Introduction There are three different types of hair in humans: Terminal Hair Lanugo hair Vellus hair Underarm hair is one of the terminal hairs, i.e. hair that is more strongly pigmented, longer and thicker than the rest of the body hair. All terminal hairs have the same structure and consist of three layers: The hair … Armpit hair
Introduction The corners of the mouth are located on the outside of the mouth and are exposed to great stress, especially in hot or particularly cold temperatures, which can then cause the corners of the mouth to crack or crack. Inflamed corners of the mouth can also be painful and sometimes prevent the patient from … Corner of the mouth
Diagnosis Whether a corner of the mouth is torn due to a lack of fluid or due to an illness, the patient can often determine in the self-diagnosis: If a patient drinks enough liquid over 2 days without the symptoms improving, then an inflammation is probably the cause and a doctor should be consulted, who … Diagnosis | Corner of the mouth
Prophylaxis In order to avoid torn or inflamed corners of the mouth, one should always drink enough liquid to increase the blood circulation in the lip area and the corners of the mouth. In addition, one should pay attention to a balanced diet so that neither an iron nor a vitamin deficiency can cause the … Prophylaxis | Corner of the mouth
Definition The palatal arch is the mucosal folds raised by the soft palate (velum palatinum). A distinction is made between a front and a rear palatal arch. When the mouth is open, the two palatal arches are clearly visible. Between the two palatal arches is the so-called tonsil niche (Tonsillae Lodge) where the palatal tonsils … Palatal arch
Pain in the palatal arch Pain in the palatal arch is often very unpleasant and hinders everyday functions such as speaking or swallowing. Mostly the pain has quite harmless causes. However, if they persist for several days, a doctor should be consulted. There are a variety of causes for pain in the palatal arches: burns … Pain in the palatal arch | Palatal arch
What is the soft palate? The soft palate (lat. Velum palatinum) is a flexible and soft continuation of the hard palate. This continuation presents itself as a soft tissue fold and consists of connective tissue, muscles and mucous membrane. Due to its composition it is often referred to as soft palate. The soft palate can … Soft palate
Function The main function of the soft palate is to separate the mouth from the pharyngeal cavity and the associated separation of the air and food passages. During the act of swallowing, the soft palate is pressed by the Musculus constrictor pharyngis against a bulge of the back wall of the throat. This provides a … Function | Soft palate
OP on the soft palateSeminal palate lift A soft palate operation is a measure that is taken in patients who may experience breathing difficulties due to airway constriction caused by a large uvula or a flaccid soft palate.In most cases, the suppository is shortened and the soft palate is tightened to prevent further narrowing of … OP on the soft palateSeminal palate lift | Soft palate
What does a training of the soft palate look like? There are many different exercises that can be used to train the soft palate. Singing is recommended as the simplest method to train the throat and palate muscles. Singing can also train the breathing muscles. Furthermore, there are tongue and mouth exercises which can counteract … What does a training of the soft palate look like? | Soft palate
Definition The base of the skull is called base cranii in anatomical terminology and is a part of the neurocranium. The skull (lat. Cranium) is divided into the viscerocranium (facial skull) and the neurocranium (cerebral skull). The base of the skull is divided into the base cranii interna, the side facing the brain, and the … Base of the skull
Fossa cranii posterior The occipital bone is mainly involved in the formation of the posterior fossa, the temporal bone and the sphenoid bone have smaller parts of the bony structure. The posterior fossa contains the occipital lobe of the cerebrum in its upper part and the cerebellum in its lower part. In the bones of … Fossa cranii posterior | Base of the skull
