Arm flexors
The arm flexor (musculus brachialis) is a double-feathered, powerful flexor of the elbow joint. Due to the relatively short lever arm, the muscle is able to reach a deflection of 20 cm on the hand even if it is only 1 cm shortened
Category : Anatomy-Lexicon
EPEC - what is it?
The EPEC belongs to the E.coli bacterial strain and leads to a gastrointestinal infection with diarrhea. It is usually not dramatic and disappears again after 2 to 10 days.
Illustration of the quadriceps femoris muscle
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hypertrophy
Hypertrophy describes the enlargement of an organ through cell growth, whereby the number of cells remains the same. This can be desirable in the context of sport. The situation is different with diseases such as heart failure, where enlargement is dangerous
Chromatin
Chromatin is the name given to the structure in which the DNA is packaged. Chromatin consists on the one hand of DNA and on the other hand of various proteins. The function of chromatin is to tightly package the DNA.
Streptococci
The term streptococcus is a type of bacteria that has certain common microbiological and biochemical properties. They are divided into a total of three groups.
Figure back pain
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Staphylococci
The staphylococci are a group of bacteria whose representatives occur physiologically in our skin flora, but can also cause fulminant infections under certain conditions. The severity depends on the subspecies of the bacterium and on the
Cat Scream Syndrome
The cat cry syndrome gets its name from the characteristic cat-like screaming of children due to a malformation of the larynx. The syndrome is caused by the loss of a small part of chromosome 5 and there is no cure.
Clostridium difficile
Clostridium difficile is a gram-positive bacterium. Clostridial disease can occur when people carry the bacterium and also take long-term antibiotics.
Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is a condition that only affects men. It is based on an altered number of chromosomes and is associated with a testosterone deficiency.
Triceps
The triceps muscle (Musculus tricepstrachii) consists of three muscle heads and is important for the extension in the arm. It is often used during exercise that pushes a weight away from the body. Bench press and neck press are examples
Chromosome aberration - what does it mean?
A chromosome aberration describes a deviation from the normal human chromosome structure. A chromosome aberration can be a numerical as well as a structural deviation of the chromosome set. Chromosomal aberrations
Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
The Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is caused by a chromosome aberration of chromosome 4. The change leads to a number of malformations both externally and in the internal organs. A cure is not yet possible.
Chromosomes
Chromosomes are the carriers of all genetic information in the form of compact DNA. They are located in the cell nucleus and are held together by certain proteins, the histones.
Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome describes a physical and mental development disorder. Characteristic of the disease is a lack of language development and increased friendliness on the part of those affected. The syndrome cannot be cured
Functions of the cell nucleus
The cell nucleus is one of the most important organelles in a cell. It is the place where the genetic information is stored and from which the cell is controlled. This means that it is regulated which and how many proteins are produced or
Epigenetics
Epigenetics is a branch of biology. This field deals with changes in DNA without direct changes in the DNA sequence itself. These changes can, for example, temporarily shut down or activate some gene areas
Prader-Willi Syndrome
The Prader-Willi syndrome focuses on short stature, reduced intelligence and overweight. Many of the symptoms can be seen at birth. A reliable diagnosis can be made through a genetic test.
Mitosis - Simply Explained!
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