One of the main functions of the skeleton is to protect our squishy internal organs, but another important function is to help us move; bones act as levers with the assistance of ...

Your anatomy operates like a machine, it's success hinging on the work of over 70 organs, each with a unique function. From the heart's blood-pumping ability to the liver's filtering power, each ...

In “Replaceable You,” Mary Roach describes mind-boggling efforts to replace human body parts—and why it’s proven to be so ...

With a human anatomy endorsement from Bethel, you’ll deepen and demonstrate your understanding of the human body and its functionality. You’ll gain deep understanding through hands-on learning in ...

As with any movement, your yoga practice is likely accompanied by an increased curiosity about your physical body. After all, asana serves as a sort of celebration of form, with shapes and transitions ...

Your kidneys are like filters. Your brain is like a computer. Your digestive system is like a tube. Your hands are controlled a bit like a marionette. These comparisons exist in part because doctors ...

Kids have always been curious about the human body and how it works. It follows that teachers—trusted adults trained in children’s development and understanding—should be able to impart knowledge on ...

I've done about 15 actual human body dissections as part of my ongoing professional training as an anatomist. You can become a bit desensitised to it, although people ask, "How do you put up with the ...

Every Friday afternoon, 60 students cram into three laboratory spaces. Those labs have a distinct smell: ethanol and other chemicals, preserving four human cadavers. More than half of the 60 students ...