Genital System
8 Genital System 8.1 Overview of the Genital System Introduction Function and terms: The genital organs, which in humans are sex-specific, are responsible for producing offspring. In mammals, including humans,…
Body Cavities
1 Body Cavities 1.1 Definitions, Overview, and Evolution of Body Cavities Definitions The human body, similar to all higher organisms, is organized into a hierarchy of different levels: • A…
Autonomic Nervous System
10 Autonomic Nervous System 10.1 The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems The autonomic, or visceral, nervous system innervates the internal organs. It is divided into three parts: the sympathetic, parasympathetic,…
Endocrine System
9 Endocrine System 9.1 Overview of the Endocrine System A The endocrine system By secreting hormones, the endocrine system enables cells to communicate with other cells and coordinates bodily functions….
Lymphatic System
4 Lymphatic System 4.1 Overview of the Lymphatic System A Lymphatic organs and vessels The lymphatic system, which is widely distributed throughout most of the body, consists of lymphatic organs…
Bones, Ligaments, and Joints
1 Bones, Ligaments, and Joints 1.1 The Lower Limb: General Aspects A Unique features and specialized function of the human lower limb The evolution of the lower limb into a…
Bones, Ligaments, and Joints
1 Bones, Ligaments, and Joints 1.1 The Upper Limb as a Whole A Skeleton of the right upper limb a Anterior view, b posterior view. The skeleton of the upper…
Bones, Ligaments, and Joints
1 Bones, Ligaments, and Joints 1.1 The Skeleton of the Trunk A Skeleton of the trunk, anterior view The skeleton of the trunk is made up of the vertebral column,…
Neurovascular Systems: Topographical Anatomy
5 Neurovascular Systems: Topographical Anatomy 5.1 Anterior Trunk Wall: Surface Anatomy and Superficial Nerves and Vessels A Superficial cutaneous vessels and nerves of the anterior trunk wall Anterior view. Superficial…
Neurovascular Systems: Topographical Anatomy
5 Neurovascular Systems: Topographical Anatomy 5.1 Surface Anatomy and Superficial Nerves and Vessels: Anterior View A Surface anatomy of the right upper limb Anterior view. The palpable bony landmarks of…
