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    Student no:16472374 The nervous system and neuron communication The nervous system is a highly complex and broad area of biopsychology. People depend on the nervous system for their survival and safety.This essay will explore the components from which the nervous system is composed and their main functions. This essay will also decipher the mechanisms through which neurons communicate. According to Carlson (2014) the Nervous system is branched into two categories - the central nervous system…

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    As mentioned earlier, the vertebral column consists of five regions. These regions are cervical (neck), thoracic (upper and mid back), lumbar (lower back), sacral and coccyx. Some of the structures that would be affected by the incident are the intervertebral discs, due to the compression that was placed on the head. If the vertebral discs structure is severely compressed, the inner material, known as the nucleus pulposus, that is inside the discs could leak out and cause herniation. Herniation…

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    Different autopsy methods are useful in different situations. I have previously mentioned Rokitansky method which involves examining the organs in situ “a condition sometimes mandated by a restrictive autopsy consent or severe time limitations” (Finkbeiner 35). But there are other methods that involve removal of the organs including Letulle, Ghon and Virchow. Both the Letulle and Virchow start the same way: a Y incision is made and the skin is reflected from the chest and abdomen. If the…

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    Care of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Spinal cord injury is an event that changes a person’s life forever. The classifications of spinal cord injuries are concussion, compression, contusion, laceration, and transection. Injury can be complete or incomplete (Nayduch., 2010). The type and location of the spinal cord injury will determine the care and management of the patient and subsequent complications that arise from the injury. The research will focus on evidenced-based medical, surgical…

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    human spine is made out of 33 vertebrae that unite together to form a singular structure usually known as the vertebral column. It provides structural support, flexibility, and balance to maintain a vertical upright posture. A healthy normal vertebral column is straight and has front to back curves. The curve in the neck area is called the cervical spine, the curve in the upper back is called the thoracic spine, and the curve located in the lower back is known as the lumbar spine. Scoliosis is a…

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    asymptomatic until you fracture a bone, which is called pathological fractures, with very minimal trauma. According to the Atlas of Pathophysiology (2010), a sign and symptom of Osteoporosis is “spontaneous fractures or those involving minimal trauma to vertebrae, distal radius, or femoral neck,” (p. 236). You may even notice that you are getting shorter or your upper back is starting to curve forward, which is called kyphosis. Other signs and symptoms would be decreased exercise tolerance, low…

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    Degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) with spinal stenosis is one of the leading causes of lower back pain among people over 40 years old. The disorder is characterized by a displacement of one vertebra over the other, typically between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebra of the spine, often leading to distinct signs and symptoms in other areas of the body. Although there are several subtypes of spondylolisthesis, this paper will focus on DS in light of its relevance to today’s maturing patient…

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    Body Plane Research Paper

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    The right and left hypochondriac regions are superior, or above, to the right and left lumbar region, as well as they are located on either side of the epigastric region. The right and left hypochondriac regions contain the diaphragm, some of the kidneys, the right side of the liver, the spleen, and part of the pancreas. The epigastric region…

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    24 The distinctive quality of the KBS, compared to other posterior chain exercises, is “inertia and centrifugal forces” causing a posterior shear force on the lumbar vertebrae differing to the anterior shear forces experienced during the above mentioned posterior exercises. 24, 86 The contraction-relaxation cycles of the KBS are thought to act as a flushing mechanism allowing an increase of blood and clearing metabolites…

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    Essay On Scoliosis

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    type of curve is made up of a combination of structural and nonstructural regions of the spine. According to an orthopedic specialist, these are the types of curvatures: Main thoracic, Double Thoracic, Double Major, Triple Major, Thoracolumbar, and Lumbar-main Thoracic (Miyanji 20). Every case of scoliosis is different because there are so many types of curvatures, each one with its own risks and complications. It is almost impossible to fully correct a curve that is more than 25 degrees…

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