The inferior alveolar nerve is a collection of nerve fibers which branch from the mandibular nerve present in the head. It provides sensation to and innervates the lower teeth. It also provides motor function via the mylohyoid nerve to the digastric’s anterior belly and the mylohyoid muscle. Anesthesia which causes inferior alveolar nerve blockage is… Continue reading Inferior Alveolar Nerve
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Reactive Airway Disease in Adults and Children
Reactive airway disease is a term used to refer to a reversible narrowing of airways. This condition is not a diagnosis but a term used until a more precise diagnosis is made. It is sometimes referred to as bronchospasm. In reactive airway disease, the lungs overact to some irritants and cause wheezing. Many people think… Continue reading Reactive Airway Disease in Adults and Children
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is an abnormal excessive thickening of uterus lining. The lining of uterus is called endometrium. It thickens every month as a normal process of preparing for pregnancy. However, if pregnancy fails to occur, the lining sheds out in a process called menstrual period. The menstruation period occurs in every 28 days though at… Continue reading Endometrial Hyperplasia
Tracheal Deviation
The windpipe or the trachea is an important respiratory tube-like structure in the body. In normal adults, it is about 4 to 6 inches long and around 1 inch diametrically. It is located in the almost vertically in the middle of the neck anterior to the esophagus. It runs downwards at the back of the… Continue reading Tracheal Deviation