cat’s head![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Anterior portion of the body containing the main sensory organs and the brain.
muzzle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Short round front part of the head with whiskers; it has a highly developed tactile and olfactory function.
nose leather ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Terminal end of the muzzle bearing the nostrils made of strong damp tissue; it has an olfactory and respiratory function.
pupil ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Central opening of the eye where light enters; it is particularly well adapted to the dark.
eyelashes ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Hairs implanted on the free edge of the eyelid preventing dust and other particles from landing on the eye.
lip ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Movable muscular part forming the contour of the mouth; a cat has two upper lips lined with whiskers.
whiskers ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Extremely sensitive long stiff hairs (vibrissae) located on the muzzle having a tactile function.
nictitating membrane ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Thin muscular membrane extending sideways from the inside corner of the eye to protect and moisten it.
lower eyelid ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Thin muscular membrane that is translucent and movable; it rises from the lower edge of the eye to protect and cleanse it.
upper eyelid ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Thin muscular membrane lowering from the upper edge of the eye to protect and clean it.
whiskers ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Highly sensitive long stiff hairs located above the eyes and having a tactile function.