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 preparations you can
Category : Anatomy-Lexicon
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.
beta-HCG
Beta-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) and is a hormone that 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
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
Sperm
Sperm are the male reproductive cells that contain the genetic material necessary for reproduction. One ejaculate can contain between 15 and 150 million sperm. These survive an average of three to five days in the female reproductive organ. Alcohol and
Ovarian anatomy
The ovaries (ovaries) are created in pairs and belong to the internal female reproductive organs. They are connected to the uterus (uterus) via the fallopian tube (salpinx) and play an important role in ovulation and the initial phase of pregnancy
Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is a structure in the brain that weighs around 15 grams and has an outstanding position in the control of the vegetative (involuntary) body functions. Among other things, it produces control hormones that have different functions
Breathing exercises
Breathing exercises are a tried and tested 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
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 the trunk and fascicle from which come the nerves that supply the arm and enable movement. When individual nerves are damaged, movement is restricted
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
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
Hormone replacement therapy in menopause
Hormone replacement therapy is most commonly performed during menopause and helps affected women to compensate for the rapid loss of their sex hormones.
The inner labia
The outer parts of the female sexual organ include the inner and outer labia and the clitoris. The inner parts include the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
bone
The human skeleton consists of over 200 bones, which provide stability and enable the person to walk upright. The arms and legs contain tubular bones that are long and rod-shaped, while the pelvis, sternum and skull are flat
Internal organs
The internal organs generally include all organs that are located in the chest and abdominal cavity. No organ stands on its own, but is usually part of a system of several organs with similar functions. But all systems can too
Overview of the muscles
Here you get an overview of all muscles relevant for strength training. In order to set targeted training stimuli for muscle building, a certain knowledge of the muscles is required. The muscles are described in detail and instructions
Digestive tract
The human digestive tract consists of various organs and is responsible for the absorption, digestion and utilization of food and fluids. It is mostly divided into the upper and lower digestive tract and also as the gastrointestinal tract
Ethmoid cells
The ethmoid cells are spaces in the ethmoid that are filled with air and perform various tasks. As part of the sinus system, they can be the site of inflammation. In the case of chronic inflammation, an attempt is made to remove f
FSH
Your internal information portal. A lot of helpful information about FSH described in an understandable way.
