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Human Anatomy & Biology

Information and resources on human biology topics including anatomy, physiology, organ systems and more.
  1. Anatomy (76)
  2. Organ Systems (17)
  3. Physiology (10)

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).

Anatomy of the Brain

Information and resources pertaining to the anatomy of the brain.

Anatomical Directional Terms and Body Planes

Anatomical directional terms and body planes describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures or locations in the body.

Blood Vessels

Blood vessels are intricate networks of hollow tubes that transport blood throughout the entire body.

Heart Anatomy

The heart is the organ that helps supply blood and oxygen to all parts of the body. Heart anatomy focuses on the structure and function of this amazing organ.

Anatomy of the Stomach

The primary functions of the stomach are to receive and temporarily store food from the esophagus, mix the food with digestive enzymes to liquefy it, and to release the food to the small intestines.

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