Human Body

the branch of science that is concerned with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants

She excelled in her anatomy class, fascinated by the intricate details of the human body.

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

Veins help move blood from the legs and arms back to the heart.

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

In anatomy class, they learned about the different bones that form the human skull.

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

She twisted her ankle and felt a shooting pain in the bone.

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

He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter.

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

The X-ray revealed a fracture in his skeleton.

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

He massaged his sore muscles to ease the tension.

the rhythmic beating of the blood vessels created when the heart pumps, especially felt on the wrist or at the sides of the neck

an organized collection of theories, ideas, or a method of attaining a particular objective

The school has a grading system to evaluate student performance.

the soft part of the body of an animal, between the skin and bones

He prepared a mouthwatering dish with the tender and flavorful flesh of the lamb.

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

She cinched her belt tightly around her waist to emphasize her hourglass figure.

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

After a workout, she felt her chest muscles were stronger.

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

The cargo vessel sailed into the harbor, carrying goods from overseas.

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

He suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident.

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

He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time.

to take air or substances into the lungs by breathing in

The swimmer took a deep breath and prepared to inhale before diving into the pool.

to breathe air or smoke out through the mouth or nose

After holding her breath, she slowly exhaled and relaxed.