Geoffroy's cat, a small wild feline from South America, has a forepaw built for both running and climbing. This makes it a bit of a mystery. Scientists wanted to understand how its muscles work and how they compare to other cats and similar animals. They studied three adult Geoffroy's cats. They ca
Counting is something we do every day. But have you ever thought about how we use our bodies to count? It turns out, our hands, feet, and other body parts play a big role in how we represent numbers. This is what we call body-based numeration systems. These systems use our anatomy to show numbers, w
Shonda Rhimes, a well-known figure in the TV industry, has always been open about her journey as a creator and a mom. She recently shared a personal story that highlights the tough choices working parents often face. Rhimes admitted that she missed Sandra Oh's final scenes on "Grey's Anatomy" becau
Doctors in training, specifically those specializing in women's health and childbirth, have a big task ahead of them. They need to understand the ins and outs of the pelvic area. This knowledge is super important. It helps them do surgeries well and keeps patients safe. A recent study wanted to fin
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 eve
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
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.
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
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
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
