70 Cool Anatomical Tattoos for Men

There is an ancient Greek saying that tells us that “the body has a wisdom of its own.”

The same can be said of the beauty and poignancy of one’s anatomy.

For many, the body’s natural anatomy is nothing short of a work of art, with little need for embellishments or added cartoon effects. Leonardo Da Vinci wasn’t the only one in favor of celebrating the human body as art; today’s leading tattoo artists are creating their own stunning realistic anatomical renderings. Black, white, and natural-toned, med school quality, hearts, bones, lungs, and muscles are popularly being committed to the body in ink.

There are many reasons to opt for a realistic anatomical tattoo, such as cultural correlations and personal experiences. Many beliefs attach a particular significance to each organ of the body–courage, strength, love–while others may have triumphed over a physical ordeal and wish to honor their survival with the appropriate anatomical symbol. Popularly worn on or near the correlating region of the body, a realistic anatomical tattoo tells the world that you are a survivor, and have made art of your duress.

Whether you appreciate the realm of science or carry a personal connection to your allocated ink organ, a realistic anatomical tattoo is a dramatic way to celebrate the beauty and perseverance of the body you inhabit.