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Basics
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Terminology
In human anatomy, there are 7000+ terms that need to be learned. Start with the basic terminology and become familiar with the language used in anatomy.
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Directional terms and body planesLearn all the terms used to describe location in the human body.
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Types of body movementsLearn the types of movements of the human body.
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Synovial jointMajor features of a synovial joint.
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Types of synovial jointsSynovial joints are the main type of joint found within the body.
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Cavities of the bodyLearn here the cavities of the human body.
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Female body surface anatomyBody surface anatomy of the female seen anteriorly and posteriorly.
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Male body surface anatomyBody surface anatomy of the male seen anteriorly and posteriorly.
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Introduction to the brainBasic anatomy and function of the brain.
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Regions of the bodyLearn the major regions of the body.
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Regions of the upper extremityRegions of the upper limb seen from anterior and posterior views.
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Regions of the lower extremityRegions of the lower limb seen from anterior and posterior views.
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Regions of the back and buttocksRegions of the back and buttocks seen from a posterior view.
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Regions of the abdomen and thoraxRegions of the abdomen and thorax seen anteriorly and posteriorly.
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First look at bones and muscles
Before immersing in the vast amount of structures that you need to learn in anatomy, let’s start with the main bones and muscles found in the Human body.
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Main bones of the upper extremityMajor bones of the shoulder, upper arm, forearm and hand.
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Main bones of the lower extremityMajor bones of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.
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Main bones of the trunkMajor bones of the thorax, abdomen and back.
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Main bones of the headMajor bones of the skull.
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Main jointsOverview of the major joints found in the body.
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Main muscles of the upper extremityMajor muscles of the shoulder, upper arm, forearm and hand.
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Main muscles of the lower extremityMajor muscles of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.
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Main muscles of the trunkMajor muscles of the thorax, abdomen and back.
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Main muscles of the head and neckMajor muscles of facial expression and mastication, and neck muscles.
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First look at neurovasculature
Blood and nerve impulses travel in your body thanks to intricate networks formed by these major arteries, veins and nerves that we are going to cover.
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Main arteries of the upper extremityMajor arteries of the shoulder, upper arm, forearm and hand.
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Main arteries of the lower extremityMajor arteries of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.
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Main arteries of the trunkMajor arteries of the thorax, abdomen and back.
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Main arteries of the head and neckMajor arteries of the head and neck.
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Main veins of the upper and lower extremitiesMajor veins and tributaries that drain the upper and lower limbs.
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Main veins of the trunkMajor veins of the thorax, abdomen and trunk.
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Main veins of the head and neckMajor veins of the head and neck.
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Main nerves of the upper extremityMajor nerves of the shoulder, upper arm, forearm and hand.
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Main nerves of the lower extremityMajor nerves of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.
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Main nerves of the trunkMajor nerves of the thorax and abdomen.
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Main nerves of the head and neckMajor nerves of the head and neck.
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First look at the systems
An organ system is a group of structures working together to perform important tasks in your body. Let's take a look at all the systems that make up your body.
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Skeletal systemMain bones of the human body.
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Muscular systemMain muscles of the human body.
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Cardiovascular systemMain organs, arteries and veins of the cardiovascular system.
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Nervous systemMain organs and nerves of the nervous system.
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Respiratory systemMain organs of the respiratory system.
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Digestive systemMain organs of the digestive system
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Urinary systemMain organs of the urinary system.
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Endocrine systemMain organs of the endocrine system.
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Integumentary systemStructure and layers of the skin.
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Lymphatic systemMain organs and nodes of the lymphatic system
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Female reproductive systemMain organs of the female reproductive system.
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Male reproductive systemMain organs of the male reproductive system.
