Benign Neoplasms of Skin

Benign Neoplasms of Skin

Some of the Skin disorders are not dangerous, they are called as benign skin neoplasms. Some of the Benign Neoplasms of Skin are: Callus Keloid Keratosis Leukoplakia Nevus Callus: What is Callus? Callus is the increased growth of cells in the horny layer of the epidermis due to pressure or friction. Common Sites of Callus […]

Skin Problems and Disorders : Clinical Procedures

Skin Problems and Disorders : Clinical Procedures

Skin is the outer most layer of the body that covers and protects all the internal organs. Skin along with hair and nails are the parts of the Integumentary System. Some of the Clinical Procedures that deals with the skin problems includes: 1. Cryosurgery: Cryosurgery is the process in which the affected skin tissue is […]

Eyes : Meanings of some commonly used terms

Eyes : Meanings of some commonly used terms

Vocabulary that we come across while studying the anatomy of the Eyes – Sense organs for Sight: Accomodation : The normal adjustment of the eyes to see objects at various distances. The lens is made thinner or fatter by the ciliary body to bring an object into focus on the retina. Anterior chamber : The […]

Sense Organs : Parts and Functions of Ears

Sense Organs : Parts and Functions of Ears

Ears are one of the five sense organs. Ears are helpful for listening. Transmission of Sound Waves: Sound waves are received by the outer ear and they are conducted to specialized receptor cells within the ear and they are transmitted by those cells to the nerve fibers that lead to the auditory region of the brain in […]