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Head

Uppermost part of the human body.

cranium skull

The head is the uppermost part of the human body, containing the brain and sensory organs such as eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

Pronunciation

/hɛd/

Etymology

From Old English heafod, from Proto-West Germanic *hafuð

Explain Like I’m 5

Your head is the top part of your body that holds your brain, eyes, ears, and mouth.

Fun Facts

The human skull is made up of 22 bones
The brain uses about 20% of the body's oxygen and calories
Humans tilt their heads when listening to better understand speech

FAQ

What is the function of the head? It houses the brain and sensory organs
What are some parts of the head? Eyes, ears, nose, mouth
How many bones are in an adult human head? 22

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

body part anatomical region

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

scalp skull hair forehead chin jaw

Meronyms — Parts or Components

eyes ears nose mouth brain

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

human body

Indexes

anatomical structure organ system

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