Rubella rash is a symptom of rubella which is a disease caused due to infection by the rubella virus. Also referred to as 3-day measles or German measles, rubella typically affects the lymph nodes and the skin. Rubella and measles have some similar characteristics, but the infecting viruses are different. Also, rubella is not as… Continue reading Rubella Rash
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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?
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