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Summary
Anatomy is the science that studies the structure of the body. On this page, you'll find links to descriptions and pictures of the human body's parts and organ systems from head to toe.
Related Issues
- Brain Basics: The Life and Death of a Neuron (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Specifics
- Biological Pathways (National Human Genome Research Institute) Also in Spanish
- Chromosomes (National Human Genome Research Institute) Also in Spanish
- Classification & Structure of Blood Vessels (National Cancer Institute)
- Endocrine System (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- How the Heart Works (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) Also in Spanish
- How the Lungs Work (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) Also in Spanish
- Introduction to the Lymphatic System (National Cancer Institute)
- Layers of the Skin (National Cancer Institute)
- Mouth and Teeth (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Overview of the Immune System (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
- Skin, Hair, and Nails: The Body's Protective Layer (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Urinary Tract and How It Works (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
- What Is the Pancreas? (Johns Hopkins University, Department of Pathology)
- Your Digestive System and How It Works (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
- Your Kidneys and How They Work (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
Images
- Appendicular Skeleton (National Cancer Institute)
- Axial Skeleton (National Cancer Institute)
- Brain (National Cancer Institute)
- Cell Structure (National Cancer Institute)
- Components of the Urinary System (National Cancer Institute)
- Female Reproductive System (National Cancer Institute)
- How the Eyes Work (National Eye Institute) Also in Spanish
- Larynx & Trachea (National Cancer Institute)
- Lymph Nodes (National Cancer Institute)
- Male Reproductive System (National Cancer Institute)
- Mouth (National Cancer Institute)
- Muscles of the Head and Neck (National Cancer Institute)
- Muscles of the Lower Extremity (National Cancer Institute)
- Muscles of the Trunk (National Cancer Institute)
- Muscles of the Upper Extremity (National Cancer Institute)
- Normal Female Reproductive Anatomy (National Cancer Institute)
- Nose, Nasal Cavities & Paranasal Sinuses (National Cancer Institute)
- Pharynx (National Cancer Institute)
- Pineal and Pituitary Glands (National Cancer Institute)
- Regions of the Digestive System (National Cancer Institute)
- Small & Large Intestine (National Cancer Institute)
- Spleen (National Cancer Institute)
- Stomach (National Cancer Institute)
- Structure of the Heart (National Cancer Institute)
- Thymus (National Cancer Institute)
- Tonsils (National Cancer Institute)
- Urinary Bladder (National Cancer Institute)
Videos and Tutorials
- Anatomy Videos (National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish
Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Qualitative Evaluation of Incorporating Ultrasound Education Into an Undergraduate Medical Education...
- Article: Virtual dissection applications in learning human anatomy: international medical students' perspectives.
- Article: A survey of essential anatomy from the perspective of anesthesiology, emergency...
- Anatomy -- see more articles
Children
- About the Eye (National Eye Institute)
- Ears (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Get Excited about the Brain! (National Institute of Mental Health) - PDF Also in Spanish
- Your Bones (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Digestive System (For Kids) (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Ears (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Eyes (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Kidneys (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Lungs and Respiratory System (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Muscles (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Nails (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Nose (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Skin (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Teeth (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Your Tongue (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
Teenagers
- Body Basics Library (Nemours Foundation)
- Female Reproductive System (For Teens) (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Immune System (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
- Inside Your Body (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
- Male Reproductive System (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
Men
- Male Reproductive System (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
Women
- Female Reproductive System (Nemours Foundation) Also in Spanish
The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health.