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Understanding Appendicitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Appendicitis, the inflammation of your appendix, is a medical situation that requires you to ditch the self-diagnosis and head straight to the doctor. This little, finger-shaped appendage hangs off your large intestine, and when it gets inflamed, it can cause some not-so-pleasant symptoms. Let's dive into what triggers appendicitis, how to spot the warning signs, and what your treatment options might be.  Causes of Appendicitis: The exact cause of appendicitis is unknown, but several factors can increase the risk of developing the condition. These include: -Age:Appendicitis is most common between the ages of 10 and 30. Doctors aren't entirely sure why, but it seems to be more prevalent during these years. -Gender:Men are slightly more likely to develop appendicitis than women. This could be due to anatomical differences in the appendix's position. -Family History: If you have a close relative who had append...

  Origin: Short head: Arises from the apex of the coracoid process of the scapula. - Long head: Originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula. Insertion : Radial tuberosity of the radius.  Deep fascia of the forearm (bicipital aponeurosis insertion). Innervation : Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C6). Blood Supply : Supplied by branches of the brachial artery. Function : Primarily responsible for flexion and supination of the forearm at the elbow joint. It also weakly flexes the arm at the glenohumeral joint. The biceps brachii muscle derives its name from its two heads, which merge into one distal body, giving it a distinctive structure. Origin and Insertion : The long head originates from the supraglenoid tubercle above the glenoid cavity of the scapula and lies within the intracapsular space. The short head arises from the apex of the coracoid process of the scapula and partially blends with the coracobrachialis origin tendon. Both heads unite into one large muscle bel...

 Spleen anatomy Easy 5 marks  * **Your body's filter:** The spleen cleans your blood by removing old cells, bacteria and debris. * **Immune system booster:** It helps fight infection by producing white blood cells. * **Blood cell bank:** Stores extra red blood cells for when you need them. * **Hidden protector:** Located high in your left abdomen, normally it can't be felt. * **Vulnerable but resilient:** Injury can cause it to rupture, but it can also shrink back to normal size.  The spleen is located in the abdominal cavity parallel to the tenth rib's long axis. External Features: *The spleen has a broad anterior end and a pointed posterior end. *Its convex diaphragmatic surface is associated with the diaphragm at the level of the left ninth, tenth, and eleventh ribs. *The visceral surface displays a hilum, which serves as the entry point for splenic vessels via a peritoneal ligament (lienorenal ligament). This surface also exhibits several impressions: Gastric impressi...

Stomach anatomy    STOMACH 10 MARKS ANATOMY  **Point Description **              Shape Varies depending on distention and surrounding viscera.                 - Empty: J-shaped.                 - Distended: Pear-shaped (pyriform).                 - Obese persons: Horizontal.                **Features   **             Two Orifices                  - Cardiac orifice: Joins lower esophagus.                 - Pyloric orifice: Opens into duodenum.                Two Curvatures                  - Lesser curvature: Attaches to lesser omentum....