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Major muscles of the upper limbs (affiliated readings)

It introduces the characteristics, locations and actions of major muscles of the upper limbs, particularly the Biceps brachii and the Deltoid.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Arm Human anatomy Muscles
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Organization of human body (affiliated readings)

A summary of a stroke patient case provided by the attending physician, which described the case situation during the hospital stay, including assessments and interventions, and follow-ups with various healthcare professionals for rehabilitation.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Human physiology Human anatomy
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Physician's Case Summary

A summary of a stroke patient case provided by the attending physician, which described the case situation during the hospital stay, including assessments and interventions, and follow-ups with various healthcare professionals for rehabilitation.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Cerebrovascular disease Cerebrovascular disease -- Rehabilitation
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Location of the heart (affiliated readings)

This session presents the position and orientation of the heart in the thorax.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Human physiology Human anatomy Heart -- Anatomy Heart
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Health Topics A-Z

The CDC A-Z Index is a navigational and informational tool that makes the CDC.gov Website easier to use. It helps you quickly find and retrieve specific information. The A-Z index is structured so that synonyms, acronyms, and cross-referencing provide multiple ways for you to access the topics and features on CDC.gov. The index includes common and scientific terms to meet the needs of consumers as well as health professionals.

Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Public health Medicine Preventive Centers for Disease Control Prevention (U.S.)
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American Heart Association

The six cardiologists who founded the American Heart Association in 1924 would be amazed.From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 33 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 3,400 employees. Learn more about our impact over time. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Course related:: RS3771 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
Subjects:: Health Sciences
Keywords:: Cerebrovascular disease Cardiovascular system -- Diseases Cardiology
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Geeky Medics

A collection of interactive medical and surgical clinical case scenarios to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test. Each clinical case scenario allows you to work through history taking, investigations, diagnosis and management.