Gangrene is one of the forms of necrosis of tissues in a living organism that develops when their blood supply or innervation is impaired, with direct traumatic effects on them or with certain me...

The basis of the forearm is formed by two bones: the elbow and the radius. These bones are interconnected by an interosseous membrane. The proximal( closer to the trunk) end of the forearm forms ...

Seasickness, or motion sickness is a common disease condition. They suffer not only those who travel by sea, but also passengers in cars, trains and planes. Usually a person experiences only a...

Pulmonary embolism( PE) is a serious disease characterized by complete or partial closure of the pulmonary artery lumen with a thrombus. As a rule, these are thrombi from the veins of the lower e...

Injuries to the organs of the urinary system are damage to these organs caused by the action of mechanical force from the external environment. Depending on the affected organ, they are divided i...

Fracture of the humerus is a fairly common trauma and occurs in the elderly and in young people. Anatomically, the humerus is divided into three sections: The head of the humerus and the ...

The vertebral column consists of separate bones - vertebrae. The vertebra, as well as any bone of the body, can break down - this is called a compression fracture of the spine. The most common co...

A brain contusion is a craniocerebral injury with damage to the structure of the brain. Classification of craniocerebral trauma: • concussion of the brain - 80 - 90%; • brain contusion - 5 ...

Almost any insect when bitten secretes poisons, which for the human body are often allergens. But the severe consequences of an insect bite in a person develop only if the bite of a given substan...

In the "people" it is customary to call any dislocation of ligaments a dislocation, due to the twisting of the limb. However, dislocation of is considered the displacement of the articular surf...

Shoulder is a bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle. Fracture occurs as a result of falling on the shoulder blade or with a direct blow to the area of ​​the scapula, sometimes a fractu...

Diabetes mellitus is a widespread chronic disease characterized by a metabolic disorder. Diabetes is dangerous not only for late complications( damage to the nervous tissue, blood vessels, liver,...

Cross-shaped( cruciate) ligaments are located in the articular cavity of the knee. The anterior cruciate ligament is attached from one side to the back of the thigh bone projection, passes throug...

Hand( upper limb) - this is the organ, the structure of which in many respects distinguishes us from other animals and allows us to work, develop, relax and enjoy life. Therefore, it is very impo...

Sprain stretching is an easy degree of traumatic injury, the cause of which is a sharp movement in the joint, accompanied by a complete or partial rupture of the periarticular bag or ligamentous ...

The most common breast damage is a fracture of the ribs, often resulting in damage to the internal organs of the chest( respiratory system, cardiovascular system, intercostal vessels).Therefore, ...

Fracture of the clavicle is a very common trauma and most often occurs in young people. Trauma occurs when you fall on an elongated arm or shoulder and from the compression of the trunk, and a fr...

Page 1 of 11 Allergy is a type of immune response that occurs with damage to one's own organs and body tissues. That is, under the influence of a number of circumstances the immune system b...