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Cross sections
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Head and neck
In this chapter we explore the brain, the sensory organs, the skull as well as the different structures of the neck visible in a series of cross sections.
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Superior sagittal sinus levelStructures at the superior sagittal sinus level.
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Frontal sinus levelStructures of the brain at the frontal sinus level.
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Caudate nucleus levelHorizontal level of the brain at the caudate nucleus level.
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Thalamus levelStructures of the brain and head at the thalamus level.
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Optic chiasm levelStructures of the brain at the optic chiasm level.
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Maxillary sinus levelStructures of the head at the maxillary sinus level.
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Sigmoid sinus levelStructures of the head at the sigmoid sinus level.
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Tongue levelStructures at the tongue level.
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Third cervical vertebra levelMuscles, bones and vessels at the vertebra C3 level.
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Fourth cervical vertebra levelStructures at the vertebra C4 level.
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Sixth cervical vertebra levelMuscles and vessels at the vertebra C6 level.
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Seventh cervical vertebra levelStructures at the lowest part of the neck at the vertebra C7 level.
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Upper limb
In this chapter we see the bones, the muscles and the vessels of the upper limb in the cross-sectional plane.
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Deltoid muscle levelBony elements and muscles of the upper arm at the deltoid muscle level.
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Coracobrachialis muscle levelStructures at the upper part of the arm at the coracobrachialis muscle level.
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Biceps brachii muscle levelStructures of the arm at the biceps brachii muscle level.
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Brachialis muscle levelMuscles, bones and vessels at the brachialis muscle level.
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Olecranon fossa levelStructures at the lowest part of the arm at the olecranon fossa level.
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Supinator muscle levelMuscles and bones at the supinator muscle level.
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Flexor carpi ulnaris muscle levelStructures of the forearm at the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle level.
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Pronator quadratus muscle levelMuscles and bones at the lowest part of the forearm.
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Radiocarpal joint levelStructures of the wrist at the level of the radiocarpal joint.
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Distal carpal row levelMuscles and bones at the level of the distal carpal row.
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Carpometacarpal joints levelStructures of the wrist at the level of the carpometacarpal joints.
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First metacarpal head levelStructures of the hand at the level of the first metacarpal head.
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Hypothenar eminence levelCross section of the hand at the level of the hypothenar eminence.
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Metacarpophalangeal joints levelMuscles and bones at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joints.
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Thorax
In this chapter we will explore the organs of the thoracic cavity and the thoracic wall as seen in cross sections.
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First thoracic vertebra levelStructures at the vertebra T1 level.
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Second thoracic vertebra levelStructures at the vertebra T2 level.
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Third thoracic vertebra levelLungs, vessels, muscles and bones of the thorax at the vertebra T3 level.
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Fourth thoracic vertebra levelStructures at the vertebra T4 level.
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Fifth thoracic vertebra levelStructures of the thorax at the vertebra T5 level.
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Pulmonary veins levelStructures of the thorax at the pulmonary veins level.
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Seventh thoracic vertebra levelLungs, vessels, muscles of the lower thorax at the vertebra T7 level.
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Eight thoracic vertebra levelStructures of the thorax at the vertebra T8 level.
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Ninth thoracic vertebra levelOrgans, muscles and bones at the vertebra T9 level.
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Tenth thoracic vertebra levelCross section at the vertebra T10 level.
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Abdomen
In this chapter we will explore the abdominal organs as well as the muscles and bones of the abdominal wall through a series of cross sections.
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Eleventh thoracic vertebra levelStructures of the abdominal cavity and wall at the vertebra T11 level.
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Twelfth thoracic vertebra levelViscera and musculoskeletal structures at the vertebra T12 level.
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First lumbar vertebra levelStructures at the vertebra L1 level.
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Second lumbar vertebra levelCross section of the abdomen at the vertebra L2 level.
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Third lumbar vertebra levelCross section of the abdomen at the vertebra L3 level.
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Fourth lumbar vertebra levelViscera, vessels and muscles at the vertebra L4 level.
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Male pelvis
In this set of cross sections we see the bones, muscles, organs, vessels and nerves of the male pelvis.
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Fifth lumbar vertebra levelViscera and muscles of the upper male pelvis at the vertebra L5 level.
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Sacroiliac joint levelStructures of the male pelvis at the sacroiliac joint level.
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Urinary bladder levelOrgans, muscles and bones of the male pelvis at the urinary bladder level.
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Levator ani muscle levelMuscles and bones of the lower male pelvis at the levator ani muscle level.
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Female pelvis
In this set of cross sections we see the bones, muscles, organs, vessels and nerves of the female pelvis.
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Cauda equina levelStructures of the upper part of the female pelvis at the cauda equina level.
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Coccyx levelOrgans of the female pelvis at the coccyx level.
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Rectum levelCross section of the female pelvis at the rectum level.
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Vagina levelOrgans of the female pelvis at the vagina level.
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Lower limb
In this chapter you will learn how to identify the structures of the lower limb in the cross-sectional plane.
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Quadratus femoris muscle levelStructures of the thigh and pelvis at the quadratus femoris muscle level.
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Adductor brevis muscle levelMuscles and vessels of the thigh at the adductor brevis muscle level.
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Adductor longus muscle levelDetailed sectional anatomy of the thigh.
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Gracilis muscle levelMuscles and bones of the thigh at the gracilis muscle level.
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Patella levelStructures of the leg at the patella level.
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Soleus muscle levelCross section of the leg at the soleus muscle level.
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Achilles tendon levelStructures of the leg at the Achilles tendon level.
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