English Words For "Limbs"

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

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groin [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor examined the patient 's groin area for signs of swelling or inflammation .

leg [noun]

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

Ex: I massaged my leg to relieve muscle tension .

shin [noun]

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

Ex: After the fall , she noticed a bruise forming on her shin .

thigh [noun]

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

Ex: The dancer 's graceful movements showcased her strong and toned thighs .

wrist [noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The doctor checked the patient 's pulse by feeling their wrist .

arch [noun]

the curved part on the bottom of someone's foot

Ex: Running shoes with good arch support are essential for athletes with high arches .

ball [noun]

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

big toe [noun]

the largest of the toes on the foot

Ex: The flexibility of the big toe is essential for proper gait and propulsion during activities like running and jumping .

toenail [noun]

the hard smooth part covering the end of each toe

Ex: The athlete painted her toenails for the competition .

finger [noun]

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

Ex: I used my finger to point at the map and show them the location .

fingernail [noun]

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

Ex: She tapped her fingernail on the table impatiently .

fingertip [noun]

the area at the end of a finger

Ex: He found the lost ring hidden beneath the sofa with just a quick brush of his fingertip .

first finger [noun]

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

fist [noun]

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

Ex: She pounded her fist on the table , demanding to be heard in the heated argument .

forefinger [noun]

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

heel [noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

Ex: She stepped on a pebble , causing discomfort in her heel .

index finger [noun]

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

Ex: The child raised her index finger to ask a question .

instep [noun]

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

knuckle [noun]

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

little finger [noun]

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

middle finger [noun]

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

nail [noun]

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

Ex: She accidentally broke a nail while opening the box , but quickly fixed it with some glue .

nail bed [noun]

a layer of cells upon which the fingernail or toenail lies

palm [noun]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Ex: He wiped the sweat from his forehead with the palm of his hand .

pinky [noun]

the little finger of one's hand

Ex:

ring finger [noun]

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

Ex: The ring finger is often used for symbolic jewelry .

shank [noun]

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

Ex: The shank bone in a chicken leg contributes to its overall flavor when roasted .

sole [noun]

the bottom area of someone's foot

Ex:

thumb [noun]

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

Ex: He pressed his thumb against the fingerprint scanner to unlock his phone .

toe [noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

Ex:

calf [noun]

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

Ex: Stretching exercises can help prevent cramps in the calf muscles after intense physical activity .

foot [noun]

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

Ex: She kicked the soccer ball with her foot .

knee [noun]

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

Ex: He had a small tattoo on the back of his knee .

arm [noun]

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

Ex: She carries the heavy grocery bags with one arm .

armpit [noun]

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

Ex: The doctor examined the swollen lymph nodes in the patient 's armpit to assess their health .

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: I use my hand to write and draw .

elbow [noun]

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

Ex: The basketball player used his elbow to create space from the defender .

forearm [noun]

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

Ex: The athlete felt a strain in his forearm after lifting heavy weights .

lap [noun]

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

Ex: He placed his laptop computer on his lap , typing away on the keyboard with ease .

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