How We Move: The Gross Anatomy of Motion

How We Move: The Gross Anatomy of Motion

Documentary 2022

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

Elizabeth Murray takes a look inside the human body as never before, discovering the gross anatomy, the parts of the body that can be seen with the unaided eye.

Documentary 2022

PG

Starring Elizabeth A. Murray

EPISODE 1

The Essential Language of Anatomy

Elizabeth Murray introduces the human anatomy vocabulary and the history of its standardization.

34 min · Jan 19, 2023 PG
EPISODE 2

Bones as the Bodys Framework of Movement

Elizabeth Murray explains the role of bones in the leverage systems responsible for movements.

30 min · Jan 19, 2023 PG
EPISODE 3

Joints: Structure Determines Function

Elizabeth Murray explains the role of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and bursae in movement.

33 min · Jan 19, 2023 PG
EPISODE 4

The Terminology of Movement Patterns

Elizabeth Murray explains the six types of synovial joints, also known as freely movable joints.

31 min · Jan 19, 2023 PG
EPISODE 5

Muscles as Systems for Motion and Support

Elizabeth Murray explains the three types of muscle tissue responsible for voluntary and involuntary movement.

29 min · Jan 19, 2023 PG
EPISODE 6

The Role of the Nervous System in Movement

Elizabeth Murray explains the central and peripheral parts of the nervous system.

29 min · Jan 19, 2023 PG

Elizabeth A. Murray

Host

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How We Move: The Gross Anatomy of Motion

DOCUMENTARY

Elizabeth Murray takes a look inside the human body as never before, discovering the gross anatomy, the parts of the body that can be seen with the unaided eye.

Information

Studio: The Great Courses
Released: 2022
Rated: PG

Languages

Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.