Diaphragm

esophago-gastric junction. It is thought that there is a weakness in one of the two lower esophageal sphincters that cause the reflux. It is found that although some patients do indeed experience a weak lower esophageal sphincter they also have a weak crural diaphragm, however this mechanism is currently unknown. Currently, there are two possible mechanisms that are thought to cause reflux. One of the mechanisms is low basal sphincter pressure leading to free reflux, mostly occurring while the…

Birth Control Pills- The pill Contains 2 hormones- estrogen & progestin. Stops ovulation and slows down movement of sperm. • Decreases women’s menstrual pain. • Restrains endometriosis. • Decreases menstrual blood loss. • Irregular menstrual cycles occur. • Increase risk of cervical dysplasia. • Pill has to be taken on a daily basis. 92% in first year. 99.7% if used consistently and correctly. 0% Cervical Cap Small cap made of latex. Spermicide placed in the cup to kill sperm. Suction holds…

such as linin sheaths, animal intestines and fish bladders. Then spermicides were introduced where linen cloth condoms were soaked in chemical solutions and then dried before use. They then evolved to condoms made from durable rubber and introduced diaphragms made from the same durable rubber in 1838. The 20th century was significant in the way of developing contraception. The first birth control clinic was opened in the united states by Margaret sanger which proved a few issues as she was…

Abortion can play an important role in addressing complications resulting during pregnancy and childbirth. Abortion can be used as a method to terminate the life of a poorly developed fetus and, in the case of twins, could allow the other baby to be born safely. An example of this situation is the case of Judy Nicastro. Judy held the strong conviction that parenthood starts before conception and personally does not like the terms “Pro-choice” and “Pro-life” because of her personal experiences…

barrier method, such as intrauterine devices, condom, (4) other methods, such as vasectomy, tubectomy, spermicide and withdrawal. Least effective methods: without using any form of birth control. Even the low effective options, such as a condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge have 84-89% of the effectiveness. Most efficient method: abstinence is the only 100% effective birth control method. Implant, IUD, vasectomy, and tubal methods with efficiency 99% (Ehsanpour, Mohammadifard, Shahidi, &…

Condoms and birth control, have really changed society throughout the years? Did you know the first condoms date back to Egyptian times, it is also the oldest form of birth control recorded. The condoms were starting to be discovered in the year of 1855. Gregory Pincus and John Rock first conducted the first human trial on 50 women in Massachusetts in 1954. Other parts of the world also used condoms. In Japan some of the condoms were made of leather and others were made of tortoise shells. In…

eventually need assistance to move their arms and legs (Signs and Symptoms n.d.). This disease can also cause the weakening of the heart which can lead to a condition that is called cardiomyopathy (Signs and Symptoms n.d.). During the pre-teen years the diaphragm that helps operate the lungs can be affect resulting in less effective lungs (Signs and Symptoms n.d.). Duchenne muscular dystrophies on average affects 1 in 3,500 to 5,000 newborn male’s worldwide (Duchenne and Becker…

At the beginning of the 1900s chlorine started to be used as a disinfectant in water. Water had to be chlorinated because of waterborne pathogens which would then go and cause deadly diseases which flourished in our pipes and water ways and infected millions of people. But ever since the disinfection of water the most of these diseases have been eliminated in first world countries but is still a big problem in 3rd world problems. (Calomiris, 1998) Chlorine is the most used disinfectant around…

exhales carbon dioxide. The air travels down the trachea before it branches off into the two bronchi. Branching off the bronchi are the bronchioles that transport the air to the alveoli where gas exchange takes place. The alveoli are air sacs. The diaphragm also plays a key role; it relaxes and contracts, during inhaling and exhaling. The ribs and…

Review, identify, and describe anatomical plane terminology. Figure 1.2 Superior- Higher Inferior- Lower Distal- Further away from the midline Proximal- Closer to the midline Posterior (dorsal)- Back Anterior (ventral)- Front Medial- towards the mid line Lateral- Away from the midline The dog is inferior to the girl. The dog’s posterior is anterior to the girl. The dogs leash is superior to his collar. The girl left leg is distal to her right leg. Her left arm is distal from her body holding…