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Body & Health — Lesson 8

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anterior
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anterior

ænˈtɪriər
A tooth situated at the front of the mouth — anterior events preceded the recent changes.
The anterior part of the brain controls voluntary movement.
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anus
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anus

ˈeɪnəs
The excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal — the sphincter muscle controls the opening of the anus.
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical examination.
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aorta
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aorta

eɪˈɔːrtə
The main artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the — the aorta is the largest artery in the human body.
The aorta is the largest artery in the human body.
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appendage
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appendage

əˈpendɪdʒ
An external body part that projects from the body — a tail is considered an appendage of an animal.
The insect uses its appendages for movement and feeding.
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appendages
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appendages

əˈpendɪdʒɪz
An external body part that projects from the body — the crab uses its appendages to catch food.
The crab uses its appendages to catch food.
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arm
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arm

ɑːrm
One of the two upper limbs of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand — the child reached out her arm.
She broke her arm in the accident.
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