Essential Human Body Parts Vocabulary: English and Spanish Terms

Essential Human Body Parts: English-Spanish Vocabulary

This reference provides key terminology for the human body, including English terms, their Spanish translations, and brief functional descriptions.

Major External and Internal Body Parts (A-Z)

Ankle (Tobillo)

The joint connecting the leg and the foot.

Brain (Cerebro)

The organ responsible for thought, memory, and controlling the body.

Breast (Mama)

Used for feeding a baby (lactation).

Chest (Pecho)

The upper front part of the body, located below the neck, containing the heart and lungs.

Elbow (Codo)

The joint in the middle of the arm that allows the arm to bend.

Eyebrow (Ceja)

The strip of hair located above the eye.

Eyelash (Pestaña)

Small hairs located along the edge of the eyelid.

Eyelid (Párpado)

The movable fold of skin that closes and protects the eye.

Eyes (Ojos)

The organs used for sight.

Fingers (Dedos)

The five digits located on each hand.

Foot / Feet (Pie / Pies)

The structures used for walking and standing.

Groin (Ingle)

The area where the leg joins the torso.

Hair (Pelo)

The covering of the skull; it can be combed.

Hand (Mano)

Used for grasping and manipulating objects.

Head (Cabeza)

Located at the top of the body.

Heart (Corazón)

The vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Heel (Talón)

The back part of the foot.

Hip (Cadera)

The joint area that allows movement, often used when dancing.

Jaws (Mandíbula)

The bones that hold the teeth and move when eating.

Knee (Rodilla)

The joint in the middle of the leg that allows it to bend.

Leg (Pierna)

The limb used for walking.

Lips (Labios)

Red structures on the face; used for speaking and kissing.

Lungs (Pulmones)

The organs responsible for breathing and filling with air.

Mouth (Boca)

The opening used for eating and speaking; also used for kissing.

Navel (Ombligo)

A depression or scar located in the middle of the abdomen.

Neck (Cuello)

The structure that connects the head to the body.

Nipple (Pezón)

Located in the center of the breast.

Ribs (Costillas)

Bones that form the rib cage and protect the lungs and heart.

Shoulder (Hombro)

The joint that connects the arm to the body.

Skull (Cráneo)

The bony structure that protects the brain.

Spine (Columna Vertebral)

The structure that allows the body to stand upright.

Stomach (Estómago)

The organ where food goes after being eaten.

Teeth (Dientes)

Shown when smiling; used for chewing.

Thigh (Muslo)

The upper part of the leg.

Thumb (Dedo Gordo)

The thickest and shortest finger on the hand.

Toes (Dedos del Pie)

The ten digits located on the feet.

Tongue (Lengua)

Used for speaking, tasting, and swallowing.

Waist (Cintura)

The middle section of the body, allowing the torso to bend.

Wrist (Muñeca)

The joint where a watch is typically worn.

Additional Body Parts Terminology

The following list provides further English and Spanish translations for anatomical terms:

• Abdomen (Abdomen)
• Anus (Ano)
• Arm (Brazo)
• Back (Espalda)
• Bladder (Vejiga)
• Buttock (Nalga, Culo)
• Calf (Pantorrilla)
• Colon (Colon)
• Forearm (Antebrazo)
• Forehead (Frente)
• Intestines (Intestinos)
• Kidney (Riñón)
• Larynx (Laringe)
• Lip (Labio)
• Liver (Hígado)
• Palm (Palma)
• Rectum (Recto)
• Spleen (Bazo)
• Trachea (Tráquea)