Health and Fitness Crossword Puzzles
Spine
twelve : number of thoracic vertebrae, kyphosis : abnormal increase in the thoracic curvature, atlas : the topmost vertebrae, axis : c2, laminectomy : removal …
Patient Positioning
supine: the most frequently used position for surgical procedures, tucking: positioning of arms at side with draw sheet, under body: location of draw sheet when …
Medical
flue: one of the most resiliant diseases., dysentery: a lack of cleaning., injury: you feel pain from it., nausea: you have this before you puke., fracture: …
Health and Nutrition
macronutrients : nutrients we need in larger quantities?, micronutrients : often referred to as vitamins and minerals?, carbohydrates : an important source of …
Medical Terminology
cardiology: branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the heart , hypothyroidism: insufficient production of …
Body Systems and Homeostasis
lytic cells : occurs when a virus has an infected cell, antibodies : a blood protein, hormones : body's chemical messengers, t cells : a type of white …
The Heart
cardiac : what muscle in the heart made out of?, pulmonary artery : what leads to the lungs?, aorta : where does the oxygenated blood leave the heart?, …
Sources of Nutrition
fat: concentrated form of stored energy, cholesterol: decreased by fiber, incomplete: ________ proteins - examples are black beans and rice, generally come …
Lab Week
analyzer : instrument used to test blood, gloves : personal protective equipment, microscope : optical instrument for making a larger image of minute objects, …
Sepsis
sirs: two or more abnormal vital sign or lab criteria indicate the presence of this, sepsis: sirs + infection, severe: _____ sepsis = sepsis +organ dysfunction, …
Your Brain
memory: process for acquiring, storing, retaining, and retrieving information, retrieval: pulling up past memories , autism: neurological disorder that affects …
Mindfulness
accuracy: setting high standards, persisting: what habits of mind include persevering in tasks?, metacognition: knowing and being aware of your own thoughts, …
Muscle Contractions and Actions
flexion: decreasing the angle between two bones (bending)., adduction: moving toward the body’s midline., pronation: rotating the forearm so the palm is …
Respiratory System
trachea: the air passage that connects the nose and the mouth to the lungs. , cilia: short hairs that line the nasal cavity., mucus: a slimy liquid that coasts …
Outdoor Activities
surfing: you do this in the sea, but without a boat or sail. if it's cold, you wear a wetsuit. you have to wait for waves., windsurfing: instead of a boat …
