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