Most biochemical reactions in the body either generate energy or require energy to progress. Cellular organelles and tissues need oxygen to ensure these reactions proceed with ease. READ POST
Blood supply to the lungs
Author: Dr. Chukwudi Ekomaru
Rib cage – Keeping things together in the thorax
Did you know that without a rib cage, the heart and lungs would not stay in place and it would be virtually impossible to breathe?READ POST
The anatomy of hearing loss
Hearing loss is the partial or total inability to hear sounds. This is associated with a variety of factors and can occur suddenly or develop over time. READ POST
Anatomy Dissected: CNIX (glossopharyngeal nerve)
Welcome back to a brand new episode of Anatomy Dissected! This week, we look at the glossopharyngeal nerve, which carries sensory and motor information.READ POST
Paranasal sinuses
Why is the air you breathe out warm and humid? Why does your skull not drag you down, despite it being a third of your body weight? Well, it’s partly due to the 4 paired air-filled pockets located in the skull, known as the paranasal sinuses.READ POST
Refractive errors of the eye
If you find yourself squinting in order to see objects far away in the distance, this is possibly a refractive error in your eyes. Refractive errors are surprisingly common, affecting a considerable amount of the population, so let’s take a closer look. ?READ POST
Palpating the abdomen
In one of our previous anatomy snippets, we explored the anatomical divisions of the abdomen and how it can be used as a guide to accurately diagnose a patient’s clinical condition. READ POST
Anatomy behind funduscopy
Funduscopy is part of an assessment of the eye performed by a clinician. It is done by inspecting the fundus of the eyeball ?, with an instrument known as an ophthalmoscope (funduscope), which is simply a light source modified optically with the addition of lenses.?READ POST
Auscultation of the lungs
At some point, we may have made a trip to the clinic and as part of the examination, the clinician pulls out a device and listens to your lungs, but what do they actually listen for?READ POST
Physiology of the urinary system
You’re on a long coach ride, or sitting through a meeting, and suddenly you have the urge to pee. We’ve all been there. But have you ever wondered how your body tells you it’s time for a bathroom break? READ POST
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