Basic Nouns - Face and Body

head [noun]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

Ex: A scarf was wrapped around her head to keep her warm .

hair [noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: His hair is curly and brown .

eye [noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

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ear [noun]

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

Ex: She got her ears pierced at the age of ten .

nose [noun]

the body part that is in the middle of our face and we use to smell and breathe

Ex: She wore a mask that covered her mouth and nose in crowded places .

mouth [noun]

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

Ex: He tasted the delicious cake , savoring the flavors in his mouth .

tongue [noun]

the soft movable part inside the mouth used for tasting something or speaking

Ex: Speaking multiple languages requires a skilled tongue .

lip [noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: She applied lip balm to moisturize her dry lips .

neck [noun]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

Ex: She felt a sharp pain in her neck when she turned it suddenly .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

chest [noun]

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

Ex: She felt a sense of relief as a weight was lifted off her chest .

back [noun]

the part of our body between our neck and our legs that we cannot see

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leg [noun]

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

Ex: I massaged my leg to relieve muscle tension .

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 .

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 .

toe [noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

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ankle [noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He wore a brace to support his injured ankle .

earlobe [noun]

the soft fleshy part of the external ear

Ex: He massaged his earlobe absentmindedly during the lecture .

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 .

eyebrow [noun]

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

Ex: He had thick , bushy eyebrows .

eyelash [noun]

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

Ex: She blinked her long eyelashes flirtatiously .

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 .

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 .

wrist [noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

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

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 .

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 .

heel [noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

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

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 .

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 .

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 .

abdomen [noun]

the lower part of the body below the chest that contains the digestive and reproductive organs

Ex: The surgeon made a precise incision in the lower abdomen to access the site of the appendicitis .

belly button [noun]

the small round hole in the front of a human stomach

Ex: He found sand in his belly button after spending the day at the beach .

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 .

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 .

knuckle [noun]

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

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 .

sole [noun]

the bottom area of someone's foot

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temple [noun]

one of the two flat areas between the eyes and the ears

Ex: She pressed her fingers to her temples , trying to concentrate .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

stomach [noun]

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

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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 .

liver [noun]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction , prompting further investigation by healthcare providers .

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 .

vein [noun]

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

Ex: Veins have thin walls and valves to keep blood moving in the right direction .

throat [noun]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

Ex: The baby giggled , producing adorable gurgling sounds from her throat .

intestine [noun]

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

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pancreas [noun]

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

Ex: Insulin and glucagon , hormones produced by the pancreas , help regulate blood sugar levels by controlling the uptake and release of glucose .

appendix [noun]

a sack of tissue that is attached to the large intestine and is surgically removed if infected

Ex: After removal , the appendix typically does not affect normal bodily functions .

bladder [noun]

a sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed

Ex: The bladder can hold up to 600 milliliters of urine .

tooth [noun]

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

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