Our bodies are our most basic instruments for living, but many of us don't even know how they work.
Whether you're a medical student, a bodybuilder, or just curious about what exactly is going on
inside of that fine frame of yours, take a peek at these pages. From skin to bones and head to
toe, these websites will teach you more about how the human body works.
- A Look Inside the Human Body
Perfect for children, this site gives simple explanations of six major body systems and how they work.
- Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body
Got a question? This site will undoubtedly have an answer, with 1,247 engravings, a subject index with
13,000 entries and a search engine to sift through it all. This online version of the classic 1918
publication is the perfect site for anatomy experts, as well as anyone looking for an introduction.
- The Visible Human Project
An introduction to anatomy, this site features "Interactive Annotations," where images are
"clickable" for learning about anatomical features.
- Upper Extremity Muscle Atlas
Take a tour of the human body at this university-funded website. You'll find pictures of every
muscle, as well as explanations of their functions. Also check out the
Lower Extremity Muscle Atlas.
- Anatomy on the Internet
This is a great place to start surfing with links to over 45 anatomy-related sites.
- Atlas of
Human Anatomy in Cross Section
This site features a color atlas of cross-sectional anatomy-an almost 3-D way to look at the human body.
- Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation
Looking for the unusual and the unique? Take a look at out-of-the ordinary anatomical features here.
- The Human Brain
Through a collection of brain and spinal cord dissections, you'll gain a better understanding of the how the
human nervous system functions here at the Virtual Hospital.
--- P. Lalmalani
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