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The urinary system is important in maintaining homeostasis of the body. For example, the urinary system regulates levels of fluids and electrolytes within the body. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The kidney is composed of three layers: the capsule, the renal cortex and the renal medulla. The renal medulla […]Lire l’article
It’s an action we perform many times throughout the day without consciously thinking about it (about 580 times to be exact). Yet, without it we would never be able to receive the nutrients we intake daily. Swallowing is a simple enough action, but extremely important for our overall health. Here we will look more at […]Lire l’article
Exciting news! Complete Anatomy is expanding once again, presenting five new detailed 3D models for your learning and teaching journeys. Dive deeper than ever into the intricacies of the human body. Are you ready to uncover more secrets of human biology? Let’s dive in together! Smooth muscle Smooth muscle is a type of muscle found […]Lire l’article
We’re excited to share a new milestone in Complete Anatomy’s journey. We’ve received a nomination for the prestigious 2024 Apple Design Award in the category of Inclusivity for our work on the world’s first full female 3D model and our skin customization update! While we didn’t clinch the award, this nomination is a testament to […]Lire l’article
So much happens in the body throughout the duration of pregnancy. In this post we will be focusing on the anatomical and physiological changes of organs that change to accommodate for the growing fetus. The complex metabolic demands the pregnant body requires urges changes that affect almost all organ systems. Not to mention the placenta […]Lire l’article
“Now take a deep breath in through the nose, and now let it out through the mouth”. If you have ever taken a yoga or breathwork class, you may be familiar with this type of command. Breathing is vital to our lives, but focusing on our breath can have multiple benefits to our wellness. Deep […]Lire l’article
The 25th of April marks World Malaria Day. Malaria is a disease contracted from mosquito bites. Specifically, from mosquitoes that are infected with a parasite from the genus plasmodium. (1) When an infected mosquito bites your skin, it can transfer the parasite to you. (2) These parasites travel to the liver where they mature. The […]Lire l’article
Skeletal muscle is one of the three main types of muscle found in the body; cardiac and smooth muscle being the other two. Skeletal muscles are under voluntary control and are responsible for moving our bodies. Let’s explore the anatomy of skeletal muscle starting with one of the smallest units, the myofibril. Myofibrils are contractile […]Lire l’article
March marks Brain Injury Awareness Month. Let’s explore one of the more common types of brain injury, a concussion. A concussion is classified as a mild traumatic brain injury. A concussion may be caused by a large impact or trauma to the head. Concussions can also be caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration of the […]Lire l’article
With the new release of Dune: Part 2 coming out shortly, some of you may be familiar with the impressive stillsuit worn by the main characters. This ingenious concept collects the body’s moisture through its sweat or urine. It then filters the impurities out to create drinkable water. An ideal resource while spending days out […]Lire l’article
