Dissectible Me 5 minute anatomy
Welcome to dissectible me. Human anatomy in 5-minute chunks.
In this weekly podcast, we will cover everything from introductions to bodily systems, to some very focused but fascinating nuggets of anatomical knowledge. One rule, it must be covered in 5 minutes only! Whether you are a student exploring the content for the first time, a healthcare professional refreshing your anatomy knowledge, or someone with 5 minutes to kill, this podcast is suitable for anyone with an interest in the human body. So join us as we set the timer and rattle through the captivating microcosmos that is human anatomy.
Narrated by Sam Webster & Chris Summers
Welcome to dissectible me. Human anatomy in 5-minute chunks.
In this weekly podcast, we will cover everything from introductions to bodily systems, to some very focused but fascinating nuggets of anatomical knowledge. One rule, it must be covered in 5 minutes only! Whether you are a student exploring the content for the first time, a healthcare professional refreshing your anatomy knowledge, or someone with 5 minutes to kill, this podcast is suitable for anyone with an interest in the human body. So join us as we set the timer and rattle through the captivating microcosmos that is human anatomy.
Narrated by Sam Webster & Chris Summers
Episodes
Jul 31, 2026
Airway anatomy
Jul 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026
6 min
Let's introduce the anatomy of the airway very briefly by starting at the nose and the mouth and working our way down to the alveoli.
Jul 31, 2026
6 min
Jul 24, 2026
Angle of Louis (or sternal angle)
Jul 24, 2026
Jul 24, 2026
5 min
The sternal angle is an important surface anatomy landmark of the chest, deep to which some major anatomical structures lie.
Jul 24, 2026
5 min
Jul 10, 2026
Synovial joint classifications
Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
7 min
Synovial joints are specialised for movement. The shapes of the articulating surfaces define what movements are allowed, and we can anatomically classify synovial joints by these shapes and by these movements. We have hinge, ball and socket, plane, saddle and condyloid synovial joints.
Jul 10, 2026
7 min
Jul 3, 2026
Anatomical types of joints
Jul 3, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
6 min
Fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints and synovial joints. We can define them by what they are made of, and in turn, what they are made of tells us what movements they might allow.
Jul 3, 2026
6 min
Jun 26, 2026
Femur
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
6 min
The biggest bone in the body. What pertinent anatomical features should you be aware of?
Jun 26, 2026
6 min
Jun 19, 2026
Ovaries
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
5 min
What would I include if I only had 5 minutes to talk about the functional anatomy of the ovary?
Jun 19, 2026
5 min
Jun 9, 2026
Nerves in the inguinal canal
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
6 min
What nerves run through the inguinal canal and are they at risk of injury during an inguinal hernia repair?
Jun 9, 2026
6 min
Jun 5, 2026
Hippocampus
Jun 5, 2026
Jun 5, 2026
6 min
The hippocampus is part of the limbic system in the brain. What does that mean? What does it do? Where is it? In 5 minutes(ish)?
Jun 5, 2026
6 min
May 29, 2026
Oesophagus
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
6 min
The oesophagus is a muscular tube linking the pharynx to the stomach. The muscles of the face and pharynx are skeletal and under somatic control, whereas the muscles of the stomach are smooth and autonomic. Where does this change happen?
May 29, 2026
6 min
May 21, 2026
Ossicles of the ear
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
6 min
Why do we have three tiny bones in each ear?
May 21, 2026
6 min

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Narrated by Sam Webster & Chris Summers





