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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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Trunk Wall

Vertebral column

The vertebral column is a bony structure providing the main support within the axial skeleton. It is further divided into sections which will be discussed here. More.
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  1. Vertebral column
    Anterior and lateral views of the bones that form the vertebral column.
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  2. Cervical spine
    Bones and ligaments of the cervical spine.
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  3. Thoracic and lumbar spines
    Bones and ligaments of the thoracic and lumbar spines.
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  4. Sacrum and coccyx
    Bony structures and ligaments of the sacrum and coccyx.
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  5. Craniovertebral ligaments
    Ligaments connecting the skull to the vertebrae.
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  6. Veins of the vertebral column
    Overview of the veins of the vertebral column and the vertebral canal.
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  7. Veins of the isolated vertebra
    Veins of the vertebra as seen from a superior view
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Dorsal trunk

The dorsal trunk is a group structures, including bones and muscles, which define the back. Those structures comprise the dorsal walls of the abdomen and thorax. More.
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  1. Bones of the dorsal trunk
    The most important bones and bony structures of the dorsal trunk.
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  2. Costovertebral joints
    The joints between the ribs and the vertebrae.
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  3. Neurovasculature of the dorsal trunk
    Arteries, veins and nerves of the dorsal trunk.
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  4. Superficial muscles of the back
    Overview of the superficial muscles of the back.
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  5. Deep muscles of the back
    Overview of the intrinsic muscles of the back.
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  6. Arteries and veins of the back - lateral view
    Blood vessels of the back from a lateral view
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  7. Arteries of the sacrum
    Arteries of the sacrum from an anterior view.
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  8. Arteries and nerves of the back - superolateral view
    Main arteries and nerves of the back
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Ventral trunk

The ventral trunk is a group structures, including bones and muscles, which define the chest and belly, known in technical terms as the thorax and and abdomen. More.
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  1. Bones of the ventral trunk
    The most important bones and bony structures of the ventral trunk.
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  2. Sternum
    Bony elements of the sternum
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  3. Ribs
    Main features of the ribs
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  4. Clavicle
    Structure of the clavicle seen from anterior, inferior and superior views.
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  5. Muscles of the ventral trunk
    Overview of the muscles of the ventral trunk.
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  6. Neurovasculature of the ventral trunk
    Arteries, vein and nerves of the ventral trunk.
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  7. Inguinal canal
    Structure of the inguinal canal and femoral sheath.
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