Parts Of The Body Flashcards
What is the Italian term for skull?
Cranio
Refers to the bony structure of the head.
What is the Italian term for scalp?
Cuoio capelluto
The skin covering the head, where hair grows.
What is the Italian term for hair?
Capelli / Pelo
Refers to the strands growing from the scalp.
What is the Italian term for forehead?
Fronte
The part of the face above the eyebrows.
What is the Italian term for face?
Viso
The front part of the head containing the eyes, nose, and mouth.
What is the Italian term for nose?
Naso
The protruding part of the face used for breathing and smelling.
What is the Italian term for nostrils?
Narici
The external openings of the nose.
What is the Italian term for upper jaw?
Mascella
The bone that holds the upper teeth.
What is the Italian term for lower jaw?
Mandibola
The bone that holds the lower teeth.
What is the Italian term for cheek?
Guancia
The fleshy part of the face below the eyes.
What is the Italian term for cheekbone?
Zigomo
The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek.
What is the Italian term for chin?
Mento
The lowermost part of the face.
What is the Italian term for eye?
Occhio
The organ of vision.
What is the Italian term for eyebrow?
Sopracciglia
The strip of hair above the eye.
What is the Italian term for eyelid?
Palpebra
The fold of skin that covers and protects the eye.
What is the Italian term for eyelash?
Ciglia
The short hairs at the edge of the eyelids.
What is the Italian term for iris?
Iride
The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.
What is the Italian term for pupil?
Pupilla
The opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.
What is the Italian term for mouth?
Bocca
The opening in the face used for eating and speaking.
What is the Italian term for upper lip?
Labbro
The fleshy part that forms the upper edge of the mouth.
What is the Italian term for lower lip?
Labbro
The fleshy part that forms the lower edge of the mouth.
What is the Italian term for gum?
Gengiva
The tissue that surrounds the teeth.
What is the Italian term for tongue?
Lingua
The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and swallowing.
What is the Italian term for throat?
Gola
The passage that leads from the mouth to the esophagus.
What is the Italian term for palate?
Palato
The roof of the mouth.
What is the Italian term for tooth?
Dente
The hard, bony structure in the mouth used for chewing.
What is the Italian term for ear?
Orecchio
The organ of hearing.
What is the Italian term for earlobe?
Lobo
The soft, fleshy part of the ear.
What is the Italian term for eardrum?
Timpano
The membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves.
What is the Italian term for neck?
Collo
The part of the body that connects the head to the torso.
What is the Italian term for shoulder?
Spalla
The joint connecting the arm to the body.
What is the Italian term for chest?
Petto
The front part of the torso.
What is the Italian term for breast?
Seno
The front part of the body above the chest.
What is the Italian term for breastbone?
Sterno
The flat bone in the center of the chest.
What is the Italian term for nipple?
Capezzolo
The small projection on the surface of the breast.
What is the Italian term for stomach?
Stomaco
The organ that digests food.
What is the Italian term for abdomen?
Addome
The part of the body between the chest and pelvis.
What is the Italian term for ribcage?
Gabbia toracica
The bony structure that protects the thoracic cavity.
What is the Italian term for rib?
Costa
The bones that make up the ribcage.
What is the Italian term for navel?
Ombelico
The small depression in the abdomen marking where the umbilical cord was attached.
What is the Italian term for waist?
Girovita
The part of the body between the ribs and hips.
What is the Italian term for hip?
Fianco
The region of the body at the side of the pelvis.
What is the Italian term for hipbone?
Anca
The bone that forms the side of the pelvis.
What is the Italian term for pelvis?
Bacino
The bony structure at the base of the spine.