By the term stiff joints or joint stiffness, physicians understand a stiffening of joints, which results in a restriction of movement. This can have various causes and accordingly also appear differently pronounced. Under certain circumstances, diseases can lead to irreparable stiffening of the affected joints, which makes surgery necessary. What are stiff joints? Stiff joints, … Stiff Joints (Joint Stiffness): Causes, Treatment & Help
Circulation refers to the supply of blood and its constituents to all organs or their parts. The associated processes are vital and ensure optimal functioning of the organism. Disturbances of the blood circulation result in sometimes severe diseases, which can even turn out to be life-threatening. What is blood circulation? The term blood circulation, known … Circulation: Structure, Function & Diseases
Convection plays a major role in the thermoregulation of the body. It characterizes heat transport in the body and heat dissipation to the outside world. Disturbances in heat exchange can be caused by disease and severely affect the body’s heat balance. What is convection? In convection, heat energy is transported from the heat source to … Convection: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The contractility of the heart is the force with which the heart contracts and causes blood to move. It depends on several factors and can be influenced by medications. What is the force of contraction? The contractile force of the heart is the force with which the heart contracts and causes blood to move. A … Contractile Force: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The heart is composed of four cavities, two ventricles and two atria. The atrium is also called the cardiac atrium or atrium cordis. What is the atrium of the heart? The heart is a hollow muscular organ responsible for supplying blood to the entire body. The human heart is located in the pericardium in the … Atrium of the Heart: Structure, Function & Diseases
Cell metabolism is the basis of all vital and biochemical processes in the body that take place inside and also outside a cell. Everything the body takes in must be processed and transformed, eventually broken down, to be used for energy and to renew and build up the various body components such as cell walls, … Cell Metabolism: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The paired maxillary artery represents the natural continuation of the external carotid artery from the junction of the superficial temporal artery. The maxillary artery can be divided into three sections and forms connections in its terminal region with other arterial vessels that originate from the facial artery. Its function is to supply part of the … Maxillary Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The occipital artery is a blood vessel involved in supplying blood to the muscles of the neck and back. In addition, the artery supplies the occipital region (regio occipitalis). Pulse-synchronous tinnitus may be associated with disorders of the occipital artery, for example, arteriovenous fistulas or circulatory disturbances due to arteriosclerosis. What is the occipital artery? … Occipital Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The pulmonary artery is an artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to one of the two lungs. The two arteriae pulmonales are branches of the truncus pulmonalis, the pulmonary trunk that connects to the right ventricle of the heart. Sensuously, the two pulmonary arteries are referred to as the sinistra pulmonary artery for … Pulmonary Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
Balneology is the science of baths. Balneological procedures take place mainly in the context of spa treatments. Respiratory diseases and skin diseases can be alleviated by balneological treatments, as well as metabolic diseases and various symptoms of nervous system diseases. What is balneology? Balneology is the science of baths. Balneological procedures take place primarily as … Balneology: Treatment, Effect & Risks
The dock is a popular wild and medicinal herb with a high vitamin C content, known as a salad seasoning and appreciated for its healing properties, especially in gastric and intestinal catarrh. It shines finely dosed in teas, sauces and salads by its acidic and pungent taste. Occurrence and cultivation of dock The dock is … Dock: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
To ensure the full function of all organs, the body depends on the external energy supply. Here, a differentiation is made between basal metabolic rate and power metabolic rate. Together, this results in the total metabolic rate, which also plays a role in the reduction of body weight. What is the total metabolic rate? Basal … Total Turnover: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
