Author: Brendan Byrne

Understanding “Whiplash”

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The term “Whiplash” is commonly used to describe a hyperextension injury of the neck. It is a non-medical term that describes the sudden whipping movement of the head and neck upon impact.READ POST

Cadavers in Anatomy Education

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The earliest documented cadaveric dissection by a medical student was performed in the 16th century but there is no doubt that the practice is even older than that.READ POST

Preparing a histology slide

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Histology is the microscopic study of tissues and organs achieved by staining, sectioning, and viewing those sections under a microscope ?. Histology is used in scientific study, medical diagnosis, autopsy, and even in the study of fossils ?.READ POST

PREVIEW: Cells of Nervous Tissue

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We’ve lots of good things in store for 2021, including an all-NEW region for our Radiology library and 2 new detailed models. Let’s take a look at the Cells of Nervous Tissue model that’s landing on our platform in January ?.READ POST

What happens to the cells during cancer

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When healthy cells become cancerous, they typically acquire what are known as the six main hallmarks of cancer. These are biological capabilities that allow cancer cells to survive and spread.READ POST

Brain-computer interfaces

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A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that provides a communication pathway between the central nervous system (CNS) and an external device. READ POST

SNEAK PREVIEW: Photoreceptors

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We’re getting closer by the day to our summer release at Complete Anatomy HQ, with everything in the final stages of testing. In the meantime, get an exclusive look at the latest addition to our Cell Biology family – The Photoreceptors.READ POST