In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the clavicle and scapula bones. These bones are part of the appendicular skeleton, and together they form the pectoral girdle (also called shoulder girdle), which attaches the upper limb to the axial skeleton. Clavicle Bone Anatomy (Collarbone) The clavicle bone, also called collarbone, is a small, curved […]

In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the anatomy of the two forearm bones, the radius and ulna. These bones are classified as long bones, and they make up part of the appendicular skeleton. Many people get these two bones confused, so let me begin by giving you a couple of memory tricks to […]

In this anatomy and physiology lesson, I’m going to cover the only bone that makes up the anatomical arm, called the humerus, which is part of the appendicular skeleton. Although the word “humerus” comes from a Latin word that means “shoulder, “ it is often referred to as the funny bone, because humerus (arm bone) […]

In this anatomy lesson, you’ll learn that the bones of the hand and wrist make up part of the appendicular skeleton. These bones consist mostly of long bones, except for the eight bones of the wrist, called carpals, which anatomists classify as short bones. The bones of the hand and wrist can be broken down […]

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 […]

This study guide is for the neuron in A & P  and will help you narrow down what information you need to study for your lecture exam. The neuron is made up of several parts that each function so the neuron can send signals throughout the body. The human body is absolutely amazing and was […]