Within our neck lies a small butterfly-shaped gland that works with multiple parts of our body ?. This gland is the thyroid. It sits just below the larynx and is comprised of two lobes. These lobes rest on the trachea and together weigh less than an ounce.READ POST
Course: Point of Care Ultrasound
Welcome to the Point of Care Ultrasound Course! This Course introduces you to the diagnostic applications of ultrasound imaging.READ POST
Innervation and arterial supply of the piriformis
The piriformis muscle, located deep in the gluteal region, is not just important for laterally rotating the thigh ?.READ POST
Blood supply to the bone
Every 7 years our skeletal system replenishes itself from collagen in our bones. Not only does our skeleton allow us to move, but it protects our organs, manufactures blood cells, and regulates minerals to help our entire body function. ?READ POST
Course: Kinesiology Taping
Welcome to the Kinesiology Taping course! This interactive Course looks at the uses and benefits of kinesiology taping for the lower limb and pelvis in six engaging lectures.READ POST
ACL Reconstruction (Patellar Graft)
Tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are most commonly caused by having the upper-leg displaced backwards or sideways by impact, while the lower leg is in a stable position.READ POST
Blood supply to the brain
If we were to take all the blood vessels in the brain and stretch them out, they would be 100,000 miles long!READ POST
NEW: Group Manager
Educators, add all of your students to a Group all at once with the new Group Manager tool. Let’s take a look!READ POST
Course: Cadaveric Images
Did you know that your Student license includes a cadaveric image library of over 200 images that you can correlate to the 3D model? This Course, created by Mark Nielson at the University of Utah, is designed to supplement anatomy courses that teach through cadaveric study.READ POST
Andreas Vesalius – The father of modern anatomy
We often hear of crazy medieval medical practices performed on patients. Procedures such as bloodletting ?, putting dung on an open wound ?, or boring holes into the skull to cure illness ?. At that time, it was believed the body was comprised of four humors, astrology had to be confronted before deciding on a treatment plan, or small bobbles could act has magical healing charms. READ POST