The Human Body

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

The athlete wiped the sweat from his armpits with a towel after a grueling workout.

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

She rested her hands on her hips while contemplating the situation.

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

They visited the ancient temple to offer prayers and seek blessings.

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

She accidentally cut her thumb while chopping vegetables.

the hard smooth part covering the end of each toe

She accidentally stubbed her toe and broke a toenail.

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

She painted her fingernail a bright shade of red.

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

The knee is a complex joint that allows for bending and straightening of the leg.

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

The doctor examined the patient's ribs after the fall to check for any fractures.

existing without any others of the same type

She was the sole survivor of the shipwreck, stranded alone on the deserted island.

the whole structure of the eye

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

She breathes deeply to calm her nerves before the presentation.

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

Regular exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body.

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

Sight is a sense that allows us to see the world around us.

the physical ability of seeing

His sight began to deteriorate with age, requiring him to wear glasses.

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around.

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

Please don't touch the fragile glass display.

to release a particular scent

The flowers in the garden smell especially fragrant in the morning.

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.

to have a specific flavor

The soup tastes delicious with the added herbs.

a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

Insulin, a hormone from the pancreas, controls blood sugar levels.

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

Muscle tissue enables movement and supports the body's structure.

each of a group of long thread-like structures in the body that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body, sensing things is a result of this process

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

She made a gesture of approval with her thumb.

a drop of salty liquid produced by the eyes

the amount of glucose in a person or animal's blood

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

She experienced symptoms of kidney infection, including fever, back pain, and frequent urination, prompting a visit to her healthcare provider.

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

The lungs are essential organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the bloodstream during respiration.