Human anatomy/Related Articles

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Anatomy [r]: The branch of morphology given to the study of the structure of members of the biological kingdom Animalia (animals). ^[e]
Human [r]: Bipedal mammalian species native to most continents and sharing a common ape ancestor with chimpanzees, gorillas and orang-utans; notable for evolving language and adapting its habitat to its own needs. ^[e]
Morphology [r]: The study of biological structure. ^[e]

Cardiovascular system [r]: The heart and the blood vessels by which blood is pumped and circulated through the body. ^[e]
Digestive system [r]: A group of organs stretching from the mouth to the anus, serving to break down foods, assimilate nutrients, and eliminate waste; in humans, it includes the gastrointestinal tract and its accessory glands and structures: liver, biliary tract and pancreas ^[e]
Endocrine system [r]: Add brief definition or description
Excretory system [r]: Add brief definition or description
Human brain [r]: The core unit of the central nervous system in our species. ^[e]
Immune system [r]: Add brief definition or description
Integumentary system [r]: Add brief definition or description
Lymphatic system [r]: A system of organs and tissues that process and transport immune cells and lymph ^[e]
Muscular system [r]: Add brief definition or description
Nervous system [r]: The control unit of bodily functions in animals. ^[e]
Reproductive system [r]: Add brief definition or description
Respiratory system [r]: Add brief definition or description
Skeletal system [r]: Add brief definition or description
Urinary tract [r]: Also known as the renal system, it is in the lower half of the body and includes the kidneys, two ureters, the bladder and the uretha. Its main purpose is to provide the means by which urine is drained from the body. It is also significant in the regulation of blood pressure and in the control of electrolytes. ^[e]