Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Body Parts & Senses

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
visual [adjective]

related to sight or vision

Ex:
ankle [noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

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

the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

Ex: jaws vary in size and shape .
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 .
sweat [noun]

the body's way of cooling down with a salty liquid

Ex: The construction workers took a break in the shade to escape the scorching sun and wipe away their sweat .
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 .
waist [noun]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

Ex: The tailor measured her waist to ensure the perfect fit for her custom-made dress .
wrist [noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The doctor checked the patient 's pulse by feeling their wrist .
sense [noun]

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

Ex: Smell is a sense that helps us detect scents and odors .
to yawn [verb]

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

Ex: The monotonous presentation made the audience yawn uncontrollably .