Anatomía de la Cabeza y el Rostro Humano

Posted on Sep 17, 2026 in Health and Nursing

Concepto de Cabeza

The head is the uppermost part of the body, connected to the neck, and contains the brain, the organs of the senses, and the structures for speech, facial expressions, and chewing.

Partes de la Cabeza y Cara

• Head (cabeza): The upper part of the body that contains the brain…
• Hair (cabello): Strands that grow from the scalp.
• Forehead (frente): The flat area between the eyebrows…
• Eyes (ojos): Organs for seeing.
• Iris (iris): The colored part of the eye.
• Pupil (pupila): The black circle in the center of the iris.
• Eyelids (párpados): Folds of skin that protect the eyes.
• Eyelashes (pestañas): Short hairs on the eyelids.
• Eyebrows (cejas): Strips of hair above the eyes.
• Nose (nariz): Organ for smelling and…
• Nostrils (fosas nasales): Openings of the nose.
• Cheeks (mejillas): Fleshy areas below the eyes.
• Ears (orejas): Organs for hearing and balance.

Descripción

• Earlobe (lóbulo de la oreja): The soft lower part of the ear.
• Mouth (boca): Opening for eating, speaking, and breathing.
• Lips (labios): Soft edges of the mouth.
• Teeth (dientes): Hard structures for chewing food.
• Tongue (lengua): Muscle for tasting and speaking.
• Chin (barbilla): Lower part of the face below the mouth.
• Jaw (mandíbula): Bone structure for chewing and speech.