Anatomy is not just about bones and muscles. It's also about how we teach it. Some people think teaching should be serious all the time. But what if adding some fun could help people learn better? A recent study talked to seven anatomists who are good at teaching the public. They found that not everyone agrees on what "fun" means in teaching. But they all agreed tha...
Medical students in China are crucial in shaping the future of body donation. Their views on donating their bodies after death can reveal a lot about how they see the importance of anatomical education. This is not just about learning anatomy. It's also about understanding the human spirit and the values taught by instructors. The goal is to create well-rounded do...
Keri Russell and Scott Speedman are about to hit 30 years of friendship and working together. It all started with the TV show "Felicity". The show was a big deal back in the late 90s and early 2000s. It was one of those shows that defined a generation of young adults. The show was created by J. J. Abrams, who is known for his work on other popular shows and movie...
The pectoralis major is a muscle that has long puzzled medical professionals. The muscle has a complex structure. A recent discovery has shed new light on this mystery. It turns out that there are two distinct tendons in the distal pectoralis major. These tendons are the deltopectoral tendon and the pectoralis major tendon. The deltopectoral tendon is a unique s...
Middle school students are now getting a taste of the future in their classrooms. A recent experiment looked at how virtual reality (VR) and tablet-based mobile apps (TBMA) can help teach heart anatomy. The study involved 84 students, split into three groups: one using VR, another using TBMA, and a control group with traditional teaching methods. The goal was to s...
The human body is full of surprises. One of these surprises is the way nerves connect in the shoulder and arm. These nerves are part of the brachial plexus. Doctors have found a unique variation in these nerves in an older man. This variation could change how doctors plan surgeries or give nerve blocks. Nerve blocks are shots that stop pain during surgery. Doct...
The basking shark, a colossal fish that feeds on plankton, has long been thought to be a cold-blooded creature. However, recent studies have hinted that this giant might have some warm-blooded traits. To dive deeper, researchers compared the basking shark's heat-generating and heat-retaining tissues with those of a known warm-blooded shark, the porbeagle, and a cold-...
Ellen Pompeo, known for her role in Grey's Anatomy, had a special day on April 29th. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is a big deal because it shows how much her work has been appreciated. She was not alone at this event. Her husband, Chris Ivery, and two of their three children, Stella and Eli, were there to support her. The family looked happ...
Curvy toes are a frequent issue that affects the lesser toes. This condition stems from an imbalance in the muscles and tendons that guide toe movement. It can be caused by several factors. Some people are just born with a predisposition to it. Others develop it from wearing shoes that don't fit right. Trauma or certain medical conditions, like neuromuscular disorder...
Hippopotamuses and whales might seem like an odd pair, but they share a lot in common! They both evolved from the same land-dwelling ancestor and have developed similar traits to thrive in water. While scientists have studied the electrical signals in whale hearts, the hippopotamus heart is still a bit of a mystery. This is where things get interesting. A group of re...