Quadriceps
Posted Jan 26, 2016

Category: Muscles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: quadriceps leg

Description: This is a quick overview of the four muscles in the quadriceps muscle group that extend the knee.

Terms: Vastus Medialis | Vastus Intermedius | Vastus Lateralis | Patella

Pectoralis Major
Posted Sept 23, 2014

Category: Muscles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: chest pectoralis sternum

Description: A quick review of the Pectoralis Major including it's origin, insertion and primary action.

Terms: Clavicle | Sternum | Costal Cartilages | Greater Tubercle of the Humerus

Anatomical Position and The Three Planes
Posted Sept 12, 2014

Category: Basics
Skill Level: Beginner
Tags: terminology sagittal plane transverse plane

Description: Another video in our series teaching anatomy basics and terminology.

Terms: Sagittal Plane | Transverse Plane | Coronal Plane | Anterior | Posterior

Elbow Complex
Posted July 22, 2014

Category: Bones
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: elbow humerus ulna radius

Description: Paula shows us bones in the elbow complex, the articulating surfaces and demonstrates it's action.

Terms: Humerus | Ulna | Radius | Trochlea of the Humerus | Capitulum of the Humerus | Ulnar Notch | Radial Head | Flexion | Extension

Thoracic Spine
Posted Mar 3, 2014

Category: Bones
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: spine thoracic vertebrae

Description: The Thoracic Spine has some unique qualities when compared to the Cervical and Lumbar regions. We examine some including the zygapophyseal joint and costal facets.

Terms: Thoracic Vertebrae | Kyphosis | Vertebral Body | Articular Facet | Zygapophysial Joint | Foramen | Spinous Process

Cervical Spine
Posted Jan 30, 2014

Category: Bones
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: spine cervical vertebrae

Description: Paula shows us the unique features of the cervical spine in this video.

Terms: Cervical Vertebrae | Lordosis | Atlas | Axis | Dens | Foramen | Spinous Process | Nuchal Ligament

Vertebrae
Posted Nov 28, 2013

Category: Bones
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: spine vertebrae cervical thoracic lumbar

Description: How can you tell the difference between a lumbar and a thoracic vertebrae? And what are the common features of each vertebrae? Find out in this video.

Terms: Cervical Vertebrae | Thoracic Vertebrae | Lumbar Vertebrae | Vertebral Body | Spinous Process | Lamina | Articular Facet | Transverse Processes | Foramen

Trapezius Muscle
Posted Nov 27, 2013

Category: Muscles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: back shoulder trapezius

Description: Paula shows us the basics of the Trapezius muscle including it's movement, origin and insertion.

Terms: Superior Nuchal Line | Nuchal Ligament | Spinous Process C7 | Thoracic Spine | Spine of the Scapula | Acromion Process | Clavical

Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Posted Nov 27, 2013

Category: Muscles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: neck sternocleidomastoid

Description: Paula shows us the basics of the Sternocleidomastoid muscle including it's movement, origin and insertion.

Terms: Clavical | Sternum | Mastoid Process | Flexion | Sternal Head | Clavicular Head

Vertebral Column (The Spine)
Posted Nov 27, 2013

Category: Bones
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: spine vertebrae cervical thoracic lumbar

Description: This is an overview of the spine, also known as the Vertebral Column. We have more in-depth videos on each section of the spine.

Terms: Cervical Vertebrae | Lordosis | Thoracic Vertebrae | Kyphosis | Lumbar Vertebrae | Sacrum | Coccyx

Wrist Complex
Posted Oct 2, 2013

Category: Bones
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: wrist

Description: We review the bones of the wrist in this anatomy lesson with Paula.

Terms: Anatomical Position | Carpal Bones | Flexion | Extension | Abduction | Adduction

Shoulder Joint
Posted Oct 1, 2013

Category: Bones
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tags: shoulder humerus scapula

Description: We review the shoulder joint in this anatomy lesson.

Terms: Scapula | Humerus | Flexion | Extension | Abduction | Adduction | Medial Rotation | Lateral Rotation

Make Your Own Flash Cards
Posted Aug 22, 2013

Category: Study Aids
Skill Level: Basic
Tags: study aids

Description: Making your own flash cards to study can be fun and help to ingrain what you want to learn. In this video Paula shows us a few different methods to create your own anatomy flash cards.

Terms: Biceps Brachii | Muscle Origin | Muscle Insertion | Muscle Action

Isotonic & Isometric Contractions
Posted Aug 20, 2013

Category: Basics
Skill Level: Beginner
Tags: isotonic isometric terminology

Description: What's the difference between isotonic and isometric muscle contractions? Find out in this video.

Terms: Isotonic Contraction | Isometric Contraction | Eccentric Contraction | Concentric Contraction

Muscle Origin & Insertion
Posted Aug 20, 2013

Category: Basics
Skill Level: Beginner
Tags: origin insertion terminology

Description: What is the difference between muscle origin and insertion? Find out here.

Terms: Muscle Origin | Muscle Insertion




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