ANATOPOD - The Anatomy Podcast

AA4 Abdominal Anatomy 4 The anatomy of the retroperitoneal spaces The second part of this podcast includes the relevant embryological development of the GI tract.. this should enhance understanding of the surgical anatomy of the abdomen   Please assist us with contributions to PATRON at : https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD   All gratefully acknowledged and appreciated it helps us to continue this...

AA3 The Basic Anatomy of the Peritoneal Cavity   The basics of the anatomy of the peritoneum and peritoneal cavity are considered. The next podcast defines the anatomy of the retroperitoneum and the embryological development of the GI tract (and its clinical and anatomical relevance)   Please send us a small contribution for all this work so that we can continue to complete a digital podcast compi...

The Anatomy of the Inguinal Canal, Scrotum and Testis   AA2 Inguinal Anatomy and Inguinal Hernia Made Clear!   In this podcast the anatomy of the inguinal canal is explained as is the mechanics and development of hernia repair…   All contributions gratefully accepted for expansion and continuation of this series at: https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD   Don’t forget the new books coming out via Sp...

Designated as Anatomy of the Abdomen 1 (AA1) This is the first of the abdominal series after a hiatus working on our new anatomy pocket books. The first of these on the Head and Neck will be available in all bookstores early in 2025 under Springer-Verlag publications.   This podcast discusses the anatomy of the rectus abdominis and the obliques.   Best   Andrew

Summary AT7   Anatomy of the Coronary Circulation and Conducting System   This podcast covers the coronary artery and venous anatomy and the anatomy of the conducting system including practical aspects of anomalies as they pertain to anatomy.   The next podcast is a Thoracic Quiz before we start the Anatomy of the Abdomen.   Please subscribe by patronizing our group so that we can continue through...

The second main podcast on Art and Anatomy…the story of anatomical illustration   Vesalius and Stephan van Calkar, Albinus and his resident artist Wandelaar, the Hunter brothers and their artist van Rymsdyk and the Bell brothers.   The next in this series is Exhibiting Bodies…the business of displaying the human body in the galleries and the museums   Music Birds of Norway licensed by Soundstream

AT6 The Anatomy of the Heart     Returned after a 4 week working break.   This podcast discusses the external and internal anatomy of the heart with consideration about how to dissect the cadaveric heart. The next podcast includes the arterial supply and venous drainage of the heart as well as the conducting system and the anatomy of the posterior mediastinum.   Please assist us with a contributio...

Also includes the anatomy of the anterior mediastinum   The next podcast is on the Anatomy of the Heart   Please make any contributions at:   https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD Please also contact us at our work office with suggestions or for notes at megando57@yahoo.com     Best Wishes and enjoy youyr anatomy   Andrew

AT4 - The Anatomy of the Mediastinum and the Diaphragm   This podcast subdivides the mediastinum explaining the clinical reasons behind such categorization. The anatomy and embryology of the diaphragm is discussed along with the genetics of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.   The next podcast will consider the anatomy of the lungs, pleura and bronchopulmonary segments.   Please feel free to contrib...

In this podcast I examine the osteology of the thoracic cage and the anatomical features governing thoracotomy and minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery. It is a grab-bag of extra areas not often covered in anatomy courses.   The next podcast will include the mediastinum, the lungs, pleura and bronchomediastinal segments.   Please make a contribution to our Patron system at:   https://patron.po...

An explanation of the history of developing a curriculum on how to examine a corpse.   If you ever wanted to know how we came to form the mechanisms and order of dissection, then this podcast is for you!   Next time we will examine how dissection came to be illustrated in Art and Anatomy Part 2 -"Picturing Bodies".   Please feel free to contribute to our project so that we can continue these podca...

THE ANATOMY OF THE THORACIC WALL AT2   In this podcast I discuss the anatomy of the thoracic wall, its musculature and the intercostal space as well as approaches to the intercostal nerve and its blockade.   Next time we will consider thoracotomy approaches, the thoracic apertures, suprapleural membrane, diaphragm and its embryology (as well as the anatomy of congenital diaphragmatic hernia) and t...

The Anatomy of the Thorax – AT1 - An Introduction   A simple introduction to our new area of study, the anatomy of the thorax. A brief consideration of the embryological setup for the passage of intercostal and thoracoabdominal nerves and the intercostal neurovascular bundle structure.   In the next podcast I will discuss the thoracic wall and joints as well as the anatomical approaches in thoraco...

This podcast introduces the covenant between anatomist and artist in the dissection of the corpse. The next 3 talks introduce this interaction in the method of dissecting a corpse (How to Open a Body), the illustration if anatomy and the museum and gallery exhibition of bodies.   Lecture 1 How to Open a Body Lecture 2 How to Picture a Body Lecture 3 How to Exhibit a Body   Music: Birds of Norway I...

ALL 11 Lower Limb Quiz (2)   Here is an additional lower limb quiz for you.   Try and figure out why the answer(s) is (are) correct or false and ask yourself, what do I know about this subject and why is it important clinically?   Don’t worry! All is explained for you so that by the time you have gone through all the podcasts on the lower limb you should pretty well understand it all and recall it...

A little diversion this month on the defining Medieval principle of humanity and monsters.   Music provided by Soundstripe Price to Pay (Instrumental) by Kevin Graham   If you like these diversions in anatomy please feel free to contribute at   https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD     Next time I am going into a 3 lecture series of Anatomy and Art     In the meantime always enjoy your anatomy!

ALL 10 The Lower Limb Quiz   Includes 20 MCQ’s and short essay questions   I will do a short 10 question Lower Limb Quiz and then we shall move on to the Anatomy of the Thorax   Please continue to contribute at   https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD   If you like this series and wish to assist us to continue producing fine anatomy podcasts.   We appreciate all the feedback and are honoured that thi...

A continuation of the theme of upper and lower limb homology in anatomy. This podcast summarizes what we know about the development and the neurovascular and muscular similarities in the anatomy of the limbs. I hope this teaching technique makes learning the practical anatomy of the limbs so much easier. I know that anatomy is not often considered in this manner but you will see that it rationaliz...

Who Killed Wirsung   This is the first of the episodes of The Anatomy Cupboard for 2023   Not so much a who-dunnit as a who was he!   If you like these podcasts please make a contribution at   https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD It will help us to produce more and to do some research!   Music by Alice in Winter  Hold This Place (Instrumental provided by Soundstripe)

ALL 8 The Anatomy of the Sole of the Foot   This podcast includes anatomic study of the sole of the foot as it pertains to the management of complex foot sepsis and trauma. The podcast uniquely discusses the biomechanics of foot stability from our knowledge of anatomy.   Please continue to support us at   https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD     I will be doing a neurological summary of the lower l...

ALL 7 The Anatomy/Osteology of the Tibia, Fibula and Tarsus   Including the anatomy of the ankle, tibiofibular joints/syndesmosis and the surgical anatomy of mid-tarsal (Chopart) and tarso-metatarsal (Lisfranc) amputations   Music Martha Argerich Bach Capriccio   Please visit https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD In order to make a greatly appreciated contribution and to help us continue our work.  ...

ALL6 The Anatomy of the Leg   This includes the extensor compartment, the peroneal compartment and the superficial and deep flexor compartments.   The homology with the upper limb is discussed along with the compartmental nerves and the relevance for the clinical anatomy in a lower limb fasciotomy and required to perform a below knee amputation.   If you feel like contributing please do so at : ht...

  ALL 5 THE ANATOMY OF THE LOWER LIMB includes:   Anatomy of the Back of the Thigh   The Anatomy and Stability of the Patellofemoral Joint   Popliteal Fossa   The Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Knee including the ligaments, menisci and cruciate ligaments   Blood supply and practical aspects of Innervation and knee block   Assessing knee instability   The anatomy of Knee Arthroscopy     If you lik...

On the 1699 book by Edward Tyson (1651-1708) the Anatomy of an Ourang-Outang (Sive Homo Sylvestris) and the notion of the anatomical development of humans and their distinction from other primates.     And much much more….   Soundstripe released music: Kevin Graham Price to Pay instrumental   Please visit https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD   And make a contribution. We are moving to a subscriber...

This podcast considers the anatomy and formation of the innominate (Hip) bone and then the surgical anatomy and approaches to the hip joint and its anatomy.   The next podcast will include the back of the thigh, the patellofemoral joint and patella and the knee.   Music by Margaret Argerich. Bach Partita in C Minor Capriccio   Please contribute to our cause to create a dedicated website by visitin...