×

Search Results

Results for: 'Fl'

Introduction to Herpes

By: Administrator, Views: 11038

Herpes simplex is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Infections are categorized based on the part of the body infected. Oral herpes involves the face or mouth. It may result in small blisters in groups often called cold sores or fever blisters or may just cause a sore throat. G...

Pericarditis

By: Administrator, Views: 10622

Pericarditis refers to inflammation of the pericardium, two thin layers of a sac-like tissue that surround the heart, hold it in place and help it work. A small amount of fluid keeps the layers separate so that there's no friction between them.

Hip and Thigh Movement Animation

By: Administrator, Views: 354

- The 3 hamstring muscles (biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus) – these muscles form most of the flesh of the back of the thigh; they flex the knee and extend the hip; - Gluteus maximus muscle (buttock); and, - Gracilis, sartorius and plantaris muscles.

Cardiac Cycle (Part 1 of 4)

By: Administrator, Views: 10765

Blood Flow through the atrium.

Otitis Media

By: Administrator, Views: 10821

Otitis media is a group of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear. The two main types are acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME). AOM is an infection of rapid onset that usually presents with ear pain. In young children this may result in pulling at the ear, increased cryi...

Wrist Flexion and Extension Animation

By: Administrator, Views: 562

Flexion describes the movement of bending the palm down, towards the wrist. Extension describes the movement of raising the back of the hand.

Upper Limb Arteries Animation

By: Administrator, Views: 700

Arteries A branching system of vessels that transports blood away from the heart to all body parts. All arteries have a pulse, reflecting the rhythmical beating of the heart. Arteries Certain points are commonly used to check rate, rhythm, and condition of the arterial wall. Most commonly ...

Cardiac Cycle (Part 2 of 4)

By: Administrator, Views: 10789

Prior to atrial systole, blood has been flowing passively from the atrium into the ventricle through the open AV valve. During atrial systole the atrium contracts and tops off the volume in the ventricle with only a small amount of blood. Atrial contraction is complete before the ventricle begins...

Hemodynamics Animation

By: Administrator, Views: 11495

Hemodynamics is the dynamics of blood flow. The circulatory system is controlled by homeostatic mechanisms, such as hydraulic circuits are controlled by control systems. Hemodynamic response continuously monitors and adjusts to conditions in the body and its environment.

Advertisement