The cornea is the transparent front of the eye that covers the pupil, iris and anterior chamber. It is an …
Your Body
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A frenulum (Latin for “little bridle”) is a small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of …
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Today we’re discussing the Lunula (little moon in Latin), the whitish half-circle of tissue that appears in the nail …
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Heartstrings are the structures scientifically known as the Chordae Tendinae, tiny tendons that connect the mitral and tricuspid valves …
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The Medulla Oblongata comprises the lower part of the brainstem (the upper part is called the Pons), and contains, …
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The anatomical snuffbox is the deep triangular depression that appears at the spot where the thumb and wrist meet when …
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We couldn’t resist a few more fun facts about our friend, the skin. Thickness of the skin varies …
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Last week we revealed skin as the largest organ of the body, but we didn’t get into much detail. …
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The skin, or integument, is something we are constantly aware of, spending countless hours in front of the …
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Phone calls, emails and social networking all contribute to the physical landscape of your brain. Researchers from the University of …
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The researchers at the University of Montreal have found even more reasons for moms-to-be to make exercise a top priority …
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Ever smack your elbow and experience that strange tingling sensation traveling down your arm to your fingertips? We’ve all …
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The pituitary gland is an endocrine (hormone secreting) gland nestled in at the base of the brain, resting in …
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That little protuberance that hangs down from the back of our throats is called the palatine uvula. (The palatine part …
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Though scientists have long been baffled by the need for sleep – Thomas Edison even once called it “a criminal …
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You may not think many human body parts resemble a bird, but think again. The coccyx, the scientific name …
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Last week, food addiction became a hot topic after scientists revealed that Oreo cookies were found to be just as …
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Atlanta fans suffered devastating losses when both the Falcons and Braves lost crucial games in one night earlier this month. …
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Ever wonder about the small vertical indentation just below your nose? Few people know its name or function, yet we …
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Only one day after Minnesota Vikings’ Adrian Peterson visited his son in the hospital, the 2-year-old passed away after allegedly …