Anatomy of the thyroid

Anatomy of the thyroid

Within our neck lies a small butterfly-shaped gland that works with multiple parts of our body ?. This gland is the thyroid. It sits just below the larynx and is comprised of two lobes. These lobes rest on the trachea and together weigh less than an ounce.Leer artículo

Blood supply to the bone

Blood supply to the bone

Every 7 years our skeletal system replenishes itself from collagen in our bones. Not only does our skeleton allow us to move, but it protects our organs, manufactures blood cells, and regulates minerals to help our entire body function. ?Leer artículo

Course: Kinesiology Taping

Course: Kinesiology Taping

Welcome to the Kinesiology Taping course! This interactive Course looks at the uses and benefits of kinesiology taping for the lower limb and pelvis in six engaging lectures.Leer artículo

Course: Cadaveric Images

Course: Cadaveric Images

Did you know that your Student license includes a cadaveric image library of over 200 images that you can correlate to the 3D model? This Course, created by Mark Nielson at the University of Utah, is designed to supplement anatomy courses that teach through cadaveric study.Leer artículo

Andreas Vesalius – The father of modern anatomy

Andreas Vesalius – The father of modern anatomy

We often hear of crazy medieval medical practices performed on patients. Procedures such as bloodletting ?, putting dung on an open wound ?, or boring holes into the skull to cure illness ?. At that time, it was believed the body was comprised of four humors, astrology had to be confronted before deciding on a treatment plan, or small bobbles could act has magical healing charms. Leer artículo