Upper limb

important portion of the body. When people think of muscles, they usually think first of voluntary movement, but that is only part of the story. Muscles are literally everywhere in the body. Throughout the body, there are muscles in the eye, heart, limbs, tongue, throat,…

An example of one or the most notable alternations seen between the first ancestor, the Eohippus of the Eocene period, and modern Equus can been seen in the feet and limbs of each and through the many related species also in the family tree. As previously mentioned, the Eohippus was a small creature with short, but sturdy limbs with four toes…

exposure is an important element in the novel. In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde depicts the upper class within Victorian society as corrupt and inconsiderate through the use of details and imagery surrounding their beliefs and actions.…

expanded his empire until he ruled over all of Mesopotamia, now known as Iraq. Hammurabi is famously known for the laws that were enforced in his kingdom. Although the rules may have been strict, the punishments usually resulted in the loss of a limb or death. There are 282 laws and punishments contained in the laws of Hammurabi’s code. Hammurabi’s code has been immortalized in a black stone pillar. The inscription stands seven feet and four inches tall. Four tons of steel-like…

media is defined as an infection or inflammation of the middle ear is one of the most common infections and in its acute, is considered as one of the most common diagnosis, especially with children in the primary care setting that requires antibiotics (Limb, Lustig, & Klein, 2014). Even though acute otitis media (AOM) is commonly seen in children, it can occur at any age (Cash & Glass, 2014). The most important factor in the pathogenesis of middle ear infections and effusion is the obstruction…

SKELETAL SYSTEM The skeletal system is very important, without it you would not have a body or even be alive. The skeletal system is made up of all of your bones, and the ligaments, cartilage, and tendons attached to them. When it comes to your inner organs, your skeletal system is there to support them and also protect them from any outside harm. For example, you have your cranium which supports your brain and your ribs support your lungs and other abdominal organs. Many people believe that…

complex arrangement of bones, ligaments and musculotendinous units that called the shoulder girdle. The primary role of the shoulder girdle is to provide a tremendous range of motion for positioning the upper extremity in space. The shoulder girdle also provides power and support for the upper extremity throughout and at the extremes of the range of motion. (19) The shoulder girdle includes three bones (scapula, clavicle, and proximal humerus), three joints (glenohumeral,…

skeleton Figure 2 The Appendicular skeleton is made up of the upper and lower limbs. Clavicle and Scapula Humerus, Radius and Ulna Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges and Sesamoid Two Pelvis bones Femur, Tibia, Patella and the Fibula Tarsals and Metatarsals Bone Type Explanation Of Bone Example Of Bone Long Bones It is hard Dense They provide the strength, structure and movement for the body. They are mainly found in the upper and lower parts of the body (arms…

The resident skin upper and lower limbs are pink, warm, and dry with a soft texture. Her skin turgor is less than 2 seconds with no wounds or lesions noted. There are pressure ulcers located on left and right buttocks. Resident scored a 13 which means she is at high risk for pressure ulcers on the Braden scale. The resident’s hair is straight, gray, fine with no appearance of balding. The resident’s finger nails are intact. Her nails appear to be pink, smooth, and curved with no splitting. Her…

and humans in pretty much the same sense so they can run, walk, and jump. The dog’s muscular system is one of the biggest systems in their body. There are two important functions of the muscular system in a dog. One is to create movements of the limbs, neck, head, and joints. The other important function is to provide stability to the joints making it easier to perform under pressure. The muscles in the body of every dog are made up of a mass of cells…