101 Free, Useful, and Striking Sites to Learn About Human Anatomy

101 Free, Useful, and Striking Sites to Learn About Human Anatomy
By Holly McCarthy

Whether you’re a biology student, interested in studying medicine someday, or just curious about how the human body works, these anatomy sites can teach you whatever you want to know about the nervous system, your skeleton, reproductive systems and more. You’ll find games, diagrams and even glossaries devoted to revealing the intricate systems and parts that make the human body tick.
Overviews
For a general overview of human anatomy, visit these sites.
Human Anatomy Online: This website has all kinds of photos of skeletal anatomy and more.
Human anatomy: This Wikipedia entry explains the study of human anatomy and what it represents, including the brain, organ systems and more.
Human Anatomy: Look up anatomy terms and get an introduction to the digestive system and skeletal system on the Minnesota State University–Mankato website.
Human Anatomy Printouts: Test your knowledge of the arm, the body, and the brain here.
Biology 129 Human Anatomy: Penn State’s biology class offers up a course syllabus and links to helpful anatomy resources.
Human-Anatomy.net: This website is devoted to “accurate, interactive 3D anatomy” systems and software representations.
Anatomy of the Human Body: Read Henry Gray’s illustrated publication about human anatomy at Bartleby.com.
Human Anatomy Learning Modules: Dartmouth’s excellent website lets you see photos and learn about everything from the pelvis to the head and neck to the thorax and abdomen.
The Visible Human Project: If you qualify to be a part of this project, you’ll be able to see all kinds of photos and images of the human body.
Human Anatomy Table of Contents: Click on an anatomy subject, like the heart, leg, lower extremity or thoracic wall, to learn more.
Skeletal
Here you can learn about bones, how the skeleton fits together, and its function.
The Skeletal System: Read about the divisions of the skeleton, like the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton, here.
Skeleton: Find out where the ribs, spine, coccyx, femur, tarsals and metacarpals are with this diagram.
Skeletal System: View the front and back of a human skeleton here to learn terms and placement for the humerus, cuboid bone and more.
The Human Skeleton: Listen to a guided tour of the human skeleton, then test your understanding of the diagram.
List of bones of the human skeleton: Here you can get definitions and find out where certain bones are located, including the ethmoid bone, zygomatic bone and vomer bone.
The Human Skeletal System: Click on a section of the skeleton–like skull, spine and vertebrae, or extremities and joints–to learn more about each.
Skeletal System: Penn State’s skeletal system page offers up-close photos of everything from the sternum to the fetal skull.
The eSkeletons Project: Compare the skeletal anatomy of a human against a chimpanzee, gorilla, baboon or other mammal.
BioEd Online: Skeleton: Access slides that help teachers explain the skeletal system to their students, using drawings, key words and more.
The Skeleton: Learn about the functions of the skeleton and each group of bones here.
Muscular
Read about and view photos of muscles, tendons and more from these websites.
Muscles: This diagram shows you where a human’s quadriceps, frontalis, pectorals, deltoids and more lie under the skin.
Muscular System: This highly detailed diagram shows you where to find the Vastus Lateralis Muscle, Tibialis Anterior Muscle and a lot more.
The Hosford Muscle Tables: Get details about the body’s muscles, from the masseter to the extensor indicis.
Muscular and Skeletal Systems: Get zoomed-in diagrams of skeletal muscle systems and muscle fibers and more from this site.
Human Body Muscle Diagram: Find out where major muscles are located here.
Organs
From the skin to the lymphatic system, you’ll learn about organs here.
Human Anatomy - Organs: The BBC’s diagram points to the brain, voice box, bladder, appendix, gallbladder and more.
Organ Anatomy: Follow the links to find out more about the human organ systems, including the lymphatic system, urinary system and more.
Basic Anatomy - Tissues and Organs: View diagrams of the epidermis, circulatory system, muscular system and more.
Organs of the human body: Learn more about human organs by region. Included are vertebra, heart, lung, nose, scalp and more.
Human Skin: View basic and advanced models of the human skin here.
The Brain and Nervous System
Learn about the anatomy of your nervous system and how your brain operates with these guides.
The Brain: Read about the nervous system, how the brain receives nourishment and more from this site.
Nervous System: Here you’ll find out which part of the brain controls sight, smell, hearing, balance and taste.
The Human Nervous System: Learn about the Central Nervous System and view a diagram of the nerve cell here.
Nervous System: View a diagram and discover terms like neurons, peripheral nervous system and brain stem.
Nervous System: Find out where the plantar digital nerve, radial nerve and others are found here.
The Human Central Nervous System: Learn about the difference between white matter and gray matter, the spinal cord and more.
Human Nervous System: On this site, you can explore the cerebral cortex, view brain anatomy pictures and learn more about the senses.
The Whole Brain Atlas: Harvard Medical School’s resource has information about the normal brain, a brain that has suffered a stroke, has a brain tumor, inflammatory or infectious disease, or a degenerative disease.
Anatomy of the Brain: Each division of the brain is explained here.
About Brain Injury: A Guide to Brain Anatomy: View diagrams, read terms and definitions, and learn about the brain for the purpose of understanding treatments and brain injury.
Sexual Anatomy
Better understand your reproductive parts by studying glossaries and diagrams here.
Pink Parts - Female Sexual Anatomy: Scarleteen’s diagram and guide to female anatomy explains the function and appearance of the uterus, vulva, and more.
Man’s Best Friend: Male Sexual Anatomy: Scarleteen also explains the male sexual anatomy in this guide.
Sexual Anatomy, Reproduction and the Menstrual Cycle: Women can learn about their anatomy here.
Illustrated Human Body: View photographs the male and female body, accompanied by a guide to each.
Female External Genital Anatomy: This graphic photograph shows where the clitoris, labia majora, hymen, perinerum and more are located.
Female Reproductive Anatomy: Here you’ll find another diagram for the interior and exterior female anatomy.
Male Reproductive Anatomy: Vind out where the epididymis, pubic bone and urinary bladder are located.
Basics of the Female Sexual Anatomy: This less graphic diagram explains the function and location of labia minora, labia majora and more.
Overview of the Male Anatomy: Yale Medical Group’s diagram and guide explains terms like scrotum, prostate gland and more.
Understanding the Male Anatomy Glossary of Terms: Get medical definitions for BPG, antigen, bladder and more.
Interactive Sites and Games
Play games and view 3D animations to learn about anatomy in more creative ways.
Get Body Smart: These Flash animations provide an interactive way of studying muscle tissue, the skeletal system and more.
Visible Body: This 3D visual animation tool gives you up-close views of the human body from all angles.
Teen Species: This game shows you what happens to teenage boys and girls during puberty.
The Virtual Body: Listen to narrated tours, take a test and zoom in to learn more about the brain, skeleton, heart and digestive system of humans.
Anatomy.tv: Subscribe to this site to watch demos and interactive anatomy diagrams.
Interactive Body: BBC’s website features games for learning about the skeletal system, organs, muscles, nervous system and more.
Anatomy and Physiology I Interactive Tutorials: Find movies and interactive tutorials for the Central Nervous System, cellular respiration and more.
WebAnatomy: Take tests and play games to learn about human anatomy here.
Activities Index: These interactive activities teach you about facial bones, skin structure, cell structure, body planes and more.
eAnatomy: This very cool site has full-screen displays, pictures and 3D reconstructions of the ear, face and neck, brain and more.
For Kids
These kids-friendly sites teach students and children about the human body, without getting too graphic.
Neuroscience for Kids: Get trivia answers, view the brain structure and more on this kid-friendly site.
Anatomy Arcade: Here, kids can “poke a muscle,” “whack a bone,” or play the muscular jigsaw puzzle.
BAM! Your Body: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosts this kid site that teaches health, anatomy and more.
Kid Info: These links and games are great for slightly older kids.
Bone Links: This website has bone games and information about “bone careers.”
Anatomy Lesson Plans: Help your kids learn about anatomy using these lesson plans.
Ask a Scientist: Kids with an understanding of basic anatomy can ask questions or review the archive to learn more about biology, evolution and anatomy.
Brains Rule!: All kids can play around on this colorful, interactive site that explains the brain through games and more.
The Magic School Bus Human Body Tour: Scholastic’s children’s book comes to life with this game.
Probe the Brain: Shock the brain to learn how it works.
Digestive System
Find out exactly how your digestive system operates here.
Your Digestive System and How it Works: Find out why digestion is important, how food is digested and where key organs are located here.
Digestion: Learn about the stomach, small and large intestines, and fat digestion here.
Pathophysiology of the Digestive System: On this website, you can take “a voyage through the digestive tract” and learn about the liver and biliary system, pancreas and more.
AMA Digestive System: AMA offers up a diagram and helpful guide to explain how your digestive system works.
How Stuff Works: This Shockwave representation is all about the digestive system.
Digestive System Topics: View a diagram and look up symptoms or digestive problems here.
Your Gross and Cool Body — Digestive System: Follow your food as it travels through your body. This guide explains it all.
Cell Anatomy
Learn about the construction of your cells from these sites.
Cells Alive!: Find diagrams, puzzles and cell cams here.
The Anatomy of a Cell: This guide explains cell function and the different types of cells, prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
The Structure of a Human Red Blood Cell: Learn about red blood cells here.
Pregnancy and Infancy
Study how the female body changes during pregnancy and learn about the anatomy of a fetus in this list.
Pregnancy Anatomy and Physiology: Understand how the uterus and cervix change during pregnancy, and all about the placenta and umbilical cord.
Pregnancy: MedlinePlus offers up plenty of information about pregnancy anatomy and more.
Anatomy During Pregnancy: ProHealth Care’s diagram shows amniotic fluids and placenta, as well as fetal development from 10 weeks to 30 weeks.
Anatomy: Fetus in Utero: The Ohio State Medical Center explains terms like uterine wall and amniotic sac and also includes a diagram.
Anatomy of a Fetus: Circulation and Breathing: Learn about the development of a fetus’ circulatory and respiratory systems here.
Heart
Here you can learn all about the construction and function of the heart.
Heart Anatomy: This glossary gives definitions for terms like left atrium, aorta, mitral valve and others.
Heart Anatomy: Find out where the right ventricle, left atrium and more are located.
Heart Anatomy: The Texas Heart Institute offers a diagram and basic stats of the human heart here.
The Anatomy of the Heart: Click through the slides to view the chambers of the heart, learn about the valves and more.
Anatomy of the Heart: Find out how the human heart works when you read this guide.
Miscellaneous
From the anatomy of the ear to the anatomy of your foot and ankle, this list contains even more educational sites and diagrams.
Ear Anatomy: Learn terms and view a diagram of the ear here.
Lungs: This rough sketch asks you to match the parts of the lung–larynx, cardiac notch, or bronchial tree–to the appropriate spot.
Skin Anatomy: Learn where the Pacinian corpuscle, sweat gland and sebaceous gland are situated.
Anatomy References for Artists: Artists can access anatomy resources and games here to help them with their work.
Respiratory System: View a diagram of the human respiratory system and learn how it compares to the respiratory systems of birds, fish and reptiles.
3D Female and Male Anatomy: Find out how men and women’s anatomy differs, from the respiratory system to the urinary system.
Anatomical Dictionary: Refer to this dictionary to look up terms like angular bone, sternal plate and more.
Liver: MamasHealth.com explains the liver’s function, body location and even which medications can negatively affect the liver.
Anatomy of the Eye: Watch videos and view pictures of the retina and eye.
Anatomy of the Food and Ankle: Learn about the bones, joints, muscles and tendons that make up your foot and ankle.
The Anatomy of Teeth and Jaws: Get a look inside and around your teeth here.


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