Human Anatomy

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    • The word comes from the Greek words ana, meaning "separate" and temnei, meaning "to cut open"
    • Gray's Anatomy, originally published in 1858, is one of the most well-known and influential works in the field

  • Human anatomy is the study of the structure and form of the organs and systems as they exists in the human body.

  • Glossary

    1. Tissue: A network of connected cells that perform a similar function
    2. Organ: A grouping of tissues that work in conjunction with one another to perform functions
    3. System: Group of organs working together to perform common tasks in an organism

  • Organ System Examples

    1. Nervous System: Includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves
    2. Circulatory System: Includes the heart, blood and blood vessels
    3. Digestive System: Consists of or glands, esophagus, liver, stomach and intestines

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