Posts about Anatomy

Natural Breath

Great video showing what happens when you allow your body to breath in the way the cells want without the interference of the mind. Also a great connection between the diaphragm, the spine and other diaphragms take place when he lets go...

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New models of cerebrospinal outflow from the skull

'Recent reports have emerged suggesting that multiple sclerosis (MS) may be due to abnormal venous outflow from the central nervous system, termed chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI).'  Lazzaro M.A. et al (2011)http://www.frontiersin.org/Endovascular_and_Interventional_Neurology/10.3389/fneur.2011.00044/full  This is a very exciting article on the how venous...

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Perspectives on the Trapezius

Look at the pictures and you will see how clever the shape of the trapezius is. It's diamond shaped for a reason. It bring together the spine, shoulder girdle and cranium. That's a smart and daring design which holds these relationships in...

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Pictures of skull without mandible

Real skulls are so fascinating.  I took these pictures of a newly acquired skull at the Da Sein Institut recently.There is a torsion across the occiput, notice the uneven shape of the foramen magnum. You can easily make out the borders of...

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Science papers on cerebrospinal fluid flow

Below are some interesting quotes on CSF flow from recent research using new computer modelling of CSF flow in the third ventricle from MRI scans. There are also some great images on the site of Dr Vartan Kurtcuoglu. (Many thanks to GP Visser,...

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Skull Images: Split Skull

I have just uploaded some photos of a real skull.  The skull lives at the Da Sein Institut near Zurich.It has been split in half, so you get some great views of the facial complex, the fused sphenobasiliar junction (thats not moving anytime soon)...

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