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Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology: Six Facts about the Salivary Glands and Saliva

Ever been so angry you could spit? If you're angry right now, please don't spit—it was just an expression. As gross as spit is, it's also incredibly interesting. Your body puts a lot into making your saliva, regardless of what you're using it for ...
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Anatomy & Physiology

Learn Muscle Anatomy: Trapezius

I love the trapezius muscle. I know, I know, I say that about every muscle I write about, but it's true! The trapezius is so cool. It's like wearing ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Learn Heart Anatomy: Vessels, Valves, and Chambers (oh my!)

Your heart is an extraordinary machine. Have you ever seen the PIXAR movie Wall-E? In the movie, every robot has a directive, or purpose, that it ...
Anatomy & Physiology

3D Skeletal System: Atlas, Axis, and the Atlanto-Axial Relationship

There are 33 vertebrae in your vertebral column. Or is it 24? Doesn't matter—both numbers are correct. You're born with 33, but the sacrum and coccyx ...
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Visible Body® Releases All-New Skeletal Premium 2 Anatomy App

Interactive, Visual, and In-depth Skeletal Anatomy App Available in the Apple iTunes Store and for PC and Mac Download NEWTON, Mass. — December 3, ...
Anatomy & Physiology

3D Muscular System: Five Common Muscle Actions

You are always moving. No matter how still you think you are, there are muscles contracting—you're never truly still. The muscles in your digestive ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Learn Muscle Anatomy: Sternocleidomastoid

I can't tell you how many times a day I drop the side of my face into my hand—it's becoming a problem. Mostly because after a while it gives me a ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology: The Relationships of the Respiratory System

The Visible Body Blog · Anatomy and Physiology: The Relationships of the Respiratory System Click the play button to listen to an audio version of ...
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Learn Muscle Anatomy: Popliteus

I have a real fascination with underdogs: the little guys who manage to pull off the incredible when the bigger guys usually get all the glory. The ...
Anatomy & Physiology

Learn Muscle Anatomy: Gastrocnemius

I had over 600 muscles from which to choose when I first started writing this thing. I can hear you now: "How did you ever choose from that many ...