Human Anatomy Word Search — Medium
Play a free online Human Anatomy word search puzzle. Difficulty: Medium. Find all 12 hidden words on the 11×11 grid below.
Words to find
- METATARSAL
- STOMACH
- TESTES
- SCALP
- THYROID
- THORAX
- THROAT
- TOOTH
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Human Anatomy word list, defined
- METATARSAL /mɛtəˈtɑːrsəl/ · noun
- A bone in the foot, located between the tarsal bones and the metacarpal bones in the hand, but in the foot. The metatarsal bones are five in number and are situated between the tarsal bones and the phalanges. Related: tarsal, metacarpal, phalanges, long bone.
- STOMACH /ˈstoʊmæk/ · noun
- The part of the digestive system where food is mixed with digestive juices and enzymes to break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. The stomach is a sac-like organ located in the upper middle region of the abdomen. Related: abdomen, belly, gut, intestines.
- TESTES /tɛstɪz/ · noun
- The male reproductive organs in animals, especially mammals, that produce sperm. In humans, they are located inside the scrotum and consist of two oval-shaped glands. Related: gonads, testicles, male reproductive organs, scrotum.
- SCALP /skɔːlp/ · noun
- The outer covering of the head, consisting of a layer of skin and hair. A scalp can also refer to the area of skin on the head where hair grows. Related: head, cranium, crown, pate.
- THYROID /θaɪˈroɪd/ · noun
- A gland located in the neck that secretes hormones regulating metabolism and growth. It is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland. Related: gland, endocrine gland, metabolic gland, thyreoid.
- THORAX /θɒræks/ · noun
- The thorax is the middle segment of an insect's body, typically bearing the wings and legs. It is the part of the body between the head and the abdomen. Related: body, torso, chest, midsection.
- THROAT /θroʊt/ · noun, verb
- The part of the body where the air passes through to the lungs, or to speak or shout loudly. Related: gullet, larynx, windpipe, voice box.
- TOOTH /tuːθ/ · noun
- A hard, calcified structure in the jaw of most vertebrates, used for biting and chewing food. A tooth is composed of a hard outer layer called enamel, a layer of dentin beneath the enamel, and a pulp cavity containing nerves and blood vessels. Related: toothbrush, toothpaste, dentist, orthodontist.
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