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Common injuries to the tendons

Posted on December 19, 2019July 16, 2024 by Dr. Chukwudi Ekomaru | 2 minute read

In one of our previous snippets, we examined the structure and function of a tendon. Today let’s explore how a tendon might become injured or damaged.Beitrag lesen

Anatomy Dissected: CNIV (trochlear nerve)

Posted on December 10, 2019July 17, 2024 by Dr. Chukwudi Ekomaru | 5 minute video

Welcome to the fourth in our Anatomy Dissected series on the cranial nerves. We hope the series has been informative and easy to follow.Beitrag lesen

Arterial supply to the stomach

Posted on December 10, 2019February 17, 2023 by Dr. Chukwudi Ekomaru | 3 minute read

The stomach is supplied by a rich system of arteries derived from the celiac trunk, the first major visceral branch of the abdominal aorta.Beitrag lesen

The Large Intestine

Posted on November 29, 2019February 16, 2023 by Dr. Chukwudi Ekomaru | 2 min read

The large intestine also known as the bowel or colon is the most distal part of the digestive system.Beitrag lesen

The Small Intestine

Posted on November 22, 2019February 16, 2023 by Dr. Chukwudi Ekomaru | 2 minute read

The small intestine is a tube-like organ in the digestive system which absorbs most of the nutrients from the food we eat. ?Beitrag lesen

Get the Facts on World Diabetes Day

Posted on November 14, 2019July 16, 2024 by Dr. Chukwudi Ekomaru | 3 minute read

Pictured above is the pancreas, an organ that’s vital to the body’s regulation of blood sugar levels. The condition known today as diabetes has been around for centuries, with cases traced as far back as ancient Egypt. Diabetes Mellitus is coined from two words: the Greek word “diabetes”, which means “passing through” (ie the flow […]Beitrag lesen