Meninges

Erdheim-Chester Disease is a fatal and an extremely rare disorder that can affect many different organs of the body. It is characterized by excessive production and accumulation of specific cells whose normal function is to fight infections. These cells, which are called histiocytes, infiltrate the loose connective tissue (lipid-laden macrophages) of the body. As a result this tissue becomes thickened, dense and fibrotic. Multiple different organs can be affected. Unless successful…

where it is continuous with the medulla obolongata of the brain. It terminates at the level of the lower border of the first lumbar vertebra. The spinal cord is located within the vertebral canal of the vertebral column, which is surrounded by three meninges: the dura mater, the arachnoid mater and the pia mater. Further the protection is provided by the cerebrospinal fluid(CSF), which surrounds the spinal cord in the subarachnoid space. The SC is roughly cylindrical and composed of an inner…

The heart is one of the most important organs in your body. Your heart helps the all the blood in your body circulates. For does who do not know the function of the blood-flow I will explain. On the right side of the heart we have two Vena Cava in which is superior and inferior. Next we have the right atrium, from the right atrium the flows through the tricuspid valve. Upcoming the blood flow goes through the right ventricle, to the pulmonary valve, succeeding to the pulmonary artery than to the…

such as boxing, soccer, snowboarding, hockey etc. these are some examples of how you can get a concussion. These activities have the potential risk of causing the brain to bounce or move back and forth from its natural position. Yes, your skull, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid help protect your brain, but in some circumstances the impact may be too powerful and causes your brain to “bump” into the skull, causing cell damages and concussion results. Although some people may pass out when they…

In my opinion, the human body is one of the most complex mechanisms known to mankind – even more complex than the latest iPhone X. The human body comprises of many different systems: the digestive system, the endocrine system, the exocrine system, the muscular system, the urinary system, the reproductive system, the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the sympathetic system, the skeletal system. The human body consists of about 300 bones at birth and this number decreases to 206 by…

No matter how small a human is, every being deserves chance to be treated. Fetal surgery has been introduced and developed rapidly over the past decades. It has become an important way to save and provide a good quality of life for the unborn children. Over the years several approaches have been developed for conducting fetal surgery, depending on patient’s condition and the best ways to repair the abnormality in the uterus. As other medical interventions, fetal surgery has its risks and…

drop during migraine attacks. When serotonin levels fall, the blood vessels dilate (swell). The drop in serotonin levels may also cause your trigeminal system to release substances called neuropeptides, which travel to your brain 's outer covering (meninges), resulting in headache pain. The drop in serotonin levels is thought to be due to a variety of different triggers such as anxiety, stress, lack of food or sleep, exposure to light, and hormonal changes in women. (Mayo Clinic, 2013) Genetics,…

It is also called meninges, which cover the brain and spinal cord. The first symptoms of Meningitis are fever, headache, vomiting, and feeling unwell. Meningitis is contagious among people in close contact and the bacterial meningitis can be deadly as well. Viral meningitis…

Microbiology Case Study: Toxic Shock Syndrome I. Background AH, a 12-year-old Caucasian female, escorted by her 32-year-old mother to the local hospital’s emergency department early one morning. AH’s mother noted that within the past 3 hours AH has shown a variety of symptoms. These symptoms include: fever of 102ᵒ Fahrenheit, chills, aggressive vomiting, diarrhea, and an intense red rash of the palms and soles of her feet. AH also added that she has a sore throat, headache, muscle aches, and…

(Mumps: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment by Mike Paddock). When the salivary glands get swelled up the person infected develop a “ hamster- like” face, in some cases the mumps can cause inflammation not only in the glands but in the pancreas or the meninges which can lead to serious damage and even death. (Mumps: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment by Mike Paddock). Having the mumps in the 1960’s was a big fear to many citizens as it was very contagious and painful as there was no cure for it…