Craniopagus parasiticus is a rare condition characterized by parasitic twinning of newborns. It occurs in around 4 to 6 births out of 10,000,000 births. In this form of parasitic twinning, the head of a parasitic twin with an incompletely formed body is connected to the head of a fully formed and developed twin. Most babies… Continue reading Craniopagus Parasiticus – Cases That Will Astound You
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Cartilage Piercing
Cartilage piercing is one of the popular forms of body piercing. It involves piercing of the cartilages in the nose and the ears. Some well-known forms of cartilage piercing include helix piercing, daith piercing, tragus piercing, rook piercing, and industrial piercing, etc. Cartilage piercing can damage the tissue of the skin, thereby causing infections and… Continue reading Cartilage Piercing
Orbicularis Oculi
The orbicularis oculi is a muscle found in the face and used to close the eyelids. The orbicularis oculi is made up of skeletal muscle fibers, and is receptive to nerve originating from the facial area. It is a significant muscle used for facial expression. It is located directly underneath surface of skin encircling the… Continue reading Orbicularis Oculi
What does the epiglottis do?
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?