The supine position or dorsal decubitus is an anatomical position in which the individual lies face up. The word "decubitus" has its origin in Latin d...
The osteoid osteoma it is one of the primary neoplasms of bone tissue. It is benign, self-limited, without a tendency to malignant. This neoplasm can ...
The immunoglobulins They are molecules that make B lymphocytes and plasma cells that collaborate with the defense of the body. They consist of a glyco...
The plasma electrolytes They are a group of ions (electrically charged elements) found in the blood and perform various tasks in the body. The balance...
The pepsin It is a powerful enzyme present in gastric juice that aids in the digestion of proteins. It is actually an endopeptidase whose main task is...
The glenohumeral joint It is made up of the humerus, arm and shoulder blade or dorsal scapula bones, corresponding to the insertion of the head of the...
The vasoconstriction It is the reduction of the caliber of a blood vessel due to the contraction of the vascular musculature that makes up the walls o...
The mandibular torus It is a solitary or bilateral bony growth that appears on the lingual surface of the mandible. It is usually located near the can...
The muscle spindle It is one of the two types of sensory receptors in skeletal muscles. One of its functions is to give the cerebral cortex - therefor...
