Human Body Systems

Front

Muscular tube connecting the mouth to the stomach

Back

Esophagus

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Front

Blood vessel that carries oxygen rich blood away from the heart and to the body parts.

Back

Arteries

Front

Connective tissue that is more flexible than bones

Back

Cartilage

Front

Holds bones together to form joints.

Back

Ligaments

Front

Hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Back

Heart

Front

Small blood vessels where materials are exchanged between the blood and the body’s cells (oxygen and carbon dioxide)

Back

Capillaries

Front

The system responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.

Back

Circulatory System

Front

The organ system that allows us to breathe and exchange gases with the environment.

Back

Respiratory System

Front

The process by which food is broken down into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

Back

Digestion

Front

The system that includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, responsible for controlling the body.

Back

Nervous System