Brain—one of the most important organs; responsible for thinking, moving,
speaking,and more
Corpuscallosum— large bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right
hemispheresof the brain together
Cerebellum—coordinates body movement and maintains the body’sbalance and
equilibrium;located near the spinal cord
Pituitarygland— small gland located near the base of the brain that controls the
endocrineglands and influences growth of the human body
Skull—skeletal structure of the head that protects the brain and other organs
Nasalbone— side-by-side bones in the middle and upper part of the face that
varyin size, depending on the individual
Nasalcavity— inside area of the nose lined with a mucus membrane that keeps
thenose moist
Tongue—muscularorgan on the bottom of the mouth that aids in chewing,
swallowing,and speaking
Spinalcord—
partof the nervous system that extends from the base of the brain
throughthe spinal column; a pathway for nerves between the brain and the body
Vertebrae—the33 bones that make up the spinal column
Pharynx—tube that connects the mouth and nasal area with the esophagus;
bothfood and air pass through the pharynx
Esophagus(oesophagus)— tube that connects the mouth to the stomach; food
passesthrough the esophagus to get to the stomach
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