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Body - Limbs

Here you will learn some English words related to the limbs, such as "calf", "wrist", and "heel".

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groin
groin
[noun]

the place where the legs join the front part of the body, including the region of the sex organs

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his groin after pulling a muscle while lifting weights at the gym. 
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leg
leg
[noun]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

Ex: He stretched his legs before going for a run to prevent muscle cramps. 
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shin
shin
[noun]

the front part of the leg that is between the foot and the knee

Ex: He bumped his shin against the coffee table and winced in pain. 
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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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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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arch
arch
[noun]

the curved part on the bottom of someone's foot

Ex: The podiatrist examined the patient's arches to determine the cause of their foot pain. 
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ball
ball
[noun]

the protuberant part of someone's hand, foot or thumb that is roundish

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big toe
big toe
[noun]

the largest of the toes on the foot

Ex: The nail on the big toe grows more slowly than nails on other toes, and it's common for ingrown toenails to occur, especially if nails are trimmed improperly. 
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toenail
toenail
[noun]

the hard smooth part covering the end of each toe

Ex: She accidentally stubbed her toe and broke a toenail. 
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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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fingernail

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

Ex: She painted her fingernail a bright shade of red. 
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fingertip
fingertip
[noun]

the area at the end of a finger

Ex: She carefully touched the delicate flower's petals with her fingertip. 
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first finger

the finger that is next to the thumb; the second digit of the human hand

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fist
fist
[noun]

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

Ex: He clenched his fist tightly in frustration, feeling the anger boiling inside him. 
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forefinger

the finger that is next to the thumb; the second digit of the human hand

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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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index finger

the finger that is next to the thumb; the second digit of the human hand

Ex: She pointed at the map with her index finger. 
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instep
instep
[noun]

the raised top part of the foot between the ankle and toes

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knuckle
knuckle
[noun]

a rounded joint where the fingers can bend or are joined to the hand

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little finger

the smallest finger of the hand; the fifth digit of the hand

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middle finger

the longest finger of the hand; the third digit of the human hand

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nail
nail
[noun]

the hard, thin layer on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe

Ex: She painted her nails a bright red color to match her dress for the party. 
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nail bed
nail bed
[noun]

a layer of cells upon which the fingernail or toenail lies

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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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pinky
pinky
[noun]

the little finger of one's hand

Ex: Despite its small size, the pinky plays a crucial role in hand coordination and fine motor skills, particularly in activities like typing or playing musical instruments. 
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ring finger

the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand; the fourth digit of the human hand

Ex: She wore her wedding band on her ring finger. 
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shank
shank
[noun]

the lower part of the leg of an animal between the knee and the ankle

Ex: The shank of a deer is lean and muscular, providing support for its body during swift movements. 
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sole
sole
[noun]

the bottom area of someone's foot

Ex: She walked barefoot on the sandy beach, feeling the warm grains against the soles of her feet. 
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thumb
thumb
[noun]

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

Ex: She accidentally cut her thumb while chopping vegetables. 
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toe
toe
[noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

Ex: He accidentally dropped a heavy book on his friend's foot, narrowly missing the toes. 
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calf
calf
[noun]

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

Ex: He strained his calf while running, so he had to take a break from exercising. 
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foot
foot
[noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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knee
knee
[noun]

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his knee after twisting it during a sports activity. 
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arm
arm
[noun]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

Ex: He got a sunburn on his arm after spending the day at the beach. 
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armpit
armpit
[noun]

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

Ex: The athlete wiped the sweat from his armpits with a towel after a grueling workout. 
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hand
hand
[noun]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

Ex: He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine. 
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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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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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lap
lap
[noun]

the upper part of the legs that form a flat surface when one is seated

Ex: She rested her book on her lap, enjoying the warmth of the sun as she read in the garden. 
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