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 […]
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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 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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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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Heart disease that results from another physiological disorder is considered secondary disease.
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For a quick summary see http://alicia-prater.blogspot.com/2011/08/circulation.html
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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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