Outline of human anatomy


The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to human anatomy:
Human anatomy - scientific study of the morphology of the adult human. It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Gross anatomy is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by unaided vision. Microscopic anatomy is the study of minute anatomical structures assisted with microscopes, and includes histology, and cytology.
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Essence of human anatomy

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Branches of human anatomy

The following list of human anatomical structures is based on the Terminologia Anatomica, the international standard for anatomical nomenclature. While the order is standardized, the hierarchical relationships in the TA are somewhat vague, and thus are open to interpretation.
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General anatomy

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Bones

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Joints

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Alimentary system

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Respiratory system

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Thoracic cavity

The thoracic cavity is the chamber of the body of vertebrates that is protected by the thoracic wall. The central compartment of the thoracic cavity is the mediastinum.

Urinary system

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Genital systems

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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Endocrine glands

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Cardiovascular system

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Lymphoid system

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Nervous system

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Sense organs

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