In this anatomy lesion, I’m going to demonstrate flexion and extension, which are body movement terms that either decrease or increase the angle between two structures or joints, bringing them closer together or moving them further apart. Flexion and extension are considered angular movements. I find that it’s really helpful for me to think in […]
Flexion and Extension Anatomy Quiz
In this anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of flexion and extension, which are special body movement terms used in anatomy. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use these terms when assessing patients or documenting. Before taking this quiz on flexion and extension, you might want to review our flexion and extension anatomy notes. In […]
Elevation and Depression Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate elevation and depression, which are special body movement terms that describe motion in a superior (up) or inferior (down) direction. Elevation in Anatomy Elevation refers to movement of a body part in a superior direction, or moving upward. When you walk into a hotel lobby, you have […]
Protrusion, Retrusion, and Excursion Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate protrusion, retrusion, and excursion, which are special body movement terms in anatomy that refer to forward (anterior), backward (posterior), or side to side movements. Protrusion in Anatomy Protrusion refers to the movement of a structure in an anterior (forward) direction. In fact, the word protrude means “projecting […]
Elevation and Depression Anatomy Quiz
In this anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of elevation and depression, which are special body movement terms used in anatomy. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use these terms when assessing patients or documenting. Before taking this quiz, you might want to review our elevation and depression anatomy notes. In addition, you might want […]
Protrusion, Retrusion. And Excursion Anatomy Quiz
In this anatomy quiz, you can test your knowledge of protrusion, retrusion, and excursion, which are special body movement terms used in anatomy. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use these terms when assessing patients or documenting. Before taking this quiz on protrusion, retrusion, and excrusion, you might want to review our anatomy notes. In addition, […]
Protraction vs Retraction
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate protraction and retraction, which are special body movements in anatomy that most commonly involve the scapulae (shoulder blades). Protraction Movement Protraction moves the scapula forward (anteriorly) and toward the side of the body (laterally) in an anterolateral direction. Retraction Movement Retraction is the opposite movement. It causes […]
Protraction and Retraction Anatomy Quiz
Protraction and retraction are special body movements that most students will learn in their anatomy and physiology courses. Healthcare professionals reference these movements during documentation and assessments. The quiz below will test your knowledge on these movements. Before taking the protraction vs retraction quiz below, you might want to review our anatomy notes. In addition, […]
Inversion and Eversion
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate inversion and eversion, which are special movements that cause the foot to move relative to the body’s midline. Inversion of the Foot During inversion, the bottom of the foot (sole) turns so that it faces toward the body’s midline, in a medial orientation. Inversion starts with the […]
Inversion vs Eversion Anatomy Quiz
Inversion and eversion refer to special movements of the foot, which you’ll typically learn in anatomy courses. These movement terms are used by healthcare professionals during documentation and health assessments. Before taking the inversion vs eversion quiz below, you might want to review our anatomy notes. In addition, you might want to view our inversion vs […]
Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion
In this continued series on body movements of anatomy, I’m going to demonstrate dorsiflexion and plantarflexion (or plantar flexion), which are special movements involving the foot and ankle joint. Dorsiflexion vs Plantarflexion To help you understand this special movement, let’s break down the words. Dorsal Side of the Foot (Dorsum) Dorsal refers to the back […]
Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion Anatomy Quiz
Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion are special movements that the foot can perform at the ankle joint. These special body movements are important to know in the anatomical terms of motion, as they can help nurses and other health professionals assess patients. Before taking this dorsiflexion and plantarflexion quiz, you might want to review our anatomy notes, […]
Opposition and Reposition of the Thumb
In this article and video, I’m going to demonstrate opposition and reposition, which are special movements involving the thumb. The thumb, also known as the pollex or digit one, articulates (forms a joint) with the trapezium bone of the wrist (carpus) via a saddle joint, which is a type of synovial joint featuring interlocking convex […]
Opposition and Reposition Quiz: Anatomy
Opposition and Reposition of the Thumb Quiz Opposition and reposition are special movements that the thumb can perform. These special movements are important to learn for both anatomy courses and clinical practice. The opposition and reposition anatomy quiz below will test you on the key concepts of this special movement. Prior to taking this quiz, […]
Supination and Pronation
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to demonstrate supination and pronation, which are special movements involving rotation of the forearm. These body movements are used by healthcare professionals to describe body movements, document, and assess patients. Supination of Forearm and Hand During supination, the distal end of the radius bone rotates over the ulna bone […]
Supination and Pronation Anatomy Quiz
Supination and pronation are special movements involving the forearm. These body movements are important to learn in anatomy class, as they are referenced in various medical professions to describe, assess, or document patient information. Before taking this supination vs pronation quiz, you might want to review our supination and pronation anatomy notes, or watch the […]
Smooth Muscle Tissue
Smooth muscle tissue anatomy review: In my previous lectures, I’ve discussed skeletal muscle tissue and cardiac muscle tissue. In this review, I’m going to cover the third and final type of muscle tissue: smooth muscle tissue. Smooth muscle is quite a bit different from the other two types of muscle tissue, but it also shares […]
Smooth Muscle Quiz Anatomy
This smooth muscle quiz will help you practice basic facts and concepts about this type of muscle tissue. Smooth muscle tissue is one of the three types of muscle tissue found in the human body. The other two types of muscle tissue are skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue. Before taking the quiz below, you might […]
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
In my last anatomy lesson, I discussed skeletal muscle tissue, which is one of the three types of muscle tissue found in the human body, along with cardiac and smooth muscle tissue. In this article and video, I’m going to discuss cardiac muscle tissue. Of the three types of muscle tissue, cardiac muscle tissue is […]
Cardiac Muscle Tissue Quiz: Anatomy and Physiology
This cardiac muscle tissue quiz will help you practice the basic facts about this type of muscle tissue. Cardiac muscle tissue is one of the three types of muscle tissue found in the human body. The other two types of muscle tissue are smooth and skeletal muscle. Test your knowledge of cardiac muscle tissue by […]
Skeletal Muscle Anatomy
There are 3 types of muscle tissue in the human body: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. In this video and article, I’m going to discuss skeletal muscle tissue. Skeletal Muscle Tissue Skeletal muscles most commonly attach to bones, and they help you move your body. Unlike the other two types of muscle tissue, skeletal muscles […]
Skeletal Muscle Tissue Quiz for Anatomy
Skeletal muscle tissue quiz for anatomy. There are three types of muscle tissue found in the human body: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle tissue. In this skeletal muscle quiz, you can test you knowledge on the major structures that make up skeletal muscle tissue. Before taking this quiz, you might want to review the skeletal […]
Muscle Song Anatomy Mnemonics
This muscle song will help you learn the major muscles of the human body. Most anatomy courses will require that you at least know the name and location of the major muscles, though some anatomy courses will also require you to know the function (or action), the insertion and origin, and so on. It can […]
Major Muscles Anatomy Quiz
Major muscles anatomy quiz for anatomy and physiology class! When you are taking anatomy and physiology you will be required to identify major muscles in the human body. This quiz requires labeling, so it will test your knowledge on how to identify these muscles (latissimus dorsi, trapezius, deltoid, biceps brachii, triceps brachii, brachioradialis, pectoralis major, […]
Vertebral Column Ligaments
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the major ligaments of the vertebral column. Let’s recap for a moment. What are ligaments? Ligaments are those strong bands of fibrous connective tissue that primarily connect bones together, adding both strength and stability to them. Less commonly, they also connect organs or cartilage. Tendons, on the […]
Vertebral Column Ligaments Quiz
In this vertebral column ligaments quiz, you can test your knowledge of the major ligaments found in the vertebral column. Ligaments link bones together, adding strength and stability to them. The ligaments of the vertebral column hold the vertebrae in place, preventing excess movement that could be damaging to the spinal cord, nerves, and surrounding […]
Vertebral Column Anatomy
The vertebral column is part of the axial skeleton, and it is made of 33 individual bones during youth, which anatomists classify as irregular bones. Approximately nine of the bones at the terminal end of the spine later fuse in adulthood to form two larger bones: the sacrum and the coccyx. After the bones of […]
Vertebral Column Anatomy Quiz
This vertebral column quiz will test you over the anatomy and characteristics of the vertebral column, which is also called the spinal column, backbone, or the spine. The vertebral column is part of the axial skeleton. Prior to taking this quiz, you might want to review our vertebral column anatomy notes, or watch our vertebral […]
Sacrum Anatomy
In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the sacrum, a triangular bone located near the inferior portion of the vertebral column. Sacrum Etymology The word “sacrum” sounds a lot like the word “sacred,” and there’s a reason for that. “Sacrum” comes from an ancient Greek word that means “sacred bone” (hieron osteon), and they […]
Sacrum Anatomy Quiz
This sacrum anatomy quiz will test you over the main structures of the sacrum. The sacrum is located near the inferior portion of the vertebral column. It helps support the weight of upper body, and it connects the vertebral column to the pelvic girdle via the sacroiliac joints. Prior to watching this video, you might […]