Websites for researching the human body and its various systems Human Body Systems Resources on the WWW http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/body.htm Features links to cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, muscular, skeletal, immune, reproductive, lymphatic and urinary systems.  Includes teacher resources and general resources.  (02/12) Human Body Systems http://www.stcms.si.edu/hbs/hbs_student.htm   Annotated links for the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, muscuskeletal and nervous systems.  (02/12) Digital Anatomist Project http://sig.biostr.washington.edu/projects/da Provides 3D views of the brain, knee, and thoracic organs (including the heart) through interactive atlases that allow labels and animations to be added to enhance the presentation.  Some images are actual microscope images, some MRI scans and some computer reconstructions.  (00/11) Human Anatomy Online http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html Provides clear and colourful descriptions, images and animations for all the major human body systems.  Clicking on labels brings detailed descriptions.  (00/11) Web Anatomy http://www.msjensen.gen.umn.edu/webanatomy Provides a series of self-marking online quizzes for labelling various parts of the human body systems, and other related topics.  Topics include: cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, skeletal, digestive, muscular, nervous, reproductive, urinary, cell terms, medical terminology, immunology, lypmpatic system, HIV, and body regions.  (01/12) Nature’s Best: The Human body http://library.thinkquest.org/2935/ Provides information on all eight human body systems  (Circulatory, digestive, immune, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal systems).  Created by students and aimed at secondary students.  (00/05) Gray’s Anatomy http://www.bartleby.com/107/ Features the full text with images of the classic book on human anatomy.  Fully searchable by keyword, table of contents or subject index containing over 13000 entries  (00/07) Living cell, tissue, human body http://www.bioanim.com An interactive animated virtual reality atlas of structure and function.  Somewhat awkward to use.  Click on “Just Visit” to get a list of contents.  (00/10) The Multidimensional human embryo http://embryo.soad.umich.edu         Features 3D images of human embyos from 22 days after conception to 56 days.  Includes cross-sections and time lapse video.  Also includes links to related sites and references to literature.  (00/09) Brain Facts and Figures http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/facts.html Provides extensive facts and figures on the brain, the sensory system, the spinal cord, neurons, and blood supply for the human body, and makes comparisons to other animals.  (01/12) Neuroscience for kids http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html Provides information for students and teachers on the nervous system (including the brain, spinal cord, neurons, sensory system, neurological & mental disorders, effects of drugs).  Includes Internet neuroscience resources, instructional materials for teaching neuroscience, experiments, activities and links to related sites.  (00/05) Human Brain - Dissections of the real brain http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/BrainAnatomy/BrainAnatomy.html Provides photographs and drawings of the human brain and spinal cord dissections for senior level biology students and teachers.  Includes a detailed look at structures, function, appearance and organization of the brain.  (00/05) Whole Brain Atlas http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html Provides views of normal brains, brain tumors, strokes, inflammatory diseases, and degenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimers, Huntingtons).  Includes links to related sites.  (00/05) Exploratorium - The Memory Exhibit       http://www.exploratorium.org/memory/index.html Features links and information on memory and learning.   Includes a sheep brain dissection to show the anatomy of memory.  Includes some memory games.  (00/05) The Autonomic Nervous System http://www.ndrf.org/ans.htm This is a research-based site with lots of useful information, but no pictures or diagrams. The site is helpful for teachers needing background material.  (03/05) BodyQuest Nervous System http://library.thinkquest.org/10348/ This site includes an overview of the nervous system, a tour through the body, quizzes, interactive material, and downloads. This is a good site for students to explore..  (03/05) MEDtropolis: The Virtual Body http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp When this site loads, there will be three choices for you to choose from: "The Brain Book," "The Brain Parts," and "Narrated Neurons." Includes interesting facts, a close-up look at the brain, and a narrated tour..  (03/05) Hillendale Health http://hes.ucf.k12.pa.us/gclaypo/repiratorysys.html These diagrams tell about the organs of the respiratory system. Interesting questions about yawning, sneezing, and hiccups are answered.  (03/05) How Your Lungs Work http://science.howstuffworks.com/lung.htm This How Stuff Works site explains how we breath. Click on "Next Page" or use the links in the table of contents to move through the pages. Note: The site has pop-up ads.  (03/05) Inside the Human Body: The Respiratory System http://www.lung.ca/children/index_kids.html This site provides some topics and issues related to the respiratory system. Choose information written for grades 4-6 or 7-12. Includes online games in the "Mad Lab" section.  (03/05) University of Kansas Medical Center: The Respiratory System http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/resp/resp.htm Click through the links in the menu on the left to view medical pictures of organs such as the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.  (03/05) Enchanted Learning: Lungs Diagram http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/anatomy/lungs/label/ This lung diagram can be printed out for students to label the various parts.  (03/05) Franklin Institute Online: Oxygen Delivery System http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/systems/respiration.html Read about the respiratory system and how it delivers oxygen to the organs in the body.  (03/05) The Lungs http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/topics/21h.html This site has a model of the lungs with illustrations and discusses the role lungs play in the cardiovascular system. Includes an activity for students to build a pair of lungs and to draw a diagram of the respiratory system.  (03/05) Bone Structure http://homepage.mac.com/myers/misc/bonefiles/bonestruct.html This is a one-page essay with three detailed diagrams of bones.  (03/05) Bone Structure http://www.engin.umich.edu/class/bme456/bonestructure/bonestructure.htm Outline on different types of bones, their structure, and tissue formation. Also includes a few pictures and diagrams. This page may be too difficult for high school students to read, but a good resource for the educator.  (03/05) Bone Structure http://depts.washington.edu/bonebio/bonAbout/structure.html This page descibes the structure and composition of bones. Very easy to understand with lots of color photos. At the end of the page, click on the "Next" arrow to learn more about the bones and to see photos of a bone biopsy.  (03/05) Introductory Anatomy: Bones http://www.leeds.ac.uk/chb/lectures/anatomy3.html This site decsribes the function of bones, determination of shape, and classification of bones (long,short,etc.).  (03/05) Skeletal System http://www.bio.psu.edu/faculty/strauss/anatomy/skel/skeletal.htm This site contains pictures of human bones. The names of the bones are listed on the left side of the page. Just click on one to take a closer look.  (03/05) Human Anatomy Online http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html Click on the skull for an interactive skeleton that allows you to click on the bones that you would like to know more about. Under this interactive skeleton, there are also links to topics such as bone cross section and broken bones.  (03/05) Medtropolis Virtual Body http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp This fun, multimedia site allows you to take a guided tour of a skeleton and its functions, build your own skeleton, or zoom in on bones to get a closer look.  (03/05) BBC: Science http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/ This interactive site is about the human body. After entering the site, click on "Skeletal System" and then click on different bones to read about them.  (03/05) The eSkeletons Project http://www.eskeletons.org/ You can compare human bones to those of a baboon and a gorilla. This is a fun site where you can click on a bone to learn more about it, plus see CT scans.  (03/05) FOSS Human Body http://sv.berkeley.edu/showcase/pages/bones.html This is an online game in which you have to put the bones back together to form a skeleton.  Has sound!  (03/05) The Calcium Information Resource http://www.calciuminfo.com/index.aspx Learn more about calcium and its importance to bone growth. Try the "Calcium Calculator" to see if you are getting enough of this mineral.  (03/05) The Skeletal System http://emuseum.mnsu.edu/biology/humananatomy/skeletal/skeletalsystem.html This site provides information and photos for the different bones in the human body.  (03/05) Yale University School of Medicine Heart Book http://info.med.yale.edu/library/heartbk/ Provides extensive information on all aspects of the heart and heart disease and of the many risk factors for heart disease.  (01/10) The heart - An Online Exploration http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html Provides an extensive exploration of the heart, blood, and vessels.  Includes information on the history of heart science and how to have a healthy heart.  Also includes additional resource materials, enrichment activities, and a glossary.  (00/10) Healthy Heart http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/activity/bio/bio-5.html Provides an activity designed for Grade 5 students to help them observe, classify, and interpret data about the heart.  Includes worksheets and teacher background information.  (00/05) Hillindale Health: Circulatory System http://hes.ucf.k12.pa.us/gclaypo/circulatorysys.html#What%20is%20the%20job%20of%20the%20Circulat This site is designed for students to learn about different parts of the circulatory system. There are diagrams of the important parts.  (03/05) PBS: Red Gold http://www.pbs.org/wnet/redgold/journey/phase2_a1.html This PBS explains how blood and the circulatory system work together. Click on "Follow the Flow" for a circulatory system animation.  (03/05) The Circulatory System Online Learning http://library.thinkquest.org/25896 This ThinkQuest provides a wide-ranged introduction to the human heart and the circulatory system. Also includes information on heart diseases and their symptoms. There are a lot of pictures that demonstrate how this system works.  (03/05) Heart and Circulatory System Activities http://www.accessexcellence.com/AE/AEC/CC/heart_activities.html These hands-on activities allow students to explore the circulatory system by using stethoscopes, microscopes, and more.  (03/05) Human Body Adventure http://vilenski.org/science/humanbody/hb_html/circ_system.html This page explains the parts of the circulatory systems. Click "Heart" and "Blood & Immune System" on the left side for more information. There is also a link to a "Self-Quiz".  (03/05) The Franklin Institute Online: Circle of Blood http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/systems/circulation.html Students can read about blood vessels and the three parts of your circulatory system: pulmonary, coronary, and systemic circulation.  (03/05) Nova: Electric Heart http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eheart/ This PBS site has a detailed diagram of the heart, intesting heart facts, and information on heart transplants. "Operation Heart Transplant" has an interactive heart transplant operation.  (03/05) BBC: Human Body http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/enhanced/index.shtml Click the "Circulation" button and move the mouse over different parts of the body for details about the circulatory system. Note: The "Communicate" link at the top leads to message boards.  (03/05) ThinkQuest: Blood- River of Life http://library.thinkquest.org/C0115080/?c=circ_sys Students can read about different parts of the circulatory system including pulmonary, coronary and systematic circulations. This site also discusses the cardiovascular and the lymphatic system.  (03/05) The Real Deal on the Digestive System http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=KidsHealth&lic=1&article_set=21825&cat_id=46&%0A%09%09&ps=324 This site uses an engaging writing style to explain how the digestive system works. Learn about the different parts of the body that are involved.  (03/05) GastroNet http://www.gastro.net.au/frame_digestive.html This page has a colored diagram of the digestive system. You can click on an area of interest (ie. pancreas) to find out more. You can also click on a topic at the left.  (03/05) Digestive Diseases http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ This page from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse has an article about the digestive system along with some illustrations.  (03/05) Stomach http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761564728 This is a detailed explanation of the stomach.  (03/05) Intestine http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761563142 Encarta explains both the large and small intestines and their functions.  (03/05) The Digestive System http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5777/dig1.htm This Thinkquest site has colorful pictures and diagrams about the digestive system.  (03/05) MEDLINEplus: Digestive System http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/digestivesystem.html This site has a list of digestive system topics that highlight diseases and conditions. This is a comprehensive site for older students.  (03/05) Introductory Anatomy http://www.leeds.ac.uk/chb/lectures/anatomy8.html This page has lecture notes from an introductory human biology course. Explains the purpose of the digestive system as well as short descriptions of the functions of each body part.  (03/05) MEDtropolis http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp Take a virtual tour of the human body, including the digestive system. Includes an "Organize Your Organs" game that requires you to know your body parts.  (03/05) Pathophysiology of the Digestive System http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/index.html This site offers information about the digestive system complete with photographs. There is also information on food intake, taste, and body weight.  (03/05) Digestive System, a Kinesthetic Lesson http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEC/AEF/1995/cave_digest.html This is a hands-on lesson plan/activity for grades 6-12 in which students must act like parts of the digestive tract.  (03/05) The Digestive System http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/westmin/science/sbi3a1/digest/digest.htm This site has photographs of the digestive system. Click on the words next to them to see the corresponding area highlighted. On the homepage, click on "Diagrams" for a blank diagram you can label.  (03/05) ThinkQuest: Blood: The River of Life http://library.thinkquest.org/C0115080/intro.php This site is about blood and the role it plays in the immune system. Click on the arrow to access this site in English, then choose "Immunity."  (03/05) Phagocytosis and Bacterial Pathogens http://www.sp.uconn.edu/~terry/Common/phago053.html These short animations show white blood cells fighting off infection. Three animations can be accessed by clicking on the arrows. Sound effects are included.  (03/05) The Immune System: An Overview http://www.thebody.com/step/immune.html Read about the organs and cells associated with the immune system.  (03/05) How Your Immune System Works http://www.howstuffworks.com/immune-system.htm This site has an overall picture of the immune system plus information about specific parts such as white blood cells, lymph nodes, etc.  (03/05) Cancer Research Institute - Cancer & the Immune System http://www.cancerresearch.org/immunology/immuneindex.html These step-by-step illustrations show the process of the body fighing off foreign substances.  (03/05) Online Learning Center: Immune System http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070271348/student_view0/chapter39/elearning.html Watch various short animations of parts of the immune system. "Key Term Flashcards" has online flashcards for studying related vocabulary.  (03/05) NIAID NetNews: Immune System http://www.niaid.nih.gov/final/immun/immun.htm Read about the immune system and how antibodies are produced. Includes diagrams and illustrations.  (03/05) All About the Immune System http://www.ohsuhealth.com/dch/health/infectious/about.asp This diagram of the body shows the lymphoid organs that are part of the immune system. Read about lymphocytes and how they are produced in bone marrow.  (03/05) BodyQuest http://library.thinkquest.org/10348/ The page has information on the cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscles, along with a list of related links.  (03/05) Your Muli-Talented Muscles http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/body/muscles_SW.html Students will learn what muscles are made of and how they are smoooth.  (03/05) Your Gross and Cool Body http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/noflash/body/pg000123.html  (03/05) National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcancer Features an online tutorial of the immune system, its network of specialized cells and organs, and the results of malfunctioning.  Includes text and graphics.  (01/12) Excretory Diagram http://library.thinkquest.org/10348/find/content/graphics/excretory.html This ThinkQuest page is a simple diagram of the bladder and kidneys.  (03/05) Atlas of the Body: Anatomy and Medical Illustrations http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7140.html Browsable by systems - circulatory, muscle, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, or by subsections such as the hand or skull. The Beat Goes On: A History of Cardiology http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/medmuseum/galleryexhibits/beatgoeson... Companion to an exhibit from 1990 about the human heart that "traces the interwoven history of medical knowledge and technological advance from Galen's early description of the circulatory system to modern breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment." Includes images and information about bloodletting, blood pressure, stethoscopes, surgery, pacemakers, EKG machines, pharmaceuticals, and more. Also includes a bibliography. From the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Medical Museum. Anatomy Atlases http://anatomyatlases.org Collection of atlases covering general anatomy, anatomy in cross-section, microscopic anatomy, anatomy of first aid, and human anatomic variation. The site is "intended primarily for use by Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, or Attending Physicians studying anatomy." Written by anatomy professors. Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour http://www.alz.org/brain/ "This tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer's affects it." Rolling a mouse over colored text highlights the affected areas of the brain. Includes related links. From the Alzheimer's Association. Poison Protection http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/systems/excretion.html Read about the major function of the excretory system and what can happen if it isn't functioning properly.  (03/05) What Kids Need to Know About Kidneys http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/body/kidneys_noSW.html Read about the kidneys and find out what they do for our bodies.  (03/05) Your Urinary System http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/noflash/body/pg000128.html This is a simple overview of the urinary system and its organs.  (03/05) Kidney & Urologic Diseases http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/ Learn about the Urinary system, the problems that can occur, how to detect problems, and ways to treat it.  (03/05) Kidney http://www.scientia.org/cadonline/Biology/excretory/kidney.ASP The vocabulary of this site may be difficult for younger students, but there is a diagram of the kidney and the urinary system.  (03/05) Excretory System Dissection http://www.whitman.edu/biology/vpd/excretory.html This is a graphic site showing the dissection of a pig. You can view the pig's kidneys, bladder, renal blood vessels, and ureters.  (03/05) Encarta: Urinary System http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761576560 This encyclopedia article explains how the system functions and some common disorders. The reading level is for older students.  (03/05) Renal Replacement Therapy http://www.nephrologychannel.com/rrt/transplant.shtml Read about kidney transplant surgery and possible complications.  (03/05) Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the World http://www.hhmi.org/senses Presents the current biomedical research for non-sceintists.  Articles are all written by medical authorities and are aimed at senior students.  Feature articles are changed regularly, but all are archived.  Wealth of info and links that is well organized and easy to find.  Includes the latest research on the brain and the nervous system.  (00/03) How we Perceive Sound: The Ear http://library.thinkquest.org/19537/Ear.html Features information on the structure of the ear and the way sound is received, transmitted and understood by the brain.  (01/10) Seeing color  (Ask a Biologist) http://ls.la.asu.edu/askabiologist/research/seecolor/ Provides information focused on color vision and includes a  sample color blindness test.  Uses hyperlinks to lead to many other related sites. Terms are defined throughout.  (00/05) SEE ALSO  Senses To go back to McMath Library Homepage click here:         http://public.sd38.bc.ca/~mcmathlib This page is created maintained by Ms. B. Knoepfel (Teacher-Librarian), McMath Secondary School. Updated June 2007.