Body parts

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Across
  1. 5. The opening in the face where food is ingested and where speech and various facial expressions occur. The mouth contains the teeth, tongue, and saliva glands.
  2. 6. The front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribcage. The chest protects vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
  3. 8. The flexible part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders. The neck allows movement and supports the head's weight, as well as housing the spinal cord and major blood vessels.
  4. 10. The upper part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. It is where thoughts and senses are located.
  5. 12. The organ responsible for hearing and maintaining balance. Ears receive sound waves and transmit them to the brain, allowing us to perceive sounds and maintain equilibrium.
  6. 14. The joint connecting the forearm to the upper arm. Elbows enable bending and straightening of the arm and facilitate various movements such as lifting and throwing.
  7. 15. One of the five digits on each hand. Fingers enable fine motor skills such as grasping objects, typing, and performing intricate tasks.
  8. 16. The joint in the middle of the leg, where the thigh bone meets the shinbone. Knees enable bending, straightening, and provide stability for walking, running, and jumping.
Down
  1. 1. The terminal part of the leg that supports the body and enables standing, walking, and running. Feet contain bones, muscles, and the ability to sense touch and temperature.
  2. 2. The joint connecting the arm to the upper body. Shoulders provide mobility and stability, allowing a wide range of arm movements.
  3. 3. The posterior part of the body, opposite the chest. The back supports the body's structure, protects the spinal cord, and facilitates movement.
  4. 4. The lower limb of the body extending from the hip to the foot. Legs provide support, balance, and enable walking and running.
  5. 7. One of the five digits on each foot. Toes provide balance, stability, and aid in walking, running, and maintaining posture.
  6. 9. The organ responsible for vision, located in the front part of the head. Eyes enable us to see and perceive the world around us.
  7. 10. The part of the body at the end of the arm, consisting of the palm, fingers, and thumb. Hands are used for gripping, manipulating objects, and performing fine motor tasks.
  8. 11. The facial organ responsible for smelling and breathing. The nose consists of the nostrils and helps filter and humidify the air we breathe.
  9. 13. The upper limb of the body extending from the shoulder to the hand. Arms are used for reaching, grasping, and performing various tasks.