Anatomy & Physiology

Your body will mend fractured bones by itself, and always goes through the same process, regardless of which bone is affected, although the time scales may vary.

Dec 17, 2009 - Elizabeth Richards

Rhinoplasty surgery and nose jobs for nose reshaping are based on knowledge of nose anatomy and the structure of nasal septum, nose bone and nose cartilage.

Dec 11, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have discovered a link between gamma brain waves and your ability to pay attention.

Nov 27, 2009 - Marjorie McAtee

The human skin is the largest body organ and consists of three layers. The outermost epidermal layer is the stratum corneum, which helps protect the skin from infection.

Nov 23, 2009 - Jeffrey Willett

Peristalsis, the reflex propulsive movement in the gastrointestinal tract mediated by the myenteric plexus, helps propel food forward and aids digestion and absorption

Nov 23, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth