Systematic Anatomy
Systematic anatomy is the study of the human body by dividing it into regions and systems. It is a branch of anatomy that focuses on the structure of the body and how different parts are related to each other.
Systematic anatomy is typically divided into the following regions:
- Head and neck
- Thorax (chest)
- Abdomen and pelvis
- Extremities (upper and lower)
Each region is further divided into systems, which are groups of organs that work together to perform a specific function. For example, the digestive system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum.
Illustrative Table
The following table provides a comprehensive overview of systematic anatomy:
| Region | Systems | Organs |
|---|---|---|
| Head and Neck | Integumentary | Skin, hair, nails |
| | Skeletal | Skull, facial bones, jawbone, hyoid bone |
| | Muscular | Muscles of the head, neck, and face |
| | Nervous | Brain, spinal cord, nerves of the head and neck |
| | Sensory | Eyes, ears, nose, tongue |
| | Circulatory | Heart, blood vessels, lymphatics |
| | Respiratory | Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi |
| | Digestive | Mouth, teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus |
| Thorax (Chest) | Integumentary | Skin, hair |
| | Skeletal | Ribs, sternum, vertebrae |
| | Muscular | Muscles of the chest |
| | Nervous | Spinal cord, nerves of the chest |
| | Sensory | Lungs |
| | Circulatory | Heart, blood vessels, lymphatics |
| | Respiratory | Lungs, trachea, bronchi |
| Abdomen and Pelvis | Integumentary | Skin, hair |
| | Skeletal | Pelvic bones, vertebrae |
| | Muscular | Muscles of the abdomen and pelvis |
| | Nervous | Spinal cord, nerves of the abdomen and pelvis |
| | Sensory | Kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen |
| | Circulatory | Heart, blood vessels, lymphatics |
| | Respiratory | Diaphragm |
| | Digestive | Stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum |
| | Urinary | Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra |
| | Reproductive | Male: testes, penis | Female: ovaries, uterus, vagina |
| Extremities (Upper and Lower) | Integumentary | Skin, hair, nails |
| | Skeletal | Bones of the upper and lower extremities |
| | Muscular | Muscles of the upper and lower extremities |
| | Nervous | Spinal cord, nerves of the upper and lower extremities |
| | Sensory | Skin receptors |
| | Circulatory | Blood vessels, lymphatics |