The female breast consists of adipose and connective tissue, as well as the ducts of the mammary gland. The tissue of the breast is restructured during pregnancy, most of the fat is replaced by glandular tissue. Targeted muscle building helps against
Every person has five metatarsal joints per foot, each between the heads of the metatarsal bones and the corresponding base of the first phalanx of the toe bones. The metatarsophalangeal joints are ball-and-socket joints that are secured by ligaments and thus in their
Blood pressure is created by the pumping power of the heart, which develops a certain force to let the blood flow through the vessels. This force is also known as blood pressure and essentially depends on the cardiac output, the physical one
The heart sounds arise when the heart is pumping. In the process, the four heart valves open and close, creating a sound (which is normally inaudible to us). Of the heart sounds are two in adults and up to four in children with the
The pubic bone is a double part of the pelvis (left and right pubic bone), which is divided into a pubic body and a pubic branch. The pubic bones are connected in the middle by the pubic symphysis. They are part of the hip joint
The peritoneum, also known as the peritoneum, is part of the abdominal cavity and, in addition to providing an airtight seal and allowing the internal organs to move, is also used for the formation of peritoneal fluid and the immune system.
The hormone oxytocin is a hormone found in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.The hormone oxytocin, also known as the "cuddle hormone", is used, among other things, in women during or after pregnancy to prevent milk from entering and to induce labor
The pituitary gland hormone prolactin is also known as lactotropin and is what causes breasts to grow and milk during pregnancy. In addition, by inhibiting FSH and GnRH, this hormone prevents the follicles from maturing in the
Sebum glands are glands in the skin that secrete fatty secretions. They are always associated with hair - there are no sebum glands in areas of skin where hair does not grow. Dense hairy areas of the body (scalp, armpit, genital area) on the other hand
The cervix (also portio) connects the vagina with the uterus via the cervix. The sperm reach the fallopian tube through it. The HP virus can cause malignant degeneration of the cervical cells, which causes cervical cancer
As eccrine glands, sweat glands belong to the skin appendages and can be found almost everywhere on the skin. They produce sweat, which plays a central role in the heat balance and in defense against germs. In some people it occurs excessive or
Nipples are created in pairs and are located in the middle of the breast regions in both women and men. The ducts of the mammary glands open into them, through which the woman can feed the baby with breast milk. When the man has
The reproductive hormones include estrogen, progesterone, but also testosterone, which belongs to the androgens, as well as prolactin and oxytocin. The hormone testosterone as a reproductive hormone stands out in human development for the male
The woman's endocrine system is controlled by a control circuit made up of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and the ovaries. The woman's ovaries are the central organ for the production of the female sex hormones estradiol and progesterone as well
The female breasts are located superficially on the rib cage and consist of glandular, fatty and connective tissue. They are one of the secondary sexual characteristics of women and are used to nourish babies with breast milk. Over the nipple
The vagina is the female sex organ. It is a 6-10 cm long connective tissue-muscular tube that reaches the uterus via the entrance to the small pelvis. It is used for sexual intercourse and, together with the uterus, for expelling the fetus
The epididymis is used for the maturation and storage of sperm cells. From here the mature sperm cells can be released into the vas deferens. The epididymis is part of the executing seminal duct. Common diseases of the epididymis are cysts, inflammation
The paired testicles are part of the male sex organs. They are used to produce sperm and hormones. Together with the epididymis, the testicles are located in the scrotum. Important diseases in this area include testicular cancer and
The kidney is a paired organ and is bean-shaped. Their function is to filter blood and produce urine, which is intended to remove all waste from the body. There are very many diseases of the
The urinary bladder (Vesica urinaria) is a muscular hollow organ that is responsible for storing and emptying urine. It is located in the pelvis and grows with increasing filling. A common disease, especially in women, is cystitis
