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Z-Pak (Azithromycin)

Azithromycin is a common antibiotic that blocks protein translocation.

The bacterial ribosome is a 70S particle (30S subunit + 50S subunit)

30S binds mRNA and initiates protein synthesis

50S binds aminoacyl tRNA and catalyze peptide bond formation

Azithromycin binds irreversibly to a site on the 50S subunit on the bacterial ribosome, thus inhibiting the translocation steps of protein synthesis.

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Uterus Anatomy

Happy International Women’s Day!

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Osteoarthritis 

Osteoarthritis (OA): common joint disease that most often impacts individuals later in life

Characterized by :

breakdown of cartilage (the tissue that cushions the ends of the bones between joints)

bony changes of the joints

deterioration of tendons and ligaments

various degrees of inflammation of the joint lining (called the synovium)

Osteoarthritis tends to occur in the hand joints, spine, hips, knees, and great toes.

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ACL and PCL

The ACL and PCL are 2 of the main ligaments in the knee connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone).

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - The ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone).

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) - The ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls backward movement of the tibia (shin bone).

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Types of Bone Fractures

Common types of breaks include:

Transverse: breaks straight across the bone Stress fracture: a very thin crack, also called a hairline fracture Oblique: breaks at an angle Greenstick: breaks on one side, but bends on the other–like a fresh stick from a tree Comminuted: bone breaks into three or more pieces

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Osteoarthritis 

Osteoarthritis (OA): common joint disease that most often impacts individuals later in life

Characterized by :

breakdown of cartilage (the tissue that cushions the ends of the bones between joints)

bony changes of the joints

deterioration of tendons and ligaments

various degrees of inflammation of the joint lining (called the synovium)

Osteoarthritis tends to occur in the hand joints, spine, hips, knees, and great toes.

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Omg. I love your page! Keep it up! ❤

@monsterdreamermd, thank you! I’m loving your blog too - good luck with medschool.

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The Ovarian Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

Ovarian cycle: governs the preparation of endocrine tissues and release of eggs

Menstrual cycle: governs the preparation and maintenance of the uterine lining

These cycles occur concurrently and are coordinated over a 22–32 day cycle, with an average length of 28 days

Ovarian Cycle Phases:

Follicular Phase - prepare the egg for ovulation

Follicle grows

Ovulation

The most mature follicle ruptures

Egg is released

Luteal Phase

Follicles that did not rupture during ovulation undergo physical changes and produce a structure called a corpus luteum

Follicles degenerate and their eggs are lost

Corpus luteum degenerates

@linisha182, I’m glad you sent a note! I’ve added more detail into the ovarian cycle process. Hope this helps ❤️.

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Innate and Adaptive Immunity

There are 2 systems of immunity - innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Thank you @coffeeloveinglazyfox, for the suggestion!

Innate Immunity

Molecular and cellular mechanisms predeployed before an infection and poised to prevent and eliminate it

Disease-resistance mechanisms that recognize generic classes of molecules peculiar to frequently encountered pathogens

Generic defense mechanism, not tailored

Response time: hours

Adaptive Immunity

Capable of recognizing and selectively eliminating specific foreign microorganisms and molecules

Activated by Innate Immunity (overlap in diagram)

Capable of memory

If the same, or closely related, pathogen infects the body, memory cells provide the means for the adaptive immune system to make a rapid and often highly effective attach on the invading pathogen

Tailor defense to specific microorganisms 

Response time: days

This post was inspired by Dr. Armando Hasudungan’s Immunology lecture. 

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Ear Anatomy

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Vertebral Column

Individual vertebrae are named according to their region and position. From top to bottom, the vertebrae are:

Cervical spine: 7 vertebrae (C1–C7)

Thoracic spine: 12 vertebrae (T1–T12)

Lumbar spine: 5 vertebrae (L1–L5)

Sacrum: 5 (fused) vertebrae (S1–S5)

Coccyx: 4 (3–5) (fused) vertebrae (Tailbone)

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Hand Anatomy

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia - infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs 

The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material)

Causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing

Causative organisms - bacteria, mycoplasma, viruses, and fungi

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Vessels of the Heart

@maryphil0516, thanks for the suggestion!

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Hey! I love your art, you make it so visual and it's great for learning important stuff. Are you planning on doing any heart anatomy or bones of the body/certain regions? Thank you for making these amazing works of art! xx

@maryphil0516, Thank you! You’ve got great timing! I’ve been working on a heart anatomy piece and I’m almost done. It should be ready to share later today. I’ve been considering doing a bone structure of the hand or bone structure of the leg piece. Hopefully I’ll make up my mind and share these soon. 

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that is characterized by altered gastrointestinal habits and chronic abdominal discomfort. 

Abnormal Function

The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle that contract and relax, helping food move through the digestive system. With irritable bowel syndrome, these muscle may function abnormally, including causing painful muscle spasms.

Prevalence:

10-15% of the US population

Common Symptoms:

Abdominal discomfort 

Mild to severe cramping

Often relieved with defecation  

Pain may be worse with emotional stress or with meals

Bloating

Excess gas

Constipation

Diarrhea

Mucus in stools

Feeling that you have not completely emptied your bowels

Thank you so much for the great suggestion @justnurseystuff & @princehansofthecutieisles80!

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Anatomy of a Tooth

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