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A2 Level Wordlist - The Human Body

Here you will learn some English words about the human body, such as "skin", "bone", and "skull", prepared for A2 learners.

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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
skin
skin
[noun]

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

Ex: He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter. 
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blood
blood
[noun]

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

Ex: Donating blood can save lives and help those in need. 
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bone
bone
[noun]

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

Ex: She twisted her ankle and felt a shooting pain in the bone. 
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muscle
muscle
[noun]

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

Ex: He massaged his sore muscles to ease the tension. 
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chest
chest
[noun]

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

Ex: After a workout, she felt her chest muscles were stronger. 
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backbone
backbone
[noun]

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

Ex: Good posture helps support the backbone and reduces strain on the back. 
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breath
breath
[noun]

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

Ex: After running, she took deep breaths to catch her breath. 
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breathing
breathing
[noun]

the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

Ex: Proper breathing techniques are essential in meditation for relaxation. 
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fat
fat
[noun]

a substance in the bodies of animals and humans, stored under the skin, which helps them keep warm

Ex: A balanced diet and exercise routine are essential for managing body fat levels. 
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skull
skull
[noun]

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

Ex: In anatomy class, they learned about the different bones that form the human skull. 
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gum
gum
[noun]

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

Ex: Gum inflammation can cause discomfort and sensitivity. 
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eyelash
eyelash
[noun]

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

Ex: Her long eyelashes framed her eyes beautifully. 
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palm
palm
[noun]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Ex: He gently slapped his forehead with the palm of his hand in frustration. 
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forearm
forearm
[noun]

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

Ex: He used his forearm to block the incoming punch during the boxing match. 
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thigh
thigh
[noun]

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

Ex: She crossed her legs, resting her hand on her left thigh. 
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heel
heel
[noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

Ex: He wore comfortable shoes to support his heels during the long walk. 
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throat
throat
[noun]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

Ex: He gargled with saltwater to ease the pain in his throat. 
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physical
physical
[Adjective]

related to the body rather than the mind

Ex: He experienced physical exhaustion after completing the marathon. 
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physically
physically
[Adverb]

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

Ex: He was physically unable to lift the heavy box. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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weak
weak
[Adjective]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

Ex: The bridge collapsed at its weak central support. 
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wrist
wrist
[noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: He used his wrist to control the movement of the computer mouse. 
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brain
brain
[noun]

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

Ex: He suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. 
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elbow
elbow
[noun]

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

Ex: He leaned on the table with his elbow while listening to the conversation. 
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finger
finger
[noun]

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

Ex: He counted on his fingers to solve the math problem. 
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heart
heart
[noun]

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

Ex: He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time. 
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human
human
[noun]

a person

Ex: Human beings have the ability to communicate through language. 
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shoulder
shoulder
[noun]

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

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