Bones of the head and neck

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    The head and neck are part of the body that is very important integrating several systems. A lot of vital activities like eating, drinking, seeing, hearing and breathing are done through the head structures. When the nurse assess those the head and the neck it is s assessing several systems at the same time. The eyes are located in the orbital cavities of the skull is an important part of the head and its function is essential to perform different activities. The ears are one of the structures responsible for the senses also located in the head. The head has various anatomical components. The skull is the structure which main function is to protect the brain; it is made up of the bones of the cranium and the face. Muscles and skin cover these bones, and this cover is called the scalp. Fourteen bones in the anterior region of the skull form the face. These bones provide structure for the face and cavities for nose, eyes and mouth. Also, these bones allow the mandible to move. The poromandibular joint allows the person to open and close the mouth and provides movement to the chin and jaw, these are actions used for speaking and chewing. Also, the muscles of the scalp, face and neck allow…

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    Adaptations Of Owls

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    beneficial to a human, is an owl and its ability to turn its neck 270 degrees without dying. The anatomy of the bird's neck is specially set up so that as the head turns to its full potential, the brain will not lose blood flow. The inability for humans to complete the 270-degree rotation is due to the fact that not only will the brain lose blood flow but the bone and other connective tissues also attribute…

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    Two Main Neck Muscles

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    The two main neck muscles are the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius, and are responsible for the gross motor movement in the muscular system of the head, neck and shoulders. The sternocleidomastoid muscle is a paired muscle, located at the front and on each side of the neck. It is one of the largest and most superficial cervical muscles. The primary actions of the muscle are rotation of the head to the opposite side and flexion of the neck. The trapezius is one of the biggest shoulder and…

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    The Humerus Symposicles

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    during the introduction The Humerus is both the largest bone in the arm and the only one located in the upper arm. Many of the powerful muscles that help move the shoulder and forearm, the elbow, are attached to the Humerus. The Humerus is very essential to a variety of movements of the arm, including throwing, lifting, and even writing. 0:30-1:00 Demonstrate all parts of the humerus bone. There are many parts of the Humerus including the head, greater and lesser tubercles, Anatomical and…

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    Cervical Spondylitis Essay

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    DEFINATION: Cervical spondylitis is a chronic degenerative condition of the cervical spine that affects the vertebral bodies and intervertebral bodies and intervertebral discs of neck , as well are the contents of the spinal canal. Its effects the spinal discs (c2 to c3) as the discs dehydrate and shrinks sings of osteoarthritis develop, including bony projection along the edges of bones. 2.INTRODUCTION: Cervical spondylitis (cervical means neck and spondylo mean vertebra).Thus it is a…

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    Why Do Neck Pains Occur?

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    The neck is the most important part of our body. It connects our brain with the rest of the organs and veins. The medical term for the neck is the cervical spine. This cervical spine starts right beneath your head to your starting of the torso. It contains seven small vertebrae bones that are joined together to give a structure of the neck. Why do Neck Pains Occur? Cervical spines can face pain for many reasons. For example, accidents or injury can cause severe pain in the neck. A certain move…

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    Where this piece of art was placed was close to the ground on some dirt and weeds, placed on top of a one foot tall concrete cylinder. This placement makes it look like the top torso, neck, and head shown are coming straight from under ground. The sculptures head is tilted back looking straight up to the sky, the neck is bent at what looks like is almost a 90 degree angle, this was a strange un human type position. The art piece had a long and thick carefully detailed neck, shoulder and upper…

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    Hip Joint Capsule Essay

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    INTRODUCTION Hip joint capsule is a very strong fibrous structure that encloses the femoral head and most part of neck (1). Blood supply to the head and neck of femur comes from ascending cervical branches from extracapsular arterial ring. Displaced fracture neck of femur can affect vascularity of head of femur. Complications can occur like avascular necrosis and non union. Hip fractures are devastating injuries that most often affect elderly. It is becoming more and more common as proportion of…

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    With the long neck, this herbivore browsed tall trees for food and held its neck high in the air when alert. Due to this dinosaur’s size, muscle movement, and recoil after each stride, it moved slowly and probably covered between 12 and 25 miles in a single day in an average 12-19 miles per hour speed. The claws were probably for defense, feeding, or grasping. There exist several theories referring to Brontosaurus’ respiratory system that aims to explain its metabolic rates, including, a…

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    resulting more joint destruction. • Patient will also suffering for tendon ruptures due to the rubbing against eroded bone. • Inflammation occur. • Pain, swelling and limited range of motion is the result of the inflammation. • Swelling and rope-like thickening occurs at the extensor…

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