Human Body Systems

Organ systems

A group of two or more organs working together for a specific job; e.g. the digestive system

Circulatory /Cardiovascular System

The body system responsible for carrying materials through out the body through arteries and veins

Organs of the Circulatory System

The heart and blood vessels

Respiratory system

The body system in which oxygen is brought into the body and carbon dioxide is released

Organs of the Respiratory System

nose, trachea, lungs, & diaphragm

Digestive System

The body system that takes in, breaks down, and absorbs nutrients that are necessary for growth

Excretory system

The body system that helps rid the body of wastes, toxins, and excess water

Organs of the Excretory System

kidneys, ureters, & bladder

Nervous system

The body system of specialized cells that carry electrical messages throughout the body

Organs of the Nervous System

brain, spinal cord, & peripheral nerves

Muscular System

The body system that supports the body and enables it to MOVE and produce heat

Organs of the Muscular System

skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles

Skeletal System

The body system that protects and supports the body

Major Organs of the Skeletal System

bones

Integumentary System

The body system that covers and protects the body from the environment

Major Organs of the Integumentary System

Skin, hair, nails

Organs of the Digestive System

the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine

Muscular System

This system is primarily responsible for internal and external movement of the body

Integumentary System

This system is the body's first layer of defense to fight illnesses

Immune/Lymphatic System

To kill pathogens that have invaded the body and keep you healthy

Respiratory System

Which organ system contains the nose, trachea, bronchioles, and alveoli?

Endocrine System

What organ system is responsible for producing hormones that travel through the blood stream and affect activities throughout the body.

Superior

above, towards the head

Inferior

below, towards the feet

Anatomical Position

Standing straight up, feet flat on the ground, arms at your side, and palms facing forward

Anterior/Ventral

Towards the front

Posterior/Dorsal

Towards the back

Proximal

towards the trunk/point of attachment

Distal

away from the trunk/point of attachment

Medial

towards the midline/middle

Lateral

away from the midline/middle

Superficial

Towards the outside of the body, towards the skin

Deep

Towards the inside of the body