Skeletal system: Part three-The axial skeleton
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The axial skeleton system is one of the two bone-systems of a human body that consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, sternum and the ribs, which makes up for a total of 80 bones, whereas the appendicular system has 126 bones. The vertebral column is further divided in five different categories, whereas the sternum and the ribs are interconnected and the skull helps in the protection of the brain and also provides a support system to the face.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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The arteriovenous system: Part one- The anatomy
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The normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system include the arteries and veins and blood pressure recording. Cardiovascular cycle essentially needs to maintain homeostasis and oxygenation which requires a normal cardiac output, myocardial function, hemoglobin levels, systematic resistance to create normal internal environment failing which, it leads to a disease process.
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Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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