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The Cranium or Skull

  • Anatomy of the Head and Neck
  • Skeletal System
March 12, 2022 Alicia M Prater, PhD

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

  • Anatomy of the Head and Neck
  • Skeletal System
March 12, 2022 Alicia M Prater, PhD

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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Cranial Bones

  • Anatomy of the Head and Neck
  • Skeletal System
March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 Alicia M Prater, PhD

A description of the eight cranial bones and their features in the skull

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Human Ear Anatomy

  • Anatomy of the Head and Neck
February 25, 2022March 12, 2022 Alicia M Prater, PhD

Updated February 25, 2022 The human ear is responsible for our auditory sense (hearing) and our balance. It consists of three anatomical sections – the […]

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Heart Disease Primer

  • Cardiovascular System
  • Diseases
  • Heart Anatomy and Physiology
  • Heart Disease
January 2, 2022 Alicia M Prater, PhD

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

  • Cardiovascular System
December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 Alicia M Prater, PhD

Updated December 11, 2020 The Heart Muscle Myocytes – The individual cells of the heart. Myocardial septum – Tissue separating the heart chambers. Ventricles – […]

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Endocrine Glands

  • Endocrine system
September 20, 2020 Alicia M Prater, PhD

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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Causes of Secondary Heart Disease

  • Cardiovascular System
  • Diseases
  • Heart Disease
  • Non-communicable disease
September 9, 2020March 27, 2022 Alicia M Prater, PhD

Heart disease that results from another physiological disorder is considered secondary disease.

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Circulatory System

  • Blood Vessels
  • Cardiovascular System
September 6, 2020 Alicia M Prater, PhD

For a quick summary see http://alicia-prater.blogspot.com/2011/08/circulation.html

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Endocarditis

  • Cardiovascular System
  • Diseases
  • Heart Disease
  • Infections
September 6, 2020March 27, 2022 Alicia M Prater, PhD

Updated March 12, 2022 Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium (the inner lining of the heart chambers) and/or the valves in the heart. It […]

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