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Anatomy and Bone Landmarks of Ulna/The ulna is a long bone found in the forearm that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger, and when in anatomical position, is found on the medial side of...
Anatomy of Brain/The brain is one of the largest and most complex organs in our body; it is composed of billions of neurons that communicate together...
Anatomy of Hemostasis/Hemostasis is the natural process that stops blood loss when an injury occurs.It involves three steps: (1) vascular spasm ( vasoconstriction ); (2) platelet plug...
Lamina refers to thin, flat layers or sheets that can be found in different parts of our bodies. These layers serve essential functions and play a...
Anatomy of Latissimus Dorsi Muscle/Latissimus Dorsi Muscle is a broad, flat muscle that occupies the majority of the lower posterior thorax. The muscle’s primary function is...
Anatomy of Pelvic Floor Muscle/Pelvic Floor or Pelvic Diaphragm is composed of muscle fibers of the levator ani, the coccygeus muscle, and associated connective tissue which spans the area underneath...
Anatomy of Rotator Cuff Muscle/The rotator cuff is a group of muscles in the shoulder that allow a wide range of movement while maintaining the stability...
Anatomy of Spinal Cord/The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column. It...
Anatomy of Spinal Cord Injury/Spinal Cord Injury, The spinal cord is a tubular structure composed of nervous tissue that extends from the brainstem and continuing distally...
Anatomy of the Upper Limb /upper extremity or arm is a functional unit of the upper body. It consists of three sections, the upper arm, forearm, and hand. It extends from the...
Anatomy of Transversus Abdominis Muscle; Nerve Supply/Transversus abdominis (Transversalis muscle), so-called from the direction of its fibers, is the most internal of the flat muscles of the...
Arteries make up a major part of the circulatory system, with the veins and heart being the other main components. Arteries make up tubelike structures that...
