BODY PARTS

Body Parts that start with S

5 body parts starting with the letter S — each with origin, classification, and notes.

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ScapulaSkullSmall IntestineSternum
Stomach

List of Body Parts That Start With S

    1

    Scapula

    Scapula

    The shoulder blade, a flat triangular bone that connects the humerus to the clavicle and supports shoulder motion.

    2

    Skull

    Cranium

    The bony framework of the head that protects the brain and forms the structure of the face.

    3

    Small Intestine

    Intestinum tenue

    A long, coiled tube where most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption take place.

    4

    Sternum

    Sternum

    The breastbone, a flat bone in the middle of the chest that anchors the ribs and protects the heart and great vessels.

    5

    Stomach

    Ventriculus

    A J-shaped muscular sac that stores swallowed food and begins protein digestion through acid and enzymes.

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