Choroid plexus papilloma (CPP) is a rare type of brain tumor. They are generally benign (not cancer). Benign also means that the growth does not spread to other parts of the body. CPP is most common in young children, but it can also appear in adults. CPP are generally slow-growing t...
Brachial palsy is a weakness or paralysis of the arm due to brachial plexus injury. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves near your neck that connect your spinal cord to your arms. These nerves help your shoulder, arm, hand, and fingers move. If the brachial plexus gets injured, it...
Hydrocephalus due to excessive production of CSF caused by a choroid plexus papilloma, a very rare tumour, Hydrocephalus due to impaired re-absorption of CSFWhat are the available treatments? Hydrocephalus is an unpredictable disease, but it can be controlled to relieve pain and disorders. Two med...
What part of the nerve cell is specialized for conducting information? List two nerves that arise from the lumbar plexus. What region do they serve? What is an excitable tissue? What are the five groups of connective tissues? What muscle or part of the muscle is an antagonist in its action...
What are the main features of a nerve plexus? What muscle or part of the muscle is an antagonist in its action to the Biceps femoris? What is muscular atrophy? Which of the following is not present in deep perineal pouch? a. Sphincter urethrae b. Root of penis c. Bulbourethral glands...
It has been theorized that since adenomyosis has a more diffuse and deep distribution throughout the myometrium compared to uterine fibroids, targeting the smaller myometrial arteries results in deeper penetration into the vascular plexus enabling more effective targeting of areas of adenomyosis. In stu...
Medical Malpractice is the only thing we do. Contact our legal team What is an Erbs palsy birth injury? Erbs palsyis abirth injuryto the brachial plexus that occurs when a baby with shoulder dystocia is pulled from the mother during birth. It affects the use of the arm and hand. It is...
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Medical Definition of precapillary sphincter :a sphincter of smooth muscle tissue located at the arterial end of a capillary and serving to control the flow of blood to the tissues. What is anastomosis in dialysis? A. Anastomosis: In an arteriovenous fistula (AVF),the point where a vein and...
Brachial plexus injury Broken collarbone Bursitis (joint inflammation) Cervical radiculopathy Dislocation Fractured arm or shoulder Frozen shoulder Heart attack Impingement syndrome (top outer edge of the shoulder blade rubs or pinches the rotator cuff) Injury Osteoarthritis Pinched nerve in the neck or sh...