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Comparing Pig and Human Anatomy: The Heart, the Intestines, and the Uterus

Posted on 5/16/25 by Sarah Boudreau

We humans have a lot in common with our porcine friends—we’re mammals, we’re intelligent... and we enjoy “pigging out” from time to time. There are also many similarities between pig anatomy and human anatomy. In fact, pigs are often used in ...

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Anatomy & Physiology

How Muscles Move the Skeleton

1/13/25 by Sarah Boudreau

As you read this blog post, you might be tapping your foot as you sit at your desk or lifting your phone to get a better look at your screen. Even if ...

Anatomy & Physiology, Technology in Anatomy Education, Lesson Plans, Technology in Education

Free Lesson Plan: Anatomical Planes, Positions, and Directional Terms

8/23/24 by Laura Snider

For students, the beginning of an A&P course can feel like wading through a sea of confusing new terminology. Who knew there were so many ways to ...

Anatomy & Physiology

Open Wide: A Guide to Dental Anatomy

10/6/23 by Sarah Boudreau

The typical mouth has 32 teeth, and not only do they help us bite off and grind down food, but they even help us speak! Today on the Visible Body ...

Anatomy & Physiology

The Ovarian Cycle: A Guide

9/15/23 by Sarah Boudreau

Without the ovarian cycle, you wouldn’t be reading this blog post right now. In fact, I wouldn’t be writing it either! The ovarian cycle is a core ...

Anatomy & Physiology

Spine Time: A Guide to Spinal Anatomy

9/8/23 by Sarah Boudreau

Want to learn about spinal anatomy? We’ve got your back. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the bones, discs, muscles, and nerves that make your ...

Anatomy & Physiology

Skin and the Physiology of Touch

8/4/23 by Sarah Boudreau

Many people believe there are five senses, but it turns out that it’s a little more complicated than that. After all, our skin can also sense things ...

Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Lesson Plans

A Heart Rate Lesson Plan with Visible Body Suite

7/28/23 by Laura Snider

Instructors rejoice—Visible Body Suite features an interactive beating heart model! Today, we’re going to talk you through a free lesson plan for ...

Anatomy & Physiology

5 Types of Medical Imaging

5/19/23 by Sarah Boudreau

Here at Visible Body, it’s our goal to make the body, well, more visible! Our community has many medical and health sciences students, as well as ...

Anatomy & Physiology

Getting An Earful: The Anatomy Behind Hearing and Balance

4/14/23 by Sarah Boudreau

Not only does the ear convert sound waves into nerve impulses, but it’s also responsible for our sense of equilibrium and movement. In fact, the ear ...

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