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

• Fast Facts

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

• 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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