dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex and antisocial behaviour There is evidence for a relationship between dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex and antisocial behaviour‚ but as to whether this evidence is strong enough to have a definitive answer is yet to be discovered. The prefrontal cortex is a complex and highly developed part of the brain making up the majority of the frontal lobe (Bear‚ Connors & Paradiso‚ 2001). It is believed that the prefrontal cortex is involved in the regulation of
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An anterior cruciate ligament injury also referred as an ACL injury “caused by a sudden deceleration or landing maneuver with the leg in a vulnerable position” tearing the anterior cruciate ligament. There are three major bones that meet to form your knee joint known as the femur (thighbone)‚ tibia (shinbone)‚ and kneecap (patella). These bones are then connected to each other by ligaments that act as strong ropes in order to hold the bones together and stabilize the knee. One of these ligaments
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments in a person’s knee (Nieman). The knee joint contains four ligaments‚ one tendon‚ and some meniscus and cartilage. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) runs from the femur to the fibula on the inner half of the knee. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs from the femur to the tibia on the outer half of the knee. The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) crosses behind the ACL. The meniscus and cartilage
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linking it to the role of the frontal lobe in execution giving evidence to support the fact that these roles subserves psychological functions with a view to reaching a conclusion. The frontal lobe comprises about one third of the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex is made up of four main areas called lobes‚ which are named after the bones of the skull that cover them‚ and they are the frontal lobe‚ the parietal lobe‚ the temporal lobe and the occipital lobe. The brain contains two of each lobe one
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my foot got caught as I was dribbling the ball down the field. Followed by an intense pain that is still repetitive to this day and a constant reminder every winter when a cold breeze hits my knee. Through the one-year process of reconstructing my Anterior Cruciate Ligament‚ I learned about life in a way I never thought possible. I was an emotional roller coaster‚ frustrated with myself and weighing all fault at my shoulders. A single ligament had the power to change my perspective on life‚ career
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Push Yourself One small and stupid muscle had way too much control over my life - my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It was a perfect May evening for soccer practice‚ when I decided to change my dribbling direction and suddenly a huge “POP” sounded from my knee. The next thing I knew‚ I had dropped to the green grass beneath me. Right away‚ Coach Nick and my parents knew I had tore my ACL‚ an extremely serious injury for a soccer player. Once I realized how bad my injury was‚ I knew I had
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pivoting are especially at risk. General Information "The anterior cruicate ligament is a strong band that arises from the posterior middle part of the lateral condyle of the femur‚ it passes anteriorly and inferiorly between the condyle‚ and is attached to the depression in front of the intercondylar eminence of the tibia (Mosbys page. 105)." The tear of the A.C.L is described as a partial or complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. The A.C.L. does not repair by itself. It is
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A few hours later when I went to the hospital‚ I discovered that I had torn my Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Initially‚ I did not know what to expect from the situation‚ but I came to realize how much it would affect my life. The ACL functions as a ligament that connects the tibia and the femur. It provides stability in the knee
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Zeanna Rivera Pamela Bullard English 1301-212 10/17/12 Essay Two-The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): Injuries and how to prevent and treat them The basketball game has been going on for about an hour. Both teams have been trading points‚ running back and forth on the court fighting to stay ahead. The main point guard on one of the teams sprints down the court while dribbling the ball. She makes it all the way down to the end of the court‚ goes
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A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL RETENTION OF ANTERIOR TEETH AND MODIFIED ANTERIOR TEETH WITH GROOVES AND CINGULUM LEDGE LOCK TO HEAT CURED DENTURE ACRYLIC RESIN - IN-VITRO STUDY By Dr. Harshavardhan MP 2004-2007 ____________________________________________________________ _ Dissertation Submitted to the Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences‚ Karnataka‚ Bangalore In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Dental Surgery In Branch I - Prosthetic
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