Pelvis

depicted with a lean body type as evidenced by the slimness of the figure, coupled with its flat stomach. There is the presence of v-shaped lines at the intersection of the abdomen and the beginning of the thigh, marking a clear division of the torso and pelvis. The appearance of v-shaped lines is present whenever a man has low body fat and muscular definition, and those of the sculpture are deeply accentuated. There is an athletic appearance to the torso; however, its athleticism is depicted as…

Bone Marrow Bone marrow is soft, gelatinous tissue found in hollow spaces in the interior of most bones. It is highly vascular and enriched with many blood vessels and capillaries. The average weight of bone marrow is about four percent of the total body weight (Bone Marrow Anatomy). Bones that contain bone marrow are: the hip bone, breast bone, skull, ribs, vertebrae, shoulder blade and thigh bone. Bone marrow contains immature cells, called stem cells. It is the place where new blood cells…

Case: 60 years old male with no previous significant past medical history, he presented with epigastric pain, weight loss and lethargy. After multiple investigations including CT chest abdomen pelvis, MRCP, ERCP, he was diagnosed with locally advanced pancreatic cancer T4N1M0, the pancreatic mass was encasing the superior mesenteric artery (SMA), his case was discussed at the gastroenterology MDT. In view of the patient’s good performance status(PS), the initial management was for induction…

I am normally comfortable with the movements in class that involves bent knees. While taking Jamaican Dance with Kelly, it took me the entire semester it seemed to become comfortable with moving my pelvis and having my knees bent to be closer to the Earth. I really did appreciate that Jamaicans and some African tribes believe that bent knees symbolize life and prosperity by being closer to the Earth which is fertile and filled with life. The idea of…

bus accident. The couple went on a walk, one rainy afternoon, little did they know this walk would change everything. The bus they were riding on was hit by an oncoming trolley. This resulted in multiple fractures to Frida, including her back, leg, pelvis, and foot. Never fully recovering from that accident, Frida became psychologically and emotionally scarred. Her life would never be the same. The accident caused so much damage that she…

1. I diagnose the patient as having slipped capital femoral epiphysis. I believe her condition is stable, but will worsening if not treated. She claims that the pains come and go, especially after engaging in physical activity, but two weeks after going to the doctor, she is unable to lift herself out of the pool. She needs assistance from her father. Her lower leg is also laterally rotated. She is a 10 year- old girl who is very active, but still obese for her age, weighing 135 lbs. “Slipped…

high speeds. Even in other disciplines, such as show jumping, warmbloods are not even ridden until they are a least five years old. As stated by PETA, Racing at such a young age therefore increases the chances of ligament damage, fractures of the pelvis, the neck or the back, bowed tendons, EIPH (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhaging) or spinal injuries that often lead to death. Strains or even some types of fractures can be quite difficult to diagnose by veterinarians, which means that…

The patient had a review of systems positive for chest pain, shortness of breath and left lower extremity pain. Chest and pelvis X-rays where obtained, which revealed a left hemothorax and multiple pelvic fractures respectively. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest and abdomen were also obtained which further disclosed an incomplete aortic transection, left pneumothorax and…

Presley better known as “Elvis” put a huge impact on the entertainment of the 50’s through the 70’s. IF Elvis were to be alive today he would be just like Justin Bieber stealing plenty of young teenage girl’s hearts. He was also called "Elvis the Pelvis" because of the way he shook his hips while dancing. Many churches and schools banned his songs, which only made them more popular. He later went on to be nicknamed "The King" as the most popular singer ever. Elvis Presley sadly died on August 16…

Complications of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy complications are attributed to the neural impairments that characterize the condition. The impairment in the oral-motor function in cerebral palsy can result in difficulties in feeding due to impaired swallowing, coordination of the muscles in the mouth and oropharyngeal dysfunction can contribute to malnutrition in patients with cerebral palsy. Difficulties in controlling saliva, gastroesophageal reflux can result in aspiration, development of…