Valerie Dean O'Loughlin

Overview of Mouth Anatomy The mouth is the starting point of the digestive system, where food enters, and saliva is produced. Inside the mouth is a special lining called the oral mucosa, which is soft and moist. This lining covers the inside of the mouth, including the gums, tongue, and other areas. Besides helping break down food, the mouth is also essential … Read more

Overview of Knee Anatomy Your knees are crucial joints, connecting your thigh with your leg. The knee anatomy consists of a tibiofemoral joint & patellofemoral joint: one joins your thigh bone (femur) with your shinbone (tibia), and the other connects your thigh bone with the kneecap (patella). These joints allow various activities like walking, running, … Read more

Overview of Eye Anatomy An eye is a part of an organism that helps it see things. It takes in light and turns it into signals for the brain. In fancy terms, it is an optical system that collects light, adjusts its intensity, focuses it to form an image, and sends signals to the brain. … Read more

Overview of Hand Anatomy The human hand is an extraordinary part of the upper limb, built for power and precision. It is necessary to feel and do things with our hands. It can handle challenging tasks like climbing mountains and delicate actions like manipulating small objects. Hand anatomy consists of bones, muscles, and neurovascular structures … Read more

Overview of Finger Anatomy Fingers are highly specialized structures found in the hands of most tetrapods, including humans and primates. Over millions of years of evolution, they have adapted to perform tasks with precision and skill. Each finger comprises three small bones called phalanges, which give the finger its shape and strength. These bones are … Read more

Overview of Biceps Anatomy The biceps is an important part of the upper arm. We call it a single muscle consisting of a short and a long head. The short head starts at the coracoid, while the long head originates from the supraglenoid tubercle. Both parts share the same nerve supply with the coracobrachialis and … Read more

Overview of Arm Anatomy The upper extremity, or arm, is an important part of the human body that helps us lift, hold, and move things. Arm anatomy consists of 3 main parts: the upper arm, forearm, and hand. It stretches from the shoulder to the fingers and includes 30 bones, along with muscles, blood vessels, … Read more