Can you imagine not being able to keep your eye lids open? This condition called ptosis is characterized by the constant dropping of the upper eyelid due to an impaired levator palpebrae superioris muscle. There are seven muscles that are responsible for eye movement: The superior rectus, inferior rectus, medial rectus, lateral rectus, inferior and superior obliques

One of the most interesting phenomenon's our body performs is the motion of swallowing. The epiglottis is a flap-like cartilage found behind the tongue and over the larynx it is responsible for blocking food going down the trachea (wind pipe) and into the lungs when eating. It is not uncommon for the epiglottis to become stiff in older age and cause swallowing difficulties. #experience #anatomy #experienceanatomy #humananatomy #anatomylab #anatomyeducation #dissection #dissectionlab #cadaverlab #anatomicalvariation #dissectionclub #learning #education #medicine #medicalstudent #choking #sayahhhhh

The transverse carpal ligament is what forms the 'top' of the carpal tunnel. If you have severe enough carpal tunnel syndrome, a surgeon may cut this ligament to alleviate the pain caused by compression of the median nerve passing through the tunnel - and the culprit causing weakness and pain. #anatomy #experienceanatomy #bones #carpal #carpaltunnel #anatomyeducation #learnanatomy #medical #cadaver #cadaverlab #dissection #dissectionlab #ortho #orthopedics #nerveflossing #nerveimpengement #youcanhelpyourself

The forearm packs many muscles into a rather small space. These muscles provide the base for the intricate, fine-tuned motions our hands and fingers can produce. The muscles of the flexor compartment are mostly innervated by the median nerve with the exception of the flexor carpi ulnaris and the medial half of flexor digitorum profundus (innervated by ulnar nerve). #experience #anatomy #experienceanatomy #humananatomy #anatomylab #anatomyeducation #plastinate #anatomicalvariation #learning #education #medicine #medicalstudent #flexors #forearm #mediannerve #ulnarnerve

🫁 Ever marveled at the incredible dance of your lungs?✨ Our lungs are the unsung heroes of respiration, constantly working to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. When we inhale, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles team up to expand the chest cavity, creating a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs. 💡 🫁Take a moment, inhale deeply, and celebrate the magic of your respiratory system! 🌬️💙 #BreatheDeep #LungInflation #RespiratoryHealth