ARTICULAR CARTILAGE is found covering the ends of bones where they form a joint with another bone. This articular cartilage is made out of a specific type of cartilage called hyaline cartilage, which is a smooth, glossy cartilage that helps reduce friction and provide some shock absorption. Damage to this cartilage is what is known as osteoarthritis. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #cartilage #knee #kneepain #articular #articularcartilage #arthritis #kneearthritis #hyalinecartilage https://www.instagram.com/reel/CMAaSMEhD1f/?utm_medium=tumblr

LYMPH NODES function as filters for the fluid within the lymphatic vessels called lymph. Foreign substances within the lymph get trapped within the lymph nodes where certain types of white blood cells will either engulf foreign substances or destroy them through immune responses. This filtered lymph is then drained from the lymph node and eventually returns to systemic circulation. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #lymph #lymphnodes #lymphadenopathy #lymphaticdrainage #lymphaticmassage #lymphaticsystem https://www.instagram.com/p/CL65aH_B3F1/?utm_medium=tumblr

ACETABULUM is the deep fossa on the os coxa (hip bone that makes up the majority of the pelvis) and articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint. If the head of the femur becomes displaced from the acetabulum this is known as a dislocated hip. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #hip #hipjoint #ballandsocket #joints #joint #bone #bones #femur #acetabulum https://www.instagram.com/reel/CL4S4q6hiGg/?utm_medium=tumblr

DURAL VENOUS SINUS is a space that is found in the thick connective tissue coverings that surround the brain called the dura mater. These passageways are lined with endothelium (lining found in blood vessels) and act as veins to drain blood from the brain. Because these are found with in the dura, these venous sinuses do not collapse and allow from more efficient drainage of blood from the brain tissue. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #vein #veins #venous #dura #duramater #dural #duralvenoussinus #blood #brain #bloodflow #bigbrain https://www.instagram.com/reel/CL17nWyBXLO/?utm_medium=tumblr

DURAL VENOUS SINUS is a space that is found in the thick connective tissue coverings that surround the brain called the dura mater. These passageways are lined with endothelium (lining found in blood vessels) and act as veins to drain blood from the brain. Because these are found with in the dura, these venous sinuses do not collapse and allow from more efficient drainage of blood from the brain tissue. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #vein #veins #venous #dura #duramater #dural #duralvenoussinus #blood #brain #bloodflow #bigbrain https://www.instagram.com/reel/CL17nWyBXLO/?utm_medium=tumblr

SPERMATIC CORD is a structure coming from the male scrotum. It contains the ductus (vas) deferens, veins, arteries, and nerves. It also contains muscle fibers that contribute to the cremaster muscle that helps elevate the testes. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #testes #testicles #sperm #spermaticcord #bloodsupply #blood #reproduction https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLzvJtNh6Ho/?utm_medium=tumblr

POSTERIOR PITUITARY, as the name implies, is the posterior aspect of the pituitary gland. This is smaller than the anterior pituitary and secretes two different hormones, antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin. Antidiuretic hormone acts upon the kidneys to decrease urine output. Oxytocin stimulates smooth muscle contractions of the uterus and stimulates milk ejection from the breasts. Oxytocin is also implicated in bonding, especially with mother and child, this is why it often gets nicknamed the “love hormone.” . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #hormone #hormones #hormonebalance #hormonebalance #pituitarygland #posteriorpituitary #oxytocin #adh #antidiuretic #brain #bigbrain https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLpHk3Ih5v0/?utm_medium=tumblr

LAMBDOID SUTURE connects the two parietal bones to the occipital bone. This suture received its name due to the resemblance to the Greek letter lambda. Most of the time we think of joints as mobile, however joints are simply the meeting places of bones, or in other words where two or more bones connect, therefore sutures are considered joints. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #skull #bone #bones #suture #sutures #lambda #lambdoidsuture #skeleton #occipitalbone #parietalbone https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLhn8cOhNm_/?utm_medium=tumblr

THYROID CARTILAGE is the most prominent and largest cartilage that makes up the larynx (voice box) The two plates of the thyroid cartilage come to a point anteriorly called the laryngeal prominence, which is often nicknamed the Adam’s apple. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #cartilage #larynx #voice #voicebox #thyroidcartilage #thyroid #adamsapple #student https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLcI35OBRJF/?utm_medium=tumblr

GLUTEUS MAXIMUS is one of the largest, if not the largest muscle in the human body. It is a powerful hip extensor and helps humans to stand upright in an extended position. Due to this engagement of the muscle in an upright position, and its contributions to extending the hip during running, jumping, hiking, etc., humans have large glutes when compared proportionally to other animals. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #butt #buttocksworkout #buttworkouts #gluteusmaximus #glutes #hip #hipextension #bipedal https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLZ-VI9hBjv/?utm_medium=tumblr

FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS is one of 20 muscles in the forearm. This muscles is named based upon it’s function and location. It is located in the anterior compartment of the forearm, on the radial side. “Carpi” refers to the wrist, and this muscle flexes the wrist. It can also assist with abduction of the wrist. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #wrist #forearm #muscle #muscles #flexion #flexorcarpiradialis #karate #karatechop https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLPOhiHhOOS/?utm_medium=tumblr

SUPRASPINATUS is one of the four rotator cuff muscles. When this muscle contracts it causes abduction of the shoulder (moving your upper limb out to the side like during the first part of a jumping jack). Due to the small length of this muscle, it can only provide about 10-15 degrees of shoulder abduction, so it is often said to be the “initiator” of abduction. Which muscle provides the rest of shoulder abduction? . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #muscle #muscles #shoulder #supraspinatus #rotatorcuff #abduction #rotatorcuffrehab #penquin #shoulderworkout #student https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLKD8asB2YA/?utm_medium=tumblr

COMMON ILIAC ARTERY is a paired artery (right and left) that begins as the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta. This artery then branches into internal and external iliac arteries. The internal iliac taking blood into the pelvis, and the external iliac taking blood to the lower limb. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #blood #artery #iliac #ilium #pelvis #commoniliacartery #bloodsupply #student #medschool #doctor #nurse https://www.instagram.com/reel/CLIZCycBFdi/?utm_medium=tumblr

MESENTERY is a fold of the largest serous membrane called the peritoneum. The mesentery helps bind the small intestine to the posterior wall. This contains fat as well as blood vessels, which helps with the absorption of nutrients from the small intestine. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #mesentery #smallintestine #bowel #digestivehealth #digestivesystem #guts #horrormovies #nutrients #absorption https://www.instagram.com/p/CLClbhYB4c3/?utm_medium=tumblr

EXTENSOR HALLUCIS LONGUS is one of the four muscles in the anterior compartment of the crus (front of the lower leg). The name tells you much about this muscle. The word “hallucis” refers to the big toe, and as the rest of the name implies, this is the longer muscle that extends the big toe (there is also an extensor hallucis brevis). . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #toe #toes #bigtoe #bigtoes #foot #feet #muscle #muscles #lowerleg #calf #crus #digit #digits https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9RgMGBQ5f/?utm_medium=tumblr

ZYGOMATIC BONE is a paired bone of the skull that contributes to the formation of the orbit (eye socket) and the cheek. The word zygomatic means “to yoke,” which is similar in meaning to the device that brought two animals together such as oxen. Likewise the zygomatic bone is bringing together the facial bones with the bones of the side of the skull. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #skull #bone #bones #skeleton #skeletal #skeletalsystem #facialbones #zygomaticbone #zygoma #osteology #student https://www.instagram.com/reel/CKy6XMUhYjl/?utm_medium=tumblr

VERTEBRAL FORAMEN is a hole in the vertebral bones, posterior to the vertebral body, where the spinal cord passes through. As each vertebra is stacked upon one another this creates a canal the provides bony protection for the delicate nervous tissue. . . #instituteofhumananatomy #anatomy #anatomylab #anatomyclass #cadaver #cadavers #cadaverlab #learninganatomy #learnanatomy #physiology #physiologyclass #biology #biologyclass #science #scienceclass #learn #learning #spine #vertebral #vertebra #vertebrae #bone #bones #vertebralcolumn #spinal #spinalcordinjury #spinalcord #foramen #nervoussystem https://www.instagram.com/reel/CKt7ujqhPjh/?utm_medium=tumblr