Trusted by 10M+ learners worldwide — free lessons, tools & games

Body Parts Names

Articles 5
Subcategories 0

Understanding the various parts of the body is an essential aspect of human anatomy. Whether you are a medical professional or simply interested in learning more about the human body, this article provides a clear and organized overview of both external and internal body parts.

External Parts of the Body

External human body parts names labeled diagram

The human body consists of external parts and internal organs. Let’s begin by exploring the external body parts, which are visible on the outside of the body.

Human Body Parts

Body Parts Names

  • Head
  • Face
  • Hair
  • Forehead
  • Eye
  • Ear
  • Nose
  • Mouth
  • Chin
  • Beard
  • Neck
  • Shoulder
  • Chest
  • Armpit
  • Back
  • Navel
  • Waist
  • Abdomen
  • Buttock
  • Hip
  • Arm
  • Forearm
  • Elbow
  • Wrist
  • Hand
  • Thumb
  • Leg
  • Thigh
  • Knee
  • Ankle
  • Foot
  • Toes
  • Instep
  • Toenail

Labeled human body parts from head to toe

Human body parts vocabulary chart

Parts of the Head

  • Hair
  • Temple
  • Forehead
  • Eyebrow
  • Eyelash
  • Eyelid
  • Eye
  • Iris
  • Cheek
  • Nose
  • Nostril
  • Mouth
  • Lip
  • Jaw
  • Chin
  • Moustache
  • Beard
  • Mole


Get ready to strengthen your English vocabulary with these
Parts of the Body Worksheets!

Parts of the Hand

  • Thumb
  • Index finger
  • Middle finger
  • Ring finger
  • Little finger
  • Palm
  • Wrist
  • Knuckle
  • Fingernail

Internal Body Parts

Internal Organs of the Human Body

List of Human Body Organs

  • Brain
  • Pharynx
  • Larynx
  • Trachea
  • Lungs
  • Heart
  • Liver
  • Gallbladder
  • Stomach
  • Spleen
  • Kidneys
  • Intestines (large intestine and small intestine)
  • Appendix
  • Urinary bladder
  • Arteries

Internal organs of the human body diagram


Practice more with the
Internal Organs of the Human Body Worksheets.

Parts of the Mouth

  • Lips
  • Teeth
  • Incisor
  • Canine
  • Premolar
  • Gingiva (gums)
  • Tongue
  • Papillae
  • Hard palate
  • Soft palate
  • Uvula

Body Parts Names Video

Learn different parts of the body with American English pronunciation.

mixed Knowledge Check · 5 questions

Body Parts Names Practice Quiz (Kindergarten-B1)

1 / 5
Q1

Question 1: You see with your ___.

Question 1 options
Eyes is correct because eyes are the body parts used for seeing. Ears are for hearing, hands are for touching, and legs are for walking.
Q2

Question 2: Match each body part to the area of the body where it is found.

Question 2 options
shoulder
knee
wrist
ankle
joint between foot and leg
middle joint of the leg
top of the arm, near the neck
joint between hand and arm

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

Shoulder is at the top of the arm, knee is in the leg, wrist is between the hand and arm, and ankle is between the foot and leg.
Q3

Question 3: The doctor checked the patient's ___ to listen to his heartbeat.

Question 3 options
Chest is correct because a doctor places a stethoscope on the chest to hear the heartbeat. A heel is part of the foot, a jaw is part of the face, and a calf is part of the lower leg.
Q4

Question 4: She wore a bracelet around her ___.

Question 4 options
Wrist is correct because bracelets are worn around the wrist. A temple is on the side of the head, a pelvis is a hip bone, and a knuckle is a finger joint.
Q5

Question 5: The heavy bag left a red mark on his ___; the skin between his neck and arm was sore.

Question 5 options
Shoulder is correct because the shoulder is the body part between the neck and arm where a bag strap sits. A forearm is below the elbow, a collarbone is a specific bone, and an abdomen is the stomach area.

Quick Feedback

Is this article helpful?

Curated list

More Articles in Body Parts Names

5 articles
  1. Hairstyles in English: A Complete Vocabulary Guide (with Pictures)
  2. Names of Teeth in English
  3. Parts of the Face: Essential Vocabulary with Names, IPA, and Examples
  4. Parts of the Hand: Vocabulary, Names, and Anatomy Examples
  5. Parts of the Mouth: A Complete English Vocabulary Guide (with Pictures)