Lista Słówek Poziomu C2 - Human Body

(anatomy) the membranous tube in the body that carries air from the throat to the bronchi

(anatomy) the hollow organ in the throat that contains the vocal cords and provides an air passage to the lungs

any of the group of sensory cells that are mainly on the tongue, making one recognize different tastes

(anatomy) any of the eight narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are used for biting

the hard white external layer that covers the crown of a tooth

the thick mucus that is formed in the nasal and throat cavities, usually secreted in excessive amounts as a result of common cold

(anatomy) any hollow tract in the bones of the face or the skull that is connected to the nasal cavities

(anatomy) a rounded part of an organ, such as, lungs or brain that seems to be separate in some way from the rest

(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter

(anatomy) the round colored portion of the eye around the pupil and behind the cornea

(anatomy) the sensory membrane at the back of the eye that transmits light signals to the brain through optic nerves

(anatomy) the transparent layer that covers the outside of the eyeball

a thin piece of skin in the middle ear that vibrates by sound waves and enables one to hear sounds, also known as tympanic membrane

the body of an animal or human, except the limbs and head

a greenish-brown alkaline fluid that is produced by the liver in order to help the body digest fats

a large gland in the body that produces insulin and glucagon and substances that help the body digest food

(anatomy) an abdominal organ that controls the quality of the blood cells

(anatomy) the main part of the large intestine, between the caecum to the rectum, where water is removed from solid waste

(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs

(anatomy) the narrow outer opening of the womb or uterus of a female

(anatomy) the tube in most mammals that carries urine out of the body, which also carries sperm in males

the soft substance that fills the cavities of bones, which is either yellowish and consists of fat cells or reddish and makes blood cells

a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach, allowing for the passage of food and liquids during digestion

(anatomy) the outer layer of the skin that overlays the dermis

a tendon in the leg that attaches the muscles of the calf to the bone of the heel

(anatomy) the longest bone in the top part of the human leg between the hip and the knee

(anatomy) each of the pair of triangular bones that connect the humerus to the clavicle

relating to the kidneys or their function

relating to the intestines, which are part of the digestive system responsible for absorbing nutrients and removing waste from the body

(anatomy) any of the four pointed teeth that are between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food