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Anatomy & Physiology

Pregnant Pause: A look at ovulation, fertilization, and implantation

You know, I took a look back through all of the posts we've written over the last few years, and I noticed a glaring omission on our part. We've never once discussed pregnancy. Part of the reason I think we've shied away from it is because ...
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Anatomy & Physiology

The Endocrine System: Hypothalamus and Pituitary

Are you hot right now? Cold? Maybe you're like Goldilocks and are just right. What about your height? Are you tall? Average? Short? Maybe your ...
Pathology

Year-End Roundup: The Seven Coolest Medical Stories of 2014

It's that time again! Last year, we rounded up seven of the wackiest and/or most amazing stories the medical world had to offer. Let's see if 2014 ...
Pathology

Common Ligament Injuries and Disorders

Ligaments are the glue that holds us together. I kind of mean that literally—ligaments are tight, fibrous bands that hold together bones and ...
Anatomy & Physiology

The Toxic Substance Treatment Plant: Liver Anatomy

The liver is the friend of many—if a few of my friends from college are any indication, it’s the best friend of some. I fondly remember being at a ...
Press Release, News, Awards

My Incredible Body Winner of a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award

2014 - Winner of a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award Mobile Apps, for My Incredible Body
Anatomy & Physiology

Five Fast Facts about Skull Anatomy

Twenty-two bones come together like a puzzle to make the skull. Some bones give shape to the face, others protect the brain. But it's not all bones! ...
Press Release, News

Wolters Kluwer Health and Visible Body Partner to Offer 3D Anatomy Education Solutions

Fully Integrated Online - Mobile 3D Anatomy Education Solution on Ovid September 10, 2014 — Wolters Kluwer Health is pleased to announce a ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology: Parts of a Human Cell

I remember being in Mr. Farnsworth’s 7th grade science class when we first really began learning about cells. His room looked like the typical high ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Learn Muscle Anatomy: Bursae

The other day, I let my ten-year old niece play with Muscle Premium on my phone (while I watched cartoons). She kept making the model spin—around and ...