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Outline of human anatomy

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to human anatomy:

Human anatomy is the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human. It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Gross anatomy (also called topographical anatomy, regional anatomy, or anthropotomy) is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by unaided vision. Microscopic anatomy is the study of minute anatomical structures assisted with microscopes, and includes histology (the study of the organization of tissues), and cytology (the study of cells).

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, by Rembrandt; depicts an anatomy demonstration using a cadaver.

Essence of human anatomy

Front Muscles, illustrated in Compendiosa totius anatomie delineatio by Thomas Geminus, 1559. Anatomia
Back Muscles, illustrated in Compendiosa totius anatomie delineatio by Thomas Geminus, 1559. Anatomia

Branches of human anatomy

Anatomy of the human body

See also: Human body
Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man (1492 CE)

The following list of human anatomical structures is based on the Terminologia Anatomica, the international standard for anatomical nomenclature. While the order is standardized, the hierarchical relationships in the TA are somewhat vague, and thus are open to interpretation.


General anatomy


Bones

Diagram of an adult human skeleton Main articles: Skeletal system, Human skeleton, and Bone

Joints

Muscles


Alimentary system

Human gastrointestinal tract


Respiratory system

Main articles: Respiratory tract and Respiratory system

Thoracic cavity

Thoracic cavity

Anatomy of the thorax
General
Pleural cavity

The thoracic cavity is the chamber of the body of vertebrates that is protected by the thoracic wall. The central compartment of the thoracic cavity is the mediastinum.

Urinary system

Urinary system


Genital systems

Human reproductive system


Abdominopelvic cavity

Abdominopelvic cavity


Endocrine glands

Endocrine system


Cardiovascular system

Cardiovascular system


Lymphoid system

Lymphatic system


Nervous system

Human nervous system


Sense organs

Main articles: Sense and Sensory system

The integument

Integumentary system

History of human anatomy

Organizations

Anatomists

See also

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