Anatomy.app Content News in October

Hello there, autumn!🍂 This month's forecast says a golden rain of content is coming your way! Nature is treating us well this season, and while the leaves of the trees are slowly turning into a vibrant array of colors, we have some warm and really colorful news to share.

Without a doubt, you know what the spleen is and where it is located, but do you know how many borders, extremities or even impressions the spleen has? If not, then there is no need to worry. We have just added a completely new article on the spleen to our 3D Anatomy category. And, like always, once you have studied the article, you can find a matching quiz in the quizzes section.

Besides these additions, we added a ton of illustrations to our Media Library. Also, it received brand-new animated 3D materials. But you can read more about all these fantastic additions and updates in the details below.

1. 3D Anatomy: Fresh Spleen Article

In September, our team of anatomy lovers prepared and released a brand-new 3D article on the spleen. Unfortunately, this vital organ has often been neglected, so we have given it all the attention it deserves with this fresh addition.

Get ready to explore the spleen like never before. Our 3D Spleen article, packed with detailed information to take your understanding of this secondary lymphoid organ to the next level, is already available in our 3D Anatomy section under the abdomen region.

This fresh article features ten informative slides that cover a broad range of topics. Like all our 3D articles, this one also begins with a brief overview of the organ, covering the essential general information, including its functions.

It is followed by an exploration of the spleen's location and anatomical relations with other organs and structures. Understanding where the spleen is positioned is the key to comprehending its relationships with surrounding structures.

Next, we review the features that describe the spleen, such as its surfaces, borders, and extremities, along with details about its ligaments. This article also highlights the impressions found on the visceral surface of the spleen, marking the sites where it connects with other organs.

The 3D Spleen article also provides an overview of the arterial and venous blood supply of the organ. Additionally, it covers the innervation of the spleen. Our comprehensive descriptions and included information will ensure you grasp the functionality of the spleen in the broader context of human anatomy.

As a bonus, we have also included a short description of the accessory spleen - a fascinating benign condition many might not be aware of. Therefore, our new 3D article is an invaluable resource not only for students and professionals but also for anyone curious about this remarkable organ.

Check out the new 3D Spleen article and enrich your anatomical knowledge: https://anatomy.app/article/spleen/overview

2. Media Library: New Animated 3D Materials

As we promised in the previous blog article, we continued to expand our Media Library with Animated 3D materials. During September, we added several new models showcasing the biomechanics of the hand. Now, you can explore detailed animations of movements at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints.

Do you know how the bones interact when a person performs circumduction of a finger? If not, head straight to our Media Library! We have added movements such as circumduction, flexion and extension, and abduction and adduction of the fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints. Additionally, you'll also find animations demonstrating flexion and extension between the phalanges at the interphalangeal joints of the hand.

These additions continue to build on our goal of providing a comprehensive resource for understanding joint biomechanics. Whether you're delving into hand and finger movements or reviewing other areas of the body, our animated 3D materials will enhance your study and understanding of how the body moves.

Head over to the Media Library now to see the newest additions with your own eyes: https://anatomy.app/media?categoryType=regions&mediaType=animatedModel

3. Encyclopedia: Plenty of New Skeletal System Illustrations

Our team doesn't sleep, and we did a massive visual update to the Skeletal system category in the Encyclopedia. While we were primarily focusing on skull-related articles, all body regions received fresh illustrations.

Whether you want to visualize specific landmarks of the femur or understand which ribs are considered atypical, our latest illustrations cover both of these topics and more. These new visuals aim to provide an even deeper understanding of the intricate details of human anatomy.

So, here is a complete list of all the articles that received fresh visuals:

• Skull
• Neurocranium
• Frontal bone
• Sphenoid bone
• Temporal bone
• Ethmoid bone
• Parietal bone
• Occipital bone
• Viscerocranium
• Vomer
• Inferior nasal concha
• Nasal bone
• Palatine bone
• Zygomatic bone
• Lacrimal bone
• Maxilla
• Mandible
• Hyoid bone
• Sutures of skull
• Cranial base
• External cranial base
• Internal cranial base
• Anterior cranial fossa
• Middle cranial fossa
• Posterior cranial fossa
• Temporal fossa
• Infratemporal fossa
• Pterygopalatine fossa
• Rib cage
• Ribs
• Spine
• Cervical vertebrae
• Sacrum
• Skeleton of upper limb
• Bones of hand
• Carpal bones
• Metacarpal bones
• Phalanges of hand
• Skeleton of lower limb
• Femur
• Fibula
• Bones of foot
• Tarsal bones
• Talus
• Calcaneus
• Navicular bone
• Cuboid bone
• Cuneiform bones
• Metatarsal bones
• Phalanges of foot

There are no better resources to help people understand anatomy than visual aids. And we invite you to explore our newly crafted illustrations today!

If you're looking for a particular illustration, remember that all of them are also stored in our Media Library. So, if you don't want to scroll through an entire article, simply head to our Media Library and use the keyword.

Then, from media type filters, choose images, and from region/organ system filters, select the region/system you are interested in and get ready to be amazed. Learning anatomy has never been this fun and enjoyable!

Explore all the illustrations now: https://anatomy.app/media?categoryType=regions&mediaType=image

4. Quizzes: New Quiz on the Spleen

To complement our fresh 3D Spleen article, we have also created a brand-new quiz on the spleen. It features a total of 73 questions across four difficulty levels, with answers that can be found within the article itself.

The base level contains 10 questions, the intermediate level offers 27, the advanced level includes 17, and the expert level has 19 questions. This new quiz is designed to be both fun and engaging. And it contains a mix of question types to keep things interesting.

It features multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-gap exercises, complete-the-sentence prompts, and yes-or-no questions. You'll also find illustration-based questions where you identify structures. Our new quiz is the perfect way to test and expand your knowledge of the spleen!

Are you up for a challenge? Take the spleen quiz now: https://anatomy.app/quizzes/topics

Final Note

As we wrap up this month's news, we want to express our gratitude for having you as a part of our anatomy community. Your interest and good words are the biggest reward for the job we do. You inspire us to dig deeper and work harder. We hope these additions will ease your anatomy life and will be the ones you were searching for.

Take full advantage of what we have added, and don't waste a minute - explore the new additions straight away. Remember that we truly appreciate your feedback and ideas, so feel free to reach out anytime with any suggestions you might have. Thanks for joining us on this journey, and we look forward to sharing more mind-blowing updates next month.

Best regards,

The Anatomy.app Team!🧠