Human Anatomy

GetBodySmart teaches anatomy visually. Choose a system of the body to see an illustration and a list of parts; select a part for an animated display of its function. Also find fill-in-the-blank quizzes.

Visible Body features an interactive, three-dimensional human anatomy model of more than 1,700 anatomical structures, including all major organs and systems of the human body. The site is an excellent resource, but it does require a subscription; different rates are available for individuals and student/teacher use.

National Geographic provides an overview of the human body, a photo gallery and an impressive interactive feature for each of five anatomical topics: the brain, the heart, the digestive system, the lungs and the skin.

MEDtropolis—Virtual Body is divided into four sections (The Human Brain, Skeleton, Human Heart and Digestive Tract), each of which includes fun and interesting multimedia features such as narrations, animations and interactive activities.

Discovery Kids makes anatomy and the human body fun for kids with its "Your Gross and Cool Body" feature. Kids can choose from a list of subjects such as bad breath and eye gunk to get more familiar with their bodies, or choose a body system from the drop-down menu.

Bartleby.com hosts Gray’s “Anatomy of the Human Body,” featuring an extensive outline that includes every part of the body. Click on any part to link to a lengthy, detailed description and illustration.

Biology Online has a physiology section that consists primarily of text but provides a thorough, comprehensive tutorial of all aspects of human anatomy and physiology, beginning at the cell level and advancing through the systems of the body.

Medical Gross Anatomy Learning Resources, presented by The University of Michigan Medical School, provide a vast selection of anatomy resources. Get learning modules that discuss fundamental anatomical concepts, dissection videos, animations, anatomical tables, clinical case studies and much more.

Anatomy Atlases is divided by systems of the body. Each system has five subsections: introduction, system parts listed alphabetically, system parts listed by region, a glossary of terms and synonyms. Choose any subsection to get an extensive amount of scientific text and graphics.

The Virtual Autopsy hosts anatomy tutorials. Select a system of the body for a succinct yet highly technical synopsis. Also find several "virtual autopsies;" choose a case from the left sidebar and see if you can determine the cause of death.