English vocabulary:body
This article provides a list of common English vocabulary related to the human body. Learn these terms to improve your ability to describe physical characteristics, medical conditions, and everyday experiences.
Head
- Head – the upper part of the body.
- Face – the front part of the head.
- Hair – the strands growing from the scalp.
- Eyes – the organs for seeing.
- Ears – the organs for hearing.
- Nose – the organ for smelling.
- Mouth – the opening for eating and speaking.
- Teeth – hard structures in themouth used for chewing.
- Neck – the part connecting the head to the body.
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Example:
“I have a headache.”
Torso
- Body – the main part of the human organism.
- Chest – the front part of the upper body.
- Stomach – the area of the abdomen.
- Arms – the limbs used for reaching and lifting.
- Hands – the ends of the arms.
- Fingers – the parts of the hands.
- Legs – the limbs used for walking.
- Feet – the ends of the legs.
- Toes – the parts of the feet.
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Example:
“He has sore arms from lifting weights.”
Body Parts (General)
- Skin – the outer layer of the body.
- Bones – the hard structures supporting the body.
- Muscles – thetissues that allow movement.
- Blood – the fluid that circulates through the body.
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Example:
“The doctor examined the patient’s skin for any infections.”