Parts of the human body - Meanings

The human body is made up of a physical structure and a series of organs that guarantee its proper functioning.Three main parts that describe its appearance and, finally, a series of systems that justify its structure can be distinguished and functioning.As regards its essential physical structure, the parts of the human body are the following: head, trunk and limbs (upper and lower limbs).

Parts of the human body (physical structure).

Head

The head corresponds to the upper end of the human body.Among the outer parts of the head we can point out the following:

• Face
• Forehead
• Eyebrows
• Eyes
• Nose
• Cheeks
• Lips
• Menton or chin
• Ears

Parts of the head.

Inside the head is the organ that articulates the functioning of all systems, the brain, which is protected or by a bone cavity called a skull.In addition, there are the eyeballs, mouth (tongue, teeth and jaw), sinuses and ears.

Trunk

The trunk It is the middle part of the body.It connects with the head through the neck and reaches the groin or inguinal region.Exteriorly, the trunk is made up of the chest, the breasts in the case of women, the waist, the navel, the back, abdomen (upper and lower) and groin.In the groin are the female (vulva) and male (penis) genital organs.

The trunk is subdivided into thorax and diaphragm.The thorax corresponds the upper part of the trunk and in this are the chest and the breasts.At the internal level it contains the lungs and the heart, protected in turn by the ribs.

The diaphragm, which is at the same time the name of the muscle that separates the trunk in two, is located in the abdominal area of ​​the trunk.Externally, the diaphragm encompasses the upper and lower abdomen, as well as the navel and the groin.Internally, the abdomen contains the organs of the digestive, urinary/excretory and reproductive systems.Parts of the trunk.

Detail of the trunk inside.

Extremities

The limbs are made up of the upper limbs (the arms) and the lower limbs (the legs).Their main function is to form the locomotor system of the human body, that is, to guarantee mobility and the development of mechanical abilities of different types.

Innerly, the extremities are formed by bones, muscles and nerves.Externally they are structured in:

• Upper members: shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand.
• Lower limbs: Hip, buttock, thigh, knee, leg, calf, ankle, heel, foot.

Parts of the limbs (upper and lower limbs).

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