The Diaphragm Word Search
Play a The Diaphragm word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the parts and systems of the human body, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: DIAPHRAGM, THORAX, ABDOMEN, PHRENIC, LUNG, HEART, ESOPHAGUS, AORTA, VENA, CAVA, LIVER, STOMACH.
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The Diaphragm word list, defined
- DIAPHRAGM /ˈdaɪ.ə.fræm/ · noun
- A dome-shaped sheet of muscle separating the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, whose contraction draws air into the lungs during breathing; also, a thin dividing membrane or partition, or a device such as a contraceptive cap or the vibrating plate in a microphone. Related: partition, membrane, divider, septum.
- 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.
- ABDOMEN /ˈæbdəmən/ · noun
- The part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive organs; the belly. In insects and other arthropods, the posterior section of the body. Related: belly, tummy, stomach, gut.
- PHRENIC /friːnɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to the diaphragm or the phrenic nerve; relating to the mind or intellect. Related: diaphragmatic, intellectual, mental, cerebral.
- LUNG /lʌŋ/ · noun
- Either of the two organs in the chest that breathe air into the body and expel carbon dioxide. A lung is a spongy, air-filled organ that is part of the respiratory system. Related: lungs, pulmones, pleura, pleurae.
- HEART /hɑːt/ · noun, verb
- The heart is a muscular organ in the chest that pumps blood throughout the body. It is a symbol of love and emotions. Related: soul, spirit, mind, core.
- ESOPHAGUS /ɪˈsɒf.ə.ɡəs/ · noun
- The muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) to the stomach, through which swallowed food and liquid pass. Related: gullet, oesophagus, food pipe, swallowing tube.
- 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.
- VENA /vɛnə/ · noun
- A vein, especially one that is prominent or visible under the skin. A vein of ore or mineral. Related: vein, artery, sinew, arteriole.
- CAVA /ˈkɑːvə/ · noun
- A Spanish sparkling wine made by the traditional method, produced mainly in Catalonia; also, in anatomy and zoology, the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava — a large vein carrying blood to the heart. Related: sparkling wine, prosecco, champagne, sparkler.
- LIVER /ˈlɪvər/ · noun
- The largest internal organ of the body, located in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity, responsible for producing bile and detoxifying the blood. It is also a type of organ found in animals, such as fish and birds, that filters waste products from the blood. Related: kidney, lungs, pancreas, spleen.
- 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.
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