Scalp Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Scalp Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Overview: The soft tissue envelope of the cranial vault is called the scalp. The scalp extends from the external occipital protuberance and superior nuchal lines to the supraorbital margins. The scalp consists of 5 layers: the skin, connective ...

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The scalp consists of 5 layers with the first three layers bound as a single unit. Need more info on scalp anatomy? http://bit.ly/aPcm9p

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Scalp Reconstruction: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Scalp surgery is performed on an increasingly frequent basis. This article emphasizes scalp surgery and reconstruction as they pertain to dermatologic surgery and surgery performed by primary care physicians. Extensive surgical procedures of the scalp, such as ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:22 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Scalp reduction surgery was once performed to treat alopecia but not today. Learn more about scalp reconstruction. http://bit.ly/avh138

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Ingrown Toenail Removal: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis, unguis incarnatus) are frequently encountered in both general practice and specialty clinics, and, thus, a fundamental level of understanding of the development and management of the condition, including knowledge of the nail anatomy, is ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Ingrown toenails are painful and may require medical care. When does an ingrown toenail need to be removed? http://bit.ly/c0EuQ4

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Nerve Block, Oral: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: An oral nerve block is a simple and effective way to manage orofacial pain without distorting the anatomy of a wound and without the use of narcotics. This article highlights the indications, equipment, contraindications, complications, and approach ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

An oral nerve block is a simple way to manage orofacial pain without the use of narcotics. Want more information? http://bit.ly/9oBwph

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Anesthesia, Ear: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anesthesia of the ear is useful for repair of lacerations, hematoma incision and drainage, and other painful procedures of the ear.AnatomyThe ear is composed of 3 compartments: the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Anesthesia of the ear is useful for the repair of lacerations and other trauma. Learn more about ear anesthesia. http://bit.ly/c1rtka

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Skull Base Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The skull base forms the floor of the cranial cavity and separates the brain from other facial structures. This anatomic region is complex and poses surgical challenges for otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons alike. Working knowledge of the normal ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

The skull base forms the floor of the cranial cavity and separates the brain from other facial structures. http://bit.ly/bupfBV

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Orbit Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Surgical practice begins with a detailed knowledge of anatomy. While the anatomy of the orbit has not changed over time, advances in surgical procedures have challenged surgeons to apply a detailed understanding of the anatomic relationships of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 6:23 am By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Knowledge of orbit (eye) anatomy is essential to provide proper medical care in some situations. Orbit anatomy info. http://bit.ly/boJNEO

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Lips and Perioral Region Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The lips surround the entrance to the oral cavity. They function to provide competence to the oral cavity during mastication and at rest. The lips affect uttered sounds that facilitate spoken language and provide changes of facial ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 6:22 am By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Lips require a complex system of muscles and supporting structures.More info about the lips and perioral region anatomy.http://bit.ly/d5cJEa

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Hand Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The anatomy of the hand is complex, intricate, and fascinating. Its integrity is absolutely essential for our everyday functional living. Our hands may be affected by many disorders, most commonly traumatic injury. For any physician or therapist ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 6:19 am By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

The anatomy of the hand is complex, intricate, and fascinating.There are 27 bones in the wrist and hand. Need more info?http://bit.ly/9hbp4Y

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Facelift Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: With age, characteristic changes occur in the central third of the face.1 A youthful mid face is characterized by prominent cheeks and a smooth transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. Structural, soft tissue, and skin ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 6:15 am By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

When performing a face lift, cosmetic surgeons carefully study the anatomy of the face.Read more about facelift anatomy.http://bit.ly/9JtdC6

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Ultrasonography, Pelvic: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pelvic sonography may be viewed as a form or extension of the physical examination. It is one of the best imaging modalities used to evaluate nonspecific pelvic pain, pregnancy complications, anatomy of pelvic organs, and various ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Pelvic ultrasound may be useful to evaluate pelvic pain, pregnancy complications, and more. How the test is performed. http://bit.ly/cwHTeG

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Joint Reduction, Shoulder Dislocation, Inferior: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The muscular, ligamentous, and bony anatomy of the shoulder (glenohumeral joint) gives it the most extensive range of motion of any joint in the human body. This anatomy also makes the glenohumeral joint the most unstable, and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Interior shoulder dislocation is painful. See what treatment options are available. http://bit.ly/d6BC5I

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Injection, Sacroiliac: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The sacroiliac (SI) joint can be a source of low back pain. Injection of this joint can be diagnostic or therapeutic. AnatomyThe sacroiliac articulation is an amphiarthrodial joint, formed between the auricular surfaces of the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

The sacroiliac joint can cause low back pain. Therapeutic or diagnostic injections may be needed in some patients. http://bit.ly/9sKmru

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Thyroid Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland The thyroid is a brownish-red and highly vascular gland located anteriorly in the lower neck, extending from the level of the fifth cervical vertebra down to the first thoracic. The gland varies from ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

The thyroid is a brownish-red and highly vascular gland located in the lower neck. Need info on thyroid anatomy? http://bit.ly/d2cj3o

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Skin Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The skin covers the entire external surface of the human body and is the principal site of interaction with the surrounding world. It serves as a protective barrier that prevents internal tissues from exposure to trauma, ultraviolet ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 1:42 am By:

Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

The skin covers the entire surface of the human body. Learn more about the anatomy of your skin. http://bit.ly/9c9XgJ

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Heart Anatomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Intraoperatively, the anatomy of the heart is viewed from the right side of the supine patient via a median sternotomy incision. The structures initially seen from this perspective include the superior vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 1:40 am By:

Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

The heart is a very complex organ. Thorough knowledge of the heart anatomy is critical in making cardiac diagnoses. http://bit.ly/cIofVG

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