
  16. 24. A pigment found in the skin that determines its color.
  17. 25. A mature bone cell that maintains bone tissue.
  18. 26. The longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.