A new study explores how humans seem to be evolving in a very unexpected way — namely, by having a third artery in some of our forearms. In an article published by the Journal of Anatomy, scientists ...

Humans are continuing to evolve -- in fact, they’re doing so at a faster rate than they have in at least 250 years. That’s the conclusion of scientists in Australia who found that more and more people ...

Picturing how our species might appear in the far future can invite wild speculation over standout features such as height, brain size, and skin complexion. Yet subtle shifts in our anatomy today ...

The ophthalmic artery is a vital supplier of blood to the eye and orbital structures, and its complex embryological development illustrates a remarkable interplay between the carotid, stapedial, and ...

The common hepatic artery is one of the final branches of the celiac artery. It supplies oxygen-rich blood to the liver, pylorus, pancreas, and duodenum. It runs on the right inside the lesser sac, a ...

The brachial artery is the chief artery supplying blood to the arm, forearm, and hand. It supplies the tissues of the upper limb with oxygen and nutrients. Two terminal brachial artery branches, the ...

Between 30 and 40 percent of individuals have non-traditional blood circulatory systems in their livers. The most common difference from standard anatomy is an extra artery. If the additional artery ...

The femoral artery is one of the major blood vessels in your body. It carries blood to the lower half of your body. Blood circulation is an essential function since the tissues in your body need the ...

Forget pointy ears, grey skin, or bug eyes. The human of tomorrow may have a third artery in their arm, according to a study on our anatomy. Read more: <a ...