Muscle compartments of the upper arm

Muscle compartments of the upper arm

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. 阅读详情

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.阅读详情

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.阅读详情

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.阅读详情

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!阅读详情

Refractive errors of the eye

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. ?阅读详情