Body Systems and Structures
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Body Functions and Body Structures are two of the categories of the International Classification of Function (ICF). Body Functions include “the physiological functions of body systems (including psychological functions” [1]. Body Structures include “anatomical parts of the body such as organs, limbs and their components” [2].
The eight ICF chapter headings for body functions are listed below, and each contains a list of components (see here for more information).
- Mental functions
- Sensory functions and pain
- Voice and speech functions
- Functions of the cardiovascular, haematological, immunological and respiratory systems
- Functions of the digestive, metabolic, and endocrine systems
- Genitourinary and reproductive functions
- Neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions
- Functions of the skin and related structures
The eight ICF chapter headings for body structures are listed below and also contain a list of components (see here for more information).
- Structure of the nervous system
- The eye, ear and related structures
- Structures involved in voice and speech
- Structure of the cardiovascular, immunological and respiratory systems
- Structures related to the digestive, metabolic and endocrine systems
- Structure related to genitourinary and reproductive systems
- Structures related to movement
- Skin and related structures.
