Author

James Hastings

James Hastings is an associate professor of anatomy based in Bendigo, Victoria. He completed a Bachelor of Science in cell biology before earning a PhD in anatomy from the Australian National University, and has taught medical students for 12 years. His academic research focuses on structural histology and embryological tissue development, complementing his laboratory demonstrations in human gross anatomy.

Cephalic Vein: Anatomy, Drainage, and Clinical Relevance
What Is a Cardiac Loop? The Heart’s Early Twist
Where Is the Gastrocnemius Vein in Relation to the Femoral Vein?
A Breakdown of the Lung Development Stages
The Dorsal Aorta: Function, Formation, and Development
Internal Elastic Lamina: Function, Anatomy, and Health
Endocardial Cushions: Formation, Function, and Defects
Coronary Sinus: Anatomy, Development, and Clinical Significance