78 Human Body Parts Names in English and Hindi

Learning the human body parts names in both English and Hindi is useful for language learners, students, medical professionals, parents teaching children, and anyone communicating about health or anatomy across languages. Hindi terms often appear in everyday conversation in India and among Hindi speakers worldwide, while English is standard in medical and educational contexts.

Human Body Parts

This article presents a comprehensive list of 78 common human body parts (external and internal), with accurate English and Hindi names. The list draws from standard anatomical and educational references commonly used in bilingual learning resources. Note that the human body has far more than 78 distinct structures when including microscopic, specialized, or minor features; this selection focuses on frequently referenced major parts.

Head and Face (सिर और चेहरा)

No.	English	Hindi
1	Head	सिर (Sir)
2	Hair	बाल (Baal)
3	Forehead	माथा (Maatha)
4	Face	चेहरा (Chehra)
5	Eye / Eyes	आँख / आँखें (Aankh / Aankhen)
6	Eyebrow	भौंह / भौं (Bhaunh)
7	Eyelid	पलक (Palak)
8	Eyelashes	पलकें / बरौनी (Palken / Barouni)
9	Ear / Ears	कान (Kaan)
10	Nose	नाक (Naak)
11	Nostril	नथुना (Nathuna)
12	Cheek	गाल (Gaal)
13	Mouth	मुँह / मुख (Munh)
14	Lips	होंठ (Honth)
15	Tongue	जीभ (Jeebh)
16	Teeth / Tooth	दाँत / दांत (Daant)
17	Chin	ठोड़ी / ठुड्डी (Thodi / Thuddi)
18	Temple	कनपटी (Kanpati)
19	Jaw	जबड़ा (Jabda)
20	Skull	खोपड़ी / कपाल (Khopdi / Kapal)

Neck, Torso, and Upper Body (गर्दन, धड़ और ऊपरी शरीर)

No.	English	Hindi
21	Neck	गर्दन (Gardan)
22	Throat	गला (Gala)
23	Shoulder	कंधा (Kandha)
24	Chest	छाती (Chhati)
25	Breast	स्तन (Stan)
26	Back	पीठ (Peeth)
27	Spine / Backbone	रीढ़ / रीढ़ की हड्डी (Reedh)
28	Waist	कमर (Kamar)
29	Abdomen / Belly / Stomach (external)	पेट (Pet)
30	Navel	नाभि (Nabhi)
31	Hip	कूल्हा / नितंब (Koolha / Nitamb)
32	Collarbone	हंसली (Hansli)
33	Rib	पसली (Pasli)

Arms and Hands (हाथ और बांह)

No.	English	Hindi
34	Arm	बांह / भुजा (Baanh / Bhuja)
35	Elbow	कोहनी (Kohni)
36	Wrist	कलाई (Kalai)
37	Hand	हाथ (Haath)
38	Palm	हथेली (Hatheli)
39	Finger	उंगली / अंगुली (Ungli)
40	Thumb	अंगूठा (Angootha)
41	Nail	नाखून (Naakhoon)
42	Armpit	कांख / बगल (Kaankh / Bagal)
43	Fist	मुट्ठी (Mutthi)

Legs and Feet (पैर और टांग)

No.	English	Hindi
44	Leg	पैर / टांग (Pair / Taang)
45	Thigh	जाँघ (Jaangh)
46	Knee	घुटना (Ghutna)
47	Calf	पिंडली (Pindli)
48	Ankle	टखना (Takhna)
49	Foot	पाँव / पैर (Paanv / Pair)
50	Heel	एड़ी (Edi)
51	Sole	तलवा / पंजा (Talwa / Panja)
52	Toe	पैर की उंगली (Pair ki Ungli)

Skin, Bones, Muscles, and Related Structures

No.	English	Hindi
53	Skin	त्वचा / चमड़ी (Twacha / Chamdi)
54	Bone	हड्डी (Haddi)
55	Muscle	पेशी / मांसपेशी (Peshi / Maanspeshi)
56	Joint	जोड़ (Jod)
57	Blood	रक्त / खून (Rakt / Khoon)
58	Vein	नस / शिरा (Nas / Shira)
59	Artery	धमनी (Dhamni)
60	Nerve	तंत्रिका / नस (Tantrika / Nas)

Internal Organs (आंतरिक अंग)

No.	English	Hindi
61	Brain	मस्तिष्क / दिमाग (Mastishk / Dimaag)
62	Heart	हृदय / दिल (Hriday / Dil)
63	Lung	फेफड़ा (Phephda)
64	Liver	यकृत / जिगर (Yakrit / Jigar)
65	Kidney	गुर्दा / वृक्क (Gurda / Vrikka)
66	Stomach (internal)	आमाशय / पेट (Aamashay / Pet)
67	Intestine	आँत / आंत (Aant)
68	Gallbladder	पित्ताशय (Pittashay)
69	Bladder (Urinary)	मूत्राशय (Mutrashay)
70	Spleen	तिल्ली / प्लीहा (Tilli / Pleeha)
71	Pancreas	अग्न्याशय (Agnyashay)
72	Esophagus / Food Pipe	अन्ननली (Annanali)
73	Windpipe / Trachea	श्वासनली / गले की नली (Shwaasnali)
74	Larynx	स्वरयंत्र / कंठ (Swaryantra / Kanth)
75	Pharynx	ग्रसनी (Grasni)

Additional Common Structures

No.	English	Hindi
76	Beard	दाढ़ी (Daadhi)
77	Mustache / Moustache	मूंछ (Moonchh)
78	Gum	मसूड़ा (Masooda)

Human Body Parts and Their Functions

The human body is made up of organs, tissues, bones, muscles, and systems that work together to keep us alive and healthy. Below is a comprehensive list of major body parts and their primary functions.

Body Part / Organ	Main Function
Brain	Controls thoughts, memory, movement, emotions, and most body functions.
Eyes	Provide vision and help detect light, colors, shapes, and movement.
Ears	Responsible for hearing and helping maintain balance.
Nose	Detects smells and helps filter, warm, and humidify incoming air.
Mouth	Used for eating, chewing, speaking, and beginning digestion.
Tongue	Helps taste, move food, swallow, and produce speech.
Teeth	Cut, tear, and grind food.
Lips	Help with eating, speaking, facial expressions, and sensing temperature.
Skin	Protects the body and helps regulate temperature and sensation.
Hair	Provides protection and helps with temperature regulation.
Neck	Supports the head and contains important structures such as the throat and major blood vessels.
Shoulders	Connect the arms to the trunk and allow arm movement.
Arms	Help with lifting, carrying, reaching, and other movements.
Elbows	Allow the forearm to bend and rotate.
Hands	Used for grasping, touching, writing, and performing precise movements.
Fingers	Provide grip and enable fine motor skills.
Thumb	Helps with gripping and manipulating objects.
Chest	Protects the heart and lungs through the rib cage.
Back	Supports the body and protects the spinal cord.
Spinal Cord	Carries nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
Abdomen	Contains and protects many digestive and other internal organs.
Heart	Pumps blood throughout the body.
Lungs	Take oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide.
Trachea (Windpipe)	Carries air between the throat and lungs.
Esophagus	Moves swallowed food from the throat to the stomach.
Stomach	Mixes food with digestive juices and begins major protein digestion.
Small Intestine	Digests food and absorbs most nutrients.
Large Intestine	Absorbs water and forms feces.
Liver	Processes nutrients, produces bile, detoxifies substances, and performs many metabolic functions.
Gallbladder	Stores and releases bile to help digest fats.
Pancreas	Produces digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin.
Spleen	Helps filter blood and supports the immune system.
Kidneys	Filter blood, remove wastes, produce urine, and help regulate fluids and electrolytes.
Ureters	Carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Urinary Bladder	Stores urine before it leaves the body.
Urethra	Carries urine from the bladder outside the body.
Bones	Support the body, protect organs, and help with movement.
Skull	Protects the brain and forms the structure of the face.
Spine/Vertebral Column	Supports the body and protects the spinal cord.
Ribs	Protect the heart and lungs and assist breathing.
Pelvis	Supports the trunk and protects pelvic organs.
Muscles	Produce movement, maintain posture, and generate heat.
Joints	Connect bones and allow movement and flexibility.
Cartilage	Provides cushioning and support at joints and other body structures.
Ligaments	Connect bones to bones and stabilize joints.
Tendons	Connect muscles to bones and transmit force for movement.
Blood	Carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
Blood Vessels	Transport blood throughout the body.
Arteries	Generally carry blood away from the heart.
Veins	Generally carry blood toward the heart.
Capillaries	Allow exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes between blood and tissues.
Nerves	Carry electrical signals between the brain, spinal cord, and body.
Thyroid Gland	Produces hormones that regulate metabolism and energy use.
Pituitary Gland	Produces hormones that regulate growth and several other endocrine functions.
Adrenal Glands	Produce hormones involved in stress response, metabolism, and blood pressure regulation.
Thymus	Helps develop certain immune cells, especially during childhood.
Ovaries	Produce eggs and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
Uterus	Supports development of a pregnancy.
Testes	Produce sperm and testosterone.
Prostate	Produces fluid that contributes to semen.
Penis	Functions in urination and reproduction.
Vagina	Functions as part of the reproductive tract and birth canal.
Anus	Controls the elimination of feces.
Rectum	Stores feces before bowel movement.

Major Human Body Systems

Body System	Main Function
Nervous System	Controls and coordinates body activities and responses.
Circulatory System	Transports blood, oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes.
Respiratory System	Enables breathing and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Digestive System	Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
Skeletal System	Provides support, protection, and a framework for movement.
Muscular System	Enables movement, posture, and heat production.
Endocrine System	Produces hormones that regulate body processes.
Urinary System	Removes wastes and regulates water and electrolyte balance.
Immune/Lymphatic System	Defends the body against infections and helps maintain fluid balance.
Reproductive System	Enables reproduction and produces reproductive hormones.
Integumentary System	Includes skin, hair, nails, and glands; protects the body and helps regulate temperature.

Female Body Parts Name

Head and Face:

Hair
Eyes
Forehead
Eyelashes
Eyebrows
Nose
Cheeks
Ears
Lips
Teeth
Tongue
Neck
Chin

Upper Body:

Shoulders
Arms
Wrists
Elbows
Hands
Fingers
Nails
Chest
Breasts

Lower Body:

Waist
Hips
Thighs
Knees
Calves
Ankles
Feet
Toes

Male Body Parts Name

Head and Face:

Hair
Forehead
Eyes
Eyebrows
Eyelashes
Nose
Ears
Cheeks
Lips
Teeth
Tongue
Chin
Neck
Beard

Upper Body:

Shoulders
Arms
Elbows
Wrists
Hands
Fingers
Nails
Chest

Lower Body :

Waist
Hips
Thighs
Knees
Calves
Ankles
Feet
Toes

Tips for Learning and Using These Human Body Parts Names

Practice in categories (head, limbs, organs) for easier memorization.
Use everyday sentences: “मेरे सिर में दर्द है” (Mere sir mein dard hai – I have a headache) or “My knee hurts.”
Hindi has regional variations in pronunciation and some alternative terms (e.g., दिल vs हृदय for heart). Formal or medical contexts often prefer more precise Sanskrit-derived words.
For medical or educational accuracy, consult standard anatomy resources, as some terms (especially internal organs) have precise scientific names beyond common usage.

Knowing these 78 body parts in both languages builds vocabulary, supports better communication in bilingual settings, and provides a foundation for further study of human anatomy. Regular practice with flashcards, labeled diagrams, or conversation will help the terms stick.

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