The fingertip is the term used to describe the end of the finger on which the fingernail is located. Everyone has five fingertips per hand, on which the skin is particularly thick, but also particularly sensitive because it is dense with nerves and pressure receptors
Injuries that affect the roof of the mouth are usually very annoying to those affected. Sometimes they even hinder food intake. The most common complaints are inflammatory reactions due to injuries. However, it can also be serious
The thumb has a special role under the fingers. It is the first finger and can be placed opposite the other four fingers. Man can grasp through him. The thumb saddle joint, between the large polygonal bone and the first metacarpal bone
Menopause, also known as climacteric or perimenopause, is the years before the last spontaneous menstrual period up to one year after the last spontaneous menstrual period. The decrease in production of the female sex hormone estrogen is explained
Body hair is the hair on the human body that is to be separated from the hair on the head. It develops during puberty depending on the sex and is one of the secondary sex characteristics. Increased body hair in women can be a
The adrenal cortex has three layers. Each layer of the adrenal cortex makes certain hormones. From the outside in you can find the zona glomerulosa with mineral corticoids, the zona fasciculata with glucocorticoids and the zona reticulosa
Man has two ankles on each foot. The inner malleolus is the end of the tibia, the outer malleolus is part of the fibula. Together they form the so-called malleolar fork, which is the socket for the upper ankle. One Kn
The upper arm consists of the humerus (upper arm bone) and articulated connections to the shoulder and the forearm bones. Numerous muscles that control arm movement attach to the humerus. In addition, blood vessels and nerves ensure the supply of the
The opening of the intestinal canal is called the anus. Together with the pelvic floor muscles, it is responsible for controlling defecation (continence). Often occurring diseases of the anus are hemorrhoids and skin tags as well as anal fissures
The intestinal flora describes the entirety of all microorganisms that colonize the intestine. The intestinal flora includes different bacteria, as well as eukaryotes and archaea, which represent the other two large groups. An intestinal flora forms from the
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter. Similar to hormones, this is a substance that is responsible for transmitting signals in the human body. Among other things, dopamine conveys sensations such as joy and pleasure in the brain. Addictions
Humans have different joint shapes for different forms of movement of the body parts. In principle, a distinction is made between ball, hinge, swivel, saddle, egg and wheel joints as well as tight joints, which differ in the number of their axes of movement
The urinary bladder is often examined using ultrasound. For this, the bladder should be filled so that it unfolds and is not pressed in by the abdominal viscera. Bladder infections are among the most common diseases of the urinary bladder
Your medical information portal. Here you will find information on the subject of blood coagulation explained to laymen.
The human joints are divided into real joints and fake joints. The real joints are always separated by the joint space, while in the case of fake joints the joint space is missing and is filled with a filling tissue. Next differs
The liver is the body's central metabolic organ, so life without a liver is not possible. It takes on a variety of tasks such as the absorption and utilization of nutrients, the regulation of the sugar balance and the detoxification of toxic ones
Urine can take on different colors. This varies mainly depending on the amount of fluid, but it can also indicate illnesses. Different foods can also change the color of the urine.
The urine is created by filtering the blood in the kidneys. In the process, metabolic end products are excreted and electrolytes such as sodium are reabsorbed.
Urea is a metabolic end product that is excreted in the urine. If the values in the blood are too high or too low, there is a suspicion that the kidneys or liver are not working properly. However, urea is also often used because of its osmotic nature
The tasks of the kidneys are very diverse. Its primary task is to produce urine. But it also plays a decisive role in regulating the electrolyte and water balance, the acid-base balance, blood pressure, and hormone production
