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
Episodes
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Pancreas
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The pancreas is an organ that most people know about because of its job in producing insulin and managing blood sugar levels. When this doesn't work correctly diabetes develops. It has other endocrine roles and exocrine jobs too, in digestion. Let's talk about where it is in the body and some of the details of the anatomy of this vital organ in 5 minutesish.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Pelvis Bones
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The pelvis has two halves (left and right) but each half is also made up of three bones. Let's look at the anatomy of the ilium, ischium and pubis bones and how they link to the back and lower limb.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Nuchal Ligament
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The nuchal ligament is in the back of your neck and you can feel it when you flex your neck forwards. What does it do and where does it come from?
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The Pudendal Nerve
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The pudendal nerve is responsible for sensation from the external genitalia and the perineum, and for motor innervation of the muscles here including the urethral and anal sphincters. It comes from the sacral plexus, so how does it get to the perineum?
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Elbow Pain
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
In this episode, let’s use the common complaint of elbow pain as a vector to explore the anatomy around the elbow.
Terms covered this week: medial & lateral epicondyle. Pronation & supination. Medial epicondylitis aka golfer’s elbow. Lateral epicondylitis aka tennis elbow. Flexor muscles, specifically flexor digitorum muscles (superficialis & profundus), flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus & pronator teres. The extensor muscles, mainly the extensor carpi radialis longus & brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor digitorum and the supinator muscles.
Friday Oct 27, 2023
The Cornea
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Let’s discuss the clear transparent tissue that sits anterior to the pupil and iris of your eye. Today we will explore the 5 layers of this tissue and link back to their function. There may be more to this area of anatomy than initially meets the eye……😶
Terms covered this week: the cornea, sclera, and progenitor cells. The 5 layers of the cornea are; the epithelium, the Bowmen’s layer (aka the anterior limiting membrane), the stroma, Descemet’s membrane (aka the posterior limiting membrane) and the endothelium layer. The debated sixth layer is also mentioned which is called Dua’s layer.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
The Azygos vein
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
The anatomy of venous drainage of the thoracic wall. What is the azygos venous system? Where is it found? Why is it important & interesting?
Terms covered this week, The azygos, hemiazygos & accessory hemiazygos veins.
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Intervertebral disks
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
We are back! Pun intended. In this episode, Sam will discuss the very important structure that exists between the vertebrae of your spine. The fibrocartilaginous intervertebral disk. This mobile, compressible, and stabilising tissue is integral for a happy healthy spine.
Terms covered this week: The annulus fibrosus & the nucleus pulposus. Type I & type II collagen. Vertebral endplate & disk herniation.
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
The Optic nerve (CNII)
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
An anatomist’s ramblings on the optic nerve, colour vision & visual decussation.
Terms covered this week: The retina & its rod and cone cells. The optic nerve, optic chiasm & optic tract. Trichromats, dichromats, tetrachromats & achromatopsia.
Friday Jul 28, 2023
The Peritoneum
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Let’s discuss the sheets of connective tissue in the abdominal cavity, aka the peritoneum. Let’s explore how the folds of this membrane are called different things depending on how many folds there are, & how these folds form spaces……that us anatomists also name. In addition to the terminology, let's discuss the functions & clinical relevance of all these membranes, to justify knowing them.
Terms covered this week: The peritoneum & the parietal & visceral iterations of this. Peritoneal fluid. The mesentery. The greater & lesser omentum. The greater & lesser sacs. Finally, what on earth is meant by retroperitoneal?

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Narrated by Sam Webster & Chris Summers