Body measurements
Body measurements are the specific, external characteristics of a person, such as height, weight, waist-to-hip ratio or shoe size. To determine the relationship between height and weight, there is the body mass index (BMI) or Broca
Category : Anatomy-Lexicon
Fats in the human body
Fat is essential for the human body and occurs in many places in the body. Functions include energy storage, padding or thermal insulation. A healthy, low-fat diet helps to reduce the percentage of fat as much as possible
molar tooth
The molars are located in the back of the oral cavity and are large teeth that are responsible for grinding the food before it is swallowed. Of the 32 teeth of the adult dentition, 20 teeth are molars, 4 of which are wisdom teeth
Cardiac output
The cardiac output indicates the volume that is ejected by the heart per minute. There are various methods of measuring cardiac output, but some of them are quite complex. In a healthy adult, the volume is
umbilical cord
The umbilical cord is a connective tissue tube that contains blood vessels and thus connects the bloodstream of mother and child in the uterus. This allows the fetus to be supplied with oxygen and other nutrients. After the birth, the umbilical cord becomes
histology
Histology is the study of tissues. Here different types of tissue are examined under a microscope. This is very important for pathology, where diseases are to be diagnosed through small samples. With histological slides you can
beta HCG
Beta-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) and is a hormone which is mainly produced by the placenta during pregnancy. This hormone is found in the urine or blood in pregnancy tests. If you have a germ cell tumor, you can
Uterine lining
The lining of the uterus is known as the endometrium and lines the inside of the uterus. It undergoes periodic changes during the menstrual cycle that prepare the uterus for the fetus to implant.
Sperm
Sperm are the male reproductive cells that contain the genetic material needed for reproduction. One ejaculate can contain between 15 and 150 million sperm. These survive in the female reproductive organ for an average of three to five days. Alcohol and
Ovarian anatomy
The ovaries are paired and belong to the internal female sexual organs. They are connected to the womb (uterus) via the fallopian tube (salpinx) and play an important role in ovulation and the initial phase of pregnancy
Ankle joint
The ankle is divided into an upper and a lower ankle. The upper ankle joint (OSG) absorbs the force of the shin and fibula and transfers it to the lower ankle joint (USG). From there, the force on the ground or
Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is a structure in the brain weighing around 15 grams, which has an outstanding position in the control of the vegetative (involuntary) body functions. Among other things, it produces control hormones that have different functions
Vaginal entrance
In women, the vaginal entrance is located between the labia, behind the urethra and in front of the anus. It can be closed by the hymen in girls. The menstrual blood drains through the vaginal entrance and is at birth
Lack of estrogen
A lack of estrogen can have different effects. Young girls enter puberty late, the adult woman is less fertile and the more mature woman complains of postmenopausal complaints. An estrogen deficiency can be due to a disorder
Brachial plexus
The brachial plexus is a plexus of nerves from the spinal cord nerves of the C5-Th1 vertebrae. The nerves form trunci and fascicles, from which come the nerves that supply the arm and enable movement. When individual nerves are damaged, movement is restricted
Oxytocin deficiency
The body's own messenger substance oxytocin, often also known as the “cuddle hormone”, has, among other things, a birth-relieving function. Oxytocin deficiency can lead to a loss of tension in the uterus (uterine atony) during childbirth and can be life-threatening
Endorphins
Endorphins are proteins formed by nerve cells. Endorphins are substances produced by a certain part of the brain, which primarily have an analgesic effect. A total of three different types of hormones are distinguished, whereby
The inner labia
The outer parts of the female sexual organ include the inner and outer labia and the clitoris. The internal parts include the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
Hormone replacement therapy for menopause
Hormone replacement therapy is most commonly performed during menopause and helps affected women to compensate for the rapid loss of their sex hormones.
Breathing exercises
Breathing exercises are a proven therapeutic measure for various diseases and physical complaints, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma. But also for coping with stress, preparing for birth and for singing lessons
