Muscle compartments of the upper arm

Cross section of the upper arm, showing the muscles of the anterior compartment and the posterior compartment

The muscles of the limbs are divided into discrete compartments. Over the course of the next few weeks we will learn about each of these individual collections of muscle in detail and delve into the benefits and drawbacks of having such segregation. READ POST

Shedding light on PMS

Shedding light on PMS

Dysmenorrhea, aka period pains or menstrual cramps, is a condition that has been noted for centuries. It was a largely taboo subject and has had some questionable cures throughout the years.READ POST

Paranasal sinuses

Paranasal sinuses

Why is the air you breathe out warm and humid? Why does your skull not drag you down, despite it being a third of your body weight? Well, it’s partly due to the 4 paired air-filled pockets located in the skull, known as the paranasal sinuses.READ POST

Webinar: Distance learning with Kate Havens

This week we were joined by special guest Dr. Kate Havens of the University of Southern California. Distance learning is something Dr. Havens is extremely proficient in, and something that she has championed with at the university.READ POST

The facts about headaches

The facts about headaches

Headaches have been a common complaint for thousands of years. The Egyptians often employed unusual techniques to help relieve pain such as, applying warm goat droppings or fried fish to the area of pain!READ POST