Ever wondered why a wisdom tooth is called so? It is because they appear at least after most of the other teeth have appeared and at an age when one is supposed to be “wiser” than the children. But it literally doesn’t mean the same. The origin of the term wisdom tooth lies in the… Continue reading How long does it take for wisdom teeth to heal?
Category: Conditions
What Does It Mean When Your Left Eye Jumps?
Eye jumps or eyes twitching are a common phenomenon. Eye twitching is a form of spasm that affects the muscles of the eye. In most cases, only the bottom lid of an eye twitches but the top lid can also jump. Many of the eye jumps come and go, but others can last for week… Continue reading What Does It Mean When Your Left Eye Jumps?
Iliac Crest
Iliac crest forms the margin of ilium, and is a curved and broad structure that helps protect the inside of pelvic region. This crest forms the curved superior border area of the Ilium. Ilium is the largest of the bones that merge together to form the hipbone. There are usually three bones that merge and… Continue reading Iliac Crest
Enlarged Papillae
Your tongue is responsible for all taste sensations. It helps you swallow and communicate. In your tongue, there are tiny structures sitting on the surface called papillae. Papillae have a role in taste of substances by the tongue. The papillae help determine whether a substance is salty, sweet, bitter, or sour. Papillae also help in… Continue reading Enlarged Papillae