Anatomy

Bladder
Your bladder stores urine. It works with the kidneys to rid the body of waste products through urine. Learn more about your bladder here.

Blood and blood vessels
Blood flowing through the blood vessels carries oxygen, nutrients and waste around the body. Find out the components of blood.

Bones, muscles and joints
Bones, muscles and joints make up the musculoskeletal system. Learn more about their function and conditions related to the bones, muscles and joints.

Central nervous system (CNS)
Your central nervous system (CNS) is made up of your brain and your spinal cord. Learn more about its role and the different parts of the brain.

Digestive system
Your digestive system breaks down the food you eat into nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Find out about how it works and some relat...

Ears
Ears gather sounds. Learn more about its parts, how it functions, related conditions and tips to care about them.

Eyes
Your eyes are your windows to the world. Discover more about how your eyes work, and how to care for them.

Female reproductive system
The female reproductive system involves organs such as the uterus (womb), ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina, as well as hormones.

Heart
The heart pumps blood around the body to supply tissues with nutrition and oxygen. Find out about how it works and a number of health problems related...

Hormonal system
The hormonal system influences your metabolism, growth and many other functions. Learn more about what it is and related conditions here.

Immune system
Your body's immune system is designed to protect you from, or get rid of, infection. Find out more about how the immune system works.

Kidneys
The kidneys’ main functions are to filter or 'clean' your blood of waste products and help control your blood pressure. Find out more about how they w...

Lymph nodes
Lymph nodes filter blood and fight infection. They also play an important role in cancer diagnosis. Find out more about lymph nodes and how they work.

Male reproductive system
The male reproductive system contains the external genitals and internal parts, including the prostate gland. Learn about how it works and what can go...

Mouth and teeth
A healthy mouth is important to your overall health, and for eating, drinking, breathing and speaking. Get tips for keeping your mouth healthy here.

Neuromuscular system
The neuromuscular system includes all the muscles in the body and the nerves serving them. Learn more about how it works and related diseases.

Nose and throat
Your nose and throat are part of your respiratory system. Learn more about their functions and conditions that can affect your nose and throat.

Nervous system
Your nervous system controls much of what your body does including walking, speaking and other activities. Learn more about how it works.

Respiratory system
Your respiratory system brings oxygen into your body and helps to remove carbon dioxide. Learn more about how it functions, how to keep it healthy, an...

Skin
Skin is your largest organ. It helps to control your body temperature and protects you from infections. Learn more about your skin and how to keep it ...