Dissectible Me 5 minute anatomy

Our Top 5+ Favourite Anatomical terms

In today's episode, we circumnavigate the Islets of Langerhans to the Foramen of Magendie. We encounter the gluttonous inducing Ghrelin and search for the cryptic splenunculus. No, this is not a fantasy novel. We are instead talking about the wonderful world of anatomical terminology. So fasten your gubernacula and let's discuss our favourite anatomical terms. 

The Anatomical position

Join us this week where we travel back in time to our anatomical predecessors and review their justification for the creation of the universal 'anatomical position'. We will also discuss the simple anatomical descriptors that are the very foundation for anatomical study. 
What is the anatomical position.......? Think Da Vinci's Vitruvian man with less enthusiasm and 4 fewer limbs. 

The Female Reproductive system

This week we introduce the female reproductive system. 
In this podcast, we discuss its functions and the anatomy of the external vs internal genitalia.
 
 

The Male Reproductive system

In today's episode, we tackle the 'male' reproductive system. The penultimate episode from our series introducing human anatomy systems. 
Terms covered in this podcast include; The testes vs testis. Sertoli, Leydig and spermatagonia cells. The rete testis, epididymis and the ductus or vas deferens. Seminal vesicles, prostate, and finally the erectile tissues of the corpus cavernosum and spongiosum. 
 

The Immune system

A perfect follow-on from the lymphatic system, today we introduce the immune system and the anatomy thereof...
Can you point to the organs of your immune system? If not, listen in. 
 
 
 

The Lymphatic system

This week we tackle the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic vessels, lymph, chyle, and lymph nodes. We will also introduce the adjunct lymphoid tissues & organs.
Much more on these in the future episodes.   
 

The Musculoskeletal system

An introduction to the musculoskeletal system.
What are your bones & muscles all about and what are their functions?
Spoiler alert: it's not all about locomotion and support!  

The Endocrine system

A brief whistle-stop tour of your endocrine system. 
The glands, hormones, and what is a feedback loop or the hypothalamic-pituitary axis all about.
Future episodes will dedicate 5 minutes to each of these wonderful glands adding detail and clarity. 

The Nervous system

Okay, grab yourself a coffee and prepare for what is our toughest challenge yet....an introduction to the nervous system in 5 minutes.
We will cover its basic anatomy. The central vs the peripheral nervous system. The somatic vs the visceral system, and the sympathetic vs the parasympathetic systems. 86 BILLION NEURONS!
 
 

The Integumentary system

This week we will talk about the largest organ of the body.....The integumentary system, aka your skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.
Despite feeling like it has more layers than an onion or ogre for that matter, the skin can be broadly divided into 2 layers, the epidermis, and dermis. Here we discuss a basic introduction to these layers with more detailed dedicated podcasts to come for each.