Head and neck anatomy

day he died, he just always kept it up. This love of learning, consequently, cultivated his fascination and close studies of the human anatomy. Da Vinci did many studies, but some of the ones that have been most fascinating to me are his studies of the anatomy of the heart, cranium, facial musculature, musculature of the legs and larynx, womb, shoulder, and the neck. Beyond these studies were many of…

Femur, the bone of thigh, also known as os femoris, is the longest and strongest bone of human body. The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum of hip bone forming the ball and socket variety of synovial joint-the hip joint, whereas the distal part of the femur articulates with the tibia and patella forming the knee joint. The anatomy of the proximal end of the femur, in recent years had received the much deserved attention because of the importance of early treatment of congenital…

Through the dissection of the rat, my lab partner and I were able to gain a better understanding of the animal’s anatomy by viewing it’s external organs, as well, after careful incisions, viewing the inside of the rat’s anatomy. The rat is a typical mammal, with a head, clearly defined neck, trunk and tail. As such, the rat has two unique aspects that distinguish mammals from other vertebrates: an external covering of hair and mammary glands. As a vertebrate mammal, much of the rat’s structural…

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy means the structure of the human body. Ana (making) Tomy (cutting.) Physiology means the study of normal human body’s functions. Physio (physical) Logy (study.) There are two different types of anatomy, which are Gross Anatomy and Microscopic Anatomic. Gross Anatomy refers to the structures that can be seen with the eyes. For example: the heart, the liver, and the kidneys. There are several subdivisions of Gross Anatomy such as; surface anatomy,…

injuries may be achieved by improving car seat features and designs. In particular, the orientation of car seats (rear facing or forward facing) probably plays a significant role in car seat effectiveness. By supporting the entire posterior torso, neck, head, and pelvis, a rear‐facing car seat (RFCS) distributes crash forces…

A group of professors studying anatomy, biomechanics and organogenesis conducted a biomechanical analysis on three different sprint start patterns to decide the safest sprint position. When conducting this experiment, the professors wanted to identify which sprint start would be the safest when dealing with neck injuries and sport related concussions (Bonnechere, Beyer, Rooze, Serge Van Sint, 2014). 25 males of various heights and weights were recruited to participate in this experiment, 12 of…

Scientists have long theorized that the long neck of modern-day giraffes evolved to enable them to find more vegetation or to develop a specialized method of fighting. A new study of fossil cervical vertebrae reveals the evolution likely occurred in several stages as one of the animal's neck vertebrae stretched first toward the head and then toward the tail a few million years later. The study's authors say the research shows, for the first time, the specifics of the evolutionary transformation…

The subject of science has always been an interest of mine, more specifically biology. My love for this subject began to develop during my sophomore year of high school and ever since, the human body has intrigued me. Anatomy has always been a strong point throughout my education, as it came so easily to me. It is extremely fascinating that humans are so similarly structured, being that each and every human contains the same outline. Although humans are internally similar, externally we are able…

can not only cause pain and weakness for the individual; loss of function, and even temporary or permanent paralysis can completely alter every aspect of an individuals work, family, and lifestyle! In this research essay we will be exploring the anatomy, mechanisms of…

spread and can progress within a few hours or days. Common symptoms include: severe headaches, high fever, stiff neck, fatigue, muscle aches, skin rash, and photophobia (Drake 434). The patient has five of these seven symptoms. The likely cause of her Meningitis was the gym, where bacteria and viruses are spread easily. The infection often starts with a headache, fatigue, and stiff neck, which is what the patient originally…