Interactive Anatomy and Physiology Resources

Anatomy and physiology are both the study of living biology. Anatomy focuses on the structure of the body , while physiology is centered on the function of organs, cells, and organ systems. Both studies of science have been in use since ancient times. Anatomy has been in practice since 1600 B.C.E and physiology since 420 B.C. These studies of biology have evolved into a greater understanding of the complex mechanisms of the human body. For more in depth information of the systems of the human body follow the links below to gain insight of how the human body works:


Heart

• The Heart- Animations and interactive applets of the heart.
• Discovery of the Heart- Interactive applets of the function, structure, growth and health of the heart.
• Interactive Heart-Animation of the heart and blood flow within the heart.
• The Virtual Heart- Video and interactive applets of the human heart.

Blood

• The Circulatory System- A tutorial and quiz of blood and blood cells.
• Blood- Tutorial about the role of blood and blood types.
• The Blood Journey- A journey of six phases about the creation of blood to the need of transfusions.

Lymphatic

• What is the Lymphatic System- Animated tutorial about the significance of the lymphatic system.
• Lymphatic System- Tutorial of the importance of the lymphatic system.
• The Immune System- Tutorial of the cells of the immune system.

Respiratory

• Respiratory Physiology- An interactive lesson of the respiratory system provided by the John Hopkins School of Medicine.
• Kids Health- Tutorial about the function of the lungs.
• The Lungs- Geared towards students and teachers Kscience offers an interactive lesson on the lungs.
• Respiratory for Kids-Lesson on how the respiratory system works.

Urinary

• Human Anatomy- Lake Michigan College presents the human anatomy of the urinary system.
• Urinary System- Tutorial provided by the University of Kansas Medical Center.
• Organs of the Urinary System- Animated information about each organ of the urinary system.

Digestion

• Organs of Digestion- Video and quiz of the organs of digestion at work.
• Normal Digestion- Animation of normal digestion.
• The Digestive System- Virtual anatomy of the digestive system.

Reproductive

• Reproductive Physiology- Animated lecture on human reproduction.
• Human Biology-A human reproduction quiz with multiple choice answers and tutorials for wrong answers.
• Reproduction- A reproductive module presented by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Genetic

• The Basics- Tour of the basics of genetics.
• DNA From the Beginning- Animated tutorial on genetics, heredity, and DNA.
• Basic Principle of Genetics- A crossword puzzle about the basics of genetics.