Western anatomy, one of the basic essential sciences of medicine is the progressive understanding of the functions of the organs and structures of the human body. In this Healing Series, I discuss the anatomical systems in the order in which they became of great focus for me in learning the Ashtanga yoga sequences.
Anatomy and human body
- Skeletal System contains bones and our structural framework.
- Muscular System comprises muscles.
- Integumentary System is composed of skin and glands.
- Endocrine System secretes hormones into the blood to bring about physiological changes.
- Respiratory System is the breathing and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the cells and environment.
- Lymphatic System delivers nutrients to the tissues and removes waste products from them.
- Nervous System deals with the brain, spinal cord, sensory and motor neurons.
- Digestive System breaks down food molecules and absorbs minerals and water into the body.
- Urinary System regulates fluids surrounding cells.
- Cardiovascular System is responsible for delivering nutrients and oxygen to tissues and removing metabolic waste products.
All of our systems are connectedHealing the Total Body: Where Western Anatomy Meets Eastern Spiritual Science
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