Body parts in English, with pictures
This page teaches common words for different parts of the human body. Touch each part on yourself as you say its name to remember it faster.
/noʊz/
The facial feature used for smelling scents and breathing air.
“He wiped his cold nose with a tissue.”
/nɛk/
The narrow body section that joins the head to the shoulders.
“She wore a warm scarf around her neck.”
/hɛd/
The highest part of the body that contains the brain and face.
“He nodded his head to say yes.”
/feɪs/
The front side of the head showing eyes, nose, and mouth.
“Wash your face with warm water every morning.”
/ɪər/
One of two organs on your head used for hearing sounds.
“She whispered a secret into my ear.”
/maʊθ/
The opening below the nose used for speaking and eating food.
“Do not speak with food in your mouth.”
/tuːθ/
A hard white structure in the jaw used to chew meals.
“The dentist checked my broken tooth yesterday.”
/tʌŋ/
The soft pink organ inside the mouth used for tasting flavors.
“The hot soup burned my tongue.”
/ˈʃoʊl.dɚ/
The joint where your arm joins the top of your body.
“He carried a heavy backpack on one shoulder.”
/ɑːrm/
The part of your body between your shoulder and your hand.
“She raised her right arm to ask a question.”
/ˈɛlboʊ/
The joint in the middle of your arm that lets it bend.
“He bumped his elbow against the wooden table.”
wrist
/rɪst/
The joint between your hand and your arm.
“I wear my new watch on my left wrist.”
/hænd/
The part at the end of your arm, with four fingers and a thumb.
“Please hold my hand while crossing the street.”
/ˈfɪŋɡər/
One of the long, thin parts at the end of your hand.
“He pointed his finger toward the tall building.”
/θʌm/
The short, thick finger on the side of your hand.
“She gave a quick thumbs up to show approval.”
/tʃɛst/
The front of your body between your neck and your stomach.
“Take a deep breath and fill your chest.”
/bæk/
The part of your body behind you, from your shoulders down.
“Sitting on the floor hurts my lower back.”
waist
/weɪst/
The narrow part in the middle of your body above your hips.
“This leather belt fits snugly around my waist.”
/lɛɡ/
The long part of your body you use for standing, walking, and running.
“His left leg felt sore after the long run.”
/niː/
The joint in the middle of your leg that lets it bend.
“She scraped her knee when she fell down.”
/fʊt/
The part at the bottom of your leg that you stand on.
“He stepped on a sharp rock with his bare foot.”
ankle
/ˈæŋkəl/
The joint between your foot and your leg.
“She twisted her ankle while playing soccer.”
/toʊ/
One of the five small parts at the end of your foot.
“He accidentally stubbed his big toe on the chair.”
/skɪn/
The thin flexible outer layer covering the entire human body.
“Put on sunscreen to protect your sensitive skin.”
/boʊn/
A hard white piece making up the internal skeleton framework.
“Milk gives you calcium for strong bones.”
/ˈmʌsəl/
Body tissue that tightens and relaxes to create physical movement.
“Lifting heavy weights helps build arm muscle.”
eyelid
/ˈaɪlɪd/
The piece of skin that closes over your eye.
“Her heavy eyelids closed as she fell asleep.”
eyebrow
/ˈaɪbraʊ/
The line of hair above your eye.
“He raised an eyebrow in complete surprise.”
