PBS
How Did Our Most Famous Ancestor Really Die?
Did our most famous fossil ancestor, Lucy, die by falling out of a tall tree? The answer is part of a decades-long debate over how, exactly, our ancestors transitioned from life in the trees to life on the ground.
PBS
When Dinosaur Look-Alikes Ruled the Earth
There were a huge number of croc-like animals that flourished during the Triassic Period. Dinosaurs had just arrived on the scene but it was these animals that truly ruled the Earth, becoming both abundant and diverse.
SciShow
Body Parts You’ve Never Heard Of
You might think that you’re pretty familiar with your body, but it turns out that our bodies still have some surprises for us!
SciShow
The Toughest, Biggest, and Hottest Science of 2017
2017 has been an eventful year, so as it comes to a close we'd like to look back at some of its most superlative science.
SciShow
Body Parts You’ve Never Heard Of
You might think that you’re pretty familiar with your body, but it turns out that our bodies still have some surprises for us!
SciShow
The Toughest, Biggest, and Hottest Science of 2017
2017 has been an eventful year, so as it comes to a close we'd like to look back at some of its most superlative science.
SciShow
There’s A New Tyrannosaurus in Town
The Tyrannosaurus genus might have been more diverse than we thought. And researchers show how the composition of the early Earth could have accelerated its move towards habitability.
PBS
When We First Walked
Fossilized footprints have proved that human ancestors were already striding across the landscape 3.6 million years ago. But who started them on that path? What species pioneered this style of locomotion? Who was the first to walk?
Curated Video
These are the types of bones in your body
There is more than one type of bone in the human body. Anatomists usually consider 5 different types, based on structure and function. Histologically, we can even split them into 2, or more. In this video, you'll meet all the types of...
Curated Video
Skeleton
Your skeleton is made up of hundreds of bones and gives you your shape. Living things - My incredible body - My skeleton Learning Points All the bones in your body joined together are called your skeleton. A Twig Junior Film - Core...
Curated Video
The human skeleton – Odd one out
Four bones belonging to the human skeleton are shown, but which is the odd one out? Life processes - Body systems - The human skeleton Learning Points Humans and giraffes both have seven neck vertebrae. A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out....
The Noted Anatomist
Origins and Insertions
This brief tutorial teaches the definitions of origins and insertions. 0:00. Intro to origins and insertions 0:20. Defining origins and insertions 0:42. Challenge: Origins and insertions are not necessarily unchanging 1:23. Using the...
The Noted Anatomist
Femur
This brief video tutorial discusses the femur and its bony landmarks: 0:00. Intro to femur 0:29. Head of femur and fovea capitis 0:52. Neck of femur 1:10. Greater trochanter 1:41. Lesser trochanter 1:59. Intertrochanteric line 2:17....
Science360
'Smart implants' dissolve after healing
We all know that injuries happen and doctors sometimes have to use metal screws or plates to support broken bones while the bones heal. What if that implanted metal just disintegrated on its own after the injury heals? A team at the NSF...
Science360
Smart implants dissolve after healing
We all know that injuries happen and doctors sometimes have to use metal screws or plates to support broken bones while the bones heal. What if that implanted metal just disintegrated on its own after the injury heals? A team at the NSF...
Maddie Moate
How does a Grasshopper jump? | The Robot Zoo | Maddie Moate
How does a Grasshopper Jump So High?! We find out at Robot Zoo! Join me and Greg as we answer some curious animal questions using the awesome Robot Zoo animals as our guides. Thank you to the Horniman Museum for letting us film the robots!
The Noted Anatomist
Anatomy of Hip X-rays
This video tutorial presents the anatomy of hip x-rays: 0:00. Intro to hip x-rays 0:16. Standard hip series for x-rays 0:18. AP view (right hip) 4:19. Lateral view (right hip) 5:34. In-a-Nutshell 5:42. Acknowledgements
Catalyst University
Screw-Home Mechanism of the Knee EXPLAINED
In this video, we explore the screw-home mechanism of the knee joint that occurs near terminal knee extension in both open and closed-chain positions.
Catalyst University
FABER Test (Patrick's Test, Figure-4 Test) | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the FABER test (Patrick’s test, Figure-4 test) of the hip. More specifically, we cover its rationale and interpretation of results.
The Noted Anatomist
Anterior thigh muscles
A tutorial of the muscles that comprise the anterior thigh compartment, primarily focusing on the quadriceps femoris muscles (quads for short).
Catalyst University
FADDIR Test for Non-specific Hip Pathologies | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the FADDIR test of the hip. More specifically, we cover its rationale and interpretation of results.
Catalyst University
TherEx | Hip Flexor Stretches [Rectus Femoris & Iliopsoas]
In this video, I demonstrate and explain several important hip flexor stretches for both 2- and 1-joint hip flexors (rectus femoris and iliopsoas, respectively).