Head and neck anatomy

still used. Egyptian culture have influenced the way people take care of dead bodies in modern times. Today, people put their dead in coffins like how the Ancient Egyptians buried their dead in sarcophaguses was. Sources: 1:N/A. (n.d.). History of anatomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved September 24, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_anatomy 2:N/A. (n.d.). Ancient Egyptian medicine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved September 24, 2014, from…

Stone sculpture, as a medium, dates back to as early as 25,000 BCE and continued on as a popular form of artwork throughout history, continuing into modern times. Thus, the breadth of selection for pieces to compare is vast; however, the Cycladic “standing” female figure and a Grecian statue of Aphrodite stand out as being two sculptures that both display a shift in the medium of stone sculpture and in art history as a whole. The “standing” female figure is a smaller piece done in the Cycladic…

Endodontists perform root canals, while periodontists treat the gums and bone that support the teeth. Dental public health specialists promote good dental health and prevent dental diseases. Oral and maxillofacial radiologists diagnose disease in the neck and head, using imaging such as x-rays while the surgeons operate on the mouth or jaws such as operating on wisdom teeth. For instance, I went to my maxillofacial surgeon where he had to remove my wisdom teeth last year. The process took within…

Something I never expected to see in college was a dead body. At first, she was face down in a blue body bag, surrounded by preserving fluids that made some people nauseated. Her head was shaved and the first incisions were made on her legs, arms, back, and butt. Muscles were starting to be isolated and pulled away from the body that housed them. The shock of seeing a person, someone who was alive less than a year ago, be disassembled in front of your eyes takes a strong stomach. Some of my…

5. Identify and describe two tools of measurement in functional anatomy. Two commonly used tools to obtain anthropometric measures are x-ray and goniometers. X-rays and other radiological techniques aid in showing bones structure and mass in vivo. This is possible due to x-rays passing unobstructed through low density tissues and being obstructed by high density tissues. Goniometers are a tool used to measure the range of motion of a joint. This helps identify the plane of movement through…

Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci, Italy on April 15, 1452. Not only was he an infamous Italian painter who created some of the world’s most well-known artwork, but he was a man of many talents. He was also a sculptor, architect, engineer, and a draftsman. He was a true genius which is the reason he is still being studied till this day. Throughout his life, he would write in a series of notebooks to document his studies. His notes show the use of mechanical principles and scientific inquiry…

translabyrinthine. The extended bifrontal craniotomy is used to approach difficult tumors near the front of the brain by temporarily removing a bone which allows surgeons to work between and right behind the eyes. It is usually used for complications like the anatomy of the tumor which don’t allow removal by a minimally invasive surgery. The supra-orbital, most commonly called the “eyebrow” craniotomy, is a minimally invasive procedure that removes brain tumors. Surgeons make a small cut in the…

the front of the parietal lobe you’ll find the sensory cortex that registers and processed body touch and movement sensations. This is located in the parietal lobe which is from the top of the head to the rear and receives sensory input for touch and body position. The occipital lobe is in the back of the head and receives information from the visual fields. And lastly, theres the temporal lobes located just above your ears. It processes sounds and speech, and may be involved with long term…

Walk into anyone’s closet, and you might just get a glimpse of their character or personality. What one wears can potentially define who they are. In most cases, this can be seen as true for employees such as businessmen in suits and ties, or construction workers in baggy jeans and t-shirts. Clothing is something that has become a necessity overtime. It not only defines people, but also shows the evolution of history. This begs the question as to why clothing? The basis for why we wear clothing…

severity, and the impact in the patient life. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a bump, blow, shock, or other head injury causes damage to the brain. Every year, millions of people in the U.S. suffer brain injuries. More than half are serious enough that people are sent to the hospital. The worst injuries can lead to permanent brain damage or death. There are many reasons of head injury in children and adults.…