Sam Webster Courses

Histology of the Spinal Cord - Neuronal Structure and Organization

Explore the microscopic structure of the spinal cord, examining its grey and white matter, neurons, axons, and support cells.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Histology of the Large Intestine - Microscopic Structure and Comparison

Explore the microscopic structure of the colon, comparing it to other parts of the gastrointestinal tract and understanding its role in intestinal diseases.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Histology of the Esophagus - Structure and Function

Explore the cellular structure of the oesophagus, providing a foundation for understanding the entire gastrointestinal tract's anatomy and tissue organization.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney

Explore the intricate structure of nephrons, including renal corpuscles, glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and various tubules, to understand kidney function at the microscopic level.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How We Teach Anatomy at Swansea University Medical School

Explore innovative anatomy teaching methods at Swansea University Medical School through this engaging vlog.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Microscopic Anatomy of the Thymus - From Development to T Lymphocyte Production

Explore the microscopic structure of the thymus and understand how T lymphocytes develop in this vital immune organ through detailed microscopic observations.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Microscopic Anatomy of Smooth Muscle - A Comparison with Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle

Explore the microscopic structure of smooth muscle tissue, comparing its unique features with skeletal and cardiac muscle while understanding its vital role in organs and blood vessels.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Microscopic Anatomy of the Appendix

Explore the vermiform appendix's microscopic structure, potential functions, and role in appendicitis through comparative analysis with other gastrointestinal regions.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Microscopic Anatomy of the Ureter and Kidney

Explore the microscopic structure of the ureter, urothelium's unique features, and how kidney stones form in this insightful anatomical journey.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Microscopic Anatomy of the Testis - From Seminiferous Tubules to Spermatogenesis

Explore the detailed microscopic structure of testes, including seminiferous tubules, spermatogenesis, and the formation of spermatozoa through meiosis.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Histology of the Pituitary Gland

Explore the microscopic structure of the pituitary gland, examining how cell differences between anterior and posterior regions reflect their distinct hormonal functions in this "master gland."

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Histology of Hairy Thin Skin

Explore the microscopic structures of skin, including epidermis layers, dermis, hair follicles, glands, and arrector pili muscles, plus insights on blisters and skin function.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Histology of Cartilage: Microscopic Structure and Types

Explore the microscopic structure of cartilage, examining chondrocytes, extracellular matrix, and the distinct characteristics of hyaline, fibro, and elastic cartilage varieties, plus growth plate insights.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Histology of the Retina

Explore the retina's striking layered neuronal structure and understand how each layer functions in this detailed histological examination.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cavocaval Anastomoses - Links Between the IVC and SVC

Discover the four critical anastomoses between superior and inferior vena cavae that provide alternative blood return pathways when the IVC becomes blocked or narrowed.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video