Articles Human Anatomy

Anatomy is the study of the structure of living organisms. This subdiscipline of biology can be further
categorized into the study of large scale anatomical structures (gross anatomy) and the study of
microscopic anatomical structures (microscopic anatomy).

Human Anatomy & Physiology of Appendix

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The appendix is different from the colon in that the appendix has a very large number of
lymphoid aggregates in the submucosa. These collections of w ...

Human Anatomy & Physiology of Pancreas

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The pancreas is a glandular organ in the upper abdomen, but really it serves as two glands in one:
a digestive exocrine gland and a hormone-producing ...
Human Anatomy & Physiology of Pelvis
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The pelvis, so called from its resemblance to a basin, is a bony ring, interposed between the
movable vertebræ of the vertebral column which it suppor ...

Human Anatomy & Physiology of Lungs

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The human lungs are a pair of large, spongy organs optimized for gas exchange between our
blood and the air. Our bodies require oxygen in order to sur ...

Human Anatomy & Physiology of Hip Joint

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Hip joint is technically known as acetabulofemoral joint (occurs between acetabulum and
femur). It is a synovial ball and socket joint that occurs bet ...
Human Anatomy & Physiology of the Stomach
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The stomach is a rounded, hollow organ located just inferior to the diaphragm in the left part of
the abdominal cavity. Located between the esophagus ...

Human Anatomy & Physiology of Kidneys

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The kidneys are a pair of organs found along the posterior muscular wall of the abdominal
cavity. The left kidney is located slightly more superior th ...

Human Anatomy & Physiology of the Liver

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Weighing in at around 3 pounds, the liver is the body’s second largest organ; only the skin is
larger and heavier. The liver performs many essential f ...
Anatomy & Physiology of the Brain
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The brain is one of the most complex and magnificent organs in the human body. Our brain gives
us awareness of ourselves and of our environment, proce ...

Anatomy & Physiology of the Heart

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The heart is a muscular organ about the size of a closed fist that functions as the body’s
circulatory pump. It takes in deoxygenated blood through th ...

Introduction to Anatomy of the Integumentary System

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The integumentary system is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine
glands. The skin is only a few millimeters thick yet is ...
Introduction to Female Reproductive System Anatomy
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The female reproductive system includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva,
mammary glands and breasts. These organs are involved in ...

Introduction to Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System

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The male reproductive system includes the scrotum, testes, spermatic ducts, sex glands, and
penis. These organs work together to produce sperm, the ma ...

Introduction to Anatomy of Urinary System

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The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The kidneys
filter the blood to remove wastes and produce urine. Th ...
Introduction to Anatomy of Muscular System
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The muscular system is responsible for the movement of the human body. Attached to the bones
of the skeletal system are about 700 named muscles that m ...

Introduction to Anatomy of Immune & Lymphatic System

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The immune and lymphatic systems are two closely related organ systems that share several
organs and physiological functions. The immune system is our ...
Introduction to Anatomy of the Respiratory System
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The cells of the human body require a constant stream of oxygen to stay alive. The respiratory
system provides oxygen to the body’s cells while removi ...

Introduction to Anatomy of Nervous System

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The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all of the nerves that
connect these organs with the rest of the body. Toge ...
Introduction to Anatomy of the Endocrine System
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The endocrine system includes all of the glands of the body and the hormones produced by those
glands. The glands are controlled directly by stimulati ...

Introduction to Human Digestive System Anatomy

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The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic
nutrients to feed the entire body. Food passes throug ...
Introduction to Cardiovascular System Anatomy
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The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and the approximately 5 liters of
blood that the blood vessels transport. Responsible ...

Introduction to Skeletal System Anatomy

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The skeletal system includes all of the bones and joints in the body. Each bone is a complex
living organ that is made up of many cells, protein fiber ...