Median nerve

success. Although becoming a neuropsychologist does not have as that much interaction with different age groups and finding things out about the patient like a pediatrician has, a neuropsychologist assists doctors with diagnosing cases involving severe nerve and brain trauma. A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who specializes in understanding “how the brain influences our cognitive functions and behaviors”(“Neuropsychology Careers”). With regards to this, I will need to be spectacular at…

tunnel syndrome, which is a musculoskeletal disorder which causes numbness and tingling sensation in the hands and fingers and can sometimes lead to pain (Montgomery, 2004). Carpal tunnel syndrome is a result of the median nerve being compressed where it goes through the wrist. The median nerve sends information to and from the brain about the sensations in the hand and fingers as well as controlling the muscles in thumb (Arthritis Research UK, 2012) Rheumatoid arthritis plays a role in CTS…

Health Care Fields Comparison Two fields I am very interested in are chiropractic and dentistry. Chiropractors help patients by treating them using the neuromusculoskeletal system. This means that they can treat patients by using their bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, and even ligaments. Chiropractors use manipulation of these to help treat their patients pain. The main goal of goal of chiropractors is to reduce pain and to lower the resistance of disease by keeping the patients body in…

(State Dept.org) While this Protocol was a good step forward, it does not stop the use of chemical/biological weapons by state actors that are non-signatory (e.g. Iraq's use of nerve agents during the Iran-Iraq War in the 80's). Lethal Dose (LD) and Lethal Dose 50 (LD 50 or LD-50, or LD/50) can be defined as the median amount of material…

Audrey Pattock Period 03 Career Paper December 15,2016 Nurse Anesthetist A Nurse Anesthetist’s job at first may seem quite simple, but they tend to face split second decisions that can cost a life or save one. Everyday numerous surgeries are being performed. Whether it’s an open heart surgery, or just getting your wisdom teeth out. A Nurse Anesthetists will always be by your side to make sure everything is going as planned. A Nurse Anesthetist is one of four Advanced Practice Registered…

Video Games and How They Affect our Biology In the past, there have been many debates on video games and whether or not the effects they can have are beneficial or harmful. Most people would tell you that it is the latter; however, newer research and studies suggest that video games present many more advantages than what one would expect. They have been proven to be of use in aiding those with mental disabilities as well as providing an alternative means of exploration for people with physical…

there are promising interventions to assist those diagnosed lead a healthier, more productive life. Definition Nerves in the human body are coated with a protective covering called myelin. The myelin sheath on the nerve fibers speeds the transmission of impulses…

Introduction The thoracic cavity has complex networks of lymphatics which have a fundamental immunological function protecting intrathoracic organs such as the lungs, pleura, oesophagus and mediastinum. These networks drain interstitial fluid from the lungs, chyle from the gastrointestinal tract, and white blood cells and other immune components (Brotons et al., 2012). Thoracic lymphatics are involved in several diseases that most thoracic surgeons are concerned about. The most important…

cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine is nontender to palpation. His shoulders, elbows, wrist, and hands move through a full range of motion without limitation or pain generation. He is nontender to the upper extremities, axillary, radial, median, and ulnar nerves are intact to motor and sensory tone bilaterally. There are not skin lesions or vascular compromise. Pelvis is stable. Left lower extremity shows full range of motion at the hip, knee ankle, and foot without tenderness to…

Huntington’s Chorea, more commonly known as Huntington’s disease, is a progressive hereditary neurodegenerative disorder that presents in mid-life, affecting an individual’s cognitive, emotional and motor abilities (Warby, Graham, & Hayden, 2014). Huntington’s disease was named after an American Physician by the name of George Huntington, who first documented the disease in 1872. In his findings, he described the disease as Hereditary chorea. In Greek terminology, the word Chorea means “to…