The Human Anatomy: English Vocabulary List

relating to sight or vision

"It is optical."

"The optical illusion made the lines look crooked but they were actually perfectly straight when measured with a ruler."

the bone that is just below the eye

"Her cheekbone was prominent."

"Her high cheekbones gave her face an elegant structure that photographers found very appealing for portraits."

the hard inside surface at the top of the mouth

"My tongue touched the roof of my mouth."

"The hot pizza burned the roof of my mouth and it still hurts when I eat."

either of the bones that form the jaw, particularly the lower jaw

"The jawbone hurt."

"The fossilized jawbone contained teeth that helped scientists identify the ancient species of early human."

any of the temporary teeth in young children that falls out and is later replaced with a permanent one

"A baby tooth fell."

"Children lose their baby teeth gradually as permanent teeth push them out from underneath the gums."

an arm or a leg of a person or any four-legged animal, or a wing of any bird

"He broke a limb."

"The doctor carefully examined the patient's injured limb to determine the extent of the fracture."

the area at the end of a finger

"Touch with fingertip."

"She touched the hot pan with her fingertip and immediately pulled back because it burned intensely."

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

"He made a fist."

"He clenched his fist in anger but took a deep breath and walked away from the fight."

an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings

"The gland produces hormones for the body."

"The sweat gland produces perspiration that cools the body when it becomes too hot."

the liquid produced in the mouth to make chewing and swallowing easier and to prepare food for digestion

"Saliva helps digestion."

"The smell of food caused his mouth to fill with saliva as his digestive system prepared for eating."

a thick slimy substance produced by mucous membranes, inside the nose or the mouth, to lubricate and protect them

"Mucus protects nose."

"When you have a cold your nose produces excess mucus that can make breathing difficult and uncomfortable."

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

"Adrenaline gave energy."

"The rush of adrenaline helped him lift the heavy object off the trapped accident victim's leg."

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

"An enzyme speeds digestion."

"This specific enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars."

the upper part of the human body, excluding the arms and the head

"Torso was injured."

"The boxer's torso was covered in bruises after enduring twelve punishing rounds in the ring."

the elevated or empty part in the middle of the stomach, made by cutting the umbilical cord just after birth

"Her navel was pierced."

"Her navel piercing became infected because she did not clean it properly after the procedure."

either of the two bones, on each side of the body, forming a large portion of the pelvis

"He hit the hipbone."

"The fall fractured his hipbone requiring surgery and months of physical therapy to recover fully."

the external sex organs of the body

"Doctor checked the genitals."

"Doctors recommend that parents teach children the proper names for their genitals to prevent abuse."

either of the two organs in women or female animals that produce eggs for reproduction

"Ovary released egg."

"The female ovary releases eggs during the menstrual cycle approximately once every twenty eight days."

the part of the body of a woman or female mammal where the baby develops before birth

"Baby grew in womb."

"The baby developed safely in the mother's womb for nine months before being born healthy."

one of the many cells that protects the body against diseases

"A white blood cell fights infection."

"White blood cells are crucial for fighting infections because they attack harmful bacteria and viruses."

one of the many cells of red color carrying oxygen in the body

"A red blood cell carries oxygen."

"Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to all tissues throughout the human body."

to take air or substances into the lungs by breathing in

"She inhales the air."

"It is harmful to inhale smoke from burning plastics because it contains toxic chemicals that can damage your lungs."

to breathe air or smoke out through the mouth or nose

"He exhales the smoke."

"The yoga instructor told the students to exhale slowly while bending forward and then inhale while returning to an upright position."

a thickened or dried mass of blood that if formed in a blood vessel may impede blood circulation

"A blood clot formed."

"A blood clot can be dangerous if it travels to the lungs or brain causing serious damage."

a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control

"Prostate problems are common in older men."

"Prostate cancer is common among older men so regular screening is recommended after age fifty."

the branch of science that is concerned with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants

"Study the anatomy."

"Medical students meticulously learn the complex anatomy of the human body."

of or relating to the mouth, mouth region, or structures located in the mouth

"He had oral surgery."

"The oral exam required students to speak in front of the teacher instead of writing their answers on paper."

(anatomy) the clear elastic part of the eye that concentrates light in order for things to be seen clearly

"The eye's lens."

"The camera lens was scratched making all of the photographs appear blurry and out of focus."

(anatomy) the small round black area in the center of the eye, through which light enters

"The pupil is black."

"When exposed to bright light, the pupil of the eye constricts significantly."

the soft parts of the human body

"He felt the flesh."

"The surgeon carefully worked with the underlying flesh, avoiding damage to vital organs."

the lower part of digestive tract responsible for food absorption

"The gut absorbs food."

"The doctor examined the patient's gut to diagnose the source of his stomach pain."

the round dark area on a person's chest, which from female ones babies can drink milk

"Baby found the nipple."

"The baby instinctively turned toward the nipple when hungry demonstrating a natural reflex present from birth."

the upper part of the legs that form a flat surface when one is seated

"Cat sat on the lap."

"The child sat on her grandmother's lap while listening to a story about princesses and dragons."

the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs

"The player was hit in the groin."

"The hockey player was hit in the groin by a stray puck and collapsed onto the ice."

any strand of muscle or nervous tissues

"Muscle fiber is strong."

"The microscopic examination revealed the intricate structure of the muscle fiber."

(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body

"Glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream."

"The sweat glands in your skin secrete moisture to help cool your body when it gets too hot."

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

"Liver filters blood."

"The liver filters toxins from the blood and produces bile needed for digesting fats properly."