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There are 33 vertebrae in the human spine and the first 24 of those are divided by intervertebral discs. The first seven vertebrae in the upper back are cervical, the next 12 are thoracic and the remaining five are lumbar. The sacrum is comprised of five fused vertebrae and the coccyx of four. [...]
The bones of the forearm, both the radius and the ulna, can be injured by the impact of a fall or heavy blow. The bones have little fleshy covering and the bone may pierce through the skin, exposing an open fracture. In the event of an open fracture the wound needs to be covered with a large sterile dressing to prevent further bleeding but care must be taken not to put pressure on any protruding bone. [...]
There are several muscles in the shoulder region: the serratus anterior, deltoid, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi and trapezius. The trapezius moves the shoulder blade, or scapula, which is the medical name, and is part of what makes its wide range of movement possible. Its upper fibres are used to elevate the scapula as when a sports person shrugs their shoulders. [...]
Generally speaking workers are more empowered than they’ve ever been. One important aspect of this is the legal responsibility that businesses have to offer workplaces that are amenable to health and safety. But why is health and safety in the workplace deemed so important? [...]
The sheer importance of health and safety in the context of workplaces can’t be overstated. As an employer it is a clear responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees as they work. In some industries this is more challenging, and pertinent, than others. However, there are many universal ways that businesses can improve the value of health and safety: [...]
Sports first aid kits should contain ice packs, an oral thermometer, bandages, sharp pointed surgical scissors, splinter forceps, sterile surgical gloves, sterile wipes, a rescue blanket, safety pins, sterile gauze strips and adhesive tape as well as a list of emergency numbers. [...]
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you shouldn’t don your winter running gear and get out there and exercise, quite the opposite in fact. During the winter many people suffer a slump in their fitness levels, which is why winter exercise is particularly important. [...]
At the present time the oral health and dental industry is regarded as the hot preference for medical professionals. The reason behind it is that cosmetic dentistry has ability to enhance or improve the outlook of a person. A person having beautiful teeth and smile, beyond doubt has attractive looks or appearance. In the years gone by people used to approach dental practitioners and orthodontists in order to get beautiful looks and a smile by beautifying their teeth. [...]
These days it’s all-too easy to start feeling sluggish and past your best. Modern lifestyles have a lot to answer for—too much junk food, one too many glasses of wine, a lack of sleep, exposure to daily pollutants and increased stress can all mean toxins build up in your body, and if you want to eliminate those toxins and get back to your best you’ll want to go through a process of detoxification. Well, why not start with yoga? [...]
Hot yoga is something of a phenomenon. Once thought of as an out-there idea it’s grown to become a core part of a lot of people’s lifestyles—Bikram Yoga is probably the most widely recognized form, and with fans including the likes of Lady Gaga and David Beckham it’s enjoying an increasingly large following. [...]
