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Study anatomy with educational materials about bones, muscles, nerves and other body systems.

Endocrine system

Thyroid gland: anatomy, hormones and functions

The butterfly on the neck is the conductor of metabolism. Thyroxine, triiodothyronine, calcitonin and everything about the thyroid gland.

Thyroid gland: anatomy, hormones and functions

Skeletal system

Elbow joint: three joints in one capsule

A complex joint of three joints - flexion, extension and rotation of the forearm in one joint capsule.

Elbow joint: three joints in one capsule

Endocrine system

Adrenal glands: cortisol, adrenaline and stress

Hormones of stress, blood pressure and sexual function are two small organs above the kidneys with enormous influence.

Adrenal glands: cortisol, adrenaline and stress

Endocrine system

Pancreas: insulin, enzymes and two functions

A unique organ with a dual role - endocrine and exocrine functions in one organ.

Pancreas: insulin, enzymes and two functions

Skeletal system

Hip joint: anatomy, ligaments and endoprosthetics

The most powerful joint in the body can withstand loads of up to 8 body weights when running. Structure, blood supply and prosthetics.

Hip joint: anatomy, ligaments and endoprosthetics

Skeletal system

Cervical spine: atlas, axis and mobility

7 unique vertebrae - the atlas without a body, the axis with a tooth and the vertebral arteries that supply the brain.

Cervical spine: atlas, axis and mobility

Sensory organs

Eye: anatomy, optical system and vision

Optical system with 130 million photoreceptors - from the cornea to the visual cortex.

Eye: anatomy, optical system and vision

Skeletal system

Knee joint: anatomy, menisci and ligaments

The largest joint in the body is the menisci, cruciate ligaments, patella and biomechanics of movement.

Knee joint: anatomy, menisci and ligaments

Lymphatic system

Spleen: blood filter and immune organ

The blood filter and immune cell depot are the red and white pulp in the left hypochondrium.

Spleen: blood filter and immune organ

Skeletal system

Shoulder joint: structure, rotator cuff and mobility

The most flexible joint in the body is the ball-and-socket joint, the rotator cuff, with 360° freedom of movement.

Shoulder joint: structure, rotator cuff and mobility

Skeletal system

Hand: 27 bones, joints and muscles

27 bones and 34 muscles - a tool for precise movements from wrist to fingertips.

Hand: 27 bones, joints and muscles

Skeletal system

Foot: arches, bones and step biomechanics

26 bones, three arches and complex biomechanics - how the foundation of the body is structured.

Foot: arches, bones and step biomechanics