Human Anatomy body Systems

Integumentary system Organs Skin Hair Nails Sweat glands Sebaceous glands

Integumentary System Functions Protect underlying tissue Regulate body temperature Sweat glands (sudoriferous gland) Synthesize products that lower pH, and carry away urea, sodium chloride, lactic acid, products broken down from garlic and spices

Skeletal System Organs Bones Ligaments Cartilages

Skeletal System Functions Framework Attachment place for muscles Protect internal organs Blood cell production (Hemopoeisis) Reservoir for salts

Muscular System Organs Skeletal Smooth Cardiac Quadriceps femoris Biceps brachii Smooth Diaphragm Lining of Intestines Cardiac Heart

Muscular System Functions Move your bones Maintain posture Create heat Pump blood Allow us to breathe Move food and waste along digestive and urinary tracts

Nervous System Organs Brain Nerve cord Sensory and Motor Nerves

Nervous System Functions An intricate network of structures that activates, coordinates,and controls all the functions of the body.

Endocrine System Organs Thyroid Parathyroid Anterior pituitary Posterior pituitary Pancreas Adrenal glands Testes Ovaries Pineal Gland

Endocrine System Functions Network of ductless glands that secrete hormones into the blood or lymph fluid and affect particular target tissues, altering metabolism, growth and secretions from other organs.

Digestive System Organs Primary Organs Accessary Organs Mouth Teeth Tongue Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small intestines Large intestines Accessary Organs Salivary glands Gastric glands Liver Pancreas Gall bladder

Digestive System Functions Receive food and convert large molecules into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by the bodies cells

Respiratory System Organs Nasal cavity Oral cavity Pharynx Larynx Trachea Bronchi lungs

Respiratory system Functions Breathe? Respire? Pulmonary ventilation of the body and exchange of O2 and CO2 between air and blood Warms the air Assists in speech formation Breathe? Respire?

Circulatory System Organs Heart Arteries (away) Veins (toward)

Circulatory System Functions Transport Nutrients from digestive system to all cells of the body Wastes from cells to kidneys Oxygen from lungs to cells and Carbon dioxide away from cells to lungs

Lymphatic System Organs Lymph nodes Thymus gland Tonsils Liver Spleen Appendix Bone marrow

Lymphatic system Functions Transports fats, proteins and other substances to the blood system Aids in defending your body against various microorganisms. T-cells (lymphocytes) B-cells (lymphocytes)

Urinary System Organs Kidneys Ureters Urinary Bladder Urethra

Urinary System Functions Remove nitrogenous wastes from the blood stream in the form of UREA Maintain water balance Maintain electrolyte balance Maintain blood pressure

Reproductive System Organs Male Reproductive Female Reproductive Testes Vas Deferens Prostate Gland Seminal Vescicle Bulbourethral Gland Penis Urethra Female Reproductive Ovaries Fallopian Tubes Uterus Vagina Clittoris Vulva

Reproductive System Functions Producing and maintaining sex cells (ovum, spermatazoa) Transporting sex cells from origin to the female reproductive system Providing a place for the development of the fertilized zygote. Producing hormones Testosterone Progesterone Estrogen

Body Cavities Dorsal Cranial Spinal Ventral Throacic Abdominopelvic

Planes of Reference Sagittal median Transverse Horizontal Frontal

Directional terms Cranial Superior Caudal Inferior