Human Anatomy Terms

noun the layer of dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail

• The cuticle is the outer layer of skin that protects the nail bed.
• I need to moisturize my cuticles to prevent them from drying out.
• I accidentally cut my cuticle while trimming my nails.
• She had a thick emotional cuticle that prevented her from getting too close to anyone.

noun a jointed model of the human body used by artists for studying poses and drapery

• The artist used a lay figure to help with the proportions of the human body in the painting.
• The lay figure made it easier for the artist to sketch out the figure before painting it.
• I heard the artist's lay figure got damaged during the move.
• The lay figure in the story represented the inner struggles of the main character.

verb to assume a particular attitude or position, typically for a photograph or painting

• The artist spent hours meticulously posing the model for the portrait.
• She loves posing for selfies whenever she goes out with her friends.
• Check out that guy posing in front of the mirror like he's a model or something.
• The politician was accused of posing as a champion for the people while secretly working for his own interests.

adjective relating to or consisting of epithelial cells, which are cells forming the outer layer of the skin and the surface layer of mucous and serous membranes

• The epithelial cells form a protective barrier in the lining of the intestines.
• The doctor said I have some issue with my epithelial cells in my skin.
• I heard that using that new skincare product can help with your epithelial layer.
• Her words acted as an epithelial layer, shielding me from the harsh reality.

noun a part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive organs; the belly

• The surgeons carefully examined the patients' abdomens before proceeding with the operation.
• I can't believe how many crunches she does to get those toned abdomens.
• Check out those rock-hard abs on him, his abdomens are on point.
• The city's financial abdomens were bloated with corruption and greed.