General and Comparative Anatomy mind maps

General and Comparative Anatomy mind maps

These user-made maps cover topics from head blood vessels and thoracic limb nerves to the pelvic cavity and small mammal anatomy. Some focus on a body region, while others bring together features such as digestion, dentition and thermoregulation.

Choose a starting point

Introduction to locomotion is a useful place to begin if you want to review anatomical directions and movement. For a closer look at a region, Forelimb groups bones, muscles and nerves, while Muscles of Mastication connects muscles with their origins, insertions and actions.

Follow the branches of a map to see how its terms fit together, then cover the details and try recalling them. When you want to practice terminology or check your recall in another way, switch to flashcards or a quiz on the unit page. Choose a map that matches the topic you are preparing for.