Scapula

Acute pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes severely inflamed (Buttaro, Terry, Trybulski, Bailey, Sandberg-Cook, 2013). The patient with pancreatitis usually present with a dull, boring pain of steady onset that gradually intensified until its really severe. The pain is usually in the mid-epigastric or upper abdomen. But it can also be on the left or right side. The pain may also radiate through the abdomen to the back. The pain usually last more than a day. Other symptoms often include…

One of the most familiar and common animals to own as a pet and get along with….. the canine. Also known as the Canis Lupus Familiaris, is known to be kind, loving and gentle. But these animals recognized as a “mans best friend” have not always been this tame and diverse, living and existing in a humans world.In order to fully understand how canines came to be so diverse and friendly, the anatomy, background and habitat need to be identified. The anatomy of the dog is very basic. The canine…

way. When moving them, start from their feet and work your way up. This makes it more comfortable for the patient and easier to move the body by following the weight. Another technique that is important to remember it to get a grip around the scapula and not the shoulder or shoulder joint. This gives the health care provider a sturdy grip and protects the client from injury. Another technique I learned was how to help somebody sit up in a way that I safe for both the person being moved and…

In the United States, nearly 70% of those people experience shoulder pain due to wheelchair use [3]. One potential cause for this shoulder pain is impingement. The subacromial space is dependent on the position of the humerus and scapula. The rotator cuff tendons lie within the subacromial space, and can become irritated and inflamed due to excessive use. When this happens, the subacromial space can become smaller, increasing the likelihood of pain during shoulder movement [3]. Elbow…

The Skeletal System The skeletal system has many functions, and one function includes supporting and protecting the body while providing the shape and form of the body. The skeletal system consists of connective tissues whereas it comprises of cartilage, bones, tendons and ligaments. The skeletal system also functions as a means of providing mobility and a storage unit for minerals, fats and production of blood cells. There are different components that make up the skeleton. The skeleton is firm…

“If I’m not careful you’ll cut me. If I slip my hand too casually down the sharp side of your scapula I will lift away a bleeding palm. I know the stigmata of presumption. The wound that will not heal if I take you for granted” (131). The narrator is so focused on Louise’s body and analyzing it down to its core that he or she is unaware of the pain…

Example 1 – Cristiano Ronaldo Football strike: Bones and Joints: Kicking a football uses all of the bones and joints in your lower body. The tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges of your foot provide the contact surface that strikes the ball. The tibia and tarsals form your ankle joint, which must stay slightly flexed but rigid when you kick so that no power is lost. Your knee joint, consisting of the tibia and femur, extends as your thigh muscles contract and your hip, which is made up of your…

This essay will discuss the question of whether equestrians were more important than senators in the running of the empire. In doing so, I shall evaluate the role of both the Senate and individual equestrians under the Julio-Claudian emperors. I will investigate Augustus’ actions towards the Senate and his raising of the Equestrian Order, Tiberius’ relationship with the Senate and the role of Sejanus, Gaius’ relationship with the Senate, Claudius’ actions towards the Senate and his promotion of…

Emphysema is a chronic lung disease, which damages the air sacs called alveoli by causing shortness of breath (dyspnea) due to the enlargement of lung sacs. Emphysema is also known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Ontario Lung Association,2015). Emphysema is a disease, which not only destroys the lung air sacs but it also reduces the amount of oxygen that can reach the bloodstream. Smoking is one of the main reasons for the cause of emphysema. Therefore, it occurs mostly to the people…

The short story, “St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves”, by Karen Russell, is an allegory about the pressures children face as they grow up, and what they lose as a result. First and foremost, one of the most important reasons that this short story is an allegory about the pressures children face as they grow up, and what they lose, as a result, is when the pack starts to become jealous of one another. The sisters were correcting Mirabella for her bad behavior when Sister Maria de…