Human Anatomy Word Search — Quick
Play a free online Human Anatomy word search puzzle. Difficulty: Quick. Find all 12 hidden words on the 9×9 grid below.
Words to find
- SUPERIOR
- COSTAL
- PITUITARY
- THORACIC
- AORTA
- URETER
- FLEXOR
- THIGHS
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Human Anatomy word list, defined
- SUPERIOR /ˈsuːpɪrɪər/ · adjective
- Being of higher quality, rank, or status; having a higher position or authority. Related: higher, super, excellent, superiority.
- COSTAL /ˈkɒstəl/ (UK), /ˈkɑːstəl/ (US) · adjective
- Relating to or situated near the ribs or the sides of the body. Related: intercostal, thoracic, rib-related.
- PITUITARY /ˌpɪtuːˈɪtəri/ · noun
- The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes. It produces several hormones that control the function of other endocrine glands and organs. Related: hypophysis, adenohypophysis, posterior pituitary.
- THORACIC /θɒrˈæsɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to the chest or thorax; of or pertaining to the thoracic cavity, which contains the heart, lungs, and other vital organs. Related: chest, thorax, torso, abdominal.
- AORTA /eɪˈɔːtə/ (British), /eɪˈɔːrtə/ (US) · noun
- The main and largest artery of the human body, which carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs. Related: main artery, great artery, aortal vessel.
- URETER /ˈjuːrɪtər/ · noun
- Either of a pair of tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder in the urinary system. Related: renal tube, ureteral tube, urinary tube, nephric tube.
- FLEXOR /ˈflɛksər/ · noun
- A muscle that serves to bend a limb or joint, drawing parts of the body toward each other by decreasing the angle at a joint.
- THIGHS /θaɪz/ · noun
- The part of the leg between the knee and the hip, or the upper part of the leg in general. The thighs are the muscles of the upper leg. Related: legs, haunches, thigh, loins.
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