collateral ligament in the elbow. This surgery has been common amongst college and professional athletes over the last few decades‚ most notably baseball players. The surgery was first performed in 1974 on former Major League Baseball star Tommy John by Doctor Frank Jobe. The surgery was so revolutionary‚ Doctor Jobe decided to name the surgery after his first patient. The process for Tommy John surgery is a quite simple process that has evolved over time. Basically‚ when ulnar collateral ligament in
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Knuckle Cracking is not harmful Over many generations‚ many people have been warned by someone‚ that knuckle cracking is bad and it will cause disorder in long run if repeatedly performed. Why many people are in habit of cracking their knuckle is unknown‚ it maybe because it brings sense of relief or they enjoying doing it for some other reasons. Moreover‚ there has been studies where participants were habitually cracking their knuckles and they were compared to people who were non-knuckle crackers
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LEGG-CALVES-PERTHES DISEASE (Coxa Plana) A case analysis gathered at Philippine Orthopedic Center Prepared by: Iryl Llana P. Pelino Group3-G3B Prepared for: Ms. Conrada Bacong RN‚ MAN‚ Ph.D COXA PLANA (Legg- Calve-Perthes Disease) INTRODUCTION Coxa Plana‚ also known as the Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease is a self limited disorder that is characterized by the deterioration of the head of the femur in the hip joint due to insufficient blood supply. It is an avascular necrosis
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TECHNOLOGY BASICS: 1) What are the main components of an X-ray Tube? The x-ray tube consists of an electrode pair - a cathode and an anode. The cathode is a negatively charged heated filament made from tungsten. The anode is a positively charged flat disc‚ also made from tungsten. The electrode pair sits inside a glass vacuum tube‚ which is lined with lead for protection. 2) State the two interactions that occur in the X-ray tube to produce the x-ray beam Bermsstralhung interaction and Characteristic
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egg develops its own fluid-filled bubble like follicle and is released by ovulation. Several connective tissue ligaments hold the ovaries in place. The ovarian ligament and its lateral pole are attached to pelvic wall by the suspensory ligament. The anterior portion of the ovary is anchored by a portioned fold called the mesorarium which extend to a sheet of peritoneum the broad ligament which flanks the uterus and encloses the
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Volleyball and the Body When I was in middle school‚ I had decided to play volleyball for some good exercise. I thought how hard it could be to hit a ball back and forth and not let it hit your team’s side of the floor. I liked being part of a team and knowing that I was staying healthy. I enjoyed learning proper techniques because playing volleyball required it. Playing the sport definitely built up my upper arm and leg muscle and helped me make friends and communicate better as a team. I had
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Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Human Body Anatomy – science of body structures and relationships among structures Physiology – science of body functions SIX LEVELS OF BODY ORGANIZATION (Given in order smallest to largest) Chemical level a. atoms – smallest unit of matter that participates in chemical reaction b. molecules – two or more atoms joined together c. Several atoms are essential for life: Carbon‚ Hydrogen‚ Oxygen‚ Nitrogen‚ Phosphorus‚ Calcium‚ Sulfur d. Examples of biological
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The Human Skeletal System Introduction The human skeletal system is comprised of both fused and individual bones; supported and supplemented by ligaments‚ tendons‚ muscles and cartilage. The skeletons purpose is to protect and support the delicate internal organs and provide a framework that allows the body to stand upright and move. It also produces blood cells and stores minerals that our body needs to function effectively. The skeletal system is a very important part of the human body. Without
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Have you ever broken a bone or torn a ligament? These injuries can be the most painful thing you ever will experience and they don’t heal too quickly either‚ but there is someone that will substantially increase the heal time and reduce the pain at the same time. Orthopedic surgeons are some of the most highly trained and well known doctors in the world. It is one the most stressful but also rewarding professions in the world. In order to become an Orthopedic Surgeon he or she must go through approximately
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characteristic spaces between the bones that is filled with synovial fluid. Joint capsule the fibrous capsule surrounds the diarthrosis and unites the articulating bones. The joint capsule consists of two layers. The outer fibrous membrane that contains ligaments and the inner synovial membrane that secretes the lubricating‚ shock absorbing‚
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