Human Anatomy 1-24
24 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.
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