Skeletal Muscle and Other Tissue
Muscles Skeletal muscle is the (voluntary contractile tissue) type of muscle that moves your skeleton. It is composed of muscle cells (fibers), layers of connective tissue (fascia) and nerves and blood cells. The infrastructure of a muscle is very similar to a tropical fruit like a lime. A broad sheet of fascia encases the whole fruit, […]
Directional Terms
When learning anatomy it is important to know directional terms in order to help understand the position of a structure relative to another. Most directional terms can be grouped into pairs that have an opposite meaning Ie. anterior (front) and posterior (back).It is also a good idea to understand the planes of the body which […]
Muscle and Other Tissue
This post is a simplified description of the various types of connective tissue that make up our bodies and where some of the connective tissue types are found. Connective tissue is also found in other parts of the body which are not mentioned here. This list has been condensed to focus on muscle anatomy and […]
Understanding Muscle Names
Naming of Muscles Learning the names of muscles can be very confusing or even overwhelming for someone learning this information for the first time. I would suggest you study the skeletal system and bone surface markings on the understanding bones page prior to skeletal muscles as learning the names of the bones and their parts […]
Understanding Bones
Understanding Bones An adult human skeleton consists of 206 named bones. Many of these bones are paired with one on either side of the body (left and right). Infants and children have more than 206 bones because some bones fuse later in life. An example of this would be the sternum which consists of the […]
The Skeletal System
The human skeleton is classified into two major parts: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. These two distinctions help in understanding the organization and functional aspects of the bones in the body. Here’s a detailed breakdown: Axial Skeleton The axial skeleton forms the central core of the body and is primarily responsible for supporting […]