Human Body Charts, Zoology, School Education

Quick Answer: Human Body Charts are zoology wall charts that show the structure of the human body system by system, with labelled diagrams of the skeleton, muscles and internal organs. They are used to teach human anatomy in school biology.

Anatomy, One System at a Time

This series focuses on structure: where the organs are and how each system is built. A typical set shows the skeleton with its main bones (skull, vertebral column, rib cage, pelvis and limb bones) and joints; the major muscles; the digestive tract from mouth to anus with the liver and pancreas; the respiratory tract from nose to alveoli; the heart and main blood vessels; the brain, spinal cord and nerves; and the kidneys, ureters and bladder. Sense organs such as the eye and ear are often shown in section.

Seeing the systems on separate sheets drawn to the same outline helps students understand how organs are packed together, for example that the liver lies under the right side of the diaphragm and the heart sits between the lungs, slightly left of centre.

The companion physiology set explains how these systems work; human body charts answer the earlier questions of what the organs are and where they sit.

Specifications

Applications

• Introducing each organ system with a labelled overview
• Locating organs before studying their functions
• Diagram practice for examinations
• Supporting lessons with a skeleton or torso model

Care & Handling

• Display the sheets at standing eye level in the biology room so students can trace organs with a pointer.
• Keep them away from wash benches and preserved specimens.
• Store the system sheets in order, rolled together, so the whole body can be reassembled on the wall for revision.

Why Choose LabEquip

Biology departments usually order human body charts with the Human Physiology Charts and, for three-dimensional work, models from the anatomy models range. Class levels and quantities can be sent through the LabEquip contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?

Anatomy is the study of body structure: the parts and where they are. Physiology is the study of how those parts work. Human body charts are mainly anatomical.

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

An adult usually has 206 bones. A newborn has around 300, because several bones, such as those of the skull and the sacrum, fuse together during growth.

Where is the heart located?

In the chest between the two lungs, behind the breastbone and slightly to the left of the midline, enclosed in a protective membrane called the pericardium.

Which organs make up the excretory system?

Two kidneys filter the blood and make urine, two ureters carry it to the urinary bladder where it is stored, and the urethra carries it out of the body.

Why are the systems shown on separate charts?

Every system on one outline would be too crowded to label. Separate sheets let each system be drawn clearly, while a common body outline keeps the organs in their correct positions.

Should students learn from charts or models?

From both. Charts give clear labels and are easy to display, while models show depth and let students see how organs fit together. Many schools use charts for teaching and models for revision.

Last Updated: September 2026