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Anatomy & Physiology

Neuromuscular Interactions: How to Move a Muscle

Posted on 1/31/19 by Laura Snider

One of the first things we learn about the brain is that it’s in charge of the rest of the body. It not only allows us to imagine rainbow unicorns fighting an epic battle against giant robots, but it also processes outside stimuli and allows us to ...

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Word Games: Fun With Anatomy Etymology

1/29/19 by Laura Snider

Have you ever stared into the depths of your A&P textbook and wondered who named all that stuff? There is a dizzying array of anatomical ...

Anatomy & Physiology

You've Got Some Nerve(s): Exploring the Spinal Nerves

12/7/18 by Laura Snider

At about 45 cm long, the human spinal cord is an information superhighway that connects the brain to the rest of the body. That may seem tiny ...

Anatomy & Physiology

Does Tryptophan Make You Sleepy? A Look at an Amino Acid with a Bad Rap.

11/21/18 by Courtney Smith

If you've ever been to a Thanksgiving dinner, you've probably heard something along these lines: "I'm so tired because I ate too much turkey. You ...

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Biggest Challenges Facing Anatomy Teachers in 2018

9/18/18 by Maite Suarez-Rivas

Over the past year we asked hundreds of anatomy instructors this question: “What are the biggest challenges facing you and your students?” Last week, ...

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology of the Lower Respiratory System

3/23/18 by Katrina Irwin

We breathe anywhere from 17,000 to 24,000 times a day (or more!), and most of the time we don't even think about it. We can focus on the more ...

Anatomy & Physiology

From the Instructor Hive Mind: Top 10 Study Tips for Acing A&P

2/21/18 by Suchita Chadha

Check out our new and improved study tip blog post, Study Smarter with These Three Strategies! It’s nearing the end of February, which means midterms ...

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A Lot on Our Minds Part 2: Digging Deeper

2/8/18 by Suchita Chadha

A little while ago, we virtually dissected the outer structures of the brain using Human Anatomy Atlas. Need a review? Go back and read (or watch) it ...

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Five Amazing Views in Augmented Reality: Kidney and Urinary Anatomy in AR

10/12/17 by Marian Siljeholm

If you want to understand what an anatomical structure does, you need to know more than just its location. You also need to comprehend its layers and ...

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Feeling Hormonal: A Look at the Endocrine System

6/16/17 by Marian Siljeholm

“Feeling hormonal?” Or, “It’s just the hormones!” We all complain about hormones without really knowing where they come from or what they do. Turns ...

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