Category Archives: Anatomy And Physiology
Anatomical Applications What Do We Mean By Muscle Strengthening? Exactly what happens during the multiple types of muscle strengthening is unclear, but maintaining muscle strength is clearly beneficial. 
Anatomy And Physiology The Complex Low Back The complexity created by the many structures that relate to each other in the low back makes it vulnerable to potential dysfunction 
Anatomy And Physiology What Happens To Bones When We Age? Changes to our bones, including a decline in mass, happen as we age. Weight-bearing exercise and appropriate nutrition can slow that decline. 
Anatomy And Physiology An Exploration Of The Ribcage Our ribcage has several essential functions including protection of our organs, a role in breathing, and creation of red blood cells. 
Anatomy And Physiology Muscular Actions Of Breathing: What Happens When We Breathe? The muscular action of breathing always includes the diaphragm. We may also recruit secondary breathing muscles, like the SCM and scalenes. 
Anatomy And Physiology The Sternoclavicular And Acromioclavicular Joints: Completing The Shoulder Complex The sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints are small but important joints that allow our shoulder complex to create a full range of movement. 
Anatomical Applications Anatomical Terms For Movements Anatomical terms for movement help us clearly communicate what and how we’re observing movement in the body. 
Anatomical Applications Understanding Anatomical Terms For Location And Relative Position Anatomical terms for location help us describe where structures are located in the body and how they are positioned relative to other structures. 
Anatomy And Physiology Exploring The Hip Joint The hip joint is where our leg meets our pelvis. We use our hip joints for standing, walking, and most other functional movements. 
Anatomy And Physiology What Is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? Temporomandibular joint disorders are a group of disorders that share the symptoms of TMJ pain and dysfunction. There is no single specific cause. 
Anatomy And Physiology Understanding The Planes Of Movement Understanding the three main planes of movement, sagittal, frontal, and transverse, can us conceptualize more complex, multiplanar movements. 
Anatomy And Physiology What Is The Gait Cycle? The gait cycle is the technical name for how we walk. We can better understand other functional movements by taking a look at how we walk.