Anatomy On The Go

Episode 80 - The Connections between Anatomy Systems

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:58 +0000

One strategy you could use to help you remember and understand human anatomy systems is to determine how systems connect with one another. You might find this fascinating and interesting anyway, which makes it doubly effective. It’s good for remembering and understanding and it draws your attention and interest

In the second part of the episode, I provide a bit of a framework for how to structure your studies, what elements to include to make anatomy studying effective

What systems are we connecting and what are the elements?

Listen in to find out!

Episode 79: The Why and What For for the Upper Body Bone Structures

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:52 +0000

There are hundreds and hundreds of muscles right? So, since there are hundreds of muscles and each muscle has two attachments, origin and insertion, that’s a lot to keep track of. Let’s break it down just to the attachments for some of the muscles of the upper limb so you can get a win and really nail those down.

Episode 78. Master the Muscles 2.0 - Part 1

Wed, 14 May 2025 20:50:00 +0000

In this episode, we will chat about how muscles move and what they attach to, and we’ll take a deeper look into the deltoid muscle. We’ll talk about synergists and antagonists and get started with some terms.

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Episode 77: Anatomy Systems 2.0

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Do you need a nice overview about the human anatomy systems, how they work, what parts are in each system? What’s more, do you want some tips and tactics for learning these systems? Or maybe even teaching them someday in the future, or maybe someday soon? Wherever you are in this process, let’s have this episode give you a boost.

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Episode 76: Starting Strong with Learning Anatomy

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000

What if you’re starting from scratch or starting again!?! That is, you’re just starting to learn anatomy and maybe you’re rethinking your strategy, looking for ways to make some tweaks. This is the episode for you.

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Episode 75: Cranial Nerve V

Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Today, we are going to zero in on one of the cranial nerves. It’s one of the more complex, multifaceted ones. Join me as we tackle the trigeminal nerve, cranial nerve V.

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Episode 74: Pathways of Brachial Plexus Nerves

Fri, 05 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Maybe you’ve learned all the nerves of the brachial plexus, the cord levels, the innervations, etc. But do you know where they’re going? And where you might find them in the upper limb? Let’s dive deeper today so you know right where to look.

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Episode 73: Phases of Walking

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

When you walk down the street, the sidewalk, the hallway, etc., your body moves in systematic ways to enable you to walk smoothly down the way. Today, we’ll talk about these phases and the muscles that are doing their thing.

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Episode 72: Special Regions in the Lower Limb

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

There are some special areas in the upper and lower limb that can really help you quickly identify the structures that are there. You just need to find a few key structures and the rest falls into place. Join me so you can jumpstart you recognition on an upcoming test. Today, let’s talk about some special areas in the lower limb.

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Episode 71: Special Regions in the Upper Limb

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

There are some special regions in the upper and lower limb that can really help you quickly identify the structures that are there. You just need to find a few key structures and the rest falls into place. Join me so you can jumpstart you recognition on an upcoming test.

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Episode 70: The Blood Vessels of the Arm (Rebroadcast)

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Today, you might use your arms for hundreds of different things, including your standard everyday activities and exercise-based movements. Every second, your heart sends blood into blood vessels that take blood to the muscles of your shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand, as well as to your brain, so you know what you’re doing and have your wits about you. Join me today, and you will learn what these blood vessels are called and how to keep ‘em straight.

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Episode 69: The Extraocular Muscles

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

How are you able to trace an object with your eyes? This happens so fast, and these muscles are ridiculously responsive and accurate. What muscles do you use? And What are they called? Let’s check 'em out.

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Episode 68: Muscle Performance

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

These hundreds and hundreds of skeletal muscles. How are they able to do what they do? On a second’s notice, our muscles have the capacity to enable us to run and jump and then sustain that performance for a while. What’s inside the muscle that enables them to do all of this? Hint: 2 super important things.

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Episode 67: Muscles That Pull

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In a recent episode, we talked about all those muscles you use to push. Today, we’ll talk about muscles that you use to pull. There are some primary ones, some leading roles, if you will, and some supporting characters, too. Let’s break them down for you.

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Episode 66: Learning Anatomy and the Voices in Your Head

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

I wonder if you can relate to any of these:

I am never going to learn this.
This is so much information.
I am so overwhelmed.
I don’t even know where to start.

If you can, listen in.

Episode 65: Muscles That Push

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

On a daily basis, you are likely using your pushing muscles in various ways. Maybe you push boxes on a shelf or push something you bought at the store into the back of a van. Perhaps you push a kid on a swing or push an opponent away from you on the court or field of play. What are the main muscles you are using when you push? Let’s check ‘em out

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Episode 64: The Muscles of the Arm

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The biceps and triceps...you can find them on the front and back of the arm. By learning them, you learn how to master the muscles one compartment at a time and you learn how muscle names tell you actions, shapes, and attachments.

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Episode 63: Sarcomeres, Cross-Bridges, and Tiny Ratchets

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Deep inside the muscles, invisible to the naked eye, we have a structure called the sarcomere, which contains these tiny proteins called myosin and actin. They interact with each other and the way they do creates muscle contraction in a muscle. There’s a bit more to this process and to learn all about that, keep on listening and we’ll dive right into it.

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Episode 62: Climbing the Stairs

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Climbing the stairs involves a bunch of different muscles, including hip, thigh, and leg, not to mention core stabilizers. Plus, when they contract they need to be activated by the nervous system, and they need some extra blood flow. In this episode you’ll learn, practice, and review the muscles that are needed to climb the stairs.

Episode 61: The Muscles for Swallowing, Speaking, and Such

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:01:46 +0000

Let’s say you’re going to the pub later with a friend, having some fish and chips and a cold beverage to wash it down. And let’s say you know your friend well enough to watch their throat as they swallow and speak. You’ll see the contraction of multiple muscles that enable the movement of the voice box, the larynx, and the change of various dimensions. Check it out, but try to not be overly weird when you observe. You can blame me if you need to. Let’s talk about these muscles in today’s episode

Episode 60: Expressing Yourself: What Muscles Are You Using?

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In any given day, we are expressing ourselves, revealing our inner state and feelings, giving information, saying yes or no, both verbally and nonverbally, by moving out facial muscles. What muscles are helping us do this? Not ones you talk about on a daily basis, at least usually. Bring on the buccinator, mentalis, zygomatic major, and other muscles.

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Episode 59: Rotating, Tight Grips, and Precise Control: Part 2

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Today, we are going to the other side. The other side of the forearm, that is. Let’s say you went to the gym today and threw some weight around or swung a kettlebell. Or you worked in the yard over the weekend and you were using tools of various types, as you gripped those tools and dug and carved your way to a new landscape. Well, you gotta let go of those objects, whether it be weights or tools. And you can move your wrist and fingers and even more ways. Let’s do this!

Episode 58: Rotating, Tight Grips, and Precise Control: Part 1

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:05:00 +0000

Right now, if you look down at your forearm and hand, you can perform all kinds of movements: rotate your radius around your ulna, move your hand toward your forearm by bending your wrist, flex your fingers, straighten them right back out. Many, many muscles beneath your skin are helping you do this. Let’s chat about these muscles. Keep on listening to learn more.

Episode 57: Upper Limb Bones...Reboot and Retool

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0000

By the time you’re done with this episode, my hope is that you’ll be able to head back to your lab group, study group, or your own study cube and be able to confidently identify the bones and most important landmarks and their purpose. You can use the tips you learn today and maybe these tips will inspire you to come up with your own unique system. Let’s do it.

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Episode 55: Speaking the Lingo Part 2

Thu, 26 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The human body has an unbelievable capacity to move. The muscles move your limbs forward, backward, to the side, you can rotate your radius around your ulna, you can move your body parts back toward the body, etc. There are precise terms to describe these movements. And using these terms can help you get all the muscles organized and learn the muscles effectively. Why? Keep on listening to find out.

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Episode 54: Speaking the Lingo Part 1

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Subjects you learn, sports you like, hobbies you enjoy — each of them has its own vocabulary, glossary of terms, lingo, if you will. Anatomy is no different. It has its own set of terms to describe structures in relation to each other, where they are located more generally, and even how they move. If you really master these terms, you can accelerate your ability to hardwire all this anatomy knowledge in your brain.

Episode 53: The Fascinating Cranial Nerves

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We have these fascinating nerves called cranial nerves that are absolutely vital...they provide us with the basic senses we use on a daily basis, enable us to maintain our balance, and even make expressions with our face, like that quizzical look you might have on your face when your kid or younger relative tells you a poorly formed joke. Join me in episode #53 learn more.

Episode 52: Going Inside the Brain: Part 2

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

The brain is so fascinating, and in part 1 of going inside the brain, we talked about the intricate intelligent structures we find that allow us to instantly recognize sights, sounds, and faces...in today’s episode we’ll talk further about how our movements can be made super precise and how meditation actually changes the anatomy of our brain.

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Episode 51: Going Inside the Brain: Part 1

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

The brain is a fascinating and maybe even sometimes mysterious part of our anatomy. You think, move, feel, and much more as a result of what your brain does. If you want to think even more about your brain, tune in.

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Episode 50: Making Anatomy Easier

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

There is a mindset you can bring to your learning, practicing, and reviewing anatomy, and there are strategic things you can do and key mindsets to have to get your A, to pass with flying colors. Listen in to learn more.

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Episode 49: Let's Go Deeper...Toward the Spine

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Today, you will learn a bit more about those muscles keep us standing up straight all day long...and a little trick to remember them. You’d have to pull some massive muscles to the side to see ‘em, the trap and the lat. Let’s take a look on layer at a time. To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.tech

Episode 48: How To Quickly Identify Muscles

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Let’s say you are asked to identify some muscles on an upcoming test. You have 30 seconds to figure it out and then you have to move on. What can you do to quickly figure out what muscle you’re looking at?

Episode 47: The Core: Benefits beyond the Beach

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Why bother with the 6-pack and working your obliques? Are those muscles only good for the beach or the pool? Whether you answer that question with a yes or a no, you can press play and see what you can learn more about the core.

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Episode 46: Muscle Reflexes: Stretch and GTO

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Your muscles are under exquisite control; there is ridiculously fast feedback that enables you to fine tune your muscle activity to prevent injury, calibrate force, all in the effort to let you do what you need to do in real-time. Want to know what’s up? Press play!

Episode 45: How the Body Knows What's Up

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Our bodies are constantly sensing, gathering information, and making necessary adjustments to help optimize our movements, temperature, blood flow, and so many other responses. It’s fascinating really...all of this body data being analyzed and decisions being made...and we're not even thinking about it. That’s what this episode is all about...care to join me?

Episode 40: The Big Bad Brachial Plexus

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Anatomy On The Go, you will learn a little bit more about the brachial plexus, including what spinal cord levels are involved with the innervation. What does that mean, dude? Stay tuned to find out.

Episode 34: What's Up with the Names of Skeletal Muscles?

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000

There are hundreds and hundreds of skeletal muscles. And yes, they can be tricky and sometimes overwhelming. However, the nice thing is that the names of the muscles often tell you where they are, what they are doing, how they are shaped, and so on. You don’t have to memorize these muscles; you can use the names to your big-time advantage. Listen in today and you can feel more on top of the muscles!

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Episode 18: Upper Limb Bones

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

In episode 18, we talk about the landmarks and structures that you'll find on the upper limb bones. Those bones include the scapula (shoulder blade); clavicle (collar bone); humerus (arm); radius & ulna (forearm); and carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges (hand). You can learn the landmarks, why they're there, some tips for quickly sizing up and identifying the bones, and pointers for identifying anterior vs posterior, medial vs lateral, etc.

Enjoy Episode 18!

Episode 5: The Basics of the Cardiovascular System

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Podcast 5 will introduce you to the basics of the cardiovascular system, including the anatomy of the heart, blood vessels, and how blood flows through the heart.

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Episode 3: The Basics of the Skeletal System

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

In episode 3, I introduce you to the human skeletal system. We talk about both the axial and appendicular skeleton, and I provide some learning tips to master the skeleton.

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Episode 2: Regional vs Systems-Based Anatomy

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I describe anatomy and the basic approaches to learning anatomy. I highlight each anatomy system and give a basic overview.

The systems are skeletal/articular, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, immune, digestive, excretory, integumentary, and reproductive.

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Episode 1: Welcome to the Podcast!

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

In this podcast, I introduce you to the purpose of the podcast, as well as provide some background about me, your host.

Life is busy with family obligations, jobs, and other classes. My goal is to help you learn anatomy when you are driving around town, between classes, or doing random things around the house. The podcast will first introduce you to the human anatomy systems and then move into other more detailed content.

If you'd like me to answer your specific questions, feel free to send me an e-mail at seth@anatomyonthego.com