Tag: anatomy
Kidneys: anatomy, role, size, pain, diseases, exams
Vital organs, the kidneys provide many functions within our body. Roles, anatomy, kidney disease… Le Journal des Femmes takes stock with Dr. Nicolas Maillard, nephrologist at Saint-Etienne University Hospital. Summary…
Anatomy of the penis: definition, composition, diagram
The penis, also called “the penis”, is the sexual, reproductive and urinary organ of man. Anatomy explained with Dr Ludovic Ferretti, urologist surgeon. Summary Definition: what is the penis? Also…
How Virtual Reality Helped Surgeons Separate Two Siamese Twins
In Brazil, conjoined twins born bound by the skull were separated after multiple surgeries. Long and complex operations that have been meticulously prepared thanks to virtual reality. You will also…
The postcard from the Tour: anatomy of the falls
After ten days of racing, there are 15 abandonments on the roads of the Tour. The Covid did damage…but so did the falls, especially on the formidable cobblestone stage on…
Kidneys: anatomy, role, size, pain, diseases, exams
Vital organs, the kidneys provide many functions within our body. Roles, anatomy, kidney diseases… Le Journal des Femmes takes stock with Dr. Nicolas Maillard, nephrologist at Saint-Etienne University Hospital. Summary…
A journey of discovery behind the scenes of animal anatomy
Dog, cat, horse are animals that we all know. But do you know what hides behind their hair? In this series of illustrations, discover the anatomical particularities of the animals…
Muscular system: definition and anatomy of the muscles of the human body
Muscles are tissues of the human body composed of muscle fibers, which contract during body movements. There are 656 muscles in the human body. What is their role ? What…
Circulatory system: definition, list, human anatomy
Circulatory system: definition, list, human anatomy Definition: what is the circulatory system? The circulatory system of the human body brings together two systems: the cardiovascular system (blood vessels (arteries, veins,…
Quiz: where are these bones in the human body located?
Is the calcaneus a bone in the heel, skull, or arm? Is the sternum located in the thorax or in the leg? Review your anatomy by locating the bones of…
Cabinet of curiosities: who are the medical ghosts?
In this new chapter of Cabinet of curiosities, we go to the discovery of medical ghosts, entities which certainly have nothing supernatural but which are sure to give you shivers.…