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General Human Anatomy (Lange et al.)
The purpose of this textbook is to serve as a resource for students who are taking a first semester human anatomy course. All efforts were made to ensure the material covered in this resource is consistent, accurate, and accessible. This material was also designed to be equitable, diverse, and inclusive. (Thumbnail Image credit: "Lynch - Drawing Superficial subcutaneous structures of the face and neck - no labels" at AnatomyTOOL.org by Patrick J. Lynch and C. Carl Jaffe, license: CC BY.)
- Author
- Jennifer Lange et al.
- Publisher
- LibreTexts
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- LibreTexts
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- CC BY-NC-SA
- Language
- EN
Contents· 203 sections
- 01: An Introduction to the Human Body
- 1.01: Introduction to the Human Body
- 1.02: Overview of Anatomy
- 1.03: Structural Organization of the Human Body
- 1.04: Anatomical Terminology
- 1.05: Medical Imaging
- 1.06: Anatomical Atlas - Anatomical Terminology
- 1.07: Practice Practical - Anatomy Introduction
- 02: Cellular Level of Organization
- 2.01: Introduction to the Cellular Level of Organization
- 2.02: The Cell Membrane
- 2.03: The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
- 2.04: The Nucleus
- 2.05: Cell Growth and Division
- 2.06: Cellular Differentiation
- 03: Tissue Level of Organization
- 3.01: Introduction to the Tissue Level of Organization
- 3.02: Types of Tissues
- 3.03: Epithelial Tissue
- 3.04: Connective Tissue
- 3.05: Muscle Tissue
- 3.06: Nervous Tissue
- 3.07: Tissue Injury and Aging
- 3.08: Anatomical Atlas - Tissues
- 3.09: Practice Practical- Tissues
- 04: Integumentary System
- 4.01: Introduction to the Integumentary System
- 4.02: Layers of the Skin
- 4.03: Accessory Structures of the Skin
- 4.04: Functions of the Integumentary System
- 4.05: Diseases Disorders and Injuries of the Integumentary System
- 4.06: Anatomical Atlas - Integumentary System
- 4.07: Practice Practical - Integumentary System
- 05: Bone Tissue and Skeletal System
- 5.01: Introduction to Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
- 5.02: Functions of the Skeletal System
- 5.03: Bone Structure
- 5.04: Bone Formation and Development
- 5.05: Fractures and Bone Repair
- 5.06: Exercise Nutrition Hormones and Bone Tissue Health
- 5.07: Bone Classification
- 5.08: Anatomical Atlas - Bone Tissue and Bone Structure
- 5.09: Practice Practical - Bone Tissue and Bone Structure
- 06: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
- 6.01: Introduction to the Skeleton System
- 6.02: Divisions of the Skeletal System
- 6.03: The Skull
- 6.04: The Vertebral Column
- 6.05: The Thoracic Cage
- 6.06: The Pectoral Girdle
- 6.07: Bones of the Upper Limb
- 6.08: The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
- 6.09: Bones of the Lower Limb
- 6.10: Embryonic Development of the Skeleton
- 6.11: Anatomical Atlas - Skeleton
- 6.12: Practice Practical - Skeleton
- 07: Joints
- 7.01: Introduction
- 7.02: Classification of Joints
- 7.03: Synovial Joints
- 7.04: Types of Body Movements
- 7.05: Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
- 7.06: Diseases and Injuries of Joints
- 7.07: Anatomical Atlas - Joints
- 7.08: Practice Practical - Joints
- 08: Muscle Tissues and Muscle Structure
- 8.01: Introduction to Muscle Tissue
- 8.02: Muscle Tissues
- 8.03: Skeletal Muscle Organ Structure
- 8.04: Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
- 8.05: Anatomical Atlas - Muscle Tissues
- 8.06: Practice Practical- Muscle Tissues
- 09: Muscular System
- 9.01: Introduction to the Muscular System
- 9.02: Interactions of Skeletal Muscles Their Fascicle Arrangement and Their Lever Systems
- 9.03: Naming Skeletal Muscles
- 9.04: Axial Muscles of the Head Neck and Back
- 9.05: Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
- 9.06: Appendicular Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
- 9.07: Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
- 9.08: Anatomical Atlas - Muscular System
- 9.09: Practice Practical- Muscles
- 10: Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
- 10.01: Introduction to the Nervous System
- 10.02: Organization and Functions of the Nervous System
- 10.03: Anatomy of Nervous Tissue
- 10.04: Synapses
- 10.05: Development of the Nervous System
- 10.06: Anatomical Atlas - Nervous Tissue
- 10.07: Practice Practical - Nervous Tissue
- 11: Central Nervous System
- 11.01: Introduction to the Central Nervous System
- 11.02: Support and Protection of the Brain
- 11.03: Brain - Cerebrum
- 11.04: Brain - Diencephalon Brainstem Cerebellum and Limbic System
- 11.05: Spinal Cord
- 11.06: Anatomical Atlas - Central Nervous System
- 11.07: Practice Practical - Central Nervous System
- 12: Peripheral Nervous System
- 12.01: Introduction to the Peripheral Nervous System
- 12.02: Nerve and Ganglion Structure
- 12.03: Cranial Nerves
- 12.04: Spinal Nerves and Their Branches
- 12.05: Anatomical Atlas - Peripheral Nervous System
- 12.06: Practice Practical
- 13: Somatic Senses
- 13.01: Introduction to the Somatic Senses
- 13.02: Sensory Modalities and General Senses
- 13.03: Hearing and Balance
- 13.04: Vision
- 13.05: Taste and Smell
- 13.06: Anatomical Atlas - Somatic Senses
- 13.07: Practice Practical - Somatic Senses
- 14: Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.01: Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.02: Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.03: Autonomic Synapses and Effects
- 14.04: Central Control of Autonomic Function
- 14.05: Anatomical Atlas - Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.06: Practice Practical - ANS
- 15: Endocrine System
- 15.01: Introduction to the Endocrine System
- 15.02: An Overview of the Endocrine System
- 15.03: Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
- 15.04: Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Glands
- 15.05: Adrenal Glands
- 15.06: Pineal Gland
- 15.07: Gonadal and Placental Hormones
- 15.08: Endocrine Pancreas
- 15.09: Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
- 15.10: Development and Aging of the Endocrine System
- 15.11: Anatomical Atlas - Endocrine System
- 15.12: Practice Practical- Endocrine System
- 16: Cardiovascular System - Blood
- 16.01: Introduction to Blood
- 16.02: An Overview of Blood
- 16.03: Erythrocytes
- 16.04: Leukocytes and Platelets
- 16.05: Production of the Formed Elements
- 16.06: Anatomical Atlas - Blood
- 16.07: Practice Practical- Blood
- 17: Cardiovascular System - Heart
- 17.01: Introduction to the Heart
- 17.02: Heart Anatomy
- 17.03: Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
- 17.04: Coronary Circulation
- 17.05: Development of the Heart
- 17.06: Anatomical Atlas - Heart
- 17.07: Practice Practical- Heart
- 18: Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessels
- 18.01: Introduction to Blood Vessels and Circulation
- 18.02: Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
- 18.03: Circulatory Pathways
- 18.04: Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
- 18.05: Anatomical Atlas - Blood Vessels and Circulation
- 18.06: Practice Practical- Blood Vessels and Circulation
- 19: Lymphatic System
- 19.01: Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- 19.02: Functions of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- 19.03: Anatomy of Lymphatic Vessels
- 19.04: Anatomy of Lymphatic Organs and Tissues
- 19.05: Anatomical Atlas - Lymphatic and Immune System
- 19.06: Practice Practical- Lymphatic and Immune System
- 20: Respiratory System
- 20.01: Introduction to the Respiratory System
- 20.02: The Lungs
- 20.03: Conducting Zone
- 20.04: Respiratory Zone
- 20.05: Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
- 20.06: Anatomical Atlas - Respiratory System
- 20.07: Practice Practical - the Respiratory System
- 21: Digestive System
- 21.01: Introduction to the Digestive System
- 21.02: Organs of the Digestive System
- 21.03: Digestive System Processes and Regulation
- 21.04: Mouth Pharynx and Esophagus
- 21.05: Stomach
- 21.06: Small and Large Intestines
- 21.07: Accessory Organs in Digestion- Liver Pancreas and Gallbladder
- 21.08: Anatomical Atlas - Digestive System
- 21.09: Practice Practical- Digestive system
- 22: Urinary System
- 22.01: Introduction to the Urinary System
- 22.02: Overview of the Kidney
- 22.03: Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
- 22.04: Urinary Tract
- 22.05: Anatomical Atlas - Urinary System
- 22.06: Practice Practical- Urinary System
- 23: Reproductive Systems
- 23.01: Introduction to the Reproductive System
- 23.02: Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
- 23.03: Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
- 23.04: Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
- 23.05: Practice Practical- the Reproductive System
- 23.06: Anatomical Atlas - Reproductive Systems
- 24: Embryology and Fetal Development
- 24.01: Overview of Embryology and Fetal Development
- 24.02: Fertilization
- 24.03: Embryonic Development
- 24.04: Fetal Development
- 24.05: Maternal Changes During Pregnancy Labor and Birth
- 24.06: Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
- 24.07: Lactation