BIOL 1107: General Biology

Unlock the secrets of muscle anatomy to answer questions about a muscle's function and characteristics. Learn how the location of a muscle's insertion and origin impacts its action name and force of contraction. Enhance your knowledge about the human body's intricate mechanisms

Discover what happens in your body after a hearty meal! Learn about the concept of 'distension' and how nerve cells act as messengers to your control center, orchestrating the digestive process.

Explore the foundational principles of Hutton and Lyell, which shaped Darwin's evolutionary ideas. Understand uniformitarianism, deep time, and geographical patterns that inspired Darwin's theory. Discover how geology influenced biological understanding.

Learn about muscle fascicle patterns and their role in human anatomy. Our video zeroes in on the convergent pattern found in the pectoralis major. Compare this with other muscle types like the biceps brachii and gluteus maximus to deepen your anatomical knowledge.

Explore the groundbreaking heterotroph hypothesis by Alexander Oparin. This video outlines how the first organisms likely consumed pre-existing organic matter reshaping how we think about the origins of life and evolution