ANATOPOD - The Anatomy Podcast

In this episode of The Anatomy Cupboard I explain why Charles Darwin left the esteemed Edinburgh Medical School in 1827. Without running into a number of other lapsed medicos he might well not have gone on his journey on The Beagle or even had an interest kindled in the science of evolution.   Music permitted by Soundstripe Enoch Yang The Dying Swan Instrumental   If you feel inclined please visit...

In this podcast there is further consideration of lower and upper limb homology. The quadriceps, adductor and gluteal regions are considered. The discussion of the piriformis and obturator internus muscles will overlap with the podcast of the pelvis (2023). I am in the process of converting this site into a subscriber website with anatomy, history of anatomy and The Anatomy Cupboard as separate po...

Included is the anatomy of the femoral triangle and its contents Saphenofemoral ligation and the anatomy of the saphenofemoral junction The anatomy of the fascia lata The Femoral artery/femoral vein and femoral nerve and femoral canal. The anatomy of the inguinal lymph nodes     If you like this podcast please visit https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD And make a contribution so that we can continu...

Homage to Professor Larkin, this episode discusses a little about the history of diseases of the oesophagus and of the story of Boerhaave’s syndrome.   Please visit https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD To make a contribution if you like this podcast and do let me know what topics you may wish covered in this section on the history of anatomy.   Music: Permitted by Soundstripe: Kevin Graham – Price...

Anatomy of the Lower Limb ALL 1 An Overview Homology with the Upper Limb (plus the osteology of the Femur)   In this podcast, the first of the lower limb I discuss the homology between the 2 limbs and we have time at the end to go over the osteology of the femur. As I do the last part if you can take out a femur and go over the points as we discuss each area separately.   Music Martha Argerich Bac...

This episode’s topic is: Do I Have Taphophobia?   … the fear of being buried alive!!   Music: Supplied by Soundstripe Chelsea McGough – Reminiscence   If you like this podcast please visit: https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD and become a patron!   All greatly appreciated to expand our channel in a professional recording studio and all gratefully acknowledged.. a copy of a History of Anatomy Book...

Here are 20 questions for you as multiple choice on the anatomy of the Upper Limb… see if you can pause the podcast and figure out the answers but also why the answer is either correct or incorrect…i.e. the anatomy behind the question   Distinction is 90% or more!   Good Luck!   I will see you in a couple of weeks for the Anatomy of the Lower Limb… need a break for a little while to prepare!!    ...

ANATOMY OF THE CARPUS /NEUROLOGICAL OVERVIEW RECAP   Next week is the Upper Limb Quiz with answers   Please feel free to contribute at https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD so that we can continue our services and expand. All gratefully acknowledged.   Above all enjoy your anatomy!   Music: Beethoven Moonlight Sonata III (Presto Agitato) played by the Ukrainian pianist Valentina Lisitsa.   This podc...

Including the story of the tragic Pollard case and the horror of Georgian and Victorian infirmaries…..the great surgeons were the quickest, the average time for cutting the stone about one minute. The surgeon Robert Liston performed an amputation of someone’s leg in 28 seconds amputating not only the limb but also 3 of his assistant’s fingers in the process. The patient and the assistant died of s...

AUL 9 Anatomy of the Upper Limb 9   The anatomical structure of the hand and its layers with comparisons with the sole. Flexor retinaculum and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Anatomy of the Median and Ulnar nerve Dorsum of the hand Fibrous flexor sheaths and synovial sheaths Superficial and deep palmar vascular arches Palmar spaces and palmar space infections   Differences in neurology between the hand and...

I attach the remix to the first introduction of ANATOPOD – the anatomy podcast designed to teach anatomy well   I think 18 months after the launch of ANATOPOD, the imperative and the philosophy behind teaching anatomy as well as we possibly can is as strong and as resolute as ever. I am committed to reintroducing anatomy as a relevant subject that can be recalled in a simpler way and that is conte...

AUL 8 The Anatomy of the Forearm including the Extensor Compartment   Included the osteology of the radius and ulna.   The next podcast is on the anatomy of the wrist and the hand.   Musical interlude: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor by Wolfgang A Mozart.   Please visit https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD If you like this podcast to support our project to improve and expand the service.   Above all con...

Music by Markus Huber Hope For Tomorrow Licensed for use by Soundstripe.   If you like these podcasts please visit https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD to make a contribution so that we can expand our equipment and convert to an audiovisual anatomy teaching channel. All contributions greatly appreciated and acknowledged.     Please continue to enjoy your anatomy! Best Andrew

AUL 7    The anatomy of the flexor aspect of the arm and the cubital fossa is considered. I discuss the homologous setup of the musculature between the forearm and the leg.   Part 2 will complete the neurovascular aspects and then move to the extensor compartment.   If you can contribute please visit https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD   Most grateful and continue to enjoy your anatomy!   (Music:...

This podcast is AUL (Anatomy of the Upper Limb) No. 6   The Anatomy of the Arm   This podcast discusses the anatomy of the anterior and posterior compartments of the arm along with the structure of the elbow and proximal radioulnar joints.   Music interlude: Brahms Symphony No. 3 (Allegretto)   The next podcast is on the flexor aspect of the forearm and the osteology of the radius.   If you like t...

Including the Acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints and operative approaches to the shoulder based upon the surgical anatomy.   If you like this podcast please visit our donation site at https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD   All contributions gratefully accepted and acknowledged.   Above all enjoy your anatomy.   Next podcast on the anatomy of the arm and the elbow and superior radioulnar...

Episode 4 of the Anatomy Cupboard Instrumental music by Joshua Spacht Frederic Chopin Prelude in B Minor   Licensed by Soundstripe   If you like this podcast please visit https://patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD   Contributions greatly appreciated and acknowledged.  Best Andrew

Anatomy as an historical subject is largely the anatomy of men. Women as Biblically derivative should therefore according to this view be subservient and essentially incomplete. But that is not to decry the fact that they were special cases, ex ordine creations from men, born of Adam’s flesh and not of dust but themselves capable of bearing God. Theology struggled with this position of women who m...

The anatomy of the brachial plexus with an emphasis on brachial plexus injury anatomy   The first minute is the musical intro so stick with it, it is worth it Frederic Chopin Fantaisie Impromptu in C Sharp Minor (Op.66) played by Daniil Trifonov   If you like this podcast please click on https://www.patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD And contribute to our crowdfunding improving the quality of these podca...

Discussion of the boundaries and contents of the axilla and the anatomical aspects of performing an axillary lymphadenectomy and the basic and vascular anatomy of the breast   We are grateful for your support at https://www.patron.podbean.com/ANATOPOD   The next podcast is on the anatomy of the Brachial Plexus     Music: Tschaikowsky PI. The Waltz of the Flowers a harp arrangement by Silke Aichhor...

Another Tale from the Top Shelf   The curious case of Dr. Martin van Butchell and of the mysterious Sheldon body.   Music licensed through Soundstripe   Alice in Winter : Camargue -instrumental

Discussion of the basic structure of thoracohumeral musculature and consideration of the Group 1 axio (vertebro-) scapular muscles: Trapezius, Pectoralis Minor, Levator Scapulae, Subclavius, Serratus Anterior, Rhomboids (major and minor) and the Group 3 thoracohumeral guy ropes Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi.   Anatomy and ossification of the scapula.   Please assist us with our crowdfundin...

We begin 2022 with a discussion of the anatomy of the upper limb.   This podcast outlines how I will consider the anatomy of the upper limb and also some of the developmental and structural homology of the neurovascular arrangement of the upper and lower limbs.   At the end is a discussion of the osteology and ossification of the clavicle   Please help us with a patreon contribution at   https://p...

The story of John Hunter who sought the bones of the giant Charles Byrne.   Music licensed by Soundstripe Winter in Fargo, instrumental by Alice in Winter   These vignettes from the history of anatomy are unique stories that will appear initially once a month and later in 2022 fortnightly.   I hope you enjoy them   If you are able please become a Patron member of ANATOPOD.. you can pledge as much...

This podcast discusses the BodyWorlds exhibits of Guenther von Hagens who has channelled the old 18thC impresarios of anatomical dioramas. Von Hagens has laid a new narrative of death that has insinuated the human body (in this case the plastinated body) into the public museums but not without considerable ethical controversy. It is perhaps no accident that Germany with its dark history has proved...