Across
- 1. The organ that stores urine before it leaves the body.
- 5. A pair of organs that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
- 7. The small round black area at the center of the eye.
- 9. Thread-like strands that grow from the skin, mostly on the head.
- 10. A band of tissue that connects bones to other bones.
- 11. The spiral-shaped part of the inner ear that helps with hearing.
- 12. The curved bones that form the chest and protect the heart and lungs.
- 13. The tissues in the body that allow movement by contracting and relaxing.
- 15. The part of the throat that contains the vocal cords, also known as the voice box.
- 18. The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- 20. The passage in the throat that connects the mouth and nose to the esophagus.
- 21. The two organs in the chest responsible for breathing.
- 22. An organ that helps filter blood and supports the immune system.
- 23. A large organ that helps digest food and remove toxins from the blood.
- 24. The tube that carries air to the lungs, also called the windpipe.
- 26. The places where two or more bones meet, allowing movement.
- 30. A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
- 31. The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
- 32. The two main airways that branch from the trachea into the lungs.
- 34. The organ inside the skull that controls thoughts, memory, and body functions.
- 35. The outer covering of the body that protects it and regulates temperature.
- 36. The hard structures that make up the skeleton and support the body.
Down
- 2. A muscle that helps with breathing by moving up and down.
- 3. The longest bone in the body, found in the thigh.
- 4. The set of bones at the base of the spine that supports the body’s weight.
- 6. The bony structure that protects the brain.
- 8. A tiny blood vessel where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged with tissues.
- 11. The clear, protective outer layer of the eye.
- 14. The long tube in the body that absorbs nutrients from food.
- 16. A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart.
- 17. An organ that helps with digestion and regulates blood sugar levels.
- 19. The part of the eye that detects light and sends signals to the brain.
- 22. The organ that breaks down food using acids and enzymes.
- 25. A thin membrane in the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves.
- 27. A strong, flexible tissue that connects muscles to bones.
- 28. The column of bones that runs along the back and supports the body.
- 29. The hard, protective coverings on the tips of fingers and toes.
- 33. The fibers that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body.