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Human Anatomy

Muscles
Joints

Muscles

All of the major muscles of the human body illustrated with origins and insertions, actions, nerve supply and more.

Muscle anatomy

The anatomy of a skeletal muscle, including the endomysium, perimysium and muscle fibres!

Muscle contractions

How the muscles contract and different types of muscular contractions

Foot anatomy

There are 26 bones in the foot and many more ligments, plus tendons and muscles!

Hip anatomy

The hip consists of the head of the Femur and the glenoid of the Pelvis (which forms the socket).

Elbow anatomy

The elbow is a hinged joint between the Humerus and the Radius and Ulna.

Ankle anatomy

The ankle joint consists of the Talus and the Tibia and Fibula.

Back anatomy

Anatomy of the spine including the vertebrae and ligaments, as well as the surrounding muscles.

Wrist anatomy

There are 8 Carpal bones in the wrist, plus the Radius and Ulna.

Knee anatomy

The knee joint is formed between the Femur at the top and the Tibia at the bottom.

Shoulder anatomy

The shoulder joint is formed between the Humerus and the Glenoid (socket) of the Scapula.

Human anatomy is a fascinating thing. Here we look at the main skeletal muscles in the body (sometimes also known as voluntary muscles), as well as how these muscles contract.

Taking a closer look at muscle anatomy, we explain the structure of an individual muscle, down to each and every fibre! They are such complex structures it makes for interesting reading!

We also look at the anatomy of different joints in the body, such as the knee and shoulder. Synovial joints such as these are very complex and contain many structures including ligaments, cartilage, bursa, fat pads and labrums!