Body Systems Crossword

the points at which bones meet
a tissue in the center of some bones
type of muscle found in organs and in blood vessels and glands
this system consists of organs and tissues that transport essential materials to the body cells and remove their waste products
blood vessels that carry blood from the body back to the heart
blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
microscopic air sacs in the lungs
an inflammatory disease that causes the bronchi to become blocked or narrowed
these help blood clot at the site of a wound
this happens when a muscle remains contracted rather than extending, or relaxing.
muscle attached to bones that enables you to move your body
muscle found only in the heart
this system is a group of structures that make your body parts move
strong, flexible tissue that provides cushioning at your joints
a stretching or twisting of ligaments in a joint, causing swelling
tough bands of tissue that attach your muscles to bones
an adult has 206 of these
this joint moves in one direction only
this joint enables bones to slide over one another
this joint moves from side to side and up and down and allows for limited rotation
this system is and internal system made up of bones, joints, and connective tissue
when you bend your arm, your biceps contract and your triceps ___________.
a flap of tissue that closes over the trachea when you swallow
a dome-shaped muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen
a windpipe that directs air into the lungs