Human anatomy

Parent article - anatomy

Definition

Human Anatomy is the branch of anatomy devoted to the structure of the human body. It cannot be totally divorced from physiology because structure and function go hand in hand.

The Major Systems of the Human Body

1. Skeletal System
2. Lymphatic System
3. Integumentary System
4. Cardiovascular System
5. Muscular System
6. Endocrine System
7. Nervous System
8. Respiratory System
9. Reproductive System
10. Excretory System
11. Digestive System
12. Immune System

Traditionally there were only eleven systems but as knowledge has grown, the Immune System, sometimes called the Lymphoid System, has been added because of its great importance, even though it is closely allied to the Lymphatic System. The Excretory Sytem is also referred to as the Urinary System.

Memory Aids for the Systems of the Human Body

A mnemonic for the traditional eleven systems is:

• SLIC MEN R RED

For all twelve, you might use:

• RELICS REMIND
  • Reproductive
  • Excretory
  • Lymphatic
  • Immune
  • Cardiovascular
  • Skeletal
  • Respiratory
  • Endocrine
  • Muscular
  • Integumentary
  • Nervous
  • Digestive

Anatomical Orientation

Planes and sections Terms of position and direction

Learning Anatomy

Anatomy is thoroughly studied in medical school in through lectures, textbooks, atlases (illustrative and photographic), dissection of cadavers, models, demonstrations, videos, and now the Internet.

Reference Books

1. Gray's Anatomy – Henry Gray et al.
2. The Anatomy Coloring Book – Wynn Kapit / Lawrence M. Elson
3. McMinn's Colour Atlas of Human Anatomy – P.H. Abrahams R.T. Hutchings S.C. Marks Jr
4. Netter - Atlas of Human Anatomy
5. Color Atlas of Anatomy - Rohen / Yokochi / L(can't make funny u)tjen-Drecoll
6. Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy - Jamie Weir / Peter H Abrahams
7. Essential Clinical Anatomy - Moore / Agur

Reference Video Atlases

Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy, Set of Six DVDs

Reference Links

1. Gray's Anatomy – Henry Gray et al. (20th ed. 1918)

http://www.bartleby.com/107/ (has annoying pop behinds)

• http://www.netanatomy.com
• http://msjensen.education.umn.edu/Webanatomy/
• e-Anatomy - Interactive atlas of whole human body cross-sectional anatomy.