This unit introduces basic vocabulary for parts of the human body in English. The following units will group words by main areas: the head, the upper body, the arms and hands, the legs and feet, and additional common terms.

English uses the word "head" for the top part of the body where the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are located. Each feature has its own word, and these words are used for both the body part and related senses, such as "eye" for seeing and "ear" for hearing.

Word/Phrase	Definition
head	The top part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
face	The front part of the head with the eyes, nose, and mouth.
eye	The part of the face used for seeing.
ear	The part of the head used for hearing.
nose	The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
mouth	The part of the face used for eating and speaking.
tooth	A hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
tongue	A muscle in the mouth used for tasting and speaking.
hair	The strands that grow from the skin of the head.

The upper body includes the neck, chest, back, and stomach. English uses these words to describe the main areas between the head and the waist.

Word/Phrase	Definition
neck	The part that connects the head to the body.
shoulder	The joint where the arm meets the body.
chest	The front part of the upper body between the neck and the stomach.
back	The rear part of the body from the neck to the waist.
stomach	The front part of the body below the chest.
waist	The narrow part of the body between the chest and the hips.

The arm connects the shoulder to the hand and includes the upper arm, elbow, and forearm. The hand has fingers and a thumb, which are named separately in English.

Word/Phrase	Definition
arm	The limb that extends from the shoulder to the hand.
elbow	The joint in the middle of the arm.
hand	The part at the end of the arm used for holding and touching.
finger	One of the five parts at the end of the hand.
thumb	The short, thick finger on the side of the hand.
wrist	The joint that connects the hand to the arm.

The leg connects the hip to the foot and includes the thigh, knee, and lower leg. The foot has toes, and each term is used for both anatomy and movement in English.

Word/Phrase	Definition
leg	The limb that supports the body and is used for walking.
thigh	The upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
knee	The joint in the middle of the leg.
ankle	The joint that connects the leg to the foot.
foot	The part at the end of the leg that touches the ground.
toe	One of the five parts at the end of the foot.

Some words describe body coverings or internal parts that are common in everyday English. These terms often appear in health and daily routines.

Word/Phrase	Definition
skin	The outer covering of the body.
bone	A hard structure inside the body that gives shape and support.
muscle	A tissue that moves parts of the body.
joint	A place where two bones meet and allow movement.
nail	The hard covering at the tip of a finger or toe.

English names body parts with specific words for the head, upper body, arms and hands, and legs and feet. Knowing these terms allows you to describe people, movements, and health in basic English.