In anatomy and physiology, you’ll learn about the 22 skull bones, which consists of flat and irregular bones that are connected together by jagged suture joints, making it look like creepy 3D jigsaw puzzle. The 22 skull bones make up part of the axial skeleton, and they can be divided into two main sections: the […]

Skull bones quiz of the cranial and facial bones for anatomy and physiology! When you are taking anatomy and physiology you will be required to know the location of the cranial and facial bones. This quiz will test your knowledge on how to identify these bones (ethmoid, vomer, lacrimal, zygomatic, sphenoid etc.) Don’t forget to check […]

In anatomy and physiology, you’ll learn about the body cavities and membranes, which not only help protect the organs, but they also keep them compartmentalized, much like a toolbox contains cavities to keep the different tools protected in the different compartments. Two Major Body Cavities: Dorsal and Ventral The body contains two major cavities: a […]

In anatomy and physiology, you’ll learn how to divide the abdomen into nine different regions and four different quadrants. If you plan to enter a healthcare profession such as nursing, this is something you’ll use on the job when performing abdominal assessments (and while documenting). The Four Abdominal Quadrants First, let’s take a look at […]

In anatomy and physiology, the anatomical body planes and sections help us understand the various ways in which the body can be viewed when cut into sections. They are especially important to know if you plan to enter a healthcare field that involves analyzing images from MRI machines and other types of imaging equipment. When […]

When you take Anatomy and Physiology, you’ll learn about the anatomical position, as well as some basic directional terms. These terms may seem complicated at first, but they are easy to learn, and I’m going to give you some tips for remembering them. The Anatomical Position First, let’s talk about the anatomical position. The anatomical […]