Anatomy.app Content News in April

Spring is in full bloom, and so is our content. Just like nature wakes up after that long winter sleep, our content keeps growing and evolving. So, April has brought us not only longer, sunnier days and warmer air but also some fresh updates to Anatomy.app. March was all about building new content and adding fresh layers, details, and visual depth, and we’re excited to share what’s new this month.

In March, we put a special emphasis on various ligaments and membranes that hold together the spine, refreshing older content and crafting completely new materials. Not only did we add a ton of new 3D materials to our Media Library, but we also added some pretty colorful new 2D illustrations. Whether you are curious about intercostal vessels or head and neck arteries - it’s all there. Additionally, our quizzes section received two polished versions of older quizzes.

But now let’s discuss what’s fresh and newly published in more detail!🔍

1. 3D Anatomy: New 3D Article

The spine is the central structure of the human body that not only provides support but also enables movement. It is composed of small bones called vertebrae that are interconnected and held in place by various joints that allow for a wide range of motion and flexibility. Overall, the spine contains all three types of joints - fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial. Each of these joints contributes to the spine’s unique ability to move while maintaining stability.

As you might have guessed, the reason why we started this chapter with a description of the spine and its joints is that we recently added a completely new 3D article on the Joints of the spine to our 3D Anatomy section. In the first months of this year, we carefully crafted various spinal ligaments and membranes, and we are finally ready to share what we’ve created with you.

This freshly released article features 16 slides reviewing various spinal ligaments and membranes, including the craniovertebral ligaments. Currently, the focus is on the fibrous joints of the spine, but we have big plans to gradually expand it by adding materials also on the cartilaginous and synovial joints in the future. So, stay tuned for more updates!

Head to the new 3D Joints of the spine article now: https://anatomy.app/article/joints-of-the-spine

2. 3D Anatomy: Revised and Updated Article

Before we started to craft the spinal ligaments and membranes, we had already laid the groundwork in the 3D Head and neck section with our Ligaments of the neck article. The neck is formed by the cervical vertebrae, which form the very first segment of the spine.

So, while creating new materials on the fibrous joints of the spine, we couldn’t leave the neck behind. We took the chance to revisit and refine the 3D Ligaments of the neck article, giving it a fresh makeover!

Now, the article features polished 3D models of previously available ligaments and brand-new visuals on the ligaments and membranes we’ve just added. Among the latest additions are the anterior and posterior atlantoaxial membranes, the anterior and posterior atlantooccipital membranes, and the tectorial membrane.

Take a look at the revamped content and explore the newly added 3D models in the 3D Ligaments of the neck article: https://anatomy.app/article/ligaments-of-the-neck

3. Media Library: New Illustrations

We’ve also expanded our Media Library with a colorful and realistic collection of new 2D illustrations. These freshly added visuals cover different body regions, including the head and neck, thorax, lower extremity, dental anatomy, and abdomen. Additionally, we’ve created a set of illustrations explaining anatomical terminology.

These visuals add clarity and depth to a range of anatomical topics. Among the latest additions, you’ll find:

• Intercostal nerves and vessels (veins and arteries)
• Numerous illustrations of head and neck arteries
• Various illustrations on anatomical terminology
• Overview of the talus
• Maxillary and mandibular teeth
• Parathyroid glands
• Several illustrations of the gastrointestinal tract

Check out the new illustrations by clicking the link: https://anatomy.app/media?categoryType=regions&mediaType=image

4. Quizzes: Revised Quizzes

This month, we also revised and updated two of our quizzes. If you haven’t done so already, you can retake our quizzes on the Ligaments of the neck and Gastrointestinal system. You’ll find the Ligaments of the neck quiz in the Head and neck section, while the Gastrointestinal system quiz can be found in the Organ systems section.

As usual, these quizzes have four difficulty levels to put your skills to the test as you progress from Base to Expert levels. Each level of each quiz covers a wide range of topics and helps you to recall what you’ve learned. By taking quizzes, you can easily assess whether you’ve understood everything correctly. Quizzes reinforce your knowledge and highlight areas that need improvement.

These revised quizzes include a wide variety of question types - from single and multiple-choice to complete-the-sentence questions. As always, some questions include illustrations where you are asked to identify specific structures.

Take the quizzes now: https://anatomy.app/quizzes

Final Note

With freshly crafted and renewed 3D materials, updated quizzes, and a ton of new illustrations, March definitely kept us busy, and you know what? We’re only just getting started. Whether you’re brushing up on spinal joints, identifying intercostal vessels or testing your skills in a quiz challenge, there’s plenty of new content waiting for you on Anatomy.app.

So dive in, explore what’s new, and stay tuned because more updates are already on the horizon.

Happy exploring,

The Anatomy.app Team🧠