In mammals, the superior colliculus forms a major component of the midbrain. It is a paired structure and together with the paired inferior colliculi forms the corpora quadrigemina. The superior colliculus is a layered structure, with a number of layers that varies by species. Is the inferior colliculus in theRead More →
Ataxia can develop at any age. It is typically progressive, meaning it can get worse with time. It is a rare condition, affecting about 150,000 people in the U.S. How many people have ataxia in the world? Ataxia-telangiectasia occurs in 1 in 40,000 to 100,000 people worldwide. Is ataxia aRead More →
The valence shell is the set of orbitals which are energetically accessible for accepting electrons to form chemical bonds. For main-group elements, the valence shell consists of the ns and np orbitals in the outermost electron shell. What is a valence shell of an atom? : the outermost shell ofRead More →
Cochlear has a global workforce of more than 4000 people and we invest more than AUD$180 million a year in research and development. Is cochlear a good company? Cochlear has a truly exceptional product and a great mission and corporate culture. The business is growing at a fast rate bringingRead More →
You can prevent the widowmaker by making key lifestyle changes (and we’ll get to those) but the best way to get checked is with a regular cardiac scan to assess your coronary calcium score. This test assesses the amount of calcium deposits in the heart and a high score mayRead More →
The lower limb contains 30 bones. These are the femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsal bones, metatarsal bones, and phalanges (see Figure 6.51). The femur is the single bone of the thigh. The patella is the kneecap and articulates with the distal femur. How many bones are in the lower extremities?Read More →
(The first permanent proscenium was built in the Teatro Farnese at Parma, Italy, in 1618–19, a temporary one having been constructed by Francesco Salviati 50 years earlier.) Where was the first stage built? The first plays were performed in the Theatre of Dionysus, built in the shadow of the AcropolisRead More →
Brain or spinal radiation for cancer treatment can cause cavernous angiomas to form many years later. In people with the hereditary form, radiosurgery to treat a cavernous angioma may also cause more lesions to form. What does cavernous angioma look like? They’re sometimes known as cavernous angiomas, cavernous hemangiomas, orRead More →
The Ottoman Empire is one of the largest empires in history. In existence for 600 years, at its peak it included what is now Bulgaria, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories, Macedonia, Romania, Syria, parts of Arabia and the north coast of Africa. Is Turkey andRead More →
Set in the fictional town of Greendale, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina was filmed in and around Vancouver in British Columbia. The TV series is based upon the Archie comic book of the same name. Where is Greendale supposed to be located? The show takes place at the fictional GreendaleRead More →