Questions: My Body Parts

Question 1

Which of these is a body part in the middle of your body?

• A. Your elbow
• B. Your trunk
• C. Your ankle
• D. Your wrist

Answer: (B)

Your trunk is the middle part of your body — it includes your chest, tummy, and back. Your elbow is part of your arm, and your ankle and wrist are joints in your leg and arm.

Question 2

Your arms and legs are connected to your trunk.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: True

Your trunk is the center of your body. Your arms attach at the shoulders and your legs attach at the hips — both are parts of the trunk. The trunk is like the main part that holds everything together.

Question 3

Name three parts of your body and tell what each one helps you do.

Model answer: Answers may include: legs help you walk and run, arms help you reach and carry things, hands help you grab and hold, eyes help you see, ears help you hear, your head holds your brain that helps you think.

Every body part has a job. Understanding what each part does helps children appreciate how their whole body works together. There are many correct answers because every body part serves a purpose.