The Respiratory System Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Human Body Systems has 20 clues. Answers range from 8 to 25 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

the point at which the trachea splits into two bronchi
sections that stem off of the bronchi
separates the lungs and there are branching tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs
pull central tendon down and forward during inspiration
elevate the rib cage in inspiration
expands anterior dimension of rib cage in inspiration
raises the ribs
elevates the sternum and rib cage
elevates ribs 1 and 2
elevates sternum and rib cage
elevates ribs 2-5
elevates ribs 1-9
elevates ribs 1-9
elevates scapula
stabilization of shoulder
stabilizes and braces shoulder
depresses ribs 1-11 for expiration
pull ribs down and inward
depresses thorax
muscles pull rib cage down