Human Anatomy
The study of the structure of the human body and its parts.
Human anatomy is the branch of biology that focuses on the structural organization of the human body. It examines the body's physical composition, from the smallest cellular structures to larger systems that work together to support life. Human anatomy is traditionally divided into two main areas: gross anatomy, which looks at the larger structures visible to the naked eye (like organs and bones), and microscopic anatomy (or histology), which studies tissues and cells at the microscopic level. The body is organized into various systems, such as the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and nervous systems, each with specific functions that maintain overall health and homeostasis. Understanding human anatomy is essential for medical science, physiology, and understanding how the body works, responds to stimuli, and heals after injury. Anatomy forms the foundation for fields like medicine, physiotherapy, and biological research, offering crucial insights into both normal and abnormal functions of the human body.

Organs
Specialized body structures that perform specific vital functions.
- Anus
- Appendix
- Bladder
- Brain
- Bronchi
- Cervix
- Duodenum
- Ears
- Epididymis
- Esophagus
- Eyes
- Fallopian tubes
- Gallbladder
- Heart
- Ileum
- Jejunum
- Kidneys
- Large intestine
- Larynx
- Liver
- Lungs
- Lymph nodes
- Mouth
- Nose
- Penis
- Pharynx
- Rectum
- Skin
- Small intestine
- Spleen
- Stomach
- Tongue
- Tonsils
- Trachea
- Ureters
- Urethra
- Uterus
- Vagina
- Vas deferens
Bones
Rigid structures that form the skeleton and provide support and protection to the body.
- Calcaneus
- Capitate
- Carpals
- Clavicle
- Coccyx
- Cuboid
- Cuneiform bones
- Ethmoid bone
- Femur
- Fibula
- Frontal bone
- Hamate
- Humerus
- Hyoid bone
- Ilium
- Incus
- Inferior nasal conchae
- Ischium
- Lacrimal bones
- Lunate
- Malleus
- Mandible
- Maxilla
- Metacarpals
- Metatarsals
- Nasal bones
- Navicular
- Occipital bone
- Palatine bones
- Parietal bones
- Patella
- Pelvis
- Phalanges
- Pisiform
- Pubis
- Radius
- Ribs
- Sacrum
- Scaphoid
- Scapula
- Sesamoid bones
- Skull
- Sphenoid bone
- Stapes
- Sternum
- Talus
- Tarsals
- Temporal bones
- Tibia
- Trapezium
- Trapezoid
- Triquetrum
- Ulna
- Vertebrae
- Vomer
- Zygomatic bones
Muscles
Tissues that contract to produce movement in the body.
- Adductor brevis
- Adductor longus
- Adductor magnus
- Biceps brachii
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
- Buccinator
- Bulbospongiosus
- Coccygeus
- Deltoid
- Depressor anguli oris
- Diaphragm
- Erector spinae
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis
- Extensor carpi radialis longus
- Extensor carpi ulnaris
- Extensor digitorum
- Extensor digitorum longus
- Extensor hallucis longus
- Extensor muscles
- External obliques
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
- Flexor digitorum longus
- Flexor digitorum profundus
- Flexor digitorum superficialis
- Flexor hallucis longus
- Flexor muscles
- Gastrocnemius
- Gemellus inferior
- Gemellus superior
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus minimus
- Gracilis
- Hamstrings
- Hypothenar muscles
- Iliopsoas
- Inferior oblique
- Inferior rectus
- Infraspinatus
- Intercostal muscles
- Internal obliques
- Interossei muscles
- Ischiocavernosus
- Lateral rectus
- Latissimus dorsi
- Levator ani
- Levator labii superioris
- Levator scapulae
- Lumbricals
- Masseter
- Medial rectus
- Mentalis
- Multifidus
- Obturator externus
- Obturator internus
- Occipitofrontalis
- Orbicularis oculi
- Orbicularis oris
- Palmaris longus
- Pectineus
- Pectoralis major
- Pectoralis minor
- Peroneus brevis
- Peroneus longus
- Peroneus muscles
- Piriformis
- Plantaris
- Platysma
- Popliteus
- Pronator quadratus
- Pronator teres
- Pyramidalis
- Quadratus femoris
- Quadratus lumborum
- Quadriceps femoris
- Rectus abdominis
- Rhomboids
- Sartorius
- Serratus anterior
- Soleus
- Sphincter urethrae
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Subscapularis
- Superior oblique
- Superior rectus
- Supinator
- Supraspinatus
- Temporalis
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Teres minor
- Thenar muscles
- Tibialis anterior
- Transverse abdominis
- Transversus thoracis
- Trapezius
- Triceps brachii
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus medialis
- Zygomaticus major
- Zygomaticus minor
Arteries and Veins
Blood vessels responsible for carrying blood to and from the heart.
- Abdominal aorta
- Anterior cerebral artery
- Anterior tibial artery
- Anterior tibial vein
- Aorta
- Axillary artery
- Axillary vein
- Azygos vein
- Basilic vein
- Brachial artery
- Brachial vein
- Carotid arteries
- Celiac trunk
- Cephalic vein
- Cerebral arteries
- Cerebral veins
- Coronary arteries
- Deep femoral artery
- Deep femoral vein
- Digital arteries
- Digital veins
- Dorsal venous arch
- Dorsalis pedis artery
- External carotid artery
- External iliac artery
- External iliac vein
- External jugular vein
- Facial artery
- Facial vein
- Femoral artery
- Femoral vein
- Fibular artery
- Fibular vein
- Gonadal arteries
- Gonadal veins
- Great saphenous vein
- Hemiazygos vein
- Hepatic artery
- Hepatic veins
- Iliac arteries
- Iliac veins
- Inferior mesenteric artery
- Inferior sagittal sinus
- Inferior vena cava
- Internal carotid artery
- Internal iliac artery
- Internal iliac vein
- Internal jugular vein
- Jugular veins
- Lingual artery
- Maxillary artery
- Median cubital vein
- Mesenteric arteries
- Mesenteric veins
- Middle cerebral artery
- Occipital artery
- Ophthalmic artery
- Ophthalmic veins
- Palmar arches
- Palmar venous arches
- Popliteal artery
- Popliteal vein
- Portal vein
- Posterior cerebral artery
- Posterior tibial artery
- Posterior tibial vein
- Pulmonary arteries
- Radial artery
- Radial vein
- Renal arteries
- Renal veins
- Sigmoid sinus
- Small saphenous vein
- Straight sinus
- Subclavian arteries
- Subclavian veins
- Superficial temporal artery
- Superior mesenteric artery
- Superior sagittal sinus
- Superior vena cava
- Thoracic aorta
- Transverse sinus
- Ulnar artery
- Ulnar vein
- Vertebral artery
Nerves
Bundles of fibers that transmit signals between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body.
- Abducens nerve
- Accessory nerve
- Ansa cervicalis
- Axillary nerve
- Brachial plexus
- Cervical plexus
- Coccygeal plexus
- Common peroneal nerve
- Deep fibular nerve
- Facial nerve
- Femoral nerve
- Genitofemoral nerve
- Glossopharyngeal nerve
- Hypoglossal nerve
- Iliohypogastric nerve
- Ilioinguinal nerve
- Inferior gluteal nerve
- Intercostal nerves
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
- Long thoracic nerve
- Lumbar plexus
- Median antebrachial cutaneous nerve
- Median nerve
- Musculocutaneous nerve
- Obturator nerve
- Oculomotor nerve
- Olfactory nerve
- Optic nerve
- Phrenic nerve
- Plantar nerves
- Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
- Pudendal nerve
- Radial nerve
- Sacral plexus
- Saphenous nerve
- Sciatic nerve
- Spinal cord
- Superficial fibular nerve
- Superior gluteal nerve
- Sural nerve
- Tibial nerve
- Trigeminal nerve
- Trochlear nerve
- Ulnar nerve
- Vagus nerve
- Vestibulocochlear nerve
Glands
Organs that produce and release substances like hormones or enzymes.
- Adrenal glands
- Bartholin's glands
- Brunner's glands
- Bulbourethral glands
- Ceruminous glands
- Ciliary glands
- Gastric glands
- Glands of Montgomery
- Glands of Zeis
- Hypothalamus
- Intestinal glands
- Islets of Langerhans
- Juxtaglomerular cells
- Lacrimal glands
- Mammary glands
- Meibomian glands
- Ovaries
- Pancreas
- Parathyroid glands
- Parotid glands
- Peyer's patches
- Pineal gland
- Pituitary gland
- Placenta
- Prostate gland
- Salivary glands
- Sebaceous glands
- Seminal vesicles
- Skene's glands
- Sublingual glands
- Submandibular glands
- Sweat glands
- Testes
- Thymus gland
- Thyroid gland
- Von Ebner's glands
Cartilage
Flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ears, and nose.
- Annulus fibrosus
- Articular cartilage
- Articular discs
- Arytenoid cartilages
- Bronchial cartilage
- Corniculate cartilages
- Costal cartilage
- Costal cartilage of the xiphoid process
- Cricoid cartilage
- Cuneiform cartilages
- Ear cartilage
- Epiglottis
- Epiphyseal plate cartilage
- Fibrocartilage of the pubic symphysis
- Intervertebral discs
- Laryngeal cartilage
- Meniscus
- Nasal cartilage
- Septal cartilage
- Thyroid cartilage
- Tracheal cartilage
Tissues
Groups of cells that work together to perform specific functions.
- Adipose tissue
- Areolar connective tissue
- Blood tissue
- Bone tissue
- Cardiac muscle tissue
- Cartilage tissue
- Connective tissue
- Dense irregular connective tissue
- Dense regular connective tissue
- Elastic connective tissue
- Elastic tissue
- Endothelial tissue
- Epithelial tissue
- Fibrous tissue
- Gray matter
- Hematopoietic tissue
- Lymphoid tissue
- Mesenchymal tissue
- Mesothelial tissue
- Mucous connective tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Neuroglia
- Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
- Reticular tissue
- Simple columnar epithelium
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
- Simple squamous epithelium
- Skeletal muscle tissue
- Smooth muscle tissue
- Stratified columnar epithelium
- Stratified cuboidal epithelium
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Synovial membranes
- Transitional epithelium
- White matter
Joints
Locations where bones meet, allowing for movement and support.
- Acromioclavicular joint
- Ankle joint
- Atlanto-occipital joint
- Atlantoaxial joint
- Carpometacarpal joints
- Costochondral joints
- Costovertebral joints
- Cricoarytenoid joint
- Cricothyroid joint
- Distal radioulnar joint
- Elbow joint
- First carpometacarpal joint
- Glenohumeral joint
- Hip joint
- Humeroradial joint
- Humeroulnar joint
- Incudomalleolar joint
- Incudostapedial joint
- Interchondral joints
- Interphalangeal joints of the foot
- Interphalangeal joints of the hand
- Intervertebral joints
- Knee joint
- Lumbosacral joint
- Manubriosternal joint
- Metacarpophalangeal joints
- Metatarsophalangeal joints
- Proximal radioulnar joint
- Pubic symphysis
- Radioulnar joint
- Sacrococcygeal joint
- Sacroiliac joint
- Shoulder joint
- Sternoclavicular joint
- Sternocostal joints
- Subtalar joint
- Sutures of the skull
- Synchondroses
- Syndesmoses
- Talocrural joint
- Tarsometatarsal joints
- Temporomandibular joint
- Tibiofibular joints
- Wrist joint
- Xiphisternal joint
- Zygapophyseal joints
Ligaments and Tendons
Connective tissues that support and move joints by connecting bones to bones (ligaments) and muscles to bones (tendons).
- Achilles tendon
- Alar ligaments
- Annular ligament
- Anterior cruciate ligament
- Anterior longitudinal ligament
- Anterior talofibular ligament
- Arcuate popliteal ligament
- Biceps tendon
- Calcaneofibular ligament
- Collateral ligaments of the fingers
- Coracoacromial ligament
- Coracoclavicular ligament
- Coronary ligaments of the knee
- Deltoid ligament
- Dorsal radiocarpal ligament
- Extensor digitorum longus tendons
- Extensor expansion
- Extensor hallucis longus tendon
- Extensor tendons
- Flexor digitorum longus tendons
- Flexor hallucis longus tendon
- Flexor tendons
- Glenohumeral ligaments
- Hamstring tendons
- Iliofemoral ligament
- Iliotibial band
- Inguinal ligament
- Interosseous membrane
- Interspinous ligaments
- Intertransverse ligaments
- Ischiofemoral ligament
- Lateral collateral ligament
- Ligamentum arteriosum
- Ligamentum flavum
- Ligamentum nuchae
- Ligamentum teres
- Long plantar ligament
- Medial collateral ligament
- Oblique popliteal ligament
- Palmar radiocarpal ligament
- Palmaris longus tendon
- Patellar ligament
- Periodontal ligament
- Peroneal tendons
- Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament
- Plantar fascia
- Plantaris tendon
- Posterior cruciate ligament
- Posterior longitudinal ligament
- Posterior talofibular ligament
- Pubofemoral ligament
- Quadriceps tendon
- Radial collateral ligament
- Rotator cuff tendons
- Round ligament
- Sacrospinous ligament
- Sacrotuberous ligament
- Short plantar ligament
- Supraspinous ligament
- Tibialis anterior tendon
- Tibialis posterior tendon
- Transverse carpal ligament
- Transverse humeral ligament
- Transverse ligament of the atlas
- Transverse ligament of the knee
- Triceps tendon
- Ulnar collateral ligament