An anatomical rendering of the aorta traces the bodys largest artery from the heart through its major branches. The image highlights sections such as the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and…
Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, have a remarkably consistent lifespan of about 120 days as they circulate through the body delivering oxygen and picking up carbon dioxide. They originate in…
The spiral ganglion neurons (cochlear ganglion) sit in the modiolus of the cochlea, with bipolar cells sending peripheral processes to hair cells in the organ of Corti for sound transduction…
Direct inguinal hernias push through the floor of the inguinal canal (Hesselbach's triangle, medial to inferior epigastric vessels) due to weak transversalis fascia. Indirect hernias follow the patent processus vaginalis…
Breast internal structure includes 15-20 lobes of glandular tissue draining via lactiferous ducts to nipple, embedded in fat/connective tissue. Coopers ligaments provide support; Cooper suspensory.
The most common staging system for colorectal cancer is the TNM system. For colorectal cancer there are 5 stages – stage 0 followed by stages 1 to 4. Often the…
Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. As the drawing shows, the colon is the large intestine or…
Cancer develops when cells in the body multiply out of control. Blood contains three kinds of cells: red cells, white cells, and platelets. Any of these kinds of cells can…
The skeletal structure of the foot is similar to that of the hand but, because the foot bears more weight, it is stronger but less movable. The bones of the…
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means. By Mayo Clinic Staff. This blood pressure chart can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level or…
What is a Circulatory System Diagram. Systemic Circulation: After receiving oxygenated blood from the lungs the arteries of the systemic circulation system take the oxygenated blood from the heart to…
Muscle and anatomy are two words that are often heard when you are studying science. The human body consists of many muscles. If someone wants a healthy and good life,…
Asthma_0312 Slideshow During an asthma attack, muscles around the airways tighten, and the airway linings swell. Excess mucus secretion is produced in the airways that can block the air tubes…
Treatment options for a torn ankle ligament. The first response of any ligament sprain is to apply first aid immediately after the injury. This should involve Rest, Ice, Compression and…
The Anatomy of Human Eye The most complex sensory organs of the human body are the eyes. Every part of the human body is responsible for a specific action, from…
A brief description of the human ear along with a well-labelled diagram is given below for reference. Pinna/auricle is the outermost section of the ear. The external auditory canal links…
A brief description of the human ear along with a well-labelled diagram is given below for reference. Pinna/auricle is the outermost section of the ear. The external auditory canal links…
Diabetes Nutrition Guidelines 1 Nutrition Therapy for Diabetics. Under ideal circumstances, every diabetic patient should be seen by a registered dietician when they receive the diagnosis of diabetes. 2 Diabetes…
The Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid is a tool that shows how much you should eat each day from each food group for a healthy diet. The Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid…
The idea behind a good diabetes diet is to help you to avoid common diabetes symptoms such as: Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The key to following this healthy diabetes diet…
65 Easy Diabetic Dinner Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes. 1 Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles. I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you'd…
Introduction Nutrition therapy and counselling are an integral part of the treatment and self-management of diabetes. Key Messages People with diabetes should receive nutrition counselling by a registered dietitian. Nutrition…
Blood Glucose Test. A blood glucose test is a blood test that screens for diabetes by measuring the level of glucose (sugar) in a person’s blood. An explanation of the…