Naming of Muscles Learning the names of muscles can be very confusing or even overwhelming for someone learning this information for the first time. Learning the names and locations of the bones and their parts will significantly help in learning the names, locations and actions of the muscles. Prior to learning the muscles I would […]

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 […]

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 […]

There are 5 sets of city built escarpment stairs in Hamilton. They are all high traffic areas which serve different purposes, from commuting to and from work to exercising. This is a general overview of each set of stairs. Chedoke Stairs LocationAt the top of the escarpment they are located at the foot of Upper Paradise. […]

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