The part of the body that is divided into a head, neck, body, and tail is the pancreas.

What the question is asking

Many anatomy quiz or exam questions phrase this exactly as:

“Which part of the body is divided into head, neck, body, and tail?”
The expected single-word answer is pancreas.

Brief explanation

  • The pancreas is an elongated gland in the upper abdomen, lying behind the stomach.
  • Anatomically it is described in regions: head , neck , body , and tail , with some sources also mentioning an additional uncinate process off the head.

Quick fact snapshot

  • Location: Upper abdomen, between the duodenum and the spleen.
  • Divisions: Head, neck, body, tail (plus an uncinate process in many texts).
  • Role: Mixed gland with both digestive (exocrine) and hormonal (endocrine) functions.

Answer to remember for exams: pancreas.