Hey learners! Today we are learning about the human body. Us Yaks have horns and four legs, but you humans have “hands” and “faces.” Let’s learn the words so you can tell a doctor where it hurts—or just brag about your biceps.
Yak Snark: “Humans spend billions on ‘skincare.’ I just roll in some mud. My skin is 10/10. Try it sometime.”
1. The Face (The “Mug”)
👁️Eyes
👃Nose
👄Mouth
👂Ears
| The Word | Listen | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Head | “My head feels heavy.” | |
| Hair | “I need to wash my hair.” | |
| Forehead | “He has a very wide forehead.” | |
| Eyebrows | “She has perfect eyebrows.” | |
| Eyelashes | “Your eyelashes are so long!” | |
| Cheeks | “His cheeks turned red.” | |
| Chin | “Keep your chin up!” | |
| Lips | “My lips are dry.” | |
| Teeth | “Brush your teeth twice a day.” | |
| Tongue | “The cat licked me with its tongue.” |
Yak Snark: “In some Eastern cultures, like Thailand, the head is sacred. Never touch a human’s head there. I tried it once—the human cried. My hooves are heavy, okay?”
2. The Middle (Torso & Neck)
💪Shoulders
🦴Spine
❤️Chest
🤰Belly
| Word | Listen | English Context |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | “I have a pain in my neck.” | |
| Throat | “My throat is sore today.” | |
| Back | “Sleep on your back to rest.” | |
| Ribs | “The ribs protect your lungs.” | |
| Waist | “He wore a belt around his waist.” | |
| Belly Button | “Navel is the formal word for belly button.” | |
| Hips | “She put her hands on her hips.” | |
| Buttocks | “Your butt is also called buttocks.” |
3. The Grabbers (Arms & Hands)
| Word | Listen | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow | Don’t hit your “funny bone” here! | |
| Wrist | “I wear a watch on my wrist.” | |
| Palm | “Show me your palm.” | |
| Thumb | “Thumbs up for good luck!” | |
| Index Finger | “The pointer finger.” | |
| Pinky | “The smallest finger.” | |
| Knuckles | “He cracked his knuckles.” | |
| Fingernails | “Stop biting your fingernails!” |
Yak Snark: “In the West, people point with their Index Finger. In China, that’s rude! Use your whole hand. Or better yet, just grunt like a Yak. Everyone understands grunting.”
4. The Walkers (Legs & Feet)
| Word | Listen | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Thigh | “The upper part of the leg.” | |
| Knee | “I scraped my knee.” | |
| Calf | “The back of your lower leg.” | |
| Ankle | “I twisted my ankle.” | |
| Heel | “The back of your foot.” | |
| Toes | “Humans have ten toes.” | |
| Sole | “The bottom of the foot.” |
Yak Snark: “In many Middle Eastern and Asian cultures, the sole of the foot is ‘dirty.’ Never point your feet at people! Use them for walking, not for gesturing. Trust me.”
5. The Inside Stuff (Organs)
| Inside Part | Listen | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | “Controls your body.” | |
| Heart | “Pumps your blood.” | |
| Lungs | “Helps you breathe.” | |
| Stomach | “Where your food goes.” | |
| Kidneys | “Filters your liquid waste.” | |
| Bones | “The hard frame of the body.” | |
| Muscles | “Helps you move and lift.” | |
| Veins | “Carries blood to the heart.” |
6. Body Idioms (Silly Phrases)
- ❄️ Cold Feet: To be nervous before a big event. “I have cold feet about the wedding!”
- 🦵 Break a Leg: Good luck! (Usually for a show).
- 🍭 Sweet Tooth: You love sugar. “I have a real sweet tooth.”
- 👂 All Ears: I am listening carefully. “Tell me the news, I’m all ears!”
100+ Words Mastered! You’re a human anatomy genius. 🐂