Human Anatomy
38 entries in the Human Anatomy compendium.
ClitorisPrimary anatomical source of female sexual pleasure.Connective tissueConnective tissue supports, binds, and separates other tissues.EarOrgan for hearing and balance in vertebrates.EsophagusA fibromuscular tube transporting food from pharynx to stomach.EyeSensory organ that detects light and enables vision.Female reproductive systemSystem for reproduction, including ovulation, fertilization, and gestation.FingerprintUnique friction ridge impressions used for human identification.FetusUnborn offspring of viviparous animals, developing from embryo to birth.Endocrine systemHormonal messenger system regulating distant organs via feedback loops.EpitheliumProtective layer of cells lining body surfaces and cavities.GlandA cell or organ that produces and secretes needed substances.GanglionGroups of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.SkinOuter tissue covering vertebrate animals, with protective, regulatory, and sensory roles.Skeletal muscleStriated, multinucleated tissue enabling voluntary movement and posture.Small intestineOrgan where most nutrient absorption occurs in digestion.SpleenOrgan that filters blood and supports immune function.StomachA muscular digestive organ that breaks down food chemically and mechanically.TendonTough connective tissue linking muscle to bone.TesticleMale gonad producing sperm and androgens, regulated by pituitary hormones.ThyroidButterfly-shaped gland regulating metabolism and calcium balance.TongueA muscular hydrostat essential for taste, speech, and digestion.UterusOrgan for embryonic and fetal development in female mammals.VaginaElastic muscular canal for copulation, birth, and menstruation.White blood cellNucleated immune cells that defend against infection and disease.Eye examinationA series of tests to assess vision and eye health.FaceThe front of the head, essential for identity and emotion.FingerMulti-jointed digit essential for touch and manipulation.HandA prehensile appendage with opposable thumbs found in primates.Human bodyThe entire structure of a human being.Human brainCentral organ of the nervous system, controlling body activities.Human eyeLiving optical device enabling sight, rhythm, and balance.Human legThe human leg is adapted for efficient bipedal locomotion.Human skeletonThe human body’s internal framework is the skeleton. At birth, it contains roughly 270 bonHuman toothHard structures that mechanically break down food for digestion.Human voiceSound produced by humans using vocal folds and articulators.Lumbar punctureMedical procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis.SkeletonStructural frame supporting most animal bodies.SpineA term spanning biology, medicine, arts, and more.
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