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Body Systems

Anatomy

Anatomy Guy
Supported by the Eastern Virginia Medical School
Anatomy videos
eSkeletons
Introduction to the Human Body
Zygote Body
From Google

Endocrine System

American Diabetes Association
Endocrineweb
Written by physicians to explain thyroid disorders, diabetes, hormones.
Hormone Health Network
An introduction to the endocrine system
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Eye

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Optometric Association
Doctor-approved information about the most common eye problems.
National Eye Institute
A diagram of the eye, a glossary of vision-related terms, fact sheets and videos on eye diseases and disorders make this site especially useful.

Gastroenterology

American College of Gastroenterology
Patient education and resource center
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Immune System

Kidneys and Urinary System

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Kidney Disease Education Program
"Improving the understanding, detection, and management of kidney disease."
National Kidney Foundation
Dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
Urology Care Foundation
Everything you need to know about urology.

Lungs and Breathing

Allergy and Asthma Network
Mothers of asthmatics
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
American Association for Respiratory Care
American College of Chest Physicians
American Lung Association
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
The NHLBI provides science based, plain-language information related to heart, lung, and blood diseases and conditions and sleep disorders.

Mouth and teeth

American Dental Association
Know Your Teeth
Academy of General Dentistry
Mouth Healthy
American Dental Association
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Orthopedics

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The AAOS provides patients with essential information to help them prepare for a safe surgery and smooth recovery.

Skin, Hair and Nails

American Academy of Dermatology
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology
Information on more than 240 dermatologic diseases and 40 drugs and treatments.