Patient & Family Education Materials
About Body Basics
Our Body Basics articles for parents explain how each body system, part, and process is necessary for living. Learn more about how the body works, what basic human anatomy is, and what happens when parts of the body don't work as well as they should.
- Blood
- Bones, Muscles, and Joints
- Brain and Nervous System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Eyes
- Female Reproductive System
- Heart and Circulatory System
- Immune System
- Kidneys and Urinary Tract
- Lungs and Respiratory System
- The Lymphatic System
- Male Reproductive System
- Metabolism
- Mouth and Teeth
- Skin, Hair, and Nails
- The Spleen
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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