Body Fluids

Body Water Content Factors which determine the overall water weight of a human being include sex, age, mass...

Chemical Bonds

Chemical Bonds When atoms combine with other atoms they are held together by chemical bonds(bonds formed between...

Molecules and Compounds

Molecules and Compounds In a recent article we discussed the importance of atoms and elements, but most atoms...

Atoms and Elements

Atoms and elements All matter is composed of elements. An element is a structure that cannot be broken...

Basic Chemistry: Matter and Energy

Matter and energy You may be asking yourself, what role does chemistry play in anatomy & physiology? Well,...

Body cavities and membranes

Body cavities and membranes In most cases, the body is described as having two main cavities called the “dorsal...

The Language of Anatomy: anatomical position and directional terms

Anatomical position and directional terms The healthcare industry has its own terminology, especially anatomy and...