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These comprehensive bingo cards contain 89 anatomy and physiology definitions spanning cells, tissues, organs, body systems, and anatomical terminology for high school and college students. Terms cover cell organelles, tissue types, bones and cartilage, body cavities, and directional planes. Use for anatomy class vocabulary review, test preparation, or as an interactive study tool in introductory biology or health courses.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Anatomy
Grade Level:
9th Grade – College
Updated March 2025

Word List

  • The study of the structures of the human body and their positional relationships to one another
  • The study of how the body and its individual parts function in normal body processes
  • The tendency of the body's internal environment to remain relatively constant with narrow range of change
  • Encompasses the chemical elements or biochemistry of the body
  • The smallest structural and functional unit that can exist as a self-sustaining entity
  • Composed of structures containg two or more tissues types that perform specialized functions
  • The inner region of an organ or structure
  • The outer region of an organ or structure
  • A group of related organs with complementary functions arranged into systems performing physiologic processes
  • Separates intracellular fluid from extracellular fluid and is a semipermeable layer that acts as a filter allowing some materials to pass freely while blocking others
  • Gel-like intracellular fluid containing the cell's organelles
  • Structures within the cell possessing distinct functions
  • Network of curved sacs arranged in parallel rows that act as the transportation system within the cell
  • Small granules of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and are the cell's protein factory
  • Membranous sacs that are the packing and shipping plants of the cell
  • Membranous sacs that are the packing and shipping plants of the cell
  • Energy source for the cell
  • Energy source for the cell
  • Membranous organelles that break down unneeded proteins, as well engulf and destroy pathogens by using digestive enzymes
  • Membranous organelles that break down unneeded proteins, as well engulf and destroy pathogens by using digestive enzymes
  • Paired, tubular structures that assist in cell division
  • Paired, tubular structures that assist in cell division
  • Spherical shaped organelle that contains the cell's genetic code
  • Spherical shaped organelle that contains the cell's genetic code
  • Network of microfilaments and microtubules
  • Network of microfilaments and microtubules
  • Fingerlike projections on the lining of the lower gastrointestinal tract that
  • Fingerlike projections on the lining of the lower gastrointestinal tract that
  • Hairlike projections on the lining of the upper respiratory tract to help sweep mucus towards the throat
  • Hairlike projections on the lining of the upper respiratory tract to help sweep mucus towards the throat
  • Whiplike solitary projection that provides cellular locomotion
  • Whiplike solitary projection that provides cellular locomotion
  • The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration to equalize concentrations
  • The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration to equalize concentrations
  • The movement of water across a cell membrane from an area of low concentration to high concentration to equalize the fluid concentration on both sides of the membrane
  • The movement of water across a cell membrane from an area of low concentration to high concentration to equalize the fluid concentration on both sides of the membrane
  • The movement of water and molecules across a cell membrane due to pressure
  • The movement of water and molecules across a cell membrane due to pressure
  • Involves moving substances inside of the cell
  • Involves moving substances outside of the cell
  • Involves moving substances inside of the cell
  • Cell drinking
  • Cell eating
  • Groups of similar cells that act together to perform specific functions
  • Found in extracellular spaces between tissues
  • The outermost embryonic tissue layer that gives rise to structures of the nervous system, including the special senses and the epidermis
  • Middle embryonic tissue layer that develops into muscles and connective tissues
  • Innermost embryonic tissue layer that develops into the epithelial tissue lining the body's cavities, passages, and internal organs
  • Lines or covers external and internal body structures; lines open body cavities and closed body cavities
  • Forms supportive framework for organs and glands, transports nutrients and wastes, and provides defensive functions such as blood clotting
  • Produce all types of proteins found in connective tissue and also contribute to wound healing and tissue repair
  • Functions as an elastic glue by connecting adjacent structures to each other and permits movement between them
  • Predominately fat and serves as storage for surplus food and insulation to conserve body heat, as well as support and protection for certain structures
  • Provides the supportive framework for bone, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and organs
  • Elastic fibrous tissue that has a great tensile strength and can resist pulling forces in one or two directions
  • Fiber bundles interwoven in irregular patterns that form a strong, thick sheath of connective tissue and ca resist pulling in multiple directions
  • Forms the hard outer shell of bone that contains few spaces
  • Consists of thin latticework beams, giving it a spongy appearance
  • Strong protective connective tissue capable of withstanding repeated stress
  • An elastic, rubbery, smooth type of cartilage composed of cells in a translucent, pearly-blue matrix and covers the articulating surfaces of bones and connects the ribs to the sternum
  • The strongest and most durable of all cartilage and acts as a shock absorber
  • Soft and pliable cartilage that gives shape to the external nose and ears
  • Liquid connective tissue and consists of red and white blood cells and platelets suspended in fluid plasma
  • Regarded as the movement specialists of the body and possess properties of excitability and the ability to contract
  • Attach to bones and provide movement, maintain posture, and produce heat; voluntary
  • Located in the heart wall and helps the heart to contract repeatedly to pump blood; involuntary
  • Located in the walls of hollow organs and within tubes; involuntary
  • Located within the brain, spinal cord, and within nerves
  • Protective response to tissue damage resulting from a variety of causes including infection and trauma
  • Growth of new functional tissue after it is damaged
  • Thin, soft pliable sheets of tissue that cover and protect internal and external surfaces, lines tubes, and anchors structures to each other
  • Membrane composed mainly of epithelial cells but also have an underlying supportive layer of connective tissue
  • Membrane composed entirely of connective tissue; no epithelium exist
  • Membranes that cover external body surfaces and include the skin
  • Membrane that lines closed body cavities
  • Membrane that lines cavities or spaces between bones within joints, mainly freely moveable joints and secrete synovial fluid
  • Membrane that lines the spaces within the dorsal cavity, which contain the brain and spinal cord
  • Standard body position in which the body is standing upright and facing forward, arms at the side, palms facing forward with the thumbs to the side, and feet are hip distance apart with toes pointing forward
  • Transparent flat surfaces that divide the body into three dimensions of up/down, left/right, and front/back
  • Bisects the body from front to back and divides it into left and right sections
  • Runs through the midline of the body, dividing it into equal right and left halves
  • Bisects the body side to side and divides it into anterior and posterior sections
  • Bisects the body horizontally and divides the body into superior and inferior sections
  • Located on the backside or posterior aspect of the body; further divided into the cranial and spinal cavities
  • Within the skull and contains the brain
  • Within the vertebrae of the spinal column and contains the spinal cord
  • Located on the front side or anterior aspect of the body; further divided into the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity
  • Contains the lungs, the heart, esophagus, and trachea
  • Contains the digestive, reproductive, and urinary organs

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