Human body

Corpus humanum

Definition

The human body is the structure of a human being. It is composed  the physical substance of the human organism, composed of living cells and extracellular materials and organized into tissues, organs, and systems that ensure homeostasis and the viability of the human body.

The human body is composed by a head, neck, trunk (which includes the thorax and abdomen), arms and hands, legs and feet.

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Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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