Respiratory Disorders
Respiratory Disorders ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by pulmonary edema and refractory hypoxemia. ARDS can lead to multiple organ failure and has a high…
ANATOMY
Cardiovascular Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders AORTIC ANEURYSM Athoracic aortic aneurysm is an abnormal widening of the ascending, transverse, or descending part of the aorta. Aneurysm of the ascending aorta is the most common…
Fluids and Electrolytes
Fluids and Electrolytes The body is mostly liquid — various electrolytes dissolved in water. Electrolytes are ions (electrically charged versions) of essential elements — predominantly sodium (Na+), chloride (Cl–), oxygen…
Cells, Homeostasis, and Disease
Cells, Homeostasis, and Disease The cell is the smallest living component of a living organism. Organisms can be made up of a single cell, such as bacteria, or billions of…
I HEAD, NECK, BRAIN AND UPPER SPINAL CORD
Head, Neck, Brain and Upper Spinal Cord Skull of full-term fetus – A from the front; B from above 1 Right parietal bone 2 Left parietal bone 3 Anterior fontanelle 4 Parietal tuberosity 5 Right…
V ABDOMEN AND PELVIS
Abdomen and Pelvis Adult skeleton of the abdominal region – from the front 1 Xiphoid process 2 Sixth (VI) rib 3 Seventh (VII) rib 4 Eighth (VIII) rib 5 Ninth (IX) rib 6 Tenth (X) rib…
