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This text for undergraduate Human Anatomy instructional laboratories explores the structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic structure of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. This course is primarily intended for nursing, allied health, kinesiology, and other health related majors. Each chapter contains background information, clear and understandable diagrams and images, hands-on and collaborative laboratory activities, and assignment questions. Updated 2026. The chapters are:Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy & Anatomical TermsChapter 2: Introduction to MicroscopesChapter 3: Cell Structures & TypesChapter 4: How Cells Divide (Mitotic Cell Division)Chapter 5: TissuesChapter 6: Integumentary SystemChapter 7: Introduction to the Skeletal SystemChapter 8: Axial SkeletonChapter 9: Appendicular SkeletonChapter 10: Articulations (Joints) & MovementsChapter 11: Introduction to Skeletal MusclesChapter 12: The Skeletal MusclesChapter 13: Introduction to the Nervous SystemChapter 14: Central Nervous SystemChapter 15: Peripheral Nervous SystemChapter 16: Special Senses of the Nervous SystemChapter 17: Cardiovascular System - The HeartChapter 18: Cardiovascular System - The Blood VesselsChapter 19: Respiratory SystemChapter 20: Digestive SystemChapter 21: Urinary SystemChapter 22: Reproductive Systems

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