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Anatomy On The Go

95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings

In this podcast, you can learn anatomy wherever you go, driving in the car, at the gym, or doing work around the house. The first episodes will introduce you to the human anatomy systems. Additional episodes will be dedicated to directly answering your anatomy questions and providing resources to help you learn more effectively, quickly, and with less stress.

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Episode 75: Cranial Nerve V

May 26, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 74: Pathways of Brachial Plexus Nerves

May 05, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-...

Episode 73: Phases of Walking

April 21, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 72: Special Regions in the Lower Limb

April 07, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anato...

Episode 71: Special Regions in the Upper Limb

March 24, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://...

Episode 70: The Blood Vessels of the Arm (Updated Rebroadcast of Episode 37)

March 10, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% ...

Episode 69: The Extraocular Muscles

February 24, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 68: Muscle Performance

February 10, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com...

Episode 67: Muscles That Pull

January 27, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/an...

Episode 66: Learning Anatomy and the Voices in Your Head

January 24, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MB

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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 65: Muscles That Push

January 13, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB

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 To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go...

Episode 64: The Muscles of the Arm

December 30, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

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.  To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

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

December 16, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB

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. To learn more about Amino Co and get 30% off with the discount code ANATOMY, go to aminoco.com/ANATOMY To get all the episodes of the pod...

Episode 62: Climbing the Stairs

October 22, 2022 19:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MB

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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

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

October 06, 2022 02:01 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

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 epi...

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

August 18, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

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. To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-o...

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

July 22, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

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! Support this podcas...

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

July 11, 2022 21:05 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 56 - Upper Limb Bones...Reboot and Retool

June 27, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

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. To support the podcast, go to https://anatomy-on-the-go.ck.page/products/anatomy-on-the-go-podcast To get all the episodes of the ...

Episode 55: Speaking the Lingo Part 2

May 26, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MB

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. To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to: https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com Suppor...

Episode 54: Speaking the Lingo Part 1

April 13, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MB

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. To get all 54 episodes of the podcast, go to the following: https://anatomyo...

Episode 53: The Fascinating Cranial Nerves

January 20, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

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. To get all episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com Support this podcast at — https://redci...

Episode 52 - Going Inside the Brain: Part 2

November 23, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

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. To get the Ace Anatomy Bundle, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 51 - Going Inside the Brain: Part 1

October 23, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

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. To join the Ace Anatomy Bundle and get all the episodes, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.com To see the Top 25 List, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/human_anatomy_podcasts/ Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 50 - Making Anatomy Easier

September 17, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

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. To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.tech Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

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

September 03, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 48 - How To Quickly Identify Muscles

August 20, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

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? To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.tech Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 47 - The Core: Benefits beyond the Beach

December 16, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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. To get all the episodes of the podcast, go to https://anatomyonthego.supercast.tech Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 51 - The Core: Benefits beyond the Beach

December 16, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 50 - Muscle Reflexes: Stretch and GTO

December 02, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 46 - Muscle Reflexes: Stretch and GTO

December 02, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 45 - How the Body Knows What's Up

November 18, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

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? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 49 - How the Body Knows What's Up

November 18, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

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? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 48 - Shunts and Detours during Fetal Circulation

November 04, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MB

Did you know we had an entirely different blood flow pattern when we lived in the womb, in utero. The moment we took our first breath, these fascinating shunts and detours began to change to what we have today in our circulatory system. What are the structures and what’s their purpose? LIsten in to find out. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 44 - Shunts and Detours during Fetal Circulation

November 04, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB

Did you know we had an entirely different blood flow pattern when we lived in the womb, in utero. The moment we took our first breath, these fascinating shunts and detours began to change to what we have today in our circulatory system. What are the structures and what’s their purpose? LIsten in to find out. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 47 - Lobes, Segments, Pleura, and Doorways, Oh My!

October 21, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

In episode 47, you will learn some of the deeper organization of the lungs, including the different lobes, segments, pleura, and where the most important structures enter and leave the lung. We start off the podcast with a little respiratory recap, but you can head back to episode 6 as well. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 43 - Lobes, Segments, Pleura, and Doorways, Oh My!

October 21, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

In episode 43, you will learn some of the deeper organization of the lungs, including the different lobes, segments, pleura, and where the most important structures enter and leave the lung. We start off the podcast with a little respiratory recap, but you can head back to episode 6 as well. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 42 - Tactics and Mindsets to Ace Your Exam

September 21, 2020 23:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode, you can learn some tactics and mindsets that you can use to help you ace the next test. Listen in to grab some strategies to help you crush the next thing. To get your free ebook, go to anatomyonthego.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Tactics and Mindsets to Ace Your Exam

September 21, 2020 23:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MB

In this episode, you can learn some tactics and mindsets that you can use to help you ace the next test. Listen in to grab some strategies to help you crush the next thing. To purchase the audio bundle and get your free ebook, go to anatomyonthego.com

What Happens When Nerves Don't Work?

September 21, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this episode, we will do a straightforward assessment to determine the location of damage in the brachial plexus...one deficit at a time, one muscle at a time, one nerve at a time. To purchase the audio bundle and get your free ebook, go to anatomyonthego.com

The Basics of the Cardiovascular System

September 21, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MB

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. To purchase the audio bundle and get your free ebook, go to anatomyonthego.com

The Basics of the Muscular System

September 21, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MB

In episode 4, we dive into the details of the muscular system, including details about origin/insertion and learning muscles by compartment. Next up: cardiovascular system! To purchase the audio bundle and get your free ebook, go to anatomyonthego.com

The Basics of the Skeletal System

September 21, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

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. To purchase the audio bundle and get your free ebook, go to anatomyonthego.com  

Regional vs Systems-Based Anatomy

September 21, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 7.54 MB

In episode 2, 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. Head over to the PDFs page and blog for additional content related to this content for each system. Stay tuned: skeletal anatomy is up next! To purchase the audio bundle and get your free ebook,...

Welcome to the Podcast!

September 21, 2020 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MB

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 s...

Episode 42: Tactics and Mindsets to Ace Your Exam

September 09, 2020 20:04 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode, you can learn some tactics and mindsets that you can use to help you ace the next test. Listen in to grab some strategies to help you crush the next thing.

Episode 41: What Happens When Nerves Don't Work?

August 10, 2020 17:33 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this episode, we will do a straightforward assessment to determine the location of damage in the brachial plexus...one deficit at a time, one muscle at a time, one nerve at a time.

Episode 41 - What Happens When Nerves Don't Work?

August 10, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode, we will do a straightforward assessment to determine the location of damage in the brachial plexus...one deficit at a time, one muscle at a time, one nerve at a time. To get your free ebook, go to anatomyonthego.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 40: The Big Bad Brachial Plexus

August 10, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/anatomy-on-the-go/donations

Episode 39: Why You Are Shorter after a Long Day

December 04, 2019 17:00 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MB

In this episode, you will learn why you are actually a tiny bit shorter at the end of the day and what a slipped disc is. You will also learn the basic structure of a vertebra. To rate and review the podcast, head over to Apple podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anatomy-on-the-go/id1370020827 ) or your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening! Make sure to subscribe at anatomyonthego.com ( https://anatomyonthego.com/ ) for more content to help you learn, practice, and revie...