This series of videos takes students on a fascinating journey, following food as it travels through the digestive system. Clear animations illustrate the functions of the major digestive and excretory structures. Concepts and terminology...

Peritoneal cavity as seen in a parasagittal section.

Gallstones Signs & Symptoms, Why They Occur | Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Cholangitis



Having gallstones within the gallbladder is known as the condition of cholelithiasis. When stones are large and move into different...

Lymph nodes and vessels of the small intestine and neighboring structures.

Histological features of the esophagus.

Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal condition involving inflammation of diverticula, which are outpouchings or “bulges” in the large intestine that are caused by weak large intestine walls. The diverticula can form more commonly in...

In this video, the speaker discusses three major weaknesses or liabilities that humans have: the groin, the abdomen, and the neck. They explain how these areas are vulnerable and why they pose risks to our well-being. The speaker also...

Here, we explore the histology of the colon [large intestine] along with the 4 layers of the colon wall.

This video is about the role of digestive enzymes in the chemical breakdown of large, insoluble molecules in our food into smaller, soluble ones. The video focuses on the three main types of digestive enzymes - carbohydrase, protease,...

In this live-action program viewers will learn that mechanical and Chemical digestion Is the process of turning food into its component chemicals. Students will come to understand The first step in digestion is ingestion of food into the...

Structure and function of the hepatic portal vein.

Viscera, vessels and muscles at the fourth lumbar level.

Lesson on amebiasis (entamoeba histolytica), causes, diagnosis, signs and symptoms (amebic dysentery), and treatment. Amebiasis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by a number of different species of Amoeba, specifically the species...

This video explains the anatomy of hernias, including the differences between ventral and groin hernias, and why they are more common in women and men respectively. The video also covers the potential complications and treatments for...

Overview of the muscular layers and mucosa of the stomach.

This video is a lecture presentation on the human digestive system. The lecturer begins by defining digestion and explaining the two types, chemical and mechanical digestion, and how they work together. The three basic food types,...

Structures of the posterior wall of the peritoneal cavity.

In this video, we discuss the functions of the oral cavity and its accessory organs (teeth, tongue, salivary glands).

Veins that drain the small intestine.

Stomach in situ seen from an anterior view of the abdomen with the liver retracted.

Arteries of the small intestine with focus on the superior mesenteric artery.

Overview of the anatomy and function of the lymph nodes.

Kidneys in situ seen from the anterior view.

Hepatitis A (Viral Hepatitis) | Virus, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Hepatitis A is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, which is an RNA virus from the picornaviridae...