Parts of the Body: British English Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key anatomical terms of the human body, face, and eye presented in British English.

Abdominal

An anatomical adjective referring to the abdomen, explicitly distinguished in the notes from the stomach.

Abdomen

The belly area of the body, noted in the study sheet as distinct from the stomach.

Forearm

The lower part of the arm located between the elbow and the wrist.

Armpit

The hollow area beneath the junction where the arm connects to the shoulder.

Wrist

The joint connecting the forearm to the hand.

Shin

The front portion of the lower leg between the knee and the ankle.

Calf

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

Ankle

The joint connecting the lower leg with the foot.

Navel

The central depression or mark located on the abdomen.

Groin

The junction or crease where the abdomen meets the thigh.

Temple

The flat area on either side of the head situated behind the eyes and forehead.

Forehead

The upper part of the face extending above the eyebrows.

Jaw

The lower facial bone structure that frames the mouth and chin.

Nostrils

The two external openings of the nose.

Eyelid

The protective fold of skin that covers and uncovers the eye.

Tear duct

The anatomical channel of the eye that conveys tears.

Eyelashes

The row of short hairs growing along the margin of the eyelid.

Iris

The colored circular portion of the eye surrounding the pupil.

Pupil

The dark, circular central opening of the iris through which light enters the eye.

Hazel

A descriptive color term noted specifically for identifying eye color.