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Body parts 🧍🏼

The human body has a head, neck, torso, two arms, two legs and the genitals of the groin, which differ between males and females. The study of the body is anatomy. The study of the workings of the body is physiology. Here are the names of the body parts of a woman and a man.

The basic parts of the human body are the head, neck, torso, arms and legs

Body Systems, Functions, and Organs The body systems, their primary functions, and some representative organs included in each system are listed below: Body System Primary FunctionOrgans IncludedRespiratoryBreathing

  • Lungs

  • Trachea

Cardiovascular/Circulatory Blood circulation

  • Heart

  • Arteries

  • Veins

  • Blood


UrinaryWaste elimination

  • Kidneys

  • Bladder

Reproductive Reproduction

  • Uterus

  • Ovaries

  • Fallopian tubes

Nervous/SensoryCommunication between and coordination of all the body systemsNervous:

  • Brain

  • Nerves

Sensory:

  • Eyes

  • Ears

IntegumentaryProtects against damage

  • Skin

  • Hair

  • Nails

Muscular/SkeletalProvides form, support, stability, and movement to the body

  • Muscles

  • Bones

Hematopoietic/LymphaticBlood production, maintenance of fluid balance, and defense against disease

  • Bone marrow

  • Spleen

  • Tonsils

  • Lymph fluid, nodes, ducts, vessels

In addition to keeping our cells healthy and clean, our blood also works for our immune system and contains antibodies and white blood cells that fight germs and diseases. Vital organs are the parts of our body that we need to stay alive. These include the heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, liver and pancreas. The three main parts of the body are: the head, the trunk and the limbs (extremities). The head is composed of the cranial and facial parts.



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