Across
- 5. A structure formed by the ribs, which surrounds and protects the chest cavity and its organs, such as the heart and lungs.
- 6. The main air passages in the lungs that branch off from the trachea.
- 10. Smaller branches of the bronchi that further divide into tiny airways in the lungs.
- 11. A tube connecting the throat to the lungs for air passage.
- 12. The process of breathing in air or drawing air into the lungs.
- 13. A dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that helps with breathing by contracting and expanding the chest cavity.
Down
- 1. The circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs before returning to the heart. (9,11)
- 2. A flexible and connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, ears, and nose, providing support and cushioning.
- 3. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
- 4. Relating to the process of breathing or the organs involved in breathing, such as the lungs, trachea, and diaphragm.
- 7. Microscopic blood vessels in the lungs where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide with the surrounding air sacs (alveoli).
- 8. Organs in the chest that help us breathe by exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- 9. To fill with air or expand, often referring to the act of expanding the lungs by drawing in air during inhalation.
- 11. The chest region of the body, containing the heart, lungs, and other vital organs.