Basic Human Anatomy

Heart

Heart

An organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Lungs

Organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood.

Brain

The control center of the body

Stomach

A sac-like organ that breaks down food using acid and enzymes.

Liver

A large organ that detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs.

Kidneys

Organs that filter blood to remove waste and produce urine.

Skin

The body's largest organ

Muscles

Tissues that contract to produce movement.

Bones

The rigid structures that make up the skeleton and provide support for the body.

Pancreas

An organ that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.

Small intestine

The organ where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place.

Large intestine

The final section of the digestive system where water is absorbed and waste is stored before excretion.

Bladder

The organ that stores urine before it's excreted from the body.

Esophagus

A muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.

Spleen

An organ involved in filtering blood and immune system responses.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Veins

Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Nerves

Fibers that transmit electrical signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Gallbladder

An organ that stores bile produced by the liver.

Diaphragm

A muscle that plays a major role in breathing by helping the lungs expand and contract.