Cartilage

The skeletal system is a very important part of a human’s body. Without the skeletal system, we would not be able to move. The skeletal system is made up of mostly bone, but also tendons, ligaments and cartilage, which are arranged into a solid structure that supports and protects the body. We will look at the skeletal system in more detail covering, the functions, bone structure, bone classification, joint classification and diseases that affect the skeletal system. The skeletal system has…

“According to the National institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, approximately 10% of the U.S population has temporomandibular dysfunction.” (Salvo, Pg.126) Temporomandibular dysfunction is one of various disorders that happens in between the temporomandibular joint. The TMJ is a link joint that helps the jaw with everyday complicated movements. Examples: eating swallowing, talking and some facial expressions the require movement of the mandible and jaw joint. The temporomandibular…

He burst out into the light, the stone under his feet turned to soft grass. The light was so bright and beautiful. Yet Amaimon found he was not fully outside, but in a garden. He had thought the palace only had garden. It was walled in, he could not escape from here. Tears filled his eyes as that hope flew from his mind. He brushed the tears away. Oh well, he told himself, trying to cheer up, at least you can still come here while father is out. At least he got to be outside for a little while.…

I remember her crying from the pain - every turn made her costal cartilage pop of out place. She couldn’t wear tight shirts or even a bra. She couldn’t fall asleep at night because she couldn’t roll on her sides. Constant, chronic pain every second of the day, combined with other health issues - her sciatica, clinical depression…

1. I diagnose the patient as having slipped capital femoral epiphysis. I believe her condition is stable, but will worsening if not treated. She claims that the pains come and go, especially after engaging in physical activity, but two weeks after going to the doctor, she is unable to lift herself out of the pool. She needs assistance from her father. Her lower leg is also laterally rotated. She is a 10 year- old girl who is very active, but still obese for her age, weighing 135 lbs. “Slipped…

What is Arthroscopy? Today I am going to be going into depth about arthroscopic knee surgery, and to be more specific what a medical assistant must do in order to help the doctor run the operation smoothly. Arthroscopic knee surgery is the most common orthopedic procedure done in the United States so far. Arthroscopy is considered to be a surgical procedure done by an orthopedic doctor /surgeon, which they examine the internal structure of a joint and all of its’ components. It is considered to…

Known for its tenderness and rich taste, shark meat has been a delicacy throughout history. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty in China, man has been hunting nature’s top predators throughout much of its history. However, in modern day humans are paying the price for this hunt. The killing of over 100 million sharks per year to keep this tradition going has now sent sharks populations on a rapid decline (Spalding). Poaching, commercial fishing, and medical demands for sharks are causing the rapid…

The adult human skeletal system consists of tendons, ligaments, and cartilage that connects two hundred and six bones in the body. Each element plays a vital role in the function of support, movement, protection, blood cell production, calcium storage, and endocrine regulation. Typically a bone has a dense and tough outer layer followed by a spongy layer that is lighter and flexible. In the middle of the bones are bone marrow, where new cells are constantly being made for blood. The skeletal…

Slaves were not treated as humans, but like property. Slaves were owned, traded, and sold. There were certain codes, laws, that the slaves had to follow. If the slaves misbehaved or attempted to escape to the north, they would be punished. Some punishments would lead to grotesque wounds and laceration. Either other slaves or family members would have to treat their wounds. The ways of treatment are much different than what the doctors today would treat similar wounds. The diverseness of codes,…

of jewelry unique in medium, style, meaning, and method. Cherokee beadwork is normally placed on moccasins, leggings, clothing and bags; however, it was also common to find beadwork worn on garters, sashes, necklaces, bracelets, crown, and the cartilage in their noses (Duncan and Berry). Beads, adela, began as shells, teeth, bones, and claws of animals, while incorporating dried berries and gray corn (Cherokee Indian Art: Beadwork and Basketry). The use of the natural materials is…