Coccyx vertebrae
The tailbone is a slightly forward arched section of the spine made up of the two to four fused coccyx vertebrae. This is the lowest section of the spine, the one above the cartilaginous sacrococcygeal joint
Category : Anatomy-Lexicon
Bruise on the lip
A bruise on the lip results from the leakage of blood from injured vessels into the surrounding tissue and is usually clearly visible directly under the skin. A bruise on your lip can be painful, but is usually not a serious one
Nose hairs
Nose hairs play an important role in warding off larger particles in the airways. If they grow too long, however, many people find them bothersome and unaesthetic. There are several methods of removal from
Soft palate
The soft palate (Latin: Velum palatinum) is a flexible and soft continuation of the hard palate. This continuation appears as a soft tissue fold and consists of connective tissue, muscles and mucous membrane. Often times it will be because of its composition
The outer labia
The outer labia essentially fulfill a protective function. They can be irritated by some diseases and cause itching, burning, or any other symptoms.
Palatal arch
The folds of the mucous membrane raised by the soft palate (velum palatinum) are called the palatal arch. A distinction is made between an anterior and a posterior palatal arch. When the mouth is open, the two palatal arches are clearly visible. A function of the palate
papilla
The papilla is an area on the retina of the eye where all the nerve fibers of the retina come together and leave the eyeball as a bundled nerve cord in order to pass on the sensory impressions to the brain. It becomes colloquial
Tendon sheath
Tendon sheaths are connective tissue "tunnels" that surround the tendons of muscles at certain points in the body to protect them from mechanical irritation. This is especially necessary where tendons adjoin joints. Painful inflammation develops
Functions of the blood
Your diagnostic information portal. Here you will find information on the topic of blood tasks explained to laypersons.
Home remedies for low blood pressure
Home remedies such as contrast baths, exercise or compression stockings can be used for low blood pressure.
When does low blood pressure become dangerous?
In principle, low blood pressure is not dangerous. Many people have low blood pressure. This only becomes a problem when it triggers symptoms such as dizziness and loss of consciousness. Should this occur, a visit to a doctor is recommended
Low blood pressure and headaches- you can do that!
Low blood pressure can cause headaches. The reason for the headache is the poor supply of oxygen to the brain when the blood pressure is too low.
Low Blood Pressure And Nausea - You Can Do That!
Many people, especially young people, suffer from low blood pressure. The result can be a reduced blood supply to the organs. If, for example, the gastrointestinal tract is less supplied with blood, digestion is slow. Affected suffer
Low blood pressure and dizziness
You can find out here whether low blood pressure is a disease, how best to deal with it and what home remedies are available.
Parotid gland
The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland in the mouth and jaw area. It is involved in the production of saliva.
Low blood pressure and high pulse
The combination of low blood pressure and high heart rate is very common and is caused by a natural response from the body.
Arterioles
The arterioles are the smallest arterial vessels that carry blood to the capillaries. Their function is to regulate blood pressure, which they can increase by contraction. Your wall is therefore made up of a relatively thick layer of muscle
Arteries of the neck
The two large arteries of the neck, the subclavian artery and the common carotid artery, give off numerous branches for supplying the head and neck organs and the surrounding muscles. They are created in pairs and arise directly from the aorta.
Tendons
Tendons are the connecting pieces between muscles and bones and should not be confused with ligaments. The most famous tendons include the Achilles tendon, quadriceps tendon, patellar tendon, biceps tendon, triceps tendon, and the rotator cuff. At sportier
Aortic root
The aortic root is a small section of our main artery (aorta) that is only a few centimeters long. This part of the aorta begins at the left ventricle and extends vertically upwards for a few centimeters until it reaches the aortic arch m
