What is Igneous Rock Igneous rock is one of the three main types of rocks; other ones are sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma. Igneous rocks are derived from the Latin word Ignis which means of fire or heat, the name best describes these rocks …
Biogeography is one of the oldest sub-fields of discipline, concerned with describing and explaining the spatial patterns of the distribution of living organisms: for example where the living organisms are, where they are not and why they are missing there. While this field of study has now become tightly bound up with …
Subclavius is a small muscle that arises from the costochondral junction of the first rib and is inserted into the subclavian groove on the inferior surface of the clavicle. Together with the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, the subclavius form the anterior wall of the axilla. Subclavius Origin and Insertion The subclavius muscle originates by …
Pectoralis minor is also called P. minor and it is a triangular muscle that lies in the anterior wall of the axilla and is almost completely covered by the pectoralis major. Pectoralis minor attachments and boundaries Pectoralis minor is origin is from the 3rd to 5th ribs near their costal cartilages, while its insertion is …
Pectoralis Major is a muscle that forms part of the pectoral girdle and also helps in its movement. There are other pectoral muscles that form the pectoral girdle and these muscles (pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, subclavius, and serratus anterior) will be discussed individually; these four (4) muscles form the anterior axioappendicular (thoracoappendicular or pectoral) …
The key to a healthy pregnancy is without a doubt a healthy lifestyle and a nutritious diet that allows for proper growth and development of the baby. This is crucial in making sure that her body is healthy and ready to welcome the ongoing changes. You have to be ready to fine-tune …
Status Epilepticus Definition Status Epilepticus is characterized by a series of seizures occurring without the patient regaining awareness between periods of attacks; it is a life threatening medical condition needs urgent intervention. Status Epilepticus presents with recurrent tonic clonic seizures (Major status) without regaining consciousness and it is different from Epilepsia partialis continua which …
Convulsions can be defined as the involuntary movements of the body due to abnormal contraction and relaxation of muscles resulting from the abnormal electrical activity of the brain. Convulsions are also known as Fits and are also used interchangeably to mean Seizures but Convulsion is not the same as Seizure even though these words are used …