What are the organs of the body?
Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, D.O. — Written by Zawn Villines on May 22, 2020
Organs and their functions
Vital organs
Non-vital organs
Organ systems
Summary
In the human body, there are five vital organs that people need to stay alive. These are also a number of other organs that work together with these vital organs to ensure that the body is functioning well.

Keep reading to learn more about the organs of the body, the various organ systems, and some guidelines on how to maintain optimum health.


Organs of the body and their functions 
The interactive body map below shows the organs of the body and which systems they play a role in. Click on the map to learn more.


Vital organs 
The vital organs are those that a person needs to survive. A problem with any of these organs can quickly become life threatening.

It is not possible to live without these organs. That said, in the case of the paired kidneys and lungs, a person can live w