Anatomy Concept Map: Connect Structures, Levels and Functions

Choose a body region, an organ system or the relationship between organizational levels. A single map trying to cover all anatomy usually becomes difficult to read. Begin with a small learning objective and add details only when they help explain that objective.

Connect cells to tissues, tissues to organs, and organs to organ systems. This is an organizational model, not a literal drawing of one structure enclosing another at the same scale. Use the source’s definitions to explain how the levels differ and what belongs at each level.

Choose one structure from your course and add a supported function with a precise relationship phrase. Keep location, composition and function on separate branches so they are not mistaken for one another. If a structure has several functions, preserve the conditions and context described in the source.

Use a relevant labeled course image when you need spatial orientation. On the concept board, attach an image to the card it explains rather than leaving it disconnected. Test yourself by naming a structure on the image and then explaining its relationship to another concept without looking at the map.