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
The facts about headaches
Anatomy Dissected: CNVIII (vestibulocochlear nerve)
Welcome back to a brand new episode of Anatomy Dissected! This week, we look at the vestibulocochlear nerve, which contributes to the sensation of hearing.READ POST
Refractive errors of the eye
If you find yourself squinting in order to see objects far away in the distance, this is possibly a refractive error in your eyes. Refractive errors are surprisingly common, affecting a considerable amount of the population, so let’s take a closer look. ?READ POST
Palpating the abdomen
In one of our previous anatomy snippets, we explored the anatomical divisions of the abdomen and how it can be used as a guide to accurately diagnose a patient’s clinical condition. READ POST
Sneak peek from our Head & Neck update: The ethmoid bone
The ethmoid is an irregular, air filled bone located in the middle of the face between the eyes. It’s a complex looking bone with many intricate features. So why would a bone in the skull evolve such a complex shape?READ POST
Sneak preview of the inner-ear
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known as the author of, ‘Sherlock Holmes.’ ?️ READ POST
Types of injection
Injections? ? I hate them!! ? A pretty familiar response to the idea of having your skin breached by a needle; however this method of drug administration is one of the most common.READ POST
Anatomy Dissected: CNVII (facial nerve)
It’s time for the 7th video in our Anatomy Dissected series on the cranial nerves! In this week’s video, Olivia Murray covers the facial nerve, which is responsible for facial expression, taste, and the autonomic function of the salivary and tear glands.READ POST
How viruses spread across the body
Viruses are so small you could fit billions of them on the head of a pin! Despite their size, they can still be very destructive.READ POST
Listening to the valves of the heart
The heart controls the movement of blood throughout the body through the use of its muscular walls to pump blood forcefully. READ POST
