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Premium Content > Musculoskeletal > Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology

Musculoskeletal System Basics

Skeletal system
  • Skeletal system basics
  • Skeletal system overview
  • Osteology
    • Humerus
    • Radius
    • Ulna
    • Femur
    • Tibia and Fibula
    • Scapula and Clavicle
    • Vertebrae/Spine
Movement
  • Introduction to Motions, Planes and Directions
  • Joint Movements
  • Arthrokinematics
    • Concave-Convex Rule
Muscle
  • Types of Muscles
    • Introduction to muscle types
    • Three types of muscle
  • Skeletal Muscle Structure
    • Anatomy of a muscle cell
    • Skeletal muscle structure
    • Sarcomere
  • Muscle Fiber Types
    • Muscle Fibers Explained
    • Type I and Type II Muscle Fibers
  • Muscle Physiology
    • Skeletal muscle contraction
    • Actin and myosin
    • Animated muscle contraction
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Upper Extremity

  • Arm
  • Shoulder
  • Scapula & Clavicle
  • Humerus
  • Elbow & Forearm
  • Wrist & Hand
  • More …

Trunk

  • Sacrum
    • Introduction to Sacral Torsions
  • Spine
    • Features of the Vertebral Column
    • Introduction to the Vertebral Column
    • Vertebral Landmarks
  • Thorax
    • Anatomy Tutorial of the Thorax
    • Bones of the Thoracic Wall
    • Muscles of the Thoracic Wall
    • Thoracic Wall Joints
    • More …

Lower Extremity

  • Hip/Gluteal Region
    • Introduction to the Hip Joint
    • Muscles of the Thigh and Gluteal Region
    • Overview of the Sacroiliac Joint
    • More …
  • Pelvic Region
    • Pelvic Floor Anatomy
    • More Pelvic Floor Anatomy
  • Leg
    • Femur
    • Anterior & Lateral Leg Muscles
    • Posterior Leg Muscles
  • Knee
    • Ligaments
    • Muscles
    • Osteology
  • Foot & Ankle
    • Muscles of the Foot

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