BODY PARTS

Body Parts that end with Y

6 body parts ending with the letter Y — each with origin, classification, and notes.

This page lists body parts that end with Y. 6 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 6 entries
Carotid ArteryIliac ArteryKidneyNasal Cavity
OvaryPulmonary Artery

List of Body Parts That End With Y

    1

    Carotid Artery

    Arteria carotis

    A pair of major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain, face, and neck tissues.

    2

    Iliac Artery

    Arteria iliaca

    A large artery in the pelvis that supplies blood to the lower limb and pelvic organs.

    3

    Kidney

    Ren

    A bean-shaped organ that filters blood to produce urine while regulating fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.

    4

    Nasal Cavity

    Cavitas nasi

    The hollow space behind the nose where inhaled air is filtered, warmed, and humidified before reaching the lungs.

    5

    Ovary

    Ovarium

    A paired female reproductive gland that produces eggs and secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

    6

    Pulmonary Artery

    Arteria pulmonalis

    A short, large vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

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