Body Systems Spelling

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Across
  1. 3. the soft material inside bones where blood cells are made
  2. 4. an organ that filters waste from the blood
  3. 6. a strong band of tissue that connects bones to other bones
  4. 7. a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
  5. 9. the small bones that make up the spine
  6. 10. a small pouch connected to the large intestine
  7. 13. tiny fibers that carry messages between the brain and the body
  8. 14. organs that help you breathe by taking in oxygen and sending out carbon dioxide
  9. 15. an organ that breaks down food after you swallow it
  10. 16. the framework of bones that supports and shapes the body
  11. 18. a thick bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the body
  12. 20. body parts that tighten and relax to help you move
Down
  1. 1. a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
  2. 2. the flow of blood moving through the body
  3. 5. the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach
  4. 8. the outer layer of your skin that protects your body
  5. 11. the yellowish liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients
  6. 12. strong cords that connect muscles to bones
  7. 17. small lumps in the throat that help fight germs
  8. 19. the bones in the head that protect the brain