Across
- 4. The primary structure of the central nervous system, enclosed within the vertebral column.
- 6. The outermost layer of the skin.
- 7. The portion of the brain responsible for coordination and balance.
- 9. The body's major blood-pumping organ, divided into four chambers.
- 10. The joint where the femur meets the pelvis.
- 12. The first segment of the small intestine.
- 13. The cells responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood.
- 15. The smallest bone in the human body, located in the ear.
- 17. The cavity that contains the heart and lungs.
- 20. The large, flat muscle responsible for breathing.
Down
- 1. The dense connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.
- 2. The part of the brain responsible for vision.
- 3. The hormone-producing glands located on top of the kidneys.
- 5. The paired organs responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
- 8. The small, bean-shaped organs that filter lymph fluid.
- 11. The main structural component of the body's circulatory system, responsible for transporting oxygenated blood.
- 14. The tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder.
- 16. The gland located in the neck that regulates metabolism.
- 18. The structure that allows passage of food from the mouth to the esophagus.
- 19. The longest bone in the human body.