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Most anatomy textbooks begin with descriptions of body cavities and body regions. These terms are important for identifying the location of structures. For example, you will fund the lungs within the thoracic cavity, which is the region superior to the diaphragm. The stomach and digestive organs are …
The planes of the body are one of the first topics in Anatomy and Physiology. The concept relies on understanding the orientation of the specimen. Sagittal = cuts the body into a left and right side (red) Coronal = cuts the body into a front and back …
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On the ventral side of the sheep’s brain, several nerves and structures are visible after the careful removal of the dura mater. The image below shows the brain with the dura intact and the eye socket attached. The blue reflective surface of the sheep tapetum can be …
The first two cervical vertebrae are the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2.) The atlas is named for the character from Greek Mythology who supported the globe, though in anatomy, the head is the globe. In fact, the articular facets of the atlas align perfectly with the occipital …