Painkillers, or analgesics ? , have been around for a long time. Opium is one of the oldest medicinal and recreational drugs in the world. It is extracted from the unripe pods of the poppy flower and its cultivation dates back to the Neolithic age.READ POST
The tympanic membrane
For us to hear a sound, soundwaves go through various media as they travel from the external environment to the brain for processing. Because we have varying levels of sound wave intensity, they must be regulated appropriately. The middle ear cavity, found within the temporal bone, extends from the tympanic membrane to the outer wall […]READ POST
Complete Anatomy now available in English, Chinese and Spanish
Get ready for something totally new from Complete Anatomy as the first release of our new in-app languages has just landed!READ POST
COMPETITION TIME! Behind the curtain at Complete Anatomy HQ
It’s competition time! Read on to find out more …READ POST
Preparing a histology slide
Histology is the microscopic study of tissues and organs achieved by staining, sectioning, and viewing those sections under a microscope ?. Histology is used in scientific study, medical diagnosis, autopsy, and even in the study of fossils ?.READ POST
What happens during a stroke
According to the Irish heart association, one in five people will have a stroke in their lifetime ?. Stroke is the second leading cause of adult death globally, according to the world health organization.READ POST
Affairs of the heart
❤️ Ever wondered why the symbol of the heart is so anatomically inaccurate to the real thing?? How can chemistry explain “What is love?” and the feeling of endearment?? What causes “broken-heart” syndrome? We like to look at affairs of the heart from a slightly different perspective. Read on to find out more. The origin […]READ POST
NEW Features to kick off 2021
Transform your learning in 2021 with the world’s most advanced 3D anatomy platform. Let’s dive in to find out what new updates landed in January! New: Radiology region – upper limb See how you can study the radiology of the upper limb and correlate its structure to the 3D model. Facilitate your ability to link your […]READ POST
Ace your exams with Complete Anatomy: Meet Amy
Amy Morgan is a second year medical student in Trinity College, Ireland. Learn first-hand from Amy how Complete Anatomy is helping her ace her med school exams. I’ve always wanted to be a doctor since I was probably seven or eight years old. I’ve always had a passion about how the body works and how […]READ POST
4 years in the making: The full female model
We know you have been waiting for us to release a female counterpart to our male gross anatomy model, and the wait is nearly over! Coming in July 2021, Complete Anatomy is bringing you the much-requested full female gross anatomy model ?♀️ ♀.READ POST