List of basic human anatomy topics
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- For a more comprehensive list on anatomy, see the List of anatomical topics.
Human anatomy, a branch of anatomy, is the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human. It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Gross anatomy (also called topographical anatomy, regional anatomy, or anthropotomy) is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by unaided vision. Microscopic anatomy is the study of minute anatomical structures assisted with microscopes, and includes histology (the study of the organization of tissues), and cytology (the study of cells).
The following outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to human anatomy:
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[edit] Essence of human anatomy
- Main article: Human anatomy
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human body parts
[edit] Upper limb
[edit] Torso
- Thorax — (the region of the chest from the thoracic inlet to the thoracic diaphragm)
- Abdomen (everything from the thoracic diaphragm to the pelvic brim or to the pelvic inlet)
- The back
- Vertebral column (the spine)
[edit] Pelvic region
The pelvic region includes everything from the pelvic inlet to the pelvic diaphragm:
[edit] Major organ systems
- Main article: Organ
[edit] Circulatory system
The circulatory system pumps and channels blood to and from the body and lungs, and includes the:
[edit] Digestive system
The digestive system digests and processes food, and includes the:
[edit] Endocrine system
The endocrine system controls communication within the body using hormones made by endocrine glands, and includes the:
[edit] Immune system
The immune system protects against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells. It includes the:
[edit] Integumentary system
The integumentary system covers the human body, and provides some protection from the outside world. It includes the:
[edit] Muscular system
The muscular system controls the bodies movement, using muscles:
[edit] Nervous system
The nervous system collects, transfers and processes information, and includes the:
[edit] Reproductive system
The reproductive system enables humans to engage in sex in order to give birth to new humans (babies). The system includes the:
- Sex organs
- Female sex organs
- Male sex organs
[edit] Respiratory system
The respiratory system includes the organs used for breathing, the:
[edit] Skeletal system
The human skeletal system provides structural support and protection, and includes:
More detail on these subsystems follows...
[edit] Bones
A typical adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones, though this number does vary owing to a variety of anatomical variations; for example, a small portion of the human population have an extra rib, or an extra lumbar vertebra. (Numbers in bold refer to the diagram at right.)
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In the skull (22):
In the middle ears (6): In the throat (1): In the shoulder girdle (4): In the thorax (25): In the vertebral column (26): |
In the arms (6): In the hands (54): In the pelvis (2): |
In the legs (8):
In the feet (52): |
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[edit] History of human anatomy
- Main article: History of anatomy
[edit] Basic human anatomy concepts
[edit] Human anatomy scholars
[edit] Human anatomy lists
- Main article: List of anatomical topics
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
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