The Human Body

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter.

the red liquid that the heart pumps through the body, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues

Donating blood can save lives and help those in need.

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

She twisted her ankle and felt a shooting pain in the bone.

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

He massaged his sore muscles to ease the tension.

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

After a workout, she felt her chest muscles were stronger.

a line of connected bones going down from your neck to tail bone in the middle of the back

Good posture helps support the backbone and reduces strain on the back.

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

After running, she took deep breaths to catch her breath.

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

She breathes deeply to calm her nerves before the presentation.

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

He admires body diversity and believes everyone should be accepted regardless of being fat or thin.

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

In anatomy class, they learned about the different bones that form the human skull.

the firm, pink flesh around the roots of teeth at the top and bottom of the mouth

Gum inflammation can cause discomfort and sensitivity.

any of the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eyelids

Her long eyelashes framed her eyes beautifully.

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

He gently slapped his forehead with the palm of his hand in frustration.

the lower part of the arm, between the elbow and the wrist

He used his forearm to block the incoming punch during the boxing match.

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

She crossed her legs, resting her hand on her left thigh.

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

He gargled with saltwater to ease the pain in his throat.

related to the body rather than the mind

He experienced physical exhaustion after completing the marathon.

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

He was physically unable to lift the heavy box.

having a lot of physical power

He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong.

not strong or vigorous in body or movement

After several days without food, he felt too weak to stand.

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

He used his wrist to control the movement of the computer mouse.

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

He suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident.

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

He leaned on the table with his elbow while listening to the conversation.

each of the long thin parts that are connected to our hands, sometimes the thumb is not included

He counted on his fingers to solve the math problem.

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time.

related or belonging to people, not machines or animals

The human brain is capable of remarkable feats of creativity and innovation.

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting weights at the gym.