Introduction to Functional Anatomy: Anatomical Directions A better teaching approach is needed for introducing anatomical position and directions to fitness, sports performance, and physical ...

The temporal bone is one of the thickest bones in the skull. In this article, we look at the structure and function of this bone and the injuries that can affect it.

Rembrandt, too, couldn’t resist the revolution of anatomy. vivacomopuder, CC BY-NC-SA But then something happened to anatomical research that can be hard to put a finger on.

The book she had used, the innocuous-sounding Pernkopf Topographic Anatomy of Man, is widely considered to be the best example of anatomical drawings in the world.

A new science of human anatomy arose some 500 years ago, with imagery that was both informative and whimsical, surreal, beautiful and grotesque, according to the National Library of Medicine ...

“Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy” tracks trends in anatomical representation from the 16th century to present day. Visitors can explore illustrations from some of the earliest modern ...

A pivotal wrist bone in birds appears earlier in theropods. This could shift views on how flight evolved. An analysis of two ...

This article looks at the structure of the foot — including bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons — and some of the common conditions that affect it.