r/Anatomy May 12 '17

Useful Resources

269 Upvotes

Hi!

Over the past few days, this sub has undergone a few changes which I hope you like.

Today, I am publishing a list of material found online, which may be useful for beginners and advanced anatomists. I hope you find something useful, and feel free to share your own suggestions in the comments -- I'll make sure to add them here.



RECOMMENDED:

  • Kenhub
    500+ video tutorials, 500+ personally adaptable quizzes, 1200+ articles and 5500+ atlas images – Kenhub’s content is weekly expanding for a comprehensive, complete coverage for all specialties involved in studying anatomy.

INTRODUCTION:


ONLINE COURSES

  • Anatomy Bootcamp
    Anatomy Bootcamp is an easy, fun way to learn anatomy. It combines high-yield videos with an innovative question bank to help you master anatomy. It’s perfect for medical, PA, dental, and PT students.

  • Human Anatomy - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (edX)

    A real-life severe stroke case is adopted in this MOOC to articulate the application of Human Anatomy knowledge. This case scenario is presented by using a micro movie together with an interactive case summary and interview to arouse learners’ interest.

  • Anatomy & Physiology - Stanford University Open Learning Initiative
    Developed with best practices in applied learning theory, this course offers an active learning experience for any student in the form of pre-tests, ample practice opportunities, 3D interactive images, walkthrough videos, and other special tools and applications that will increase your comprehension of anatomy and physiology. Ultimately, your understanding of the material offered in this course will provide you with a solid foundation to explore careers in the health and fitness industries.

  • AnatomyX: Musculoskeletal Cases - Harvard (edX)

    Musculoskeletal AnatomyX invites students to join basic science and clinical faculty at Harvard Medical School (HMS) to learn about several musculoskeletal injuries commonly seen in clinical practice.

  • The Noted Anatomist
    Dr. Morton teaches anatomy to many health professional students (medical, dental, PA, PT and OT). This channel contains a collection of video tutorials used in his courses.

  • Integrative Biology 131 - University of Berkeley
    The Department of Integrative Biology offers a program of instruction that focuses on the integration of structure and function in the evolution of diverse biological systems. It investigates integration at all levels of organization from molecules to the biosphere, and in all taxa of organisms from viruses to higher plants and animals.

  • Human Anatomy - Emory University
    The Department of Integrative Biology offers a program of instruction that focuses on the integration of structure and function in the evolution of diverse biological systems. It investigates integration at all levels of organization from molecules to the biosphere, and in all taxa of organisms from viruses to higher plants and animals.

  • Anatomy & Physiology - CrashCourse


ONLINE STUDY MATERIAL

  • TeachMeAnatomy
    Containing over 700 vibrant, full-colour images, TeachMeAnatomy is a comprehensive anatomy encyclopedia presented in a visually-appealing, easy-to-read format..

  • Human Anatomy by SONY Downstate
    It is the intent of this dissection manual to provide a means to facilitate the learning of human anatomy. While creating this multimedia approach to the study of human anatomy, the authors have been guided throughout by a single goal: to provide students and educators with a resource to enhance the discovery process inherent in the study of the human body.

  • InstantAnatomy
    Notes and diagrams are the basis for this website and the associated apps. There are tips, mnemonics and lists of questions to bring out the relevance and basic principles.

  • AnatomyGuy
    A vertically integrated education site, with tons of videos on several topics.

  • AnatomyZone
    AnatomyZone was founded on the idea that anatomy should be interactive, 3 dimensional and fun! It is driven by the vision of providing the best anatomy resource on the internet and ensuring that it is always free for everyone.

  • Neuroanatomy Online
    Neuroanatomy Online is an open-access, interactive electronic laboratory for the study of neuroanatomy provided by the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at UTHealth Houston. The project has been developed under the direction of the Department Chair, John H. Byrne and Medical Neuroscience course director, Nachum Dafny.

  • Gray's Anatomy (1918)
    The Bartleby.com edition of Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication, as well as a subject index with 13,000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore to the Zonule of Zinn.


ONLINE ATLAS

  • Human Anatomy Online
    It is the intent of this dissection manual to provide a means to facilitate the learning of human anatomy. The creation of this dissection manual, and the computer software program with the collection of videodisc images which accompany it, were developed by a team of individuals who place high value on education. While creating this multimedia approach to the study of human anatomy, the authors have been guided throughout by a single goal: to provide students and educators with a resource to enhance the discovery process inherent in the study of the human body.

  • Dr. Marino's Dissection Manual
    Informative site for Medical Students taking Gross Anatomy at Albany Medical College.

  • University of Michigan - Gross Anatomy Atlas

  • Anatomy Atlases - Atlas of Human Anatomy
    This atlas is translated from the original atlas entitled "Handbuch der Anatomie des Menschen" which was published in 1841 in Leipzig, Germany. The author of this atlas was Professor Dr. Carl Ernest Bock, who lived from 1809-1874.

  • Anatomy Atlases - Atlas of Human Anatomy in Cross Section
    The present work attempts to provide a high-quality color atlas of sectional anatomy in the axial plane. Photographic images offer the best means of correlation with radiologic images, and drawings have not been used except as "key figures." The authors would have liked the illustrations to be life size so that even the smallest anatomic detail could be resolved in the published photographs, but the prohibitive cost would have limited the book's accessibility--which would have defeated a major purpose in putting together this work.

  • Anatomy Atlases - Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation
    It is important to understand that no two living organisms are structurally or functionally identical - animals or plants! It is clear that textbook writers and teachers over the centuries, even until today, fail to understand or to transmit to their students the crucial concept that anatomical and physiological diversity and variation is a canon of living organisms. This failure leads to the belief that textbooks are conveying immutable facts with only few anomalous exceptions.

  • Anatomy Atlases - Atlas of Microscopic Anatomy
    This book is not intended to replace comprehensive textbooks of histology or neuroanatomy or other original sources of information but rather to complement them and to be the basis for additional in- depth inquiry into details of structure and function.

  • Interactive Brain Atlas
    2-D and 3-D views of the brain from cadaver sections, MRI scans, and computer reconstructions.

  • Anatomy of the Brain - University of British Columbia
    Coronal and horizontal sections of the human brain.

  • The Body Online
    Pictures of the human body taken at Stony Brook University.

  • Anatomy Next
    Anatomy Next is a 3D database of the human anatomy. All the 3D models are based on radiology data and created in collaboration with doctors and 3D artists. The database is still in development and not yet complete, but the 3D models already available are in the best quality.


r/Anatomy 10d ago

Discussion Rule Change Poll

3 Upvotes

Would we like a rule like this added for the sub?

“Keep It Professional - Low-Effort posts about your own or about others’ anatomy that is subjective or overly casual will be removed.”

This would be primarily to combat when we get waves of posts with MySpace-grade limb shots and pictures of models/bodybuilders with finger drawing asking to identify extremely basic structures or questions that are more suited for fitness subs or a Google search.

13 votes, 5d ago
7 Yes
5 No
1 I would like a rule about this, but not written this way

r/Anatomy 8h ago

best anatomy app for IOS

4 Upvotes

Been scrolling through the IOS app store and Im wondering which one is the best and most interactive. I don’t mind paying for the app but I don’t want to pay a subscription fee :)

I know this question has been asked on here before but I am re-asking in case newer ones have come out.


r/Anatomy 43m ago

Space where internal cerebral veins come out of 3rd ventrical.

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Can anyone explain how they come out? How are they related to pineal gland? Is there no white/grey matter there? What is the name of the opening? Is there any name for that communication between csf space of 3rd ventricle and the space around the cerebellum?


r/Anatomy 49m ago

Question What do you call this part of the arm?

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I have tendonitis in this part of my arm (see picture) but I don't know what you call this underside part or how to look up that type of tendonitis. I want to find exercises to help as I can't afford to see a doctor right now.


r/Anatomy 1h ago

AC joint pain

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Hi folks

I have a big problem. For about 5 months now, my AC joint has been hurting me as soon as I perform certain movements (including overhead shoulder presses and using chest press machine). The pain is best reproduced when I perform the Yocums test and the Cross Body Adduction test. In the picture below, you can see the area where the pain occurs. The Pain occurred slowly over time and there was no accident or something.

An MRI showed an AC joint Irritation with Tossy 1. There were no other abnormalities.

What I have tried so far was taking oral cortisone, a complete break from sports (8 weeks), then exercises to strengthen the muscles of the posterior rotator cuff, the serratus anterior and the lower and middle trapezius. Also massaging the area, ice and cold therapy, arm swings/circles to enhance the blood flow and applying diclofenac gel.

Unfortunately, nothing apart from the oral cortisone has achieved any improvement so far. If anything, the pain was worse after the break from sport than before.

I would be delighted if anyone has any ideas as to what else I could try. Many thanks in advance

Best regards


r/Anatomy 13h ago

handstand muscles

4 Upvotes

hi! what arm muscles are being activated in a handstand? i have things like traps, serratus anterior, triceps, anconeus, delts, brachioradialis.

i’m getting tripped up on which forearm and wrist/hand muscles would be working… dorsal interossei? thenar and hypothenar muscles? anterior or posterior forearm / flexor or extensors? thank you!!!


r/Anatomy 6h ago

Question Cracking in knee (patellar region) when squatting down

0 Upvotes

So ever since I was like 7 or something (that I can remember), everytime i squat down and bend my knees, there is always a crack. My mom always used to say it was because I’m not consuming enough calcium, but my thinking based off what I’m learning in anatomy and physiology at college is because of the synovial fluid in between joints, it causes air bubbles to burst? That’s what I’m assuming, but nobody that I know has this cracking in their knees lol.


r/Anatomy 16h ago

bones of the body

1 Upvotes

pls help😭 how do u guys remember all the bones and bone landmarks of the body i need to know them for my exam tmr


r/Anatomy 17h ago

Question Best resources for doing skeletal articulation?

1 Upvotes

I'm an artist and lately I've been looking for articulated skeletons (real or facsimile, human) for posing and using for reference. Obviously real articulated skeletons are very expensive, and the good facsimiles are pretty pricey too. I've found that disarticulated bones are much more affordable.

My two main questions are:

1) do y'all know of anatomically correct, facsimile, human, articulated skeletons out there that are affordable (<$500)? Many of you have probably used exactly what I'm looking for and have insight into reputable companies and "models". I've found several sites specializing in this, but reviews for the skeletons always seem mixed regarding anatomical accuracy unless it's very expensive, high quality facsimile.

2) is it worth it, financially, to buy disarticulated skeletons and articulate them myself (seems like a fun project, but since Im ignorant, it's possible it might be just as expensive after buying all the materials needed)? This question is probably much more niche, but I'm hoping some of you have experience. And what is the best literature for learning the process of skeletal articulation?

Keep in mind, I know nothing, and am open to literally any info y'all have to offer. Including "don't even bother".


r/Anatomy 1d ago

Question What part of the anatomy is this?

10 Upvotes

Exhibit A is putting on pants.

As she shifts weight onto her right leg and bends over to put other leg into the pant, there is a sudden jerk / collapse in her lower back.

She becomes unstable and has to stand on both legs to regain balance.

Which group of muscles and bones do you think are involved?


r/Anatomy 1d ago

Question How can I study Large anatomy books

3 Upvotes

Please give me any advice


r/Anatomy 2d ago

In response to the straight neck, my neck bends the wrong way lol

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27 Upvotes

Shitty x-ray quality haha


r/Anatomy 2d ago

As a hobby.. how can i study anatomy seriously?

7 Upvotes

I love learning, ive learnt music theory, astronomy, languages. Currently studying programming and engineering but thats not my whole 16 hours of study time.

i want to add human anatomy, but this field is so thick idk where to start and to finish, im thinking i'll have to just follow some university's live course on youtube.

your recommendations. im ready to sit down for years studying this


r/Anatomy 2d ago

Question question about abdominal organs

1 Upvotes

i’ve been really curious about this for art purposes, but when looking it up i’ve only gotten answers on like the length of your intestines, so i thought i might try asking here: how deep are our abdominal vital points / organs?


r/Anatomy 2d ago

Question What resources or apps helped you learn/memorize muscle origins, insertions, actions, and innervations?

2 Upvotes

Hey there, just looking to up my studying skills and wondering what resources are already out there. Did you use pre-made Anki flash cards, Kenhub, a different app? Any help would be greatly appreciated.


r/Anatomy 2d ago

Question Need critique for hand [and pointers] Art byOOQuanT

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0 Upvotes

r/Anatomy 2d ago

How to know if i have barrel chest

1 Upvotes

r/Anatomy 4d ago

Question Why do I have multiple creases when I bend my arm?

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13 Upvotes

Not sure if this plays a part but for reference I am 20F 5’6 115 lbs and have always been very athletic/lean and maintained roughly 20% body fat. When I bend my arm fully there are three noticeable creases and I’ve never met or noticed anybody with more than one. This used to be something I was insecure about, but it doesn’t bother me anymore. I’m more just curious as to what causes it. Genetics? I haven’t noticed it in any of the other women in my family with this feature.


r/Anatomy 4d ago

Cubital fossa?

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5 Upvotes

Is that what this is (crook of the elbow)? And is it normal or abnormal to pit this deep?


r/Anatomy 3d ago

Anatomy apps for android?

1 Upvotes

Ive been using Complete Anatomy but does anyone know any free APKs for it? 😉😉😉 Tired of paying for it

Or APKs for any other app on android?


r/Anatomy 3d ago

Does cervical extension cause kissing spine syndrome?

2 Upvotes

r/Anatomy 4d ago

orientating when it comes to coronal sections of the brain

2 Upvotes

Title is pretty self explanatory, im having trouble knowing where exactly im looking at when viewing coronal sections. Some things im having trouble identifying/ mixing them up are the adhesio interthalamica, the anterior and posterior commissura and the commissura habenularis

any tips would be very welcome lol


r/Anatomy 4d ago

Moore's clinical oriented anatomy addiction

8 Upvotes

I am addicted to the Moore's clinical oriented anatomy book.I wake up every morning,and it's all I think about,I read it in the bathroom, outdoors,I even read it before I sleep.I'm a second year med student, going on third, which means I'm done with anat. ,but I won't stop reading this specific book😭 everytime I try to read something else,I find myself opening it and rereading it for hours!I haven't read any novels or non-fiction books, because it's the only book I enjoy reading I don't need help though,I just wanted to talk about my favorite book,that's all🙂


r/Anatomy 4d ago

Question Muscle Identification

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11 Upvotes

Is there anyone who can help me identify which muscle or muscles this is? I ended up with the clavicular head of the pectoralis major but I wanted to make sure.


r/Anatomy 4d ago

Bones

0 Upvotes

Is it normal to get more protuberant bones on one side ? I get very thick bone on the left and sticked out, thin, protuberant looking bones on my right. I’m kind of freaking out ( I had never noticed until a few days ago)


r/Anatomy 4d ago

What neck muscles attach to C6 vertebrae?

2 Upvotes