This brief video tutorial discusses the anatomy of the kidney: 0:00. Introduction 0.17. Functions 2:42. Topography 3:55. Renal cortex and renal medulla (pyramids) 7:53. Major and minor calyces, Renal pelvis and hilum 8:50. Sympathetic...

In this video, we explore... [1] a brief history of Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs) [2] basics of how Induced Pleuripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) were made [3] basic applications of IPSCs

This brief video tutorial discusses the parts of the brainstem including primary internal and external features as well as functions.

Heather Bergman, Justin Cassidy, and Drew Hood discuss how unique tools were developed to complete the on-orbit repair of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), a space particle detector that’s hot on the trail of dark matter and dark...

This is a brief video tutorial on sympathetic innervation of GI organs. It also includes innervation of the adrenal gland and skin just because:)

The following tutorial provides a brief overview of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves

Experts in neuroscience help us understand why the human brain is a marvel of structure and function. This video looks at how the nervous system allows our five senses to opperate, it looks at the specific processes which allow us to...

In this video, we discuss the pathways of the sympathetic nervous system in detail.

In this video, we explore the anatomy of the major ligaments of the cervical spine.

This brief video tutorial discusses some foundational principals for describing and locating cranial nerve nuclei (motor and sensory) in the brainstem.

In this video, we explore the active ingredient in hot peppers, capsaicin, and discuss its biosynthesis, mechanisms, & metabolism.

This is a brief tutorial on the autonomic nerves that course to the head.

In this video, we explore the following: [1] structure and functions of the vestibulospinal and vestibulocollic reflexes, or the VSR and the VCR. [2] various types of hip strategies, their form, detection, and patterns of muscle activation.

In this video, we dissect the details of the brachial plexus: roots, trunks, divisions, cords, terminal branches, and all intermediate branches.

This tutorial covers the basics of spinal cord white matter.

This video tutorial briefly covers the development of somite elements (dermatome, myotome and sclerotome) in the context of gross anatomy.

In this video, we explore the functions of Golgi Tendon Organs [GTOs] in...<br/>
[1] submaximal exercise, normal movement, and pro<br/>prioception
[2] maximal force production & injury <br/>prevention [reflexive]

In this video, we will answer the following question: Why does an posterolateral L4-L5 disc herniation compress the L5 nerve root, considering they are at different intervertebral segments?

In this video, we locate various anatomical features present on most vertebrae through the spinal column including body, verterbral notches, pedicles, laminae, and more.

This is a short video tutorial introducing the parasympathetic nervous system.

From skiing down a steep mountain, to playing the piano, the nervous system enables us to accomplish remarkable tasks. This video focuses on the amazing structures in the nervous system that allows humans to maintain and carry out a wide...

In this video, we explore the structure and functions of the vestibulospinal and vestibulocollic reflexes, or the VSR and the VCR. This will lead to discussing the hip and step strategies.

The video is a lesson on reflex arcs and the function of reflex actions in the nervous system. Using a hot pan as an example, the video describes how pain receptors in the skin detect a stimulus, which triggers a series of neuronal...

Health authorities in several US states are warning people to take extra precautions when protecting against mosquito bites as West Nile virus has begun to appear in samples of mosquitoes collected in counties from California to...