Anus
... and anus . anus - the opening at the
end of the anal canal. cervix - the lower part of ... Ani, Anus Itch) ... Anus The canal at the
end of the large intestine through which waste is ... drain urine from the body. The anus is the
end of the large intestine , below the rectum , ...
Cervix
... Cervix Information: The cervix is the lower
end of the uterus . It is located at the top of the ... the baby out. cervix . The narrow, lower
end of the uterus that merges with the vagina . ... tract. cervix (SER-viks) The lower, narrow
end of the uterus that forms a canal between the ...
Clavicle
... bone," it articulates with the shoulder on one
end (at the acromion process of the scapula ) and ... 3 points: (1) the superior margin of the sternal
end of the clavicle , (2) the superior margin of the lateral
end of the clavicle , and (3) the point where the ...
Distal
... two (or more) things. For example, the distal
end of the femur (the thigh bone) is the
end down by the knee ; the
end more distant from the torso. Distal renal ...
Endemic
... and from drinking raw milk . TREATMENT " ...
end artery ; endaspidean; endaural; endaural incision ; endbrain; end-brush;
end bud;
end ...
End of Life
...
end of life Thousands of people in this country die ... doctors and modern medicine. The time at the
end of life is different for each person. Each ... injuries or infections that could hasten the
end of life . The most common causes of death in ...
Enema
... procedure and what preparation is required.
end product;
end product inhibition;
end product repression; ...
Femur
... of the femur - The rounded surface at the very
end of the bone that fits into a socket in the ... the kneecap glides back and forth over the
end of the femur , or thighbone. The underside of ... (thighbone). The fracture occurs at the upper
end of the femur where it meets the pelvic bone. It ...
Giant cell
... by massive destruction of bone near the
end (epiphysis) of a long bone. The site most commonly struck by this tumor is the knee -- the far
end of the femur and the near
end of the tibia . GIANT CELL ARTERITIS - An ...
Glomerulonephritis
... kidney glomeruli and chronic renal failure and
end stage renal disease . Glomerulonephritis ... the leading causes of chronic renal failure and
end stage renal disease . Glomerulonephritis ... kidney glomeruli and chronic renal failure and
end stage renal disease . RAPIDLY PROGRESSIVE ...
Hospice
... Hospice care is for people who are nearing the
end of their lives. Hospice care is designed to ... special care for people who are near the
end of life and for their families, either at home, ... of Hospital Gruff-f-f Love ... At the other
end of the age spectrum, art therapy can also be an ...
Knee
... down to the knee . For example, the distal
end of the femur (the thigh bone) is the
end down by the knee ; the
end more distant from the torso. The distal bile ...
Ovum
... defects. These eggs cannot develop properly and
end up dying. Twins from one ovum : Twins that ... (a cylindrical-shaped organ at the lower
end of the uterus ) changes to be more inviting to ... conception . A pair of ducts opening at one
end into the uterus and at the ...
Sphincter
... Ordinarily, there's a muscle arrangement at the
end of the esophagus -it's called the lower ... lower esophageal sphincter (the muscle at the
end of the esophagus that allows food to pass ... half of all infants , the valve at the upper
end of the stomach (the esophageal sphincter ) ...
Tumor
... by massive destruction of bone near the
end (epiphysis) of a long bone. The site most commonly struck by this tumor is the knee -- the far
end of the femur and the near
end of the tibia . Tumor Definition: A tumor ...
Uterus
... Uterus Information: The cervix is the lower
end of the uterus . It is located at the top of the ... in their normal positions just above the inside
end of the vagina by a "hammock" made up of ... the procedure. A pair of ducts opening at one
end into the uterus and at the ...
Abortion
... performed in the United States each year. More than 40% of all women will
end a pregnancy by abortion at some time in their reproductive lives. ... a pregnancy is ended before birth takes place. When a woman decides to
end her pregnancy for personal or health-related reasons, she may choose an ...
Achalasia
... spasm Hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter (the muscle at the
end of the esophagus that allows food to pass into the stomach ) Nutcracker esophagus Scleroderma ... Achalasia Failure of the lower
end of the esophagus (or another tubular valve) to open, resulting in ...
Carbon dioxide
... tissue . carbon dioxide An odorless, colorless gas produced as the
end product of aerobic respiration . carbon monoxide ... SilkTouch ... s that branch out into smaller and smaller passages. These airway s
end at small sacs called alveoli . This forms carbon dioxide , that is ...
Colon
... called the colon . Some polyp s are mushroom-shaped protrusions on the
end of a stalk. Others appear as bumps that lie flat against the intestinal ... being ... Colon and rectal polyp s: These growths in the outlet
end of the colon can become cancer ous. A colectomy is the surgical removal ...
Colostomy
... Colostomy Definition: Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings the
end of the large intenstine through the abdominal wall. Stools moving ... A procedure performed when a large quantity of intestine is removed. The
end piece of the intestine leading to the rectum is closed. - ...
Cystoscopy
... is a tubelike instrument with lenses, a camera and a light on one
end and an eyepiece on the other. Cystoscopy What is a cystoscopy ? This ... with a small, flexible tube with a light and a camera lens at the
end (endoscope). Usually, cystoscopy ( endoscopy of bladder ) and ...
Fallopian tube
... S: Part of the female reproductive system. A pair of ducts opening at one
end into the uterus and at the other
end into the peritoneal cavity , over the ovary . fallopian tube . A ...
Graft
... patients own leg used as a substitute for the disease d vessel). One
end of the graft is stitched to an opening below the blockage in the ... If the graft ed vein is from the leg or the radial artery , its other
end is stitched to an opening made in the aorta . Graft vs Host ...
Hospice care
... Hospice care is for people who are nearing the
end of their lives. Hospice care is designed to relieve or decrease pain , ... to know if it was too late to do anything to help her son. At the other
end of the age spectrum, art therapy can also be an important part of hospice ...
Long bones
... It most commonly affects the bones either side of the knee (the lower
end of the femur or the top
end of the tibia ) but any bone in the body may be affected. ...
Menopause
... physical and psychosocial changes in your life, menopause isn't the
end of your youth or of your sexuality. Menopause Definition Menopause represents the
end of menstruation . While technically it refers to the final period, it is ...
Menstruation
... stop to the menstrual cycle. Menopause , the normal age-related
end of menstruation Premature ovarian failure ( menopause before age 40) ... HRT. It is recommended to women during and after the menopause , the
end of menstruation . make it more or less likely that an individual ...
Metaphysis
... Metaphysis - the transitional zone where the shaft of the bone joins the
end of the bone Diaphysis (shaft)-bone near the growth plate (the area of the bone in which growth occurs) ... metaphysis The wider portion at the
end of a long bone where growth occurs in infants and children. metastasis ...
Muscle
... better in the morning or after resting and worse after activity or at the
end of the day Drooping eyelids Blurred or double vision ... Muscle ... spasm Hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter (the muscle at the
end of the esophagus that allows food to pass into the stomach ) ...
Nephritis
... nephritis is among the leading causes of chronic renal failure and
end stage renal disease . Glomerulo nephritis can also result from a ... in destruction of the kidney glomeruli and chronic renal failure and
end stage renal disease . ACUTE INTERSTITIAL NEPHRITIS - A ...
Ovary
... hard for sperm to enter the uterus . A pair of ducts opening at one
end into the uterus and at the other
end into the peritoneal cavity , over the ovary . OncoChek immunoassay ...
Presbycusis
... a continuous day-to-day basis can result in hearing loss due to nerve
end damage. Age-related hearing loss ( presbycusis ) Occupational: Any ... a continuous day-to-day basis can result in hearing loss due to nerve
end damage. Age-related hearing loss ( presbycusis ). This process ...
Rectum
... the bulb of the thermometer with petroleum jelly. rectum - the lower
end of the large intestine , leading to the anus . scrotum - the bag of skin that holds and helps to protect the testicles. Rectum The
end of the large intestine in which feces collects for elimination through ...
Sigmoid
... will be able to inspect the anus , rectum , and sigmoid (the lowest
end of the bowel ). Risks ... Definition of Sigmoid volvulus Sigmoid ... colon with a small, flexible tube with a light and a camera lens at the
end (endoscope). Children's Hospital Boston is the primary pediatric ...
Sigmoidoscopy
... will be able to inspect the anus , rectum , and sigmoid (the lowest
end of the bowel ). Risks ... Procto sigmoidoscopy : See: Sigmoidoscopy . ... colon with a small, flexible tube with a light and a camera lens at the
end (endoscope). Children's Hospital Boston is the primary pediatric ...
Sperm
... shows that dynein arms are missing. A pair of ducts opening at one
end into the uterus and at the other
end into the peritoneal cavity , over the ovary . Each tube serves as a ...
Sternum
... Also known as the "collar bone," it articulates with the shoulder on one
end (at the acromion process of the scapula ) and the sternum ( breast ... the neck or lower down, behind the breast bone ( sternum ). The other
end of this muscle attaches to the upper portion of the breast bone ( ...
Stoma
... spit up because, in about half of all infants , the valve at the upper
end of the stoma ch (the esophageal sphincter ) hasn't closed properly. This should change by the
end of the first year. Until then: 3. RASHES ... PORTAL VEIN - Main ...
Stomach
... spit up because, in about half of all infants , the valve at the upper
end of the stomach (the esophageal sphincter ) hasn't closed properly. This should change by the
end of the first year. Until then: 3. RASHES ... PORTAL VEIN - Main ...