World Health Day is celebrated annually, and each year draws attention to a specific health concern around the world. The theme for 2022 is Our Planet, Our Health.READ POST
Author: Dr. Chukwudi Ekomaru
The tympanic membrane
For us to hear a sound, soundwaves go through various media as they travel from the external environment to the brain for processing. Because we have varying levels of sound wave intensity, they must be regulated appropriately. The middle ear cavity, found within the temporal bone, extends from the tympanic membrane to the outer wall […]READ POST
What happens during a stroke
According to the Irish heart association, one in five people will have a stroke in their lifetime ?. Stroke is the second leading cause of adult death globally, according to the world health organization.READ POST
Parts of the tooth
The tooth is made up of three main parts: a crown coated by enamel, a root covered by cementum and the cervical margin or neck where these two regions meet.READ POST
Facts on the Pharynx
The pharynx is a cone-shaped muscular tube that connects the nasal ? and oral ? cavities to the esophagus and larynx. It starts at the base of the skull ? and terminates at the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage at the sixth cervical vertebrae (C6). READ POST
PREVIEW: Synapse
We’re constantly developing new 3D models that delve deeper and deeper into the anatomy, and we’re proud to announce that the Synapse will be one of two models hitting the platform in January. Let’s learn some facts about how neurons communicate while getting a SNEAK PEEK of this stunning new detailed model. READ POST
Prostate cancer: Early detection is key
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men globally ??, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), out of every 100 American men, about 13 will get prostate cancer during their lifetime. Of that about 2-3 men may die from prostate cancer. READ POST
Sneak peek: Colon microanatomy model
In one of our previous snippets, we explored the large intestine and how each component of the digestive system plays a role in breaking down the food we eat, transforming the end product into nutrients used by the body for many important functions.READ POST
Healthy lungs for October
Did you know that October is heathy lung month? Lungs are important because they oxygenate the blood, and breathing for most of us is something we do subconsciously. READ POST
Causes of vision imparement
Vision impairment is the inability of the eyes to function adequately as a unit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a visually impaired person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a ‘normal level.’ READ POST