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The clavicle, or collarbone, runs from the sternum to the scapula, also known as the shoulder blade. The upper arm bone is called the humerus, and the forearm consists of two bones: the radius, located on the thumb side, and the ulna on the opposite side. These bones lead to the wrist, or carpus, which…

The human body has 12 rib pairs that stretch from the thoracic vertebrae towards the front of the torso. Starting from the top, they are numbered as the first, second, and so on. The top seven pairs are known as true ribs, which connect directly to the sternum or breastbone at their front ends. The…

These bones are known as vertebrae and total 33 in number. They consist of 7 cervical bones in the neck, 12 thoracic or dorsal bones in the chest area that are connected to the ribs, 5 lumbar bones located in the lower back, 5 sacral bones that are fused to create the sacrum or rump…

The bones of the skull are categorized into two main groups: cranial bones and facial bones. The cranial bones include the occipital bone at the rear, two parietal bones that mainly form the sides, the frontal bone for the front and forehead, the temporal bones which make up the temple areas and contain the ear…

An uncommon type of color blindness where the person can’t distinguish between blue and yellow.  

A vivid blue hue in the whites of the eyes or scleral membranes, commonly seen in cases of osteogenesis imperfecta.  

A tablet that includes mercury; largely obsolete today.  

Chlorinated lime is a potent antiseptic, disinfectant, and odor eliminator. It releases chlorine gas, which combines with water to form a mixture of hypochlorous and hydrochloric acids. The hypochlorous acid breaks down, releasing oxygen in its elemental form. This free chlorine has a strong attraction for hydrogen atoms in the proteins found in bacteria. The…

A severe type of malaria featuring symptoms like extreme weakness, shivering, agitation, vomiting, and dark-colored urine, often leading to collapse. This condition is especially dangerous in regions where malaria is prevalent and can be triggered by administering quinine to someone with malaria. The illness involves the destruction of red blood cells and the release of…

The phlegm produced by coal miners, which includes coal particles.