Organ (anatomy)

In biology, an organ ( Latin: organum, "instrument, tool") is a group of tissues that perform a specific function or group of functions. Common animal organs include the heart, lungs, brain, eye, stomach, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, liver, intestines, skin, uterus, bladder, bone, etc. A group of related organs is an organ system.

Organelles are analogous sub- cellular structures.


Organ systems

Organ system – a system composed of organs working together to carry out a function.

  • Circulatory system
  • Digestive system
  • Endocrine system
  • Integumentary system
  • Lymphatic system
  • Muscular system
  • Nervous system
  • Reproductive system
  • Respiratory system
  • Skeletal system
  • Urinary system