BODY PARTS

Body Parts that end with W

5 body parts ending with the letter W — each with origin, classification, and notes.

This page lists body parts that end with W. 5 body parts are detailed below. Each entry below is a doorway into a full profile — not just a name on a list.

Table of contents 5 entries
ElbowEyebrowJawRed Marrow
Yellow Bone Marrow

List of Body Parts That End With W

    1

    Elbow

    Articulatio cubiti

    The hinge joint of the upper limb where the humerus meets the radius and ulna.

    2

    Eyebrow

    Supercilium

    A strip of short hair above each eye that shields the eye from sweat and contributes to facial expression.

    3

    Jaw

    Mandibula

    The bony framework of the lower face that holds the teeth and articulates with the skull at the temporomandibular joint.

    4

    Red Marrow

    Medulla ossium rubra

    The blood-cell-producing tissue inside many bones, where new red cells, white cells, and platelets are made throughout life.

    5

    Yellow Bone Marrow

    Medulla ossium flava

    A fatty tissue found in the central cavities of long bones, serving as an energy reserve and a backup site for blood cell production.

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