Human Body Unit

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 7. Animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells (plural) (7)
  2. 9. The regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation (12)
  3. 11. Any ___ information or event (8)
  4. 14. Part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function (6)
  5. 16. Rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates (plural) (5)

Down

  1. 1. Any bundle of ___ fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body (plural) (6)
  2. 2. The point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (plural) (6)
  3. 3. A change of position that does not entail a change of location (8)
  4. 4. The bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates (5)
  5. 5. Tough elastic tissue (9)
  6. 6. A sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles (plural) (9)
  7. 8. A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law (8)
  8. 10. A bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent (8)
  9. 12. A cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment (plural) (7)
  10. 13. The hard structure that provides a frame for the body of an animal (8)
  11. 15. Greasy substance in food and body tissue (plural) (4)