The human body is a complex structure made up of several systems that work together to enable it to function. Each system is made up of one or more organs, along with cells and tissues. These systems complement one another, each performing a critical function and, ultimately, sustaining a person’s life. The intricacy and complexity of the body’s systems have fascinated people throughout history. Every era has had its own distinctive ways of documenting the human body, from an ancient surgical treatise written in Egyptian hieroglyphics to Michelangelo’s Renaissance-era sketches of dissected corpses to Richard Fleischer’s live-action film Fantastic Voyage, ...(100 of 722 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!