In the following pages I will describe ways to give students an understanding of some of the major systems in the body. My focus stays on what the function of each system is. I want the students to understand why each system is critical and how the systems are interdependent. Therefore I will stay away from too much terminology, and keep to simple explanations of the systems function. With each system I will introduce it using as many representations of it as possible (anatomical drawings, x-rays, models etc.), but I will make certain that all of the visual interpretations that I use are simple and clear. I will not use examples that show too much complexity or labeling, because again, the core function of the system is my focus.