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Anatomy
Basics
Terminology First look at bones and muscles First look at the neurovasculature First look at the systems
Upper Extremity
Shoulder and arm Elbow and forearm Wrist and hand Neurovasculature of the upper limb
Lower Extremity
Hip and thigh Knee and leg Ankle and foot Neurovasculature of lower limb
Trunk Wall
Vertebral column Dorsal trunk Ventral trunk
Thorax
Female breast Mediastinum Esophagus Lungs Heart Diaphragm
Abdomen & Pelvis
Peritoneal cavity Stomach Spleen Liver Pancreas Small intestine Large intestine Kidneys Ureter Pelvis Urinary bladder and urethra Female reproductive organs Male reproductive organs Blood vessels of abdomen & pelvis Lymphatics of the abdomen and the pelvis
Head & Neck
Skull Head Orbit and contents Nasal region Ear Teeth Oral cavity Pharynx Neck Neurovasculature of head & neck
Neuroanatomy
Cerebrum Subcortical structures Cerebellum and brainstem Ventricles, meninges & blood vessels of the brain Spinal cord Pathways of the nervous system Cranial nerves Peripheral nervous system
Cross Sections
Head and neck Upper extremity Thorax Abdomen Male pelvis Female pelvis Lower extremity
Histology
General
Introduction to cells and tissues Connective tissue Nervous tissue Muscle tissue Cartilage and bone
Systems
Cardiovascular system Nervous system Integumentary system Musculoskeletal system Respiratory system Excretory system Endocrine system Digestive system Lymphatic system Male reproductive system Female reproductive system
Fetal Tissues
Head and neck Trunk and limbs
Medical Imaging
Head and Neck
Head - axial CT Brain - axial MRI T2 Face - axial MRI T2 Neck - axial CT
Abdomen and Pelvis
Abdomen - axial MRI T2 Abdomen - axial CT Female pelvis - axial CT
Upper Extremity
Shoulder - axial MRI PD Wrist - axial MRI T1
Lower Extremity
Knee - axial MRI
Thorax
Chest X-ray
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Basics

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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  1. Directional terms and body planes
    Learn all the terms used to describe location in the Human body.
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  2. Types of body movements
    Learn the types of the movements of the Human body.
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  3. Synovial joint
    Major features of a synovial joint.
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  4. Types of synovial joints
    The synovial joints are the main type of joint found around the body.
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  5. Cavities of the body
    Learn here the cavities of the human body.
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  6. Female body surface anatomy
    Body surface anatomy of the female seen anteriorly and posteriorly.
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  7. Male body surface anatomy
    Body surface anatomy of the male seen anteriorly and posteriorly.
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  8. Introduction to the brain
    Basic anatomy and function of the brain.
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  9. Regions of the upper extremity
    Regions of the upper limb seen from the anterior and posterior views.
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  10. Regions of the lower extremity
    Regions of the lower limb seen from the anterior and posterior views.
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  11. Regions of the back and buttocks
    Regions of the back and buttocks seen from the posterior view.
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  12. Regions of the abdomen and thorax
    Regions 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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  1. Main bones of the upper extremity
    Major bones of the shoulder, upper arm, forearm and hand.
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  2. Main bones of the lower extremity
    Major bones of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.
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  3. Main bones of the trunk
    Major bones of the thorax, abdomen and back.
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  4. Main bones of the head
    Major bones of the skull.
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  5. Main joints
    Overview of the major joints found in the body.
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  6. Main muscles of the upper extremity
    Major muscles of the shoulder, upper arm, forearm and hand.
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  7. Main muscles of the lower extremity
    Major muscles of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.
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  8. Main muscles of the trunk
    Major muscles of the thorax, abdomen and back.
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  9. Main muscles of the head and neck
    Major muscles of facial expression and mastication, and neck muscles.
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First look at the 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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  1. Main arteries of the upper extremity
    Major arteries of the shoulder, upper arm, forearm and hand.
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  2. Main arteries of the lower extremity
    Major arteries of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.
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  3. Main arteries of the trunk
    Major arteries of the thorax, abdomen and back.
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  4. Main arteries of the head and neck
    Major arteries of the head and neck.
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  5. Main veins of the upper and the lower extremities
    Major veins and tributaries that drain the upper and lower limbs.
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  6. Main veins of the trunk
    Major veins of the thorax, abdomen and trunk.
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  7. Main veins of the head and neck
    Major veins of the head and neck.
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  8. Main nerves of the upper extremity
    Major nerves of the shoulder, upper arm, forearm and hand.
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  9. Main nerves of the lower extremity
    Major nerves of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.
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  10. Main nerves of the trunk
    Major nerves of the thorax and abdomen.
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  11. Main nerves of the head and neck
    Major 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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  1. Skeletal system
    Main bones of the human body.
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  2. Cardiovascular system
    Main organs, arteries and veins of the cardiovascular system.
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  3. Nervous system
    Main organs and nerves of the nervous system.
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  4. Respiratory system
    Main organs of the respiratory system
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  5. Digestive system
    Main organs of the digestive system
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  6. Endocrine system
    Main organs of the Endocrine System
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  7. Integumentary system
    Structure and layers of the skin.
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  8. Lymphatic system
    Main organs and nodes of the lymphatic system
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