A Nurse's Guide to Human Anatomy

Human anatomy is the study of the structure and organization of the human body, and it provides a deep foundation that makes up the practice of medicine. The human body consists of multiple systems, each of which contains a group of organs that work together to perform specific functions and maintain homeostasis. Through their understanding of anatomy, nurses can conduct more accurate assessments of a patient's condition and deliver better care.

Triage nurses must be able to quickly assess injuries or medical emergencies based on their knowledge of human anatomy. Floor nurses at a hospital draw on their anatomical knowledge to explain complex medical concepts in ways that patients can understand, improving patient compliance and health outcomes, and need to understand how the drugs they administer are metabolized and interact with body systems. Nurses also routinely use their knowledge of human anatomy when giving injections, drawing blood, inserting IVs, or placing catheters. And labor and delivery nurses need to be especially well-versed in female anatomy as well as the anatomy of newborn infants.

Learning about anatomy is not merely an academic exercise; it is a practical necessity for nurses. Without this knowledge, these valuable medical professionals cannot do their jobs safely or effectively.

Integumentary System

• Introduction to the Integumentary System
• Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
• Integumentary System: What it Is, Function, and Organs
• Integumentary System Structure and Function
• Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System

Skeletal System

• Bones: Anatomy, Function, Types, and Clinical Aspects
• Skeletal System Function and Parts
• Skeletal System: Anatomy and Function, Diagram, Diseases, and More
• Interactive Guide to the Skeletal System

Muscular System

• Structure and Function of the Muscular System
• Muscular System Definition, Function, and Parts
• 11 Functions of the Muscular System: Diagrams, Facts, and Structure
• Muscular Structures and Functions
• Musculoskeletal System Review

Nervous System

• Nervous System Functions and Parts
• Treating and Repairing the Body's Electrical System
• Overview of Nervous System Disorders
• Structure and Function of the Nervous System
• Nervous System Anatomy

Cardiovascular System

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Cardiovascular System Health
• The Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System

• Structure and Function of the Lymphatic System
• What to Know About Lymphatic Drainage
• Function of the Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

• Anatomy of the Respiratory System
• Five Functions of the Respiratory System: A Look Inside Key Respiratory Activities
• What Is the Respiratory System?
• Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Digestive System

• The Digestive System: An Overview
• Digestive System Processes and Regulation
• Overview of the Digestive System

Urinary System

• How Does Your Urinary Tract Work?
• Urinary System Anatomy
• Urinary Tract Infections
• The Urinary System

Endocrine System

• Overview of the Endocrine System: Everything You Need to Know
• Hormonal (Endocrine) System
• Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Reproductive System

• Reproductive System: Facts, Functions, and Diseases
• Female Reproductive System Functions
• The Male Reproductive System