The human body has 70 organs, here's the biggest Anna Kaufman Your anatomy operates like a machine, it's success hinging on the work of over 70 organs, each with a unique function.

ABOVE: LAURIE O’KEEFE . I n the 16th century, when the study of human anatomy was still in its infancy, curious onlookers would gather in anatomical theaters to catch of a glimpse of public ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

Each year, students with a passion to learn more about the human body can join the advanced human anatomy dissection team. The members of the dissection team meet each Friday to dissect human cadavers ...

Body Worlds' "Anatomy Of Happiness" is meant to show how different lifestyles affect our bodies. You can follow your gut to decide if you want to see it. It's open through January 9.

In addition, male adults tend to have heavier lungs than female adults, according to Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (Bartleby, 2000). Interestingly, lungs weigh only 1.4 ounces (40 g) at birth.