The human body is a mesmerizing assembly of interconnected systems, each playing its unique role to ensure our well-being. Like pieces of a puzzle, every part, big or small, is vital to the masterpiece that is ‘us’. Today, let’s dive into the anatomy alphabet, focusing on those body parts starting with the letter ‘P’. From the commonly known to the more obscure, this list promises to be an enlightening journey!
Body Parts That Start With P
- Palate
- Palm
- Palmar Arch
- Palmaris Longus (a muscle in the forearm)
- Palpebrae (eyelids)
- Pancreas
- Papilla
- Paranasal Sinuses
- Parietal Bone
- Parietal Lobe
- Parotid Gland
- Patella (kneecap)
- Pectoralis Major (a chest muscle)
- Pectoralis Minor (another chest muscle)
- Pedicles (of the spine)
- Pelvis
- Penis
- Pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart)
- Perineum
- Periosteum (a membrane that covers bones)
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Peroneus Muscles
- Phalanges (bones in the fingers and toes)
- Pharynx
- Pineal Gland
- Pituitary Gland
- Plantar Fascia
- Plasma (the liquid component of blood)
- Platysma (a neck muscle)
- Plexus (as in Brachial Plexus, a network of nerves)
- Popliteal Fossa (the area behind the knee joint)
- Prostate
- Pterygoid Muscles (muscles in the jaw)
- Pubis (part of the pelvis)
- Pudendal Nerve
- Pulmonary Artery
- Pulmonary Valve (of the heart)
- Pupil (of the eye)
- Pyramidalis Muscle
- Phrenic Nerve
- Peroneal Tendons
- Pleura (membrane surrounding the lungs)
- Pancreatic Duct
- Pineal Body
- Placenta (present during pregnancy)
- Proximal (referring to a part closer to the trunk of the body)
- Pyloric Sphincter (in the stomach)
- Plica (folds in the body, e.g., in the knees)
- Papillae (projections on the tongue)
- Palatine Tonsils
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Body Parts With P – Infographics
