Human Anatomy

6 words in this vocabulary list

dimple noggin trunk contrapposto callipygian kinesiology

dimple

noun a small depression or indentation in the surface of something, especially on the skin

  • The young girl's smile revealed a charming dimple on her left cheek.
  • She always gets compliments on her dimples when she smiles.
  • Check out that guy with the cute dimples!
  • The dimple in the fabric showed where the needle had pierced through.

noggin

noun informal term for the head or brain

  • He gently massaged his noggin after hitting it on the low doorway.
  • I need to put some ice on my noggin after that fall.
  • Watch out, you almost bumped your noggin on the doorframe!
  • She used her noggin to come up with a clever solution to the problem.

trunk

noun the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant or other large mammal

  • The elephant used its trunk to pick up the peanuts.
  • I threw my bag in the trunk of the car.
  • I found some old clothes in the trunk of my closet.
  • The trunk of the tree reached out like a giant arm.

contrapposto

noun a classical sculptural pose in which the figure's weight is distributed asymmetrically

adjective describing the pose or technique used in classical sculpture

  • The contrapposto pose in classical sculpture is characterized by a subtle shift in weight and a naturalistic stance.
  • When posing for a photo, try standing in a contrapposto position to look more relaxed and natural.
  • I saw this cool statue at the museum with a real contrapposto vibe going on.
  • Her argument had a contrapposto effect, balancing opposing viewpoints to create a more nuanced perspective.

callipygian

adjective having well-shaped buttocks

  • The callipygian statue was a masterpiece of classical art.
  • She's known for her callipygian figure.
  • Check out that callipygian booty!
  • His callipygian writing style is a joy to read.

kinesiology

noun the scientific study of human or non-human body movement

  • Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement.
  • I'm majoring in kinesiology because I love learning about how the body moves.
  • Kinesiology class is no joke, but it's so interesting!
  • Understanding kinesiology is like unlocking the secrets of the body's mechanics.