CHAPTER 1 The Human Organism 7
Hair Skull Temporalis
Pectoralis
Clavicle
major
Sternum
Ribs
Skin Humerus
Biceps
Vertebral brachii
column
Rectus
Pelvis Radius abdominis
Ulna
Sartorius
Femur Quadriceps
femoris
Tibia Gastrocnemius
Fibula
Integumentary System Skeletal System Muscular System
Provides protection, regulates temperature, Provides protection and support, allows Produces body movements, maintains
prevents water loss, and helps produce body movements, produces blood cells, and posture, and produces body heat. Consists of
vitamin D. Consists of skin, hair, nails, and stores minerals and fat. Consists of bones, muscles attached to the skeleton by tendons.
sweat glands. associated cartilages, ligaments, and joints.
Nasal Pharynx
Tonsils cavity (throat)
Nose
Pharynx Salivary
Cervical Oral cavity
(throat) glands
lymph (mouth)
Thymus node Larynx
Esophagus
Trachea
Stomach
Axillary Mammary Bronchi
lymph plexus Pancreas
Lungs
node Small
Thoracic intestine
duct Liver
Gallbladder Large
Lymphatic Spleen intestine
vessel
Inguinal
lymph node Appendix
Rectum
Anus
Lymphatic System Respiratory System Digestive System
Removes foreign substances from the blood Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide Performs the mechanical and chemical
and lymph, combats disease, maintains between the blood and air and regulates processes of digestion, absorption of
tissue fluid balance, and absorbs fats from blood pH. Consists of the lungs and nutrients, and elimination of wastes. Consists
the digestive tract. Consists of the lymphatic respiratory passages. of the mouth, esophagus, stomach,
vessels, lymph nodes, and other lymphatic intestines, and accessory organs.
organs.
FIGURE 1.3 Organ Systems of the Body
to correct the textbooks. This example should serve as a word of ASSESS YOUR PROGRESS
caution: Some current knowledge in molecular biology and physi- 10. Why is it important to recognize that humans share many, but
ology has not been confirmed in humans. not all, characteristics with other animals?
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