# Anatomy Topics in Focus

> Anatomy lectures with diagrams for medical students and professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Whitaker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anatomy-topics-in-focus/id422772797 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Whitaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/373474191)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 347 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anatomy-topics-in-focus/id422772797/reviews.md

## What is Anatomy Topics in Focus?

Learn human anatomy with this app - our series of 38 mini-lectures, each focusing on a single topic of human anatomy. 

The lectures are aimed at anyone studying human anatomy. They are ideal for medical or nursing students, biological studies students and physiotherapists or doctors looking to refresh their knowledge. 

Presented by Doctor Robert Whitaker, these audio lectures are brought to life with 975 anatomical diagrams and over 5 hours of audio. All diagrams can be zoomed using the pinch gesture and are can be viewed in either portrait or landscape. Each lecture lasts approximately 10 minutes. 

The subjects covered in this series include: 

• Flexor Retinaculum and Carpal Tunnel 
• Brachial Plexus 
• Abduction of the shoulder 
• Bones of the Hand and Foot 
• Vertebral Levels of Structures 
• Revision MCQs on the Upper Limb 
• Dermatomes: An overview 
• Inguinal Canal 
• Blood Supply of the Heart 
• Surface Markings in the Thorax 
• Blood Supply of the Stomach 
• Abdominal Autonomics and Referred Pain 
• Skull foramina and their contents 
• An alternative aide memoire for the skull foramina 
• Foramina of the Base of the Skull from Below 
• An Algorhythm for Determining the Nerve Supply of Muscles in the Head 
• Cranial Nerves from the Brain to Foramina 
• Cranial Nerve Nuclei and Fibres 
• Cortical Control of the Cranial Nerves 
• Rules and exceptions in the Head and Neck 
• Visual Pathways 
• Accommodation & Pupillary Constriction 
• Eye Movements 
• Pupillary Light Reflex 
• Near Reflex 
• Horner’s versus an Oculomotor Lesion 
• Localising Facial Nerve Lesions 
• Principles of “Hitchhiking” of Autonomic Nerves on Cranial Nerves 
• Parasympathetic Supply of the Head 
• Tabulated Parasympathetic Pathways in the Head 
• Types of Ganglia 
• Chorda Tympani 
• Greater Petrosal Nerve 
• Lesser Petrosal Nerve 
• Sympathetic Connections between the Spinal Cord and Sympathetic Chain 
• Sympathetic Chain in the Neck 
• Sympathetics to the Pupil and Levator Palpebrae Superioris 
• Autonomic Connections in the Head 

The material is presented by Dr Robert Whitaker who spent his clinical career as a paediatric urological surgeon. Having retired from surgery, Dr Whitaker now teaches clinically applied topographical anatomy to first-year medical students at the University of Cambridge, in the UK. He also teaches clinically applied anatomy to surgical, radiological and other speciality trainees and is a former examiner for the MRCS at the English and Edinburgh Colleges of Surgeons. Dr Whitaker is also the co-author of the top selling book Instant Anatomy. 

See our website for more information - www.instantanatomy.net

## Key features

- 38 mini-lectures on human anatomy
- 975 anatomical diagrams
- Over 5 hours of audio content
- Zoomable diagrams (portrait/landscape)
- Presented by Dr. Robert Whitaker
- Covers diverse anatomical topics

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anatomy-topics-in-focus/id422772797/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great update

*2012-05-04*

Very good app

### 5/5 — worthwhile

*2011-04-04*

learning a lot thanks a lot

### 5/5 — good

*2011-04-04*

Clear concise and very educational

### 5/5 — resource

*2011-04-03*

This is a good resource for me and I love the british accent as a bonus!

### 5/5 — very clear

*2011-04-03*

Useful

## Frequently asked questions about Anatomy Topics in Focus

### What is Anatomy Topics in Focus?

Anatomy Topics in Focus is a paid educational app that provides 38 mini-lectures on human anatomy, presented by Dr. Robert Whitaker. It includes over 5 hours of audio and 975 zoomable anatomical diagrams.

### Who is Anatomy Topics in Focus for?

This app is ideal for medical or nursing students, biological studies students, physiotherapists, and doctors looking to learn or refresh their knowledge of human anatomy.

### How long are the lectures in Anatomy Topics in Focus?

Each lecture in Anatomy Topics in Focus lasts approximately 10 minutes, contributing to over 5 hours of total audio content covering various anatomical subjects.

### Can I zoom in on the diagrams in Anatomy Topics in Focus?

Yes, all 975 anatomical diagrams in Anatomy Topics in Focus can be zoomed using the pinch gesture and viewed in either portrait or landscape mode.

### What is the price of Anatomy Topics in Focus?

Anatomy Topics in Focus is a paid app priced at $7.99.

### What devices support Anatomy Topics in Focus?

Anatomy Topics in Focus is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Anatomy Topics in Focus updated?

The latest version of Anatomy Topics in Focus is 5.0, and it was last updated on March 24, 2023.

### Does Anatomy Topics in Focus have ads?

No, Anatomy Topics in Focus does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2023-03-24

General updates

### 4.1 — 2019-10-09

iOS 13 updates

### 3.5 — 2016-09-22

iOS 10 update and variable audio speed added

### 3.3 — 2015-03-25

Seek bar added for the audio.

### 3.2 — 2014-11-04

Audio plays in the background with the device in standby.

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All apps by Andrew Whitaker: https://appshunter.io/developer/373474191

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