The tongue bone, also known as the hyoid bone or lingual bone is a fragile horsehoe-shaped bone that lies between your lower jaw (mandible) and your voice box (larynx). Image Two slender juts (called styloid processes) of the temporal bone…
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In this article, I will discuss hormonal regulation of proteins metabolism in the body which are usually synthesized in the liver. Especially notable here are the immunoglobulins, which are proteins that play a role in the immunology in the body. …
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The digestive system is that part of the body which specializes in the digestion and absorption of nutrients in the body. It is composed of several segments that each has a special function that is related to the process of…
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The cerebrospinal fluid is a transparent liquid material that fills the brain cavities. There are in the brain four cavities which are referred to as ventricles. There are in the brain four ventricles, two lateral ventricles and two others which…
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Down to the last hair follicle. Voluntary and involuntary. From catching a baseball to reading a book to pumping blood and breathing, your brain is the center of control for all of your bodily functions. It controls your movement through…
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Tommy John surgery is a surgical procedure which is used to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). The ulnar collateral ligament is located on the inside of the elbow joint which is why the procedure is most commonly associated to…
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Our brains are complex anomalies. The question ” should we use use more of our brain power”? , would undoubtedly be yes. It’s difficult to say what percentage exactly we as humans use. As human beings are the only species…
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In this never ending debate between the virtues of being right-handed as oppose to being left-handed, I offer a humorous look or not so humorous look (depending on your side) at the topic It’s time for the left-handers in this…
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The human spleen is an organ about the size of a loose fist that is located in the upper left corner of the abdomen. The spleen sits directly under the diaphragm, behind the stomach, and it borders nearby organs such…
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Living things and the movements of the stars are experiencing cycles. Humans breath in, breath out; wake and sleep follows suit. Cells regenerate during sleep. This is true for animals and plants alike. Regeneration requires energy. Various vitamins can help…
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