Congenital Muscular Torticollis Marissa Maiwelmal PTHA 1321: Pathophysiology for the PTA November 19, 2015 I. Definition/Causes A. Normal function and appearance of sternocleidomastoid B. Definition of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) C. Common theories of the causes of congenital muscular torticollis D. Conditions CMT can result in E. Epidemiology II. Classification A. Postural torticollis B. Muscular torticollis C. Sternocleidomastoid mass III. Treatments A. Physical Therapy…
Cat Lab Essay Josh Hutchinson Period 7 10-21-14 Doing this dissection has helped me learn that cats and humans and all types of different creatures have similar systems but are differently in characteristics and the location and function. I have learned to new things from each system while doing this lab. The procedure perform in this lab helps teach many people that our systems we have are very fragile and unique at the same time and we can learn a lot from these labs. In one of the…
strong bond providing support and protection (SIU Med, 2016). Bone tissue is a rigid connective tissue, internally supports body structures, very active tissue, and heals faster than cartilage. It can be found: on the cranium, vertebral column, clavicles, acromium (process of the shoulder), the humerus, the radius, ulna, and forearm (SIU Med,…
Human Cadavers Information Speech Topic: Human Cadavers General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the class of the importance and history of human cadaver. Thesis: Today, I plan to share with you how the study of human cadavers have allowed the medical field to evolve as well as explore the rewards that have resulted. Introduction Attention Getter: I’m sure all of us remember what it was like to get our licenses, after we passed you then waited in line at the BMV, they finally call…
1. What is alula? - Alula is a set of feathers on the first digit of birds which permits a slot on the wing. 2. What is crop milk? – Crop milk is a secretion from the lining of crop of parent…
The ears contain three bones in the middle portion of the ear, and they they typically have a shortened snout. Primates have various types of teeth, so they are able to ingest a variety of different foods. To add more support for the mammal, the clavicle, or collarbone, is needed to link the appendages to the body, and there are two separate bones in the forearm and lower leg instead of just one. Primates have opposable thumbs and nails instead of claws on their hands, and their feet have the…
physical therapy can cost anywhere between $50-$350. It is hard to finding pricing because it isn’t the same for everyone. The prices provided are from Steadman Hawkins. Steadman Hawkins is a top of the line physical therapy and rehab for a broken clavicle is $125 per session. The price of PT could possibly make access limited. There are also workout plans that run around the motto “days of are days lost.” A specific workout plan has not been found because the only thing that comes up is…
Egyptian Medicine According to the dictionary, medicine is defined as “any substance or substances used in treating a disease or illness” (Dictionary.com). It has been stated that one of the oldest documented medicine are those of the Ancient Egyptians, which were also one of the first to have practicing physicians who prescribed medicine. Aside from having practicing physicians prescribe medicine mainly from herbs and animals, the ancient Egyptians were also the first to practice surgical…
desaturation at 88%, and afebrile. History included hypertension for 20 years, mild obesity, DM, and hyperlipidemia. She has a 30-pack year history of smoking. Significant findings on physical exam cm were jugular venous pressure (JVP) at 5 above the clavicle and a laterally displaced point of maximal impulse, S4 and S3, and a 3/6 systolic murmur of mitral regurgitation. There was hepatojugular reflux (HJR). She had 1+ pitting edema to mid shin…
What is comparative anatomy, and what can we gain from it? Comparative anatomy is Organisms that are closely related to one another share many anatomical similarities. Sometimes the similarities are conspicuous, as between crocodiles and alligators, but in other cases considerable study is needed for a full appreciation of relationships like in cats and humans. Many anatomy students will end dissecting a cat long before they go near a human cadaver, there are many reasons for this such as lack…