Place the patient in lithotomy position. Perform complete abdominal exploration to rule out metastatic disease. Mobilize the colon along the white line of Toldt. Identify the ureter at the bifurcation of the common iliac artery. If necessary, mobilize the splenic flexure. Why is it called an anterior resection? Other termsRead More →
When your hips get tight and you attempt to run your body will adjust to help re-create the movement by doing so with an exaggerated pelvic anterior tilt. With an arch in your lower back, you will only perpetuate the issue, worsening your posture, weakening your core and potentially makingRead More →
The anterior mediastinum is the portion of the mediastinum anterior to the pericardium and below the thoracic plane. It forms the anterior part of the inferior mediastinum, and contains the thymus, lymph nodes, and may contain the portions of a retrosternal thyroid. What is the most common malignant anterior mediastinalRead More →
The three semicircular canals of the bony labyrinth are designated according to their position: superior, horizontal, and posterior. The superior and posterior canals are in diagonal vertical planes that intersect at right angles. Each canal has an expanded end, the ampulla, which opens… Why are there 3 semicircular canals inRead More →
Heartburn and slowed digestion. Slouched posture after a meal can trigger heartburn caused by acid reflux (when stomach acid squirts back up into the esophagus). “Slouching puts pressure on the abdomen, which can force stomach acid in the wrong direction,” explains Dr. Can bad posture cause bowel problems? The pressureRead More →
Anterior or ventral – front (example, the kneecap is located on the anterior side of the leg). Posterior or dorsal – back (example, the shoulder blades are located on the posterior side of the body). Medial – toward the midline of the body (example, the middle toe is located atRead More →
The posterior pituitary is not glandular as is the anterior pituitary. Instead, it is largely a collection of axonal projections from the hypothalamus that terminate behind the anterior pituitary, and serve as a site for the secretion of neurohypophysial hormones (oxytocin and vasopressin) directly into the blood. What diseases areRead More →
In general, having an anterior placenta does not put you at a greater risk of having pregnancy or delivery complications than any other placental position. What baby if placenta is anterior? According to some, having an anterior placenta means you’re having a girl, whereas a posterior placenta means you’re havingRead More →
Your baby’s fontanelles should look flat against their head. They should not look swollen and bulging or sunken down into your child’s skull. When you gently run your fingers over the top of your child’s head, the soft spot should feel soft and flat with a slight downward curve. HowRead More →