The Human Body: English Vocabulary List

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 chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

"A hormone helps your body grow."

"The hormone insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels in our body."

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

"His armpit hurts."

"He lifted his arm and felt a sting in his armpit."

any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart

"The artery carries blood."

"The blocked artery prevented blood from reaching the man's heart causing him to have a serious heart attack."

the large muscle at the front of the upper part of the arm, which flexes the forearm

"His biceps are huge."

"After months of dedicated training, the bodybuilder proudly displayed his well-developed biceps to the admiring crowd at the competition."

a long flat bone at the center of the chest that connects the ribs and the shoulder girdle

"Breastbone protects heart."

"The breastbone protects important organs like the heart and lungs in the chest."

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 lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

"He rubbed his chin."

"The boxer took a hard punch to the chin but managed to stay on his feet and continue fighting until the final bell rang."

either of the pair of bones that go across the top of the chest from the base of the neck to the shoulders

"He broke his collarbone."

"The collarbone connects the shoulder to the chest."

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."

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

"The fever cooled his hot forehead."

"He wiped the sweat from his forehead after running hard in the hot summer sun."

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."

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

"The intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food."

"The small intestine is about twenty feet long and is the part of the digestive system where most nutrients are absorbed into the blood."

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 network of neurons and fibers that interpret stimuli and transmit impulses from the body to the brain

"Human nervous system."

"The human nervous system controls all movements and sensations in the body."

(anatomy) the bony structure in the chest formed by the ribs which protects organs in the thoracic cavity

"The punch hurt his ribcage."

"The strong ribcage protects the heart and lungs from injury."

the bony structure that surrounds and provides protection for a person's or animal's brain

"The skull protects the brain."

"The skull was found in the cave during the expedition."

the human body

"Human anatomy is complex."

"The class studied anatomy to learn how the body works."

a sack of tissue that is attached to the large intestine and is surgically removed if infected

"My appendix hurts."

"Appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix, is a common surgical emergency requiring prompt medical attention."

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

"The calf is sore."

"He stretched his calf after running."

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

"A cell is tiny."

"Each living organism is composed of one or more basic cells."

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

"Circulation is important."

"Poor blood circulation in the legs can cause swelling numbness and slow wound healing requiring medical attention to prevent more serious complications like blood clots."

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

"He held the coin in his palm."

"The palm of her hand was warm after the walk."

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

"His heel was bleeding."

"She felt a sharp pain in her heel after landing awkwardly from the jump."

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."

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

"Her hip is sore."

"She placed her hands firmly on her hips, a clear sign of her impatience."

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

"My stomach is full."

"My stomach started growling loudly during the meeting because I had skipped breakfast and had not eaten anything since dinner the night before."

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

"My knee joint hurts."

"A physical therapist helps patients regain mobility and reduce pain in a damaged joint."

the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth

"His jaw hurt after the dentist appointment."

"The boxer's jaw was broken by a powerful punch and he had to have surgery to wire it shut."

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."

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

"The vein is visible."

"The nurse inserted the needle into a large vein in his arm to draw blood for the laboratory tests ordered by the doctor."

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

"Muscle tissue helps movement."

"Nerve tissue transmits electrical signals throughout the body, enabling communication."

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

"She hurt her thigh."

"The thigh muscles are very strong and help with movement."

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

"The spine is strong."

"The spine supports the body and allows us to stand upright."

the rhythmic beating of the blood vessels created when the heart pumps, especially felt on the wrist or at the sides of the neck

"The doctor checked her pulse."

"The doctor checked the patient's pulse carefully during the medical examination yesterday."