Anatomy & Physiology

Multiple sclerosis has several symptoms, which vary from person to person. The key to understanding is to know what process is happening in the body.

Dec 20, 2009 - Elizabeth Richards

Multiple Sclerosis is a difficult disease to diagnose as there is no one medical test that will give a definite answer as to whether someone has the condition or not.

Dec 18, 2009 - Elizabeth Richards

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

Umbilical cord blood is a tissue that contains stem cells. Umbilical cord blood banking can replace bone marrow collection when these cord stem cells are needed.

Nov 21, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Blood in the circulatory system has functions ranging from oxygen, nutrient and hormone transport to immunity, clotting and even body temperature regulation

Nov 19, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, noninvasive diagnostic tool to detect and monitor heart problems like heart attack and heart failure

Nov 16, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

Heterochromia refers to a difference in coloration of the iris of eyes. Present in full and partial levels, this harmless condition results from differences in melanin.

Nov 14, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

Paranasal sinus anatomy and function explain the basis for sinus problems like sinus headache and sinus congestion, and measures for sinus pressure relief.

Nov 10, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

The cerebellum, with its rich neural network, is the brain center responsible for motor control over voluntary muscles, muscle tone and maintenance of balance

Nov 8, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

Fetal blood circulation depends on an efficient blood supply back and forth between baby and placenta. The umbilical cord performs this function in the womb.

Nov 5, 2009 - Bridget Coila

The olfactory system consists of a collection of odor receptors that send a message to the brain when they detect a smell. This is just one of the chemical senses.

Nov 3, 2009 - Andy Luttrell