The Incredible Human Body

The Incredible Human Body

1. The human body is defined as the entire structure of a human being and comprises a head, neck, trunk (which includes the thorax and abdomen), arms and hands, legs and feet.

2. Every part of the body is composed of various types of cells, the fundamental unit of life. The study of the human body involves both anatomy and physiology.

3. Human anatomy is defined as the primarily scientific study of the morphology of the human body.

4. Human physiology is defined as the science of the mechanical, physical, bio-electrical, and biochemical functions of humans in good health, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed.