Come for a quick ride through Cape Town with me, first of all don’t get too nervous about driving on the other side of the road….we make it out of the city, passing many hitch-hikers and suddenly you see this: WHAT!? If you are like me, you would nearly jump out of your seat in excitement! … Continue reading
Oh. Oh. Oh. TO. TOUCH. And. Feel…. …Alright, I’m not going to go there, I’ve already made a fart joke this week… there is no need for more inappropriate mnemonics. Those in a healthcare profession know the one for remembering the order of Cranial Nerves. For those not familiar, lets back up a few steps: … Continue reading
Did you know in the nervous system there are different kinds of neurons that carry impulses through you body? Let’s break it down to just the two main kinds: Efferent – or MOTOR neurons that carry impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS) to effecters such as muscles or glands. Afferent – or SENSORY … Continue reading
My new local coffee shop (The Raven’s Nest) has my mind with the birds. Quoth the Raven: “I’m a gif, click for rotation” It is so interesting how similar anatomy is between different animals! There are little tweaks here and there for functional differences of course, but it is very grounding to know we are … Continue reading
This is a question I get asked an awful lot at the hospital. We see a lot of Spanish speaking patients here at Lutheran, however this isn’t something isolated to NYC. As a healthcare professional, it is becoming more important than ever to learn to speak Spanish especially to provide the most patient centered care … Continue reading
If you’re like me…you wonder about a lot of random stuff. For instance, whats that “raindrop” called above your lip. Philtrum ! What a fun word (From Greek philtron (φιλτρον), from philein (φιλειν), “to love; to kiss”) The philtrum is also referred to as the infranasal depression. This portion of the human face is formed during embryonic … Continue reading
A Cup A Day 