Body Parts and Health Vocabulary

Head – the uppermost part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
Neck – the part of the body connecting the head to the torso
Shoulders – the joint connecting the arms to the torso
Arms – the upper limbs of the body used for grasping and manipulation
Hands – the body part at the end of the arm used for grasping and manipulation
Fingers – the digits on the hand used for grasping and manipulation
Torso – the central part of the body between the head and the legs
Abdomen – the part of the torso containing the stomach and other organs
Back – the part of the body opposite the front, extending from the neck to the pelvis
Buttocks – the fleshy area at the back of the torso, often used for sitting
Legs – the lower limbs of the body used for walking and standing
Knees – the joint connecting the thigh and lower leg
Feet – the body part at the end of the leg used for standing and walking
Toes – the digits on the foot used for standing and walking
Lungs – the organs used for breathing
Heart – the organ used to pump blood throughout the body
Brain – the organ used to control the body’s functions and process information
Liver – the organ responsible for detoxifying the body and producing bile
Kidneys – the organs responsible for filtering waste products from the blood
Bones – the hard structures that make up the skeleton.