Anatomy and physiology

Delving into human anatomy and physiology will help you understand how your body works. You'll learn the mysteries of each system and each organ in your body. We'll take a trip through your body's tissues and functions, learning about irregularities and how to enhance your health -- and life.

What Causes a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury?

Anatomy and physiologyWhat Causes a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury?

The posterior cruciate ligament is the strongest ligament in the knee joint. It's referred to as posterior because it runs…

What is Oxygen Saturation?

Anatomy and physiologyWhat is Oxygen Saturation?

Oxygen is an essential molecule for most living beings. All the cells in our body use it as fuel to carry out their functions. Therefore, oxygen saturation is a standard…

Characteristics of an Optimal Water Balance

Anatomy and physiologyCharacteristics of an Optimal Water Balance

Water balance refers to the equilibrium between fluid intake and liquid excretion. The body must maintain it within specific ranges…

HDL and LDL Cholesterol: Everything You Need to Know

Anatomy and physiologyHDL and LDL Cholesterol: Everything You Need to Know

Patients with heart problems commonly talk about HDL and LDL cholesterol. Anyone who’s had a heart attack knows that they…

Heart Rate: What Is It and How Is It Measured?

Anatomy and physiologyHeart Rate: What Is It and How Is It Measured?

Heart rate is the number of heart contractions or beats per unit of time. It's taken under well-determined physiological conditions and…

Brown Adipose Tissue: Why Is It Important for Health?

Anatomy and physiologyBrown Adipose Tissue: Why Is It Important for Health?

Brown adipose tissue is the fat that activates in the body when we perceive a cold sensation. In contrast to…

Bone Contusion: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Anatomy and physiologyBone Contusion: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Bone fractures are among the most common traumatic injuries. These are defined as when the bone completely breaks. However, there's…

How to Choose Your Blood Pressure Monitor

Anatomy and physiologyHow to Choose Your Blood Pressure Monitor

A blood pressure monitor is a device that helps you monitor your blood pressure. There are two types of blood…

Cardiac Stress Test: What Is It and How Is It Performed?

Anatomy and physiologyCardiac Stress Test: What Is It and How Is It Performed?

A cardiac stress test is a simple, non-invasive test performed to evaluate the body's reaction to physical exercise. The general…

The Causes of Bradypnea and its Treatments

Anatomy and physiologyThe Causes of Bradypnea and its Treatments

Bradypnea is a medical term used to refer to a lower than normal breathing rate. Breathing is the process by…

Differences Between Menstruation and Implantation Bleeding

Anatomy and physiologyDifferences Between Menstruation and Implantation Bleeding

Implantation bleeding is a slight loss of blood that occurs early on in pregnancy, but it doesn't happen to all…

A Fracture or a Sprain: What's The Difference?

Anatomy and physiologyA Fracture or a Sprain: What's The Difference?

In traumatology, two injuries are among the most common: a fracture and a sprain. We all know someone who's gone…

The Causes of Stained Teeth

Anatomy and physiologyThe Causes of Stained Teeth

Dentists study the appearance and morphology of stained teeth to discover how to treat them and how to prevent them. For patients, teeth stains are also a cosmetic concern. Your…

The Functions of the Twelve Cranial Nerves

Anatomy and physiologyThe Functions of the Twelve Cranial Nerves

The twelve cranial nerves allow us to perform daily tasks comfortably and efficiently. They carry some of the information from…

How Extreme Temperatures Affect the Human Body

Anatomy and physiologyHow Extreme Temperatures Affect the Human Body

Exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to severe health consequences and even death. These climatic environments usually occur in temperate…

Cold Intolerance - Why Are Some People More Sensitive?

Anatomy and physiologyCold Intolerance - Why Are Some People More Sensitive?

Cold intolerance can be tricky. Even though it's common to spot people outside in short sleeves and even swimming in…

What You Should Know About The Menstrual Cup

Anatomy and physiologyWhat You Should Know About The Menstrual Cup

The menstrual cup is a natural alternative to tampons and pads that can be worn for up to 12 hours…

Discover How DNA Works

Anatomy and physiologyDiscover How DNA Works

The story of the discovery of how DNA works began in 1868, when a Swiss medical student by the name of Johann Friedrich Miescher succeeded in isolating a substance that…

Find Out Why We Faint

Anatomy and physiologyFind Out Why We Faint

Fainting is a more frequent situation than we would imagine. It consists of a temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood supply to the brain. However, do you know…

Characteristics and Function of Neurons

Anatomy and physiologyCharacteristics and Function of Neurons

Looking at the function of neurons, and how they work, reveals that these cells are a sophisticated piece of natural…

How Long does It Take to Get Pregnant After Sex?

Anatomy and physiologyHow Long does It Take to Get Pregnant After Sex?

Fertilization is the beginning of being pregnant and is a complex process that takes place after sex. However, contrary to…