Viscera

In mammalian anatomy, the viscera are the internal organss of the body, in particular the stomach and intestines. The term can also be used more inclusively, referring to:

• Cardiovascular system\n** heart\n* Respiratory system\n** bronchi\n** lungs\n** trachea\n* Endocrine system\n** adrenal gland\n* Excretory system\n** kidney\n** ureter\n** urinary bladder\n* Gastrointestinal system\n** appendix\n** esophagus\n** gallbladder\n** large intestine\n*** appendix\n*** cecum\n*** colon\n*** rectum\n** liver\n** pancreas\n** small intestine\n*** duodenum\n*** jejunum\n*** ileum\n** spleen\n** stomach\n* Reproductive system\n** cervix\n** clitoris\n** epididymis\n** ovaries\n** penis\n** testes\n** uterus\n** vagina

Historically, viscera were examined by Roman pagan priests like the haruspices or the augurs in order to divine the future by their shape, dimensions or other factors. Category:Anatomy