Medical Science

Halitosis is the term that dentists used to describe “bad breath”. Bad breath may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Acute halitosis varies from day to day, depending on the types of food and drinks that you consume and how…
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The ovaries are a pair of ovum-producing glands that are part of the female reproductive system. Each ovary is oval shaped and roughly the size of an almond. They sit just above the fallopian tubes in the lateral wall of…
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Human ear is a complex structure which by means of linking up with the brain cells enables sound waves to be converted into comprehensible auditory stimulations. The human ear consists of three well demarcated sections. External ear Middle ear Inner…
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The clavicle is a bone found in the upper torso of of the human body. It is essential in providing support to the arm and shoulder. The clavicle is easily seen and touched in most people. The structure and function…
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The term fracture is usually used in referring to a break occurring in a bone in the body. In most instances, these fractures occur due to a force exerted on the bone which exceeds its tolerable stress level. At times,…
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Being left-handed in a right-handed world can be frustrating at times. Left-handed guitarists and violinists must restring their instruments, while left-handed saxophonists do not exist. Gum wrappers are right-handed (really!), as are apple corers, Polaroid cameras, scissors, can openers, wrist…
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People have been trumpeting Terri’s brain size as “proof” of her hopeless condition. However the work of Lorber may bring the necessity or importance of brain size into question. Lorber wrote a provocative article entitled “Do we really need a…
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Liver is a complex organ in which many vital functions takes place. Thus, being a vital organ, the liver can boast a rich blood supply which is unique to other organs in the body. The arrangement of the feeding vessels,…
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Ever heard of people commenting on how an athlete has God-given talent? Although reluctant, I have to admit that in a way, they are technically correct. Genetics has determined for us our potential for height, intelligence, body frame, etc. Having…
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Structure and function of small intestine The intestine is the last and more important part of the G.I. tract, where the final act of digestion,namely absorption of nutrients into the blood stream, take place.The intestine is divided into small and…
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