Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Heart Size and Health: Factors Affecting Heart Size and Medical Implications

Heart size size of fist (14 cm x 9 cm) The size of the heart can vary depending on a variety of factors, such as age, gender,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Anatomy of the Heart: Importance of Orientation for Diagnosis and Imaging

Orientation of the heart pointed apex directed toward left hip and rests on the diaphragm, base points toward right shoulder The human heart is a muscular organ...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Understanding the Importance and Function of the Pericardial Cavity for Optimal Heart Health

Pericardia cavity where serous fluid is located at to allow the heart to beat easily in a frictionless environment The pericardial cavity is a space located between...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Understanding the Importance and Function of Myocardium in Heart Health

Myocardium Layer of the heart wall that contracts Myocardium is the muscular tissue of the heart that is responsible for the contraction and relaxation of the heart...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Understanding Pericarditis: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Pericarditis inflammation of the pericardium results in decrease of serous fluid Pericarditis is a medical condition that occurs when the pericardium, which is the membrane that surrounds...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Understanding Pericarditis: Symptoms, Consequences, and Treatment Options

Consequences of pericarditis Pericardial layers rub, bind and stick to each other forming painful adhesions Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like lining...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Understanding Heart Chambers: A Comprehensive Guide to the Four Chambers of the Heart

How many chambers are there in the heart and which ones? Four of them, atria (left and right) and ventricles (left and right) There are four chambers...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Anatomy

Abductor Muscles: The Key Players in Stability and Balance

abductor muscle that on contraction draws away from the middle The term “abductor” refers to a muscle that moves a body part away from the midline of...