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Meninges: Brain Meningeal Layers Dura Mater, Arachnoid, Pia Mater
The meninges, brain coverings, protect the central nervous system. Learn all about the 3 brain meningeal layers - the dura mater, arachnoid and pia mater.
Jan 27, 2011
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Lakshmi Ananth
Understanding the Stretch Reflex
The aim of this article is to provide a brief description of the basic biological process that is responsible for the stretch reflex.
Jan 24, 2011
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Gregory Bigford
Skull Anatomy: Facial Bones Names, Structure, Bones of the Orbit
Facial bones are skull bones that form the face. Learn the names of the facial bones, learn which skull bones form the orbits, nose and oral cavity.
Jan 24, 2011
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Lakshmi Ananth
January 21 Is National Hugging Day
They may seem like trivial things when, in fact, hugs are very beneficial to our health. They also bring a sense of acceptance like little else can.
Jan 21, 2011
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Rebecca Luerssen
Anatomy of Skull Bones: Cranial Bones Names, Structure, Function
Learn the names of the cranial bones, skull bones that line the cranial cavity protecting the brain, and some basics of the complex anatomy of the skull.
Jan 21, 2011
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Lakshmi Ananth
The Human Skull: Anatomy of Skull Bones, Skull Sutures, Foramina
Anatomy of skull includes the skull bones, cranial and facial bones, skull sutures and skull foramina. Learn the details of skull anatomy.
Jan 21, 2011
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Lakshmi Ananth
The Physiology of Stress
What happens in our body during stress, and how do we respond to these reactions ?
Jan 18, 2011
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Veronika Bulochova
What is Intraocular Pressure - How Does High Eye Pressure Occur?
Intraocular pressure or eye pressure depends on aqueous humor. While normal ocular tension is needed for eye function, high eye pressure can cause glaucoma.
Jan 14, 2011
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Lakshmi Ananth
Anatomy Basics: Anatomical Position and Body Planes
Learn standard medical terminology for describing anatomy. Understand anatomical position, body planes and sections.
Jan 11, 2011
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Kristin Dorman
The 3D's of 3D
Viewing 3D films, TV or games may turn out to be a more useful activity than it may first appear, especially if you're a six year old - or a parent of one.
Jan 11, 2011
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Chris Haws
What is Aqueous Humor: Role in Intraocular Pressure and Glaucoma
Aqueous humor is the fluid in the anterior segment of the eye. Read about its role in eye function, intraocular pressure maintenance and glaucoma.
Jan 10, 2011
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Lakshmi Ananth
The Human Face: Man's Greatest Asset
The face is a highly evolved and essential aspect of man's success at communication and, therefore, survival.
Jan 9, 2011
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Heather Mace
Wild Birds May Have Frozen to Death from Fireworks Display
Natural cold weather adaptations of wild birds could not save them from fireworks. Birds dropped dead fleeing in mass hysteria from loud noises and lights.
Jan 6, 2011
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Julia Adamson
Eardrum Perforation: How and Why a Ruptured Ear Drum Occurs
Eardrum perforation or tympanic membrane perforation is a common cause of hearing loss. Find out how and why a ruptured ear drum occurs.
Jan 6, 2011
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Lakshmi Ananth
Hydrolysis in Digestive Process: Basic Step in Chemical Digestion
Hydrolysis is the basic chemical reaction in the digestive process. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates all undergo chemical digestion by hydrolysis.
Dec 31, 2010
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Lakshmi Ananth
Fat Digestion: How Does the Body Digest Lipids and Fatty Foods
Fat digestion involves fat emulsification and lipid digestion by digestive enzymes. Learn the role of lipases and bile salts in the digestion of fats.
Dec 30, 2010
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Lakshmi Ananth
Protein Digestion: How Does the Body Digest Protein Foods
Digestion of protein involves digestive enzymes acting on protein foods to split them into amino acids. Learn the steps of protein digestion.
Dec 25, 2010
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Lakshmi Ananth
Carbohydrate Digestion: How are Sugars Digested by the Body
Carbohydrate digestion is a process that breaks down carbohydrates, sugars and starch in food into absorbable compounds. Learn how sugar digestion occurs.
Dec 22, 2010
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Lakshmi Ananth
Molecules of Life: Structure and Functions in the Human Body
Molecules of life, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, are carbon-based molecules essential for physiological activities of the body.
Dec 14, 2010
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Lakshmi Ananth
Thyroid Function: Thyroid Hormone Synthesis, Storage, Transport
Thyroid function includes thyroid hormone synthesis and storage. Learn details of how thyroxine is manufactured and stored within the thyroid gland.
Dec 4, 2010
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Lakshmi Ananth
