The cervical fascia consists of three distinct layers and another fascia that encases the major parallel cervical arteries, the major cervical vein, and the vagus nerve. Composed of collagen and elastin, the cervical fascia is intimately connected to the rest of the body’s fascial system and is largely responsible for shaping the enveloped organs and … Cervical Fascia: Structure, Function & Diseases
Skin aging is a very complex biological process that varies greatly from person to person. It is usually of cosmetic interest only, but can also be an indicator of pathological processes in the body. Aging of the skin is influenced by both external (environment) and internal factors (genetics). What is skin aging? Skin aging occurs … Skin Aging: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Silicon is chemical element. It has the atomic number 14 and the symbol Si. For humans, silicon is especially important in bonded and silicate forms. What is silicon? Silicon is a trace element. This means that although the substance is vital for the body, it is found in the body itself only in small quantities. … Silicon: Function & Diseases
Desmosine is a proteinogenic amino acid. Together with other amino acids, it forms the fiber and structural protein elastin. In mutations in the ELN gene, the structural formation of elastin is impaired. What is desmosine? Amino acids are an important component of the human organism. They are a class of organic compounds formed from at … Desmosine: Function & Diseases
Proline is an amino acid. The human organism is able to produce proline based on glutamic acid. It is a non-essential amino acid. What is proline? Proline belongs to the non-essential, secondary amino acids or imino acids in the human organism, as it can produce proline independently. Nevertheless, prolonged and chronic diseases, as well as … Proline: Function & Diseases
The pia mater is the innermost meninges and nestles against the surface of the brain, also reaching the fine interstices of the cerebral convolutions (gyri) and folds (sulci). Together, the three meninges help protect the brain. The permeability of the pia mater is significant for the blood–brain barrier, the exchange of substances between cerebral fluids, … Pia Mater: Structure, Function & Diseases
Under the generic term wrinkling, the medical profession understands the aging of the skin and the accompanying expression of wrinkles. The formation of wrinkles is due to different causes and is different for each person. The process of wrinkle formation begins around the age of 25. The process cannot be stopped. However, various measures can … Wrinkling: Function, Task & Diseases
Lysyl oxidase is an enzyme of connective tissue that has catalytic functions and promotes the cross-linking of collagen and elastin. The enzyme has a stabilizing effect on connective tissue by performing oxidative deamination, thereby creating the basic conditions for cross-linking. In cutis laxa, the activity of lysyl oxidase is decreased. What is lysyl oxidase? There … Lysyl Oxidase: Function & Diseases
The tunica intima is the three-layered inner layer of the lymphatic and blood vessels. In addition to optimal lymphatic and blood flow, this layer provides a barrier to the diffusion of various blood and lymphatic components. Ruptures of the inner tunica intima are a life-threatening phenomenon, especially in the aorta. What is the tunica intima? … Tunica Intima: Structure, Function & Diseases
Viscoelasticity combines the elastic properties of substances and the viscous properties of fluids, and in the human body it is mainly present in soft tissues in addition to blood. In the blood, the viscosity of the substance increases as part of the hyperviscosity syndrome. In soft tissues, disorders of viscoelasticity may occur in the context … Viscoelasticity: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Thermalifting, also known as Thermage or Thermolifting, is a particularly gentle procedure of skin tightening and skin smoothing for patients with sagging skin and cellulite (orange peel skin). It can be applied to different parts of the body. In contrast to surgical aesthetic procedures, which even sometimes cause unsightly mask faces, thermolifting only very rarely … Thermalifting: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Extracellular matrix (ECM) refers to all endogenous substances that are located outside the cells in the intercellular space. ECM is highly important for the strength and shaping of tissues and as a carrier for blood and lymphatic vessels and nerve fibers. The intercellular space represents a complex collection of a wide variety of macromolecules that … Extracellular Matrix: Structure, Function & Diseases