Parts Of The Body

Question 1

What is the Italian term for skull?

Answer 1

Cranio

Refers to the bony structure of the head.

Question 2

What is the Italian term for scalp?

Answer 2

Cuoio capelluto

The skin covering the head, where hair grows.

Question 3

What is the Italian term for hair?

Answer 3

Capelli / Pelo

Refers to the strands growing from the scalp.

Question 4

What is the Italian term for forehead?

Answer 4

Fronte

The part of the face above the eyebrows.

Question 5

What is the Italian term for face?

Answer 5

Viso

The front part of the head containing the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Question 6

What is the Italian term for nose?

Answer 6

Naso

The protruding part of the face used for breathing and smelling.

Question 7

What is the Italian term for nostrils?

Answer 7

Narici

The external openings of the nose.

Question 8

What is the Italian term for upper jaw?

Answer 8

Mascella

The bone that holds the upper teeth.

Question 9

What is the Italian term for lower jaw?

Answer 9

Mandibola

The bone that holds the lower teeth.

Question 10

What is the Italian term for cheek?

Answer 10

Guancia

The fleshy part of the face below the eyes.

Question 11

What is the Italian term for cheekbone?

Answer 11

Zigomo

The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek.

Question 12

What is the Italian term for chin?

Answer 12

Mento

The lowermost part of the face.

Question 13

What is the Italian term for eye?

Answer 13

Occhio

The organ of vision.

Question 14

What is the Italian term for eyebrow?

Answer 14

Sopracciglia

The strip of hair above the eye.

Question 15

What is the Italian term for eyelid?

Answer 15

Palpebra

The fold of skin that covers and protects the eye.

Question 16

What is the Italian term for eyelash?

Answer 16

Ciglia

The short hairs at the edge of the eyelids.

Question 17

What is the Italian term for iris?

Answer 17

Iride

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.

Question 18

What is the Italian term for pupil?

Answer 18

Pupilla

The opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.

Question 19

What is the Italian term for mouth?

Answer 19

Bocca

The opening in the face used for eating and speaking.

Question 20

What is the Italian term for upper lip?

Answer 20

Labbro

The fleshy part that forms the upper edge of the mouth.

Question 21

What is the Italian term for lower lip?

Answer 21

Labbro

The fleshy part that forms the lower edge of the mouth.

Question 22

What is the Italian term for gum?

Answer 22

Gengiva

The tissue that surrounds the teeth.

Question 23

What is the Italian term for tongue?

Answer 23

Lingua

The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and swallowing.

Question 24

What is the Italian term for throat?

Answer 24

Gola

The passage that leads from the mouth to the esophagus.

Question 25

What is the Italian term for palate?

Answer 25

Palato ## Footnote The roof of the mouth.

Question 26

What is the Italian term for tooth?

Answer 26

Dente ## Footnote The hard, bony structure in the mouth used for chewing.

Question 27

What is the Italian term for ear?

Answer 27

Orecchio ## Footnote The organ of hearing.

Question 28

What is the Italian term for earlobe?

Answer 28

Lobo ## Footnote The soft, fleshy part of the ear.

Question 29

What is the Italian term for eardrum?

Answer 29

Timpano ## Footnote The membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves.

Question 30

What is the Italian term for neck?

Answer 30

Collo ## Footnote The part of the body that connects the head to the torso.

Question 31

What is the Italian term for shoulder?

Answer 31

Spalla ## Footnote The joint connecting the arm to the body.

Question 32

What is the Italian term for chest?

Answer 32

Petto ## Footnote The front part of the torso.

Question 33

What is the Italian term for breast?

Answer 33

Seno ## Footnote The front part of the body above the chest.

Question 34

What is the Italian term for breastbone?

Answer 34

Sterno ## Footnote The flat bone in the center of the chest.

Question 35

What is the Italian term for nipple?

Answer 35

Capezzolo ## Footnote The small projection on the surface of the breast.

Question 36

What is the Italian term for stomach?

Answer 36

Stomaco ## Footnote The organ that digests food.

Question 37

What is the Italian term for abdomen?

Answer 37

Addome ## Footnote The part of the body between the chest and pelvis.

Question 38

What is the Italian term for ribcage?

Answer 38

Gabbia toracica ## Footnote The bony structure that protects the thoracic cavity.

Question 39

What is the Italian term for rib?

Answer 39

Costa ## Footnote The bones that make up the ribcage.

Question 40

What is the Italian term for navel?

Answer 40

Ombelico ## Footnote The small depression in the abdomen marking where the umbilical cord was attached.

Question 41

What is the Italian term for waist?

Answer 41

Girovita ## Footnote The part of the body between the ribs and hips.

Question 42

What is the Italian term for hip?

Answer 42

Fianco ## Footnote The region of the body at the side of the pelvis.

Question 43

What is the Italian term for hipbone?

Answer 43

Anca ## Footnote The bone that forms the side of the pelvis.

Question 44

What is the Italian term for pelvis?

Answer 44

Bacino ## Footnote The bony structure at the base of the spine.

Question 45

What is the Italian term for groin?

Answer 45

Inguine ## Footnote The area where the abdomen meets the thigh.

Question 46

What is the Italian term for pubic area?

Answer 46

Pube ## Footnote The area around the genitals.

Question 47

What is the Italian term for genital organs?

Answer 47

Organi genitali ## Footnote The organs involved in reproduction.

Question 48

What is the Italian term for vagina?

Answer 48

Vagina ## Footnote The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the uterus.

Question 49

What is the Italian term for penis?

Answer 49

Pene ## Footnote The male reproductive organ.

Question 50

What is the Italian term for scrotum?

Answer 50

Scroto ## Footnote The pouch of skin containing the testicles.

Question 51

What is the Italian term for testicles?

Answer 51

Testicoli ## Footnote The male reproductive glands that produce sperm.

Question 52

What is the Italian term for nape?

Answer 52

Nuca ## Footnote The back of the neck.

Question 53

What is the Italian term for shoulder blade?

Answer 53

Scapola ## Footnote The flat bone that connects the humerus to the clavicle.

Question 54

What is the Italian term for spine?

Answer 54

Colonna vertebrale ## Footnote The bony structure that forms the backbone.

Question 55

What is the Italian term for buttocks?

Answer 55

Fondoschiena ## Footnote The fleshy part at the back of the hips.

Question 56

What is the Italian term for arm?

Answer 56

Braccio ## Footnote The limb extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

Question 57

What is the Italian term for upper arm?

Answer 57

Braccio ## Footnote The part of the arm between the shoulder and elbow.

Question 58

What is the Italian term for underarm?

Answer 58

Ascella ## Footnote The area beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

Question 59

What is the Italian term for elbow?

Answer 59

Gomito ## Footnote The joint connecting the upper arm and forearm.

Question 60

What is the Italian term for forearm?

Answer 60

Avambraccio ## Footnote The part of the arm between the elbow and wrist.

Question 61

What is the Italian term for wrist?

Answer 61

Polso ## Footnote The joint connecting the hand to the forearm.

Question 62

What is the Italian term for hand?

Answer 62

Mano ## Footnote The end part of the arm used for grasping.

Question 63

What is the Italian term for finger?

Answer 63

Dita ## Footnote The digits of the hand.

Question 64

What is the Italian term for nail?

Answer 64

Unghia ## Footnote The hard covering at the tip of each finger.

Question 65

What is the Italian term for palm?

Answer 65

Palmo della mano ## Footnote The inner part of the hand.

Question 66

What is the Italian term for back?

Answer 66

Dorso ## Footnote The posterior part of the body.

Question 67

What is the Italian term for leg?

Answer 67

Gamba ## Footnote The limb used for locomotion.

Question 68

What is the Italian term for thigh?

Answer 68

Coscia ## Footnote The upper part of the leg.

Question 69

What is the Italian term for knee?

Answer 69

Ginocchio ## Footnote The joint connecting the thigh and lower leg.

Question 70

What is the Italian term for calf?

Answer 70

Polpaccio ## Footnote The back part of the lower leg.

Question 71

What is the Italian term for shin?

Answer 71

Tibia ## Footnote The front part of the lower leg.

Question 72

What is the Italian term for ankle?

Answer 72

Caviglia ## Footnote The joint connecting the foot with the leg.

Question 73

What is the Italian term for heel?

Answer 73

Tallone ## Footnote The back part of the foot.

Question 74

What is the Italian term for foot?

Answer 74

Piede ## Footnote The lower extremity used for standing and walking.

Question 75

What is the Italian term for instep?

Answer 75

Collo del piede ## Footnote The arched part of the top of the foot.

Question 76

What is the Italian term for sole?

Answer 76

Sotto del piede ## Footnote The bottom surface of the foot.

Question 77

What is the Italian term for toe?

Answer 77

Dita ## Footnote The digits of the foot.

Question 78

What is the Italian term for big toe?

Answer 78

Alluce ## Footnote The largest toe on the foot.

Question 79

Brain

Answer 79

Cervello

Question 80

Heart

Answer 80

Cuore

Question 81

Lungs

Answer 81

Polmoni

Question 82

Liver

Answer 82

Fegato

Question 83

Kidneys

Answer 83

Reni

Question 84

Stomach

Answer 84

Stomaco

Question 85

Intestines (bowels)

Answer 85

Intestino

Question 86

Pancreas

Answer 86

Pancreas

Question 87

Spleen

Answer 87

Milza

Question 88

Bladder

Answer 88

Vescica

Question 89

Gall bladder

Answer 89

Cistifellea

Question 90

Uterus (womb)

Answer 90

Utero

Question 91

Larynx

Answer 91

Laringe

Question 92

Pharynx

Answer 92

Faringe

Question 93

Esophagus

Answer 93

Esofago

Question 94

Tonsil

Answer 94

Tonsille

Question 95

Trachea/ windpipe

Answer 95

Trachea

Question 96

Blood

Answer 96

Sangue

Question 97

White blood cells

Answer 97

Leucociti

Question 98

Red blood cells

Answer 98

Eritrociti

Question 99

Platelets

Answer 99

Piastrine

Question 100

Bone marrow

Answer 100

Midollo osseo

Question 101

Spinal cord

Answer 101

Midollo spinale

Question 102

Blood vessels

Answer 102

Vasi sanguigni

Question 103

Artery

Answer 103

Arterie

Question 104

Capillary

Answer 104

Capillari

Question 105

Vein

Answer 105

Vena

Question 106

Muscle

Answer 106

Muscolo

Question 107

Joint

Answer 107

Articolazione

Question 108

Gland

Answer 108

Ghiandola

Question 109

Duct

Answer 109

Dotto

Question 110

Tendon

Answer 110

Tendine