AMES, Iowa – In a recent class session devoted to reviewing the components of a monogastric digestive system, Alexandra Else-Keller reminded an animal science student how to position her fingers as ...

Students at a New Jersey high school can virtually dissect the human body, thanks to the purchase of cutting edge technology that is typically available only to medical students. Cadaver dissection is ...

HoloAnatomy® Software Suite was extensively tested throughout its development. More than a dozen pilot studies and classroom review sessions took place between 2016-2019. These pilots tested both the ...

If you think hissing cockroaches make for an unusual Valentine's Day gift, wait until you hear what Houston's Health Museum has in store for the mid-February holiday. On Feb. 14, the museum will host ...

A coronary artery dissection is a serious heart condition that requires emergency treatment. This condition happens when one of the arteries in the heart develops a tear in its inner lining — one of ...

The aorta is a main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of the body. The blood it carries is rich in oxygen, and your body relies on it for survival. The aorta is about an inch ...

An aortic dissection is a tear in one of the layers of the aorta. The aorta is your body’s largest blood vessel. Your aorta is made up of three layers. When a hole or tear forms in one of these layers ...