Difference between revisions of "Organ system"

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German: Organsystem

1 Defintion

An organ system is a group of organs which works functional together.

2 Anatomy

The classification of the human body in different organ systems is the basis for the systematic anatomy. There are different organ systems:

• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Nervous system
• Digestive system
• Genitourinary system
• Endocrine system
• Blood and structures responsible for haematopoiesis
• Immune system
• Lymphatic system
• Musculoskeletal system:
  • skeleton
  • Skeletal muscles
• Sensory organs
• Skin and skin appendage

For example the digestive system includes all organs which are involved in ingestion and digestion. That means everything from mouth to anus and all glands involved eg liver or pancreas. The different organ systems are not completely separated from each other but a way to organize structures or organs which work closely together.