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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
Head & Neck
Skull Head Orbit and contents Nasal region Ear Teeth Oral cavity Pharynx Neck Neurovasculature of head & neck
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 Female reproductive organs Male reproductive organs Blood vessels of abdomen & pelvis Lymphatics of the abdomen and the pelvis
Neuroanatomy
Cerebrum Subcortical structures Cerebellum and brainstem 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
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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
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Shoulder - axial MRI PD Wrist - axial MRI T1
Lower Extremity
Knee - axial MRI
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    Neuroanatomy

    1. Cerebrum

      The Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and consists of the cerebral cortex which is responsible for motor, sensory and cognitive functions. More.
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      1. Lateral views of the brain
        Structures seen on the lateral views of the brain.
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      2. Medial view of the brain
        Structures seen on the medial view of the brain. The images show a midsagittal section of the brain.
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      3. Basal view of the brain
        Structures seen on the basal view of the brain with the brainstem removed, showing the cut surface of mesencephalon.
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      4. Motor and sensory cortical homunculus
        Motor and sensory representation of the body in the cortex.
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      5. Brodmann areas
        The cerebral cortex is divided into 52 regions according to its cytoarchitecture.
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    2. Subcortical structures

      Below the cortex there are important structures (limbic system, diencephalon and ventricles) that play an important role in both motor and cognitive functions. More.
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      1. Thalamus
        Overview of the thalamus and surrounding structures.
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      2. Hippocampus and fornix
        Hippocampus, fornix and neighbouring structures.
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      3. Thalamic nuclei
        Main nuclei of the thalamus
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      4. Hypothalamus
        Nuclei and connections of hypothalamus
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      5. Pituitary gland
        Major features of the pituitary gland.
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      6. Hypophyseal portal system
        The system of blood vessels connecting the hypothalamus with the pituitary.
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      7. Basal ganglia
        Main nuclei of the basal ganglia and surrounding structures.
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      8. Ventricles of the brain
        Ventricular system of the brain with neighboring structures.
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      9. Coronal section of the brain at the level of the thalamus
        Internal structures of the brain seen at the level of the thalamus.
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      10. Horizontal section of the brain
        Horizontal sections of the brain at the levels of the genu of the corpus callosum and the habenula.
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    3. Cerebellum and brainstem

      The Cerebellum is responsible for the co-ordination of movements. The Brainstem consists of medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. More.
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      1. Cerebellum
        Anterior and superior views of the cerebellum.
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      2. Cerebellar nuclei
        Deep nuclei of the cerebellum
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      3. Brainstem
        Brainstem and related structures.
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      4. Anterior view of the brainstem
        An anterior view of the brainstem and related structures
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      5. Cranial nerve nuclei
        Cranial nerve nuclei in the brainstem seen from lateral and medial views.
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      6. Medulla oblongata - hypoglossal nerve level
        Structures of the medulla oblongata at the level of the hypoglossal nerve.
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      7. Medulla oblongata - vagus nerve level
        Nuclei and tracts of the medulla oblongata at the level of the vagus nerve.
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    4. Meninges & blood vessels of the brain

      In this chapter we will explore the layers that cover the CNS (meninges) and the blood vessels of the brain. More.
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      1. Arteries of the brain
        Arteries of the brain seen from the lateral and medial views of the brain.
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      2. Arteries of the brain II
        Arteries of the brain seen from the inferior view of the brain.
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      3. Superficial veins of the brain
        Superficial veins of the brain seen from lateral and medial views of the brain.
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      4. Superficial veins of the brain II
        Superficial veins of the brain seen from an inferior view.
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      5. Meninges of the brain
        Meninges and superficial vessels of the brain.
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      6. Arachnoid granulations
        Meninges, spaces between the meninges and arachnoid granulations.
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      7. Dural venous sinuses
        Dural venous sinuses and neighbouring structures.
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      8. Subarachnoid cisterns of the brain
        The cisterns are spaces within the subarachnoid space filled with CSF.
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    5. Spinal cord

      The spinal cord and the brain, together, make up the central nervous system (CNS). This chapter will discuss all the anatomy related to the spinal cord. More.
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      1. Spinal cord in situ
        Spinal cord in situ seen at the level of a thoracic vertebra.
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      2. Structure of the spinal cord
        Full structure of the spinal cord seen from a dorsal view.
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      3. Spinal cord - cross section
        The spinal cord grey matter and the fiber tracts of the white matter.
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      4. Spinal membranes and nerve roots
        Section of the spinal cord showing the spinal membranes and nerve roots.
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      5. Blood vessels of the spinal cord
        Arteries and veins of the spinal cord.
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    6. Pathways of the nervous system

      Main motor and sensory tracts of the Central Nervous System.
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      1. Pyramidal tracts
        The most important motor pathways of the CNS.
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      2. Posterior column - medial lemniscus pathway (PCML)
        This is the main ascending (sensory) pathway of the nervous system.
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      3. Taste pathway
        Neural pathway of the taste.
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    7. Cranial nerves

      The twelve cranial nerves emerge from the brain and the brainstem. Via the cranial nerves, information is exchanged between the brain and areas of the body. More.
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      1. 12 cranial nerves
        Overview of the 12 cranial nerves.
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      2. Olfactory nerve
        Course of the olfactory nerve viewed from the left side of a parasagittal section.
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      3. Optic nerve
        Optic nerve and visual pathway.
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      4. Oculomotor, trochlear and abducens nerves
        Course of the oculomotor, abducens and trochlear nerves.
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      5. Ophthalmic nerve
        Course and branches of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve.
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      6. Maxillary nerve
        Course and branches of the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve.
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      7. Mandibular nerve
        Course and branches of the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve.
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      8. Facial nerve
        Nuclei, course and branches of the facial nerve.
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      9. Vestibulocochlear nerve
        Nuclei, course and branches of the vestibulocochlear nerve.
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      10. Glossopharyngeal nerve
        Course, branches and nuclei of the glossopharyngeal nerve.
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      11. Vagus nerve
        Course, branches and nuclei of the vagus nerve.
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      12. Accessory nerve
        Course, branches and nuclei of the accessory nerve.
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      13. Hypoglossal nerve
        Course, branches and nuclei of the hypoglossal nerve.
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    8. Peripheral nervous system

      The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of nerve fibers and cell bodies outside the CNS that conduct impulses to or away from the CNS.
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      1. Vertebral column
        A lateral view of the vertebral column and spinal cord.
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      2. Dermatomes
        A dermatome is an area of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve.
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