Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3A - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A - Part 1 in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "calf", "intestine", "shin", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate
part [noun]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Ex: The backyard is a private part of the house .
body [noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: The body 's immune system protects against harmful bacteria and viruses .
ankle [noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He wore a brace to support his injured ankle .
blood [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor drew a small amount of blood for a routine test .
bottom [noun]

the part of the body on which a person sits

Ex: She applied cream to her baby 's bottom to soothe the rash from the diaper .
brain [noun]

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

Ex: She used her brain to solve the difficult puzzle .
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 .
cheek [noun]

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

Ex: She pressed her cheek against the cool glass window .
chin [noun]

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

Ex: He scratched his chin , trying to recall the answer to the question .
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 .
eyebrow [noun]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

Ex: He had thick , bushy eyebrows .
eyelid [noun]

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

Ex: The doctor examined the eyelid for any signs of infection or irritation .
forehead [noun]

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

Ex: The doctor gently placed his hand on her forehead to check if she had a fever .
heart [noun]

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

Ex: She placed her hand over her heart and felt it beat strongly .
heel [noun]

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

hip [noun]

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

Ex: She wore a sash that draped elegantly over her hip .

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

Ex:
jaw [noun]

the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth

Ex: The boxer suffered a broken jaw after the intense match .
kidney [noun]

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

Ex: Regular check-ups and blood tests are essential for monitoring kidney health and detecting any abnormalities early on .
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 .
lip [noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: She applied lip balm to moisturize her dry lips .
lung [noun]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: Pneumonia , an infection of the lungs , can cause symptoms such as fever , cough , and chest pain , and may require antibiotic treatment to resolve .
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: She felt sore in her leg muscles after a long hike .
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 .
rib [noun]

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

Ex: The ribs expand and contract with each breath , helping to facilitate respiration .
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 .
scalp [noun]

the skin under one's hair, covering the head

Ex: He felt a tingling sensation on his scalp as the hairstylist applied the dye .
shoulder [noun]

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

Ex: The tailor adjusted the suit jacket to ensure it fit perfectly across the shoulders .
skin [noun]

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

Ex: The baby 's skin was soft and smooth to the touch .
skull [noun]

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

Ex: The human skull has several openings , including the eye sockets and nasal cavity .
spine [noun]

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

Ex: The x-ray revealed a curvature in the spine , indicating a case of scoliosis .