Scapula – Left/Right
Identify the spine; that’s easily recognizable and should point posteriorly. Glenoid cavity should then point to the side that the scapula belongs to, i.e. Right scapula has a glenoid cavity points to the right. Continue reading Scapula – Left/Right
Calcaneus – Left/Right
(i) Identify the back of the calcaneus “the heel”. (ii) “Grab the heel”. If your thumb is blocked by a bony extension (sustentaculum tali), then that’s the correct side. Continue reading Calcaneus – Left/Right
Overview of Arm
Overview of Back
Humerus
Humerus is the upper arm bone. Proximally, it articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula, forming the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint. Distally, it articulates with the radius via the capitulum and with the ulna via the trochlea, forming the elbow … Continue reading Humerus
Overview of Joints in Human
Spinal Curvatures and Spinal Nerves Naming
Pictures showing spinal curvatures (primary vs. secondary) and naming system for spinal nerves Continue reading Spinal Curvatures and Spinal Nerves Naming
Comparison of vertebrae from 3 regions
Below are pictures pointing out the more obvious differences among the vertebrae from cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. Continue reading Comparison of vertebrae from 3 regions
Summary of Human Tissues types
Kit Ng, Ph.D. 