Anatomy Resources

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Heres just a list of links I have used over the course of my anatomy classes that I have found to be helpful in understanding the structure, function and location of the different parts of the body and how they work together.

I will keep adding to this site as I discover more helpful sites.

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Intro to Anatomy 1 (BONES)
Intro to Medical Terminology
Intro to Anatomy 2 (MUSCLES)
Intro to Anatomy 3 (BRAIN)

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Body Overview Resources

Get Body Smart
Great reference for muscles and bones.
Body System Overview
Simple full body illustrations of each type of system (digestion, lymphatic, musculature, skeleton, etc..)
Anatomy Picture Database
Free access to some anatomical pictures, more access with purchase.
Another Picture Database
More selection, many body systems
Test your knowledge
Many ways to test your knowledge of anatomy structures
Anatomy
Nice detailed overview of bones, joints and skeletal muscles
Anatomy Word of the Day
A new word to learn and understand in anatomy
Overview
A very detailed overview of different systems (included but not limited to digestive system, spinal column, arteries, veins, etc...)

Bone and Joint Resources

Exploring Joints (Shoulder, Knee and Ankle)
Great resource for looking at injuries to these areas of the body as well as integrating joints, bone and muscles of each area. It also talks about injury to these areas and how that effects movement.
Pictures of the Bones of the Skull.
Links to pictures of the skull pointing to specific structures on each portion of the bones.
The Scapula (Shoulder)
In depth look at the movements of the scapula.
Ortho
Mainly information about bones and joints
Overview of Bones
Lots of information about the bones of the body. They include some pictures and lots of descriptions.
The Wrist Joint
Clinical application, anatomy and movements of the joint.
The Hip Joint
Clinical application, anatomy and movement of the joint.
Atlanto-Axial Joint
Pictures and description of this joint.

--All about Bones and Joints--

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Muscle Resources

Muscles of the Head and Neck
Lots of written details but no pictures
Muscle Index
A list of skeletal muscles linked to concise information about each

---All about the MUSCLES---

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Brain and Nerve Resources

Brain and Meninges
Nice short descriptions and pictures
Nervous System
Detailed with pictures
Cranial Nerves
Location of each nerve and clinical application of lesions to that region.
Anatomy of the Brain
A list of structures of the brain and function.
Facial Nerves
What they do, where they go and how they get there.
CSF and the Ventricles
An overview of the Cerebral spinal fluid system, its function, location and clinical application.
Brachial Plexus Tutorial (Cadaver)
A wonderful dissection of the brachial plexus in a cadaver with each structure pointed out and labeled in a video.
Eye problems
Common deficits of the eye are explained.
Cranial Nerves
A picture showing where they attach to the brain.

---All about the Brain and Nerves---

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Digestive System

Digestive System
Pictures and descriptions of structures (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine and bile system.
Stomach
Pictures and descriptions of the stomach, arteries, veins and nerves of the area.
Liver
Lots of good pictures and description of the liver and bile system.

---More about the Digestive System---

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