The liver is the largest solid organ in the human body. It is also highly vascularized and, in an adult, contains approximately 1 pint of […]
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Cervical Spine
The cervical spine consists of the first seven vertebrae of the spinal column (denoted as C1-C7), starting at the base of the skull. This part […]
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Tongue Anatomy
Function and structure From its place in the oral cavity, the human tongue takes part in talking, eating, and swallowing. It is muscular and moves […]
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Updated March 11, 2022 The cranium is defined in English as the skull without the mandible, but it is generally accepted in medical terminology to […]
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Facial Bones
Updated March 11, 2022 Thirteen (13) facial bones are part of the human skull. 2 lacrimal bones 2 nasal bones 2 palatine bones 2 zygomatic […]
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A description of the eight cranial bones and their features in the skull
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Human Ear Anatomy
Updated February 25, 2022 The human ear is responsible for our auditory sense (hearing) and our balance. It consists of three anatomical sections – the […]
Continue readingHeart Disease Primer
Updated January 2, 2022 The heart is an integral organ in the human body. It is made of specialized cells that contract in response to […]
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Basic Terminology – Cardiovascular System
Updated July 5, 2024 The Heart Muscle Heart Valves Blood Vessels Words Relating to Heart Function Defects in Heart Function Disclaimer: This page is for […]
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Updated September 20, 2020 The human body has a complex chemical messenger system enabled by the endocrine system. The major components of this system, the […]
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