Endocrine Gland Function Video (40 secs): The endocrine system is composed of glands that regulate body functions, like the body’s reaction to the environment, the level of substances in the blood, metabolism and growth, immune responses, and sexual development...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common hand pathology characterized by the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway formed by the carpal bones of the wrist and a tough band of...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Video (1 min 13 secs): Inflammatory bowel diseases are characterized by inflammation of the intestinal walls. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the two most common types. In ulcerative colitis, inflammation causes abscesses to...
Smooth Muscle Tissue Video (53 secs): Smooth muscle tissue is in the walls of hollow organs throughout the body. The tissue contracts and relaxes to contain substances and move substances through the body. Smooth muscle contractions are involuntary actions managed by...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common hand pathology characterized by the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway formed by the carpal bones of the wrist and a tough band of...
