User's Manual

Brain—one of the most important organs; responsible for thinking, moving,

speaking, and more

Corpus callosum—large bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right

hemispheres of the brain together

Cerebellum—coordinates body movement and maintains the body’s balance and

equilibrium; located near the spinal cord

Pituitary gland—small gland located near the base of the brain that controls the

endocrine glands and influences growth of the human body

Skull—skeletal structure of the head that protects the brain and other organs

Nasal bone—side-by-side bones in the middle and upper part of the face that

vary in size, depending on the individual

Nasal cavity—inside area of the nose lined with a mucus membrane that keeps

the nose moist

Tongue—muscular organ on the bottom of the mouth that aids in chewing,

swallowing, and speaking

Spinal cord—

part of the nervous system that extends from the base of the brain

through the spinal column; a pathway for nerves between the brain and the body

Vertebrae—the 33 bones that make up the spinal column

Pharynx—tube that connects the mouth and nasal area with the esophagus;

both food and air pass through the pharynx

Esophagus (oesophagus)—tube that connects the mouth to the stomach; food

passes through the esophagus to get to the stomach