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Organs are the body's vital structures, using complex structures to perform specialized tasks and connect bodily systems to each other. Learn more about how different organs look and work.
Outer Ear: Anatomy, Location, and Function
By Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN
The Inner Ear: Anatomy, Location, and Function
By Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN
The Midbrain: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Colleen Doherty, MD
Esophagus: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Mark Gurarie
Ureters: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Kathi Valeii
Mammary Glands: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Kathi Valeii
Taste Buds: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Kathi Valeii
Earlobe: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Kathi Valeii
Eardrum: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Kathi Valeii
Parathyroid: Anatomy, Location, and Function
By Krystina Wagner
The Biliary System: Anatomy, Function, Common Conditions
By Sherry Christiansen
Bone Marrow: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
The Lens: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN
Choroid Plexus Anatomy, Function and Signifigance
By Kristin Hayes, RN
The Diencephalon: Anatomy, Structure and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Understanding the 11 Body Organ Systems
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Parotid Gland: Anatomy, Location, and Function
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
Bladder: Anatomy, Location, and Function
Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
Lungs: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Colleen Travers
Testes: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
Thymus: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Thyroid Gland: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
Diaphragm: Anatomy, Function, and Abnormalities
Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
Cochlea: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
The Ear: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
Cornea: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Elizabeth Hanes, BSN, RN
The Iris: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Adrenal Gland: Anatomy, Locations, and Function
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
The Gallbladder: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Carpal Tunnel: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Vas Deferens: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Pharynx: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Pituitary Gland: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
Penis: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
The Vulva: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Small Intestine: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Cerebrum: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Elizabeth Hanes, BSN, RN
Skin: Anatomy and Function
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Diaphragm: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD
The Brain: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Spleen: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Larynx: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Retina: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Kidneys: Anatomy, Location, and Function
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Tongue: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Robert D. Sadaty, MD
Placenta: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Mark Gurarie
Pancreas: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Prostate: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Mark Gurarie