Human anatomy

Human anatomy is known as the study of the human body; it is categorized as either gross anatomy, structures visible to the human eye, or microscopic anatomy, specific tissues/cells that are not visible to the human eye and require the use of a microscope to magnify and view the structure.

A general outlook of human anatomy might involve an overview of the major systems that compose the human body.

The major systems of the human body include:

Circulatory system

Limbic system
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Cardiovascular system
Digestive system
Endocrine system
Nervous system
Respiratory system
Immune/Lymphatic system
Urinary system
Excretory system
Reproductive system
Integumentary system

However, a more detailed, specific outlook of human anatomy would involve an overview of more specific components of the human body, such as the internal organs.

The major organs in the human body include:

The brain
The heart
The kidneys
The pancreas
The liver
The gallbladder
The lungs
The stomach
The spleen
The muscles
The intestines
The urinary bladder

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