Human Anatomy Word Search — Hard
Play a free online Human Anatomy word search puzzle. Difficulty: Hard. Find all 12 hidden words on the 12×12 grid below.
Words to find
- CLAVICLE
- CAPILLARY
- FIBULA
- EYELASHES
- FEMUR
- FOREHEAD
- GLANDS
- COCCYX
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Human Anatomy word list, defined
- CLAVICLE /ˈklævɪkəl/ · noun
- The clavicle is the bone connecting the sternum (breastbone) to the shoulder; commonly called the collarbone. Related: collarbone.
- CAPILLARY /ˈkæpəˌlɛri/ · noun, adjective
- As a noun, a capillary is any of the tiny, thin-walled blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules, through which oxygen, nutrients, and waste are exchanged with body tissues. As an adjective, it describes something relating to or resembling such fine vessels, or having the properties of capillarity — the movement of liquid through very narrow spaces. Related: capillary vessel, hairline vessel, microvessel, blood vessel.
- FIBULA /ˈfɪbjʊlə/ · noun
- The outer and thinner of the two long bones of the human lower leg, running between the knee and the ankle beside the tibia. In archaeology, a fibula is an ancient brooch or clasp, typically used to fasten garments. Related: calf bone, brooch, clasp, pin.
- EYELASHES /ˈaɪlæʃɪz/ · noun
- Eyelashes are the short, curved hairs that grow along the edge of each eyelid, serving to protect the eyes from dust, debris, and perspiration. Related: cilia, lashes, lash hairs.
- FEMUR /ˈfiːmər/ · noun
- The femur is the bone of the thigh, extending from the hip to the knee; it is the longest, strongest, and heaviest bone in the human body. In entomology, it also denotes the third segment of an insect's leg. Related: thigh bone.
- FOREHEAD /ˈfɔːrhɛd/ · noun
- The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the front of the head. Related: brow.
- GLANDS /ɡlændz/ · noun
- A gland is a group of cells in the body that produce a specific substance, such as hormones or enzymes. Glands can be found in various parts of the body, including the endocrine system, skin, and digestive system. Related: organ, endocrine gland, exocrine gland, duct.
- COCCYX /ˈkɒk.sɪks/ · noun
- The small triangular bone at the base of the spinal column in humans, formed by the fusion of three to five rudimentary vertebrae; commonly called the tailbone. Related: tailbone.
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