Nerves link various parts of body from and to brain in order to help in improving physiological, immunological, and hormonal functions in body. Vagus nerve is among the 12 cranial nerves that exit the skull instead of exiting through vertebral column or spine. It’s the tenth of the cranial nerves. Nerves are very intricate and… Continue reading What does the Vagus Nerve Do?
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Central Sulcus
A sulcus is a fold or deep groove, which separates the convolutions or gyri on surfaces of brain. The central sulcus named after Luigi Rolando is the part of brain, which stretches from the cerebral longitudinal fissures to the area close to lateral sulcus of the Sylvia’s fissure in a perpendicular way. Central sulcus is… Continue reading Central Sulcus
What is Sphenoid Bone?
The sphenoid bone is one of the 8 bones that make up the cranium. It is a non-paired bone of the neuro-cranium. The shape of the sphenoid bone is quite interesting in the fact that it looks like the extended wings of a butterfly or a bat. The name is derived from the Greek word… Continue reading What is Sphenoid Bone?
What does the Right Atrium Do?
The right atrium is one of the 4 chambers of the heart. The hollow structure is located inside the heart, in the upper right corner above the right ventricle. Deoxygenated blood that enters the heart from the body’s different tissues, via veins, initially passes through the right atrium before going to the right ventricle. The… Continue reading What does the Right Atrium Do?