SciShow
Why Don't Sleeping Bats Fall Down?
Bats sleep upside down, so how come they don’t fall? Turns out that they’ve got some unusual legs.
Crash Course
Big Guns: The Muscular System - CrashCourse Biology
Hank tells us the story of the complicated chemical dance that allows our skeletal muscles to contract and relax.
SciShow
Why Don't We Have Elbowcaps?
Arms and legs are pretty similar, from the amount of bones they have to the way their joints bend, but your legs have one thing your arms don't: kneecaps. Ever wonder why?
Curated Video
Dissection: Leg
We dissect and examine a frog's leg and muscles. The skin is removed and the leg is bent back and forth to see how pairs of antagonistic muscles work. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Muscles contract to cause movement. Muscles...
Curated Video
Get Up and Get Going
Dr. Forrester teaches about your circulatory system and muscular system.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Superhuman Strength: Secrets of Muscle Variation
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses variability within the musculoskeletal system and how that might relate to athletic performance.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Your Bones Change With Exercise
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how exercise influences bone density and architecture, as well as the different types of exercise that influence this.
Curated Video
Human Body /Diaphragm Song
Learn about the anatomy of the human body and your Diaphragm with the Diaphragm Song by the KLT App
The Noted Anatomist
Origins and Insertions
This brief tutorial teaches the definitions of origins and insertions. 0:00. Intro to origins and insertions 0:20. Defining origins and insertions 0:42. Challenge: Origins and insertions are not necessarily unchanging 1:23. Using the...
Kenhub
Medial plantar muscles of the foot (3D)
Anatomy and functions of the medial plantar muscles of the foot shown with 3D model animation.
Catalyst University
Basics of the Knee Joint | Tibiofemoral & Patellofemoral Joints
In this video, we will discuss the relevant anatomy of the knee joint and do a basic overview of the structures and joints involved.
Catalyst University
Iontophoresis EXPLAINED Theory, Use, & Example with Calculations
In this video, we explore the theory, use, and parameters with drug delivery via iontophoresis.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Mysterious Function of the Kneecap
This video explains the function of the kneecap, also known as the patella, and its role in providing leverage for the quadriceps muscles.
Catalyst University
Hip Flexors EXPLAINED Iliopsoas & Other Hip Flexors
In this video, we explore the muscles that facilitate hip flexion and the origins, insertions, actions, and innervation of the iliopsoas.
Catalyst University
Knee Extracapsular Ligaments Patellar Ligament, MCL, & LCL
In this video, we discuss anatomy of the major extracapsular knee ligaments (the patellar ligament, MCL, and LCL) and associated structures.
The Noted Anatomist
Posterior compartment leg muscles
This tutorial teaches the muscles comprising the posterior compartment of the leg.
Catalyst University
Function of Golgi Tendon Organs [GTOs] in Movement & Exercise
In this video, we explore the functions of Golgi Tendon Organs [GTOs] in... [1] submaximal exercise, normal movement, and proprioception [2] maximal force production & injury prevention [reflexive]
Catalyst University
Lateral Leg Compartment Anatomy, Origins, Insertions, & More
In this video, we discuss the muscles of the lateral leg compartment. More specifically, the anatomy, origins, insertion, innervation, blood supply, and actions.
Catalyst University
Biceps Load Tests (II & I) | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate several special tests used in the diagnosis of SLAP tears of the shoulder joint. More specifically, I cover the rationale, interpretation of results, and psychometric properties for these tests:...
Catalyst University
Muscles of the Foot Dorsum | Origins, Insertions, Actions, Etc.
In this video, we explore the muscles of the foot dorsum (extensor digitorum & hallucis brevis), their relationships to their longus counterparts, and origins, insertions, innervations, actions, and blood supply.
Catalyst University
Thompson Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the Thompson test, a special test used in the diagnosis of an Achilles tendinopathy and/or rupture.
Next Animation Studio
Achilles tear explained
Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang suffered an Achilles tear when he was running the 110-meter hurdles in the London Olympics on Aug. 7. The achilles tendon is attached to the calf muscle and heel bone. Tears or ruptures can be caused by sudden...
Catalyst University
Yergason's Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate Yergason's test, a special test used in the assessment of bicipital tendonopathies and SLAP tears of the shoulder.