Neurology | Neuron Anatomy & Function

Ninja Nerds! In this lecture, Professor Zach Murphy will detail the anatomy and function of a neuron. We begin by identifying the major structural components of a neuron, including the cell body (soma), dendrites, axon hillock, axon, myelin sheath, and axon terminals, and explain how each...

Intermediate - 45 min - Health & Care - Ninja Nerd

The full course: Learn Anatomy & Physiology free

What you'll need

Anatomy colouring book: The fastest way to learn the body.
Human skeleton model: Learn bones in 3D.
Medical terminology flashcards: Speak the language.

Books

The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit - View on Amazon
Medical Terminology Simplified by Barbara A. Gylys - View on Amazon
Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank H. Netter - View on Amazon
Human Anatomy & Physiology by Elaine Nicpon Marieb - View on Amazon
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology by Frederic Martini - View on Amazon
Human Anatomy by Elaine Nicpon Marieb - View on Amazon

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