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Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a result of tibial nerve compression or damage at the tarsal tunnel.   The tarsal tunnel is a passage in the medial ankle. It is bounded by the flexor retinaculum of the ankle, the medial malleolus of the tibia and the talus and calcaneus bones. Several structures pass through the tarsal tunnel […]READ POST

A great way to understand what Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are, is to first understand the basic anatomy of the brain.  The brain can be simplified into key structures. The cerebrum is the bulk of the brain. It can be divided into the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes as well as the […]READ POST

The muscles of the back include those that move the vertebral column, help maintain posture, and are involved in movements of the pectoral girdle and arm. The muscles of the back can be categorised into two main groups: the extrinsic and the intrinsic muscles.  The extrinsic muscles of the back are generally involved in movements […]READ POST

Welcome back to a brand-new episode of Anatomy Dissected! In this video, we will learn about the tenth cranial nerve, also known as the vagus nerve.  In this episode you will learn:  Check out all the Anatomy Dissected videos on our YouTube channel. READ POST

This year, International Women’s Day is themed around ‘Acceleration Action’. This highlights the need of making moves and clear steps to obtain gender equality. We have made huge strides in this area in the past decade, but it is evident that there is still a lot of work to do. For example, according to an […]READ POST

Photo: Fred Ernst for Rijksmuseum Boerhaave  Shining a Light on Women in Medicine and a Hopeful Perspective for the Future  At Elsevier Health, we continually strive to enhance medical education by reflecting the diverse world we live in. Our latest partnership with the renowned Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden, Netherlands, highlights this commitment perfectly.  We are […]READ POST

A cyst is a sac-like structure that is often filled with fluid, or some other substance. There are many types of cysts such as epidermoid cysts, pilar cysts and Baker’s cysts. One type of cyst that is commonly found in the wrist or hand is the ganglion cyst.   Ganglion cysts form near joints or tendons. […]READ POST

This February we celebrate Hearth Month! Heart Month encourages everyone to focus on their cardiovascular health by raising awareness of heart disease and other heart-related conditions. A great way to understand what heart disease is, is to first understand the anatomy of the heart.  The heart is composed of four main chambers. There are two […]READ POST

Historically speaking, anatomical education hasn’t always been diverse. Here at Complete Anatomy, it is well known that we have been aiming to change historical bias when it comes to teaching and learning anatomy. Our first step towards this was introducing our full female model back in 2021 and then our customization options the following year […]READ POST

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. The optic nerve, a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers, connects our eyes to our brains, allowing us to see. Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that cause progressive damage to this crucial structure and is a leading cause of vision loss, leaving over 4.5 million […]READ POST