Systems of the Body

The human body is divided into various systems based on the functions of the different structures. This division helps the study of the structures and their functions. The various systems are listed below:

• Integumentary system - skin and its appendages.
• Skeletal system - Bones and cartilages.
• Articular system - Joints and ligaments.
• Muscular system - Muscles and tendons.
• Nervous system - Brain, spinal cord, cranial, spinal nerves, autonomic nervous system and organs of special senses.
• Circulatory system - Heart, blood vessels and lymphatics.
• Digestive system - otherwise known as the Alimentary system
• Respiratory system
• Urogenital system
• Endocrine system - Hormone producing organs