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Anatomy
Basics
Terminology First look at bones and muscles First look at 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 the lower limb
Spine and back
Spine Back
Thorax
Thoracic wall Female breast Mediastinum Esophagus Lungs Heart Diaphragm
Abdomen and pelvis
Peritoneal cavity Stomach Spleen Liver Pancreas Small intestine Large intestine Kidneys Ureter Abdominal wall Pelvis Urinary bladder and urethra Female reproductive organs Male reproductive organs Blood vessels of the abdomen and pelvis Lymphatics of the abdomen and the pelvis
Head and neck
Skull Head Orbit and contents Nasal region Ear Teeth Oral cavity Pharynx Neck Neurovasculature of the head and neck
Neuroanatomy
Cerebrum Subcortical structures Cerebellum and brainstem Ventricles, meninges and 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 Epithelial tissue 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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Main bones of the lower extremity

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Main bones of the lower extremity

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Bones of the lower extremity
Overview of the bones of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot. [03:33]
Bones of the pelvis
Overview of the bones of the pelvis. [03:19]
What is a ligament?
Definition, function and examples of ligaments. [02:07]
Talus
Anatomy, articulations, blood supply and innervation of the talus. [05:31]
Cuneiform bones
Landmarks, blood supply and innervation of the cuneiform bones. [04:17]
Fibula
Anatomy and function of the fibula. [06:26]
Overview of the calcaneus
Anatomy and function of the calcaneus. [03:41]
Cuboid bone
Anatomy and function of the cuboid bone. [02:39]
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Main bones of the lower extremity
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