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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The Cranium or Skull
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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Updated November 5, 2024 Fourteen (14) facial bones are part of the human skull. The distinct features of the human face are caused by the […]
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A description of the eight cranial bones and their features in the skull
Continue readingHuman 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 readingStroke
Updated September 9, 2020 Another name for a stroke is a cerebral infarction or a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The blood vessels that bring blood to […]
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