Category: Anatomy

Introduction Embryos have different stages depending on organisms for instance, in humans, it is a newly developing being up to the ninth week of development. In organisms with multiple cells, the term embryo broadly describes the life cycle or early stage of development before hatching or birth. The embryonic development process starts with fertilization, where…

The skin may be regarded as one of the most important organ of the human body due to its multiple indispensable functions. It protects a person from all challenges that may come from the environment and assists in the regulation of inner processes as well. This paper is dedicated to the examination of the skin,…

Table of Contents Introduction The formation of scientific anatomy in Renaissance Europe Contribution of Leonardo da Vinci to the development of anatomy Leonardo da Vinci cannon Works Cited Introduction Anatomy is the foundation of medicine, the basis of its theory and practice. With this science, the process of knowledge of medical disciplines begins. Its comprehension…

The human body constitutes of cells. The cells vary according to their function but they work in harmony. Cells with similar characteristics make up bigger units called tissues which work in a specialized way. The human body is made up of different tissues that is muscle, nerve, epithelial and connective tissues. The nerve tissue conducts…

Introduction The Tanuki, also called the Japanese Racoon Dog, is a subspecies of the Asian Racoon Dog. In Japanese folklore, the Tanuki is a benevolent but sneaky rascal, which is why its statues, featuring giant testicles and wide-brim hats, are sprinkled across many Japanese cities and towns. The animal has also appeared in popular culture;…

Although evolution psychology underscores the importance of sex differences in sexuality, it is increasingly becoming clear that some social psychologists view this allegation as an exaggeration that is not rooted in science (Stewart-Williams & Thomas, 2013). Indeed, the binary classification of categorizing species is being put to question due to the occurrence of life events…

Table of Contents Anatomical Structure and Functions Accessory Organs in Digestion Chemical Reactions References Anatomical Structure and Functions Having a rather complicated structure, the human digestive system consists of eight distinctive parts, namely, the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the small intestine, and the large intestine (Kibble & Halsey, 2020, p. 321). The nature of…

For this laboratory I would like to focus on some assessment tools that can allow us to greatly enhance our prescription of exercise. There are a multitude of assessments that can be utilized in fitness and wellness to assess function. We have discussed several throughout this course and recently you learned about some in this…

Table of Contents Introduction A brief overview of the heart The heart and homeostasis Structure and functions of the heart Unique features of the heart Impact of the heart on other body systems Importance of studying the heart Areas of contention Conclusion References Introduction The medical field has made significant advances over the years which…

Anatomy and physiology of the heart are essential to every medical professional, and they are the cornerstones to providing effective treatment to patients. Without a deeper understanding of the cardiac system, health professionals cannot truly assess, diagnose, and treat an illness. In this context, anatomy is the study of the heart structures, which comprise what…