Anatomy

ACTINOMYCOSIS OF LINGUAL TONSIL: MASQUADING AS CARCINOMA ABSTRACT Actinomycosis is a rare chronic soft tissue infection caused by anaerobic, gram positive bacteria Actinomyces Israelii, a normal commensal of the oral cavity. Actinomycosis is sometimes difficult to diagnose and it should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of various infectious and non-infectious diseases, even malignant lesions. We report a rare case of actinomycosis in lingual tonsil in a 34-year-old chronic smoker…

of this they may engage in antisocial, even vicious, behavior. Their outburst frequently appear to be motivated by little more than the need for thrills and excitement (Herbert C. Quay, Ph.D, 1965). According to authors of “The Anatomy of Violence”. Adrian Raine and Jill Portnoy, a person diagnosed with psychopathy has a low resting heart rate which creates an unpleasant sensation; consequently that person seeks stimulation to achieve a some level of arousal. An example of this is Beth Thomas…

known for many different styles of art. The Ars Anatomica collection is prints that Leo did of the human anatomy. They are usually presented in the form of a book, but in the Leepa museum they are all hung together so you can see them as a collection. Baskin uses dark lines to shade and depict the human anatomy. In the two works that I am using, the prints show the images of the human anatomy in an honest form. The first print…

angles can be used to elongate or foreshorten parts of the anatomy that are the necessary focus of a radiographic study. Some examples include the tangential calcaneus and axial cranium projections. These directional changes of the tube can be very beneficial when trying to diagnose certain fractures, blastomas, and other assorted pathologies that would have been difficult to see on a radiograph with standard perpendicular CR…

the Roman empire, medicine in Rome revolved around Galen, a physician who reconciled the opposing philosophical constructs of Plato (an idealist) and Aristotle (a realist) through dissections and the formation of a systematic description of human anatomy. Although the belief in an irrational nature, a Platonic doctrine which stated that intangible forces outside of the natural world could have an effect on earthly beings had been popular in Greece, Galen and his followers revealed unease about…

lives including their love lives, finances, etc. One of the most popular shows in today’s society that has successfully exploded across the nation is Grey’s Anatomy. Grey’s Anatomy began early in the 2000s, but has gained most of its’ success past 2010s. The show…

If you want to watch a show that will emotionally scar you and rip away your happiness, Grey’s Anatomy is the perfect option. You’re constantly at the tip of your toes wondering what will happen next. Not only, will it cause you to wonder what you’re doing with your life at possibly three in the morning, but it’ll leave you lying awake questioning every circumstance you have personally faced in life. It seems like an exaggeration, but it is one of the best shows ever produced on television.…

in undergraduate programs is essential for acquisition of anatomical knowledge. The weight of information the student must learn in a Human Anatomy course is a heavy burden and becomes increasingly cumbersome when the student has not developed the study skills to compensate for the immensity. Often students…

Introduction As we all know, that anatomy is one of the historical subject and is still continuously being taught on due to its importance. The study itself begins as early as 1600 BC, with the emerging of Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus. The study during this era is mostly description on some parts of the human body. During the time of Aristotle, dissection was implemented on animal and this leads to founding of comparative anatomy subject. It was not until during the reign of King Ptolemy that…

On December 31, I decided to focus on the anatomy of a wolf. I found a great article on www.runningwiththewolves.com. I found out that a wolf shoulders can be between 26 to 38 inches (Wolf Howl Organization). The length from their head to the base of their tail is 40 to 50 inches (Wolf Howl Organization). Their tail’s lengths can range from 13 to 20 inches (Wolf Howl Organization). Female wolves weigh 20% less than male wolves (Wolf Howl Organization). During winter time, their fun can turn…