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Human Anatomy and Anatomical Terms

Explore the different muscles and bones of the human body. Review what ligaments comprise individual joints. Discover the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems of the body. Learn terms used in describing anatomy and anatomical movement.

Anatomy of the Carpal Tunnel

The carpal tunnel is a connection from the wrist into the hand that is formed by the wrist bones and a thick tissue band.

Understanding How Your Spine Works

Understanding How Your Spine Works

Muscles of the Rotator Cuff

The rotator cuff is made up of a group of four muscles that support the shoulder joint. This article reviews the muscles of the rotator cuff.

The Achilles Tendon

An overview of the tendon that attaches our calf muscle to our heel.

Ligaments of the Knee Joint

A brief overview and description of the human knee joint.

Ligaments of the Ankle Joint

A brief review of the ligaments of the ankle.

Ligaments of the Elbow Joint

A brief overview and description of the elbow joint.

Lower Leg Anatomy

Learn about the anatomy of the lower leg with your guide to sports medicine.

Hosford Muscle Tables

Learning the muscles of the body can be a challenging task. Review all the muscles in the Hosford Muscle Table as shown by PT Central.

Position Terms Used in Anatomy

Learning appropriate terms is half the battle of understanding anatomy. Review anatomical terms used to describe positions of the body.

Planes Of The Body

Anatomical planes refer to sections of the body. Review and learn the four planes of the body.

Bones Of The Upper and Lower Extremities

Learn the bones that make up the arms and legs. Useful pictures will make learning easier.

Anatomy of the Hand

This interactive site will take you on a tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments, and nerves of the hand. Just click and learn.

Muscles of the Rotator Cuff

Use the pneumonic S.I.T.S. to remember these four muscles of the rotator cuff.

Bones of the Spine

33 individual bones make up the spine. View all of them and discover the four sections that make up the vertebral column.
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