Parts of the Body - The Human Body

Flashcards defining the anatomical parts of the human body identified in section 01 Parts of the body (1.1 The Human Body).

Head

The uppermost part of the human body, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

Neck

The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders and torso.

Shoulder

The joint connecting the arm with the torso.

Chest

The upper front part of the torso between the neck and the abdomen.

Breast

Either of the two anatomical structures situated on the upper front of the torso.

Nipple

The small projection located on the center of the breast or chest.

Armpit

The hollow area located directly under the junction of the arm and shoulder.

Arm

The upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand.

Elbow

The joint that connects the upper arm and the forearm.

Forearm

The section of the arm located between the elbow and the wrist.

Wrist

The joint that connects the hand to the forearm.

Hand

The terminal part of the arm past the wrist, consisting of the palm, fingers, and thumb.

Abdomen

The midsection of the torso situated between the chest and the pelvis.

Navel

The central depression on the abdomen marking the former attachment point of the umbilical cord.

Waist

The narrowing part of the abdomen between the ribs and the hips.

Hip

The projecting lateral region formed by the pelvis and the upper part of the thigh bone.

Groin

The junctional crease where the abdomen meets the inner thigh.

Genitals

The external reproductive or sex organs of the body.

Thigh

The upper portion of the leg located between the hip and the knee.

Knee

The joint connecting the thigh with the lower leg.

Shin

The front surface of the lower leg extending from the knee to the ankle.

Calf

The muscular posterior portion of the lower leg below the knee.

Leg

The lower limb of the body used for standing and locomotion, particularly between the hip and foot.

Ankle

The joint connecting the lower leg with the foot.

Foot

The terminal portion of the leg upon which a person stands, balances, and walks.

Heel

The rounded posterior part of the human foot below the ankle.