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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.
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 this diagram to 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.
Carpal Tunnel
Study this picture of the carpal tunnel and see where the median nerve passes through.
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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