Epiglottis is a flap-like cartilage that is situated behind the tongue in throat and in frontal area of larynx. It rests upright and allows air to pass through larynx to the lungs. Epiglottis is an elastic cartilage tissue and is covered with mucous membrane. It attaches itself just at the entrance of larynx. Larynx is… Continue reading What does the epiglottis do?
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Anasarca
Anasarca also known as generalized edema, is a medical condition that manifests in form of swelling of skin as a result of accumulation of fluid into extracellular space. It is caused by a number of conditions ranging from rental failure, liver failure, or right-sided heart failure. Edema is the term given to excessive fluid accumulation… Continue reading Anasarca
Elevated Neutrophils
Elevated neutrophils could indicate an infection, but it may occur also due to medical conditions or some drugs. Neutrophils are a type of immune cell and they make up much of the white blood cells. They are one of the first cells to reach a site of body that has an infection. These cells fight… Continue reading Elevated Neutrophils
Patella Alta
Patella alta describes a situation in which the position of patella is high. It may might be idiopathic meaning that is occurs from unknown cause or it could result secondary to a condition such as patellar tendon rupture. It may also occur due to spastic cerebral palsy. Several conditions are associated with patella alta and… Continue reading Patella Alta