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The small intestine is a key part of the digestive system. Spanning 6-7m within the abdominal cavity, the small intestine has roles in digestion and absorption. The small intestine is divided into three parts: the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum. The first part, the duodenum, is the shortest section. It is about 25-30cm long. […]READ POST
Lying within our abdomen is the pancreas. This organ is an accessory organ of the digestive system and has both endocrine and exocrine functions that help us digest the food we eat. Pancreatic exocrine cells, or acinar cells, are surrounded by loose connective tissue to form clusters of lobular acini. This exocrine unit makes up […]READ POST
The urinary system is important in maintaining homeostasis of the body. For example, the urinary system regulates levels of fluids and electrolytes within the body. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The kidney is composed of three layers: the capsule, the renal cortex and the renal medulla. The renal medulla […]READ POST
It’s an action we perform many times throughout the day without consciously thinking about it (about 580 times to be exact). Yet, without it we would never be able to receive the nutrients we intake daily. Swallowing is a simple enough action, but extremely important for our overall health. Here we will look more at […]READ POST
Exciting news! Complete Anatomy is expanding once again, presenting five new detailed 3D models for your learning and teaching journeys. Dive deeper than ever into the intricacies of the human body. Are you ready to uncover more secrets of human biology? Let’s dive in together! Smooth muscle Smooth muscle is a type of muscle found […]READ POST
We’re excited to share a new milestone in Complete Anatomy’s journey. We’ve received a nomination for the prestigious 2024 Apple Design Award in the category of Inclusivity for our work on the world’s first full female 3D model and our skin customization update! While we didn’t clinch the award, this nomination is a testament to […]READ POST
So much happens in the body throughout the duration of pregnancy. In this post we will be focusing on the anatomical and physiological changes of organs that change to accommodate for the growing fetus. The complex metabolic demands the pregnant body requires urges changes that affect almost all organ systems. Not to mention the placenta […]READ POST
“Now take a deep breath in through the nose, and now let it out through the mouth”. If you have ever taken a yoga or breathwork class, you may be familiar with this type of command. Breathing is vital to our lives, but focusing on our breath can have multiple benefits to our wellness. Deep […]READ POST
The 25th of April marks World Malaria Day. Malaria is a disease contracted from mosquito bites. Specifically, from mosquitoes that are infected with a parasite from the genus plasmodium. (1) When an infected mosquito bites your skin, it can transfer the parasite to you. (2) These parasites travel to the liver where they mature. The […]READ POST
Skeletal muscle is one of the three main types of muscle found in the body; cardiac and smooth muscle being the other two. Skeletal muscles are under voluntary control and are responsible for moving our bodies. Let’s explore the anatomy of skeletal muscle starting with one of the smallest units, the myofibril. Myofibrils are contractile […]READ POST
