Where the organs sit and how they team up
Your organs are packed in two main spaces. The chest holds the two lungs, with the heart between them. The ribs form a cage that protects them. Under the chest is the abdomen. The stomach is at the top left, and the small intestine and large intestine fill most of the rest. The liver is at the upper right. At the back, a kidney sits on each side. All these organs are linked by blood vessels, which carry blood to and from them. The organs work in teams: the lungs bring in oxygen, the heart pumps it, the digestive organs give nutrients, and the kidneys keep the blood clean. We draw organs as simple boxes, not as realistic shapes.
| Place | Organs |
|---|---|
| Chest (inside the ribs) | lungs and heart |
| Abdomen | stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver |
| Back (each side) | kidneys |
| Where Mina points | Organ |
|---|---|
| left, under the ribs | stomach |
| lower back | kidney |
Body outline. Draw a large outline of a child on paper. Mark the chest, the abdomen and the back. Write the organs in the right areas using boxes. Remember: they are boxes, not realistic pictures.