Private practice physical therapy, DPT students, and clinic owners all depend on one thing: strong anatomy fundamentals that actually transfer to patient care. In this episode, anatomy educator Mike Pascoe breaks down what PTs truly need to know, how to study smarter (not longer), and why most anatomy learning doesn’t stick.
If you’re a PT student overwhelmed by brachial plexus branches, or a clinic owner wondering whether new grads really understand what they’re palpating, this conversation matters. We talk cadaver labs, digital tools, curriculum cuts, and the difference between “nice to know” and “need to know.”
Because anatomy isn’t about passing a test. It’s about making better clinical decisions under pressure.
00:00 Halloween Intro
02:00 How PT Anatomy Should Be Taught
10:00 Study Strategies That Stick
20:00 Cadaver Lab vs Digital Learning
33:00 Why Joint Capsules Matter
45:00 What PTs Actually Need to Know
Dr. Mike Pascoe – Anatomy Educator, University of Colorado
