You might know the nursery song:
“Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, knees and toes,
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, knees and toes.
And eyes, and ears, and mouth, and nose.
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, knees and toes.”
All the parts in the song are external body parts, meaning they are on the “outside.” These are the parts you can see. Below is a simple guide that shows some of the main body parts and what they do.
Parts of the Head and Neck
| Body Part | Function |
| Head | Holds the brain and helps us think. |
| Face | Helps us see, smell, taste, and talk. |
| Eyes | Help us see. |
| Nose | Helps us smell and breathe. |
| Mouth | Helps us eat and talk. |
| Ears | Help us hear. |
| Hair | Protects our head and keeps us warm. |
| Neck | Holds up our head and helps it turn. |
Parts of the Arms
| Body Part | Function |
| Arm | Helps us lift, carry, and move things. |
| Hand | Helps us grab and hold things. |
| Fingers | Help us pick up and feel things. |
| Thumb | Helps us grip things tightly. |
| Elbow | Helps bend our arm. |
| Shoulder | Connects our arm to our body. |
Parts of the Legs
| Body Part | Function |
| Leg | Helps us stand, walk, and run. |
| Knee | Helps bend our leg. |
| Foot | Helps us stand and walk. |
| Toes | Help us balance. |
| Ankle | Helps our foot move and turn. |
| Heel | Supports our foot when we stand. |
Parts of the Torso
| Body Part | Function |
| Chest | Protects the heart and lungs. |
| Abdomen | Holds and protects the stomach and intestines. |
| Back | Helps us stand tall and protects the spine. |
| Hips | Help us sit, stand, and walk. |
