Understanding the Normal Shoulder Range of Motion What makes up your shoulder joint? Your shoulder joint is a complex system made up of five joints and three bones: clavicle, or collar bone scapula, your shoulder blade humerus, which is the long bone in your upper arm This system of joints and bones allows your shoulder …
Ischiofemoral ligament Ligaments are thickened tissues that connect bones (to other bones) in the human body. The hip joint, also known as the acetabulofemoral joint, is the place where the femur bone of the leg connects with the pelvis. It may be compared to a ball-and-socket joint that permits a wide range of motions. This …
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Fovea Capitis: An Important Part of Your Hip What is the fovea capitis? The fovea capitis is a small, oval-shaped dimple on the ball-shaped end (head) on top of your femur (thigh bone). Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The femoral head is the ball. It fits into a cup-shaped “socket” called the acetabulum in the lower part of …
Circumoral Cyanosis: Is It Serious? What is circumoral cyanosis? Cyanosis is a condition in which the skin appears to have a blue tint. It occurs in areas where the blood in surface blood vessels has lower levels of oxygen. Circumoral cyanosis refers to blue discoloration around the mouth only. It’s usually seen in infants, especially …
What Is Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL)? Overview Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is a common abnormal result on a Pap test. It’s also known as mild dysplasia. LSIL means that your cervical cells show mild abnormalities. An LSIL, or abnormal Pap result, doesn’t mean that you have cancer. The tissue that covers your cervix is …
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Left atrium The left atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart, located on the left posterior side. Its primary roles are to act as a holding chamber for blood returning from the lungs and to act as a pump to transport blood to other areas of the heart. The walls of the left atrium …
Pathological Fracture What is a pathologic fracture? A pathologic fracture is a broken bone that’s caused by a disease, rather than an injury. Some conditions weaken your bones, which makes them more likely to break. Everyday things, such as coughing, stepping out of a car, or bending over can fracture a bone that’s been weakened …
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Alfalfa for Hair Overview Alfalfa is a flowering plant in the pea family. The plant is grown all over the world. Its leaves, sprouts, and seeds have been used in some cultures to make medicine. Alfalfa comes in a dried herb form, as a tea, and in capsules. It can be found in almost any drugstore …
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Bradypnea What is bradypnea? Bradypnea is an abnormally slow breathing rate. The normal breathing rate for an adult is typically between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. A respiration rate below 12 or over 25 breaths per minute while resting may signal an underlying health problem. Normal respiratory rates for children are: Age Normal respiratory …
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Vertical Lip Piercing Overview A vertical lip piercing, or vertical labret piercing, is done by inserting jewelry through the middle of your bottom lip. It’s popular among people into body modification, as it’s a more noticeable piercing. We’ll go over how the piercing’s done, what to expect …
