The Popliteal Fossa

The Popliteal Fossa

At the posterior aspect of the knee? lies the popliteal fossa. It is a diamond shaped♦️area that holds several important nerves and vessels that travel from the thigh to the knee. In this snippet we will take a closer look at its borders and contents. 阅读详情

Saliva and the salivary glands

Saliva and the salivary glands

Every day we produce between 0.5 to 1.5 litres of saliva. ? That equates to about 23,659 litres in a lifetime – enough to fill 2 swimming pools! ? So why do we produce so much saliva? 阅读详情

Causes of vision imparement

Causes of vision imparement

Vision impairment is the inability of the eyes to function adequately as a unit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a visually impaired person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a ‘normal level.’ 阅读详情

Rotator cuff tear: The Facts

Rotator cuff tear: The Facts

Often rotator cuff injuries are associated with professional athletes, such as pitchers⚾️ and tennis players?. However, a majority of patients are those ages 50 and over.阅读详情

Brain-computer interfaces

Brain-computer interfaces

A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that provides a communication pathway between the central nervous system (CNS) and an external device. 阅读详情

Blood supply to the lungs

Blood supply to the lungs

Most biochemical reactions in the body either generate energy or require energy to progress. Cellular organelles and tissues need oxygen to ensure these reactions proceed with ease. 阅读详情

Loss of smell and COVID-19: explained

Loss of smell and COVID-19: explained

Hyposmia (a decreased ability to smell) or anosmia (an inability to smell), are very common conditions. However, the prevalence of these conditions has increased significantly since the outbreak of COVID-19. 阅读详情