Bone marrow fills the inside of the bone and is the main site of blood formation in humans. Often diseases can be traced back to an imbalance in the cell formation in the bone marrow. For example, these are leukemias and anemias that are under
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The femoral neck is particularly vulnerable to broken bones due to the effects of physical force. Older people who suffer from osteoporosis in particular are at risk of breaking the femoral neck if they fall. In younger people
Abduction is moving the extremities away from the body to the side. Different muscle groups are used for this form of movement, for example different muscles of the shoulder in the arms.
Adduction is the lateral approach of the extremities from the raised position. Different muscle groups are responsible for this movement depending on the extremity.
In each knee joint there are two meniscus, an inner and an outer meniscus. They absorb the load and pressure of the knee, but can be damaged by excessive stress. With meniscus injuries, those affected usually suffer from severe
The semitendinosus muscle is located on the lower half of the thigh on the tibile side (shin side). The semitendinosus muscle causes the lower leg to flex. It also acts as an internal rotator of the knee joint and extensor of the
The slender muscle is the longest and narrowest muscle of the adductors in the hip joint. Since the slender muscle is a two-jointed muscle, it takes on the function of adduction in the hip joint on the one hand and the function on the other
The main task of the large intestine is to thicken stool, for which a lot of water is withdrawn from the pulp. But other food components are also supplied to the body as nutrients here. The stool is also stored here
Erythropoietin (Epo) belongs to the group of glycoprotein hormones and is produced in the kidney. It is transported via the blood to the bone marrow, where it triggers the formation of red blood cells. In medicine, Epo is used for renal insufficiency
"Thorax" is the technical term for the chest. It contains the two organs heart and lungs, these are completely surrounded by the sternum, the ribs and the vertebral bodies and thus protected by the bones. The thorax follows the breathing movements and makes it easier
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The facial muscles consist of 26 different muscles that control facial expressions on the one hand and open or close eyes and mouth on the other. One can see the facial muscles in the ear, nose and mouth muscles as well as the muscles of the eyelid and the muscles
The coronary arteries supply the heart muscles with oxygen-rich blood. There are two large branches that arise directly from the aorta and continue to branch. In a heart attack, one of the coronary arteries is blocked, causing parts to die
The radial artery (radial artery) arises from the brachial artery. Together with the ulnar artery, it ensures arterial blood flow to the forearm and hand. The artery is named for the bone it runs and pulls along
The femoral artery is also called the large leg artery and arises from the pelvis. Part of the thigh muscles and the genitals are supplied with oxygen-rich blood through the femoral artery. This large artery is in the groin area
There are many blood vessels in the heart that perform different functions. A distinction is made between Vasa privata, which supplies the heart with oxygen, and the body-supplying Vasa publica, which pumps blood through the body to supply the organs. Defects
Loops of intestine occur naturally and are created by the intestine twisting in order to fit into our abdominal cavity with its entire length. Unfortunately, it can also be affected by illnesses, which can become inflamed and cause jokes
The psoas muscle is a hip muscle and consists of the psoas major and minor muscle.It usually attaches to the iliacus muscle, which is why this muscle group is called the iliopsoas muscle. Its main function is to straighten the spine or the upper part of the body
The greater omentum is a connective tissue and fatty tissue duplication of the peritoneum. It hangs like an apron over the deep abdominal organs and is, in addition to cushioning and protecting the organs, also for the immune system and the fluid balance
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