The biceps femoris muscle is located at the rear part of the thigh. It is one of the three muscles which form the hamstring group of the thigh muscle. There are two other muscles such as the semitendinosus and semimembranosus. The biceps has two parts such as the pelvic bone and the femur or the […]
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Muscle knots are painful points in the muscles where the contracted fibers of the muscle cannot relax to its original state. These points are similar to small-sized nodules when touched with the fingertips and can be small as a pinhead or as big as a marble. Knots can develop in any muscle but those that
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Waxing is a common and frequently used technique by many women in removing unwanted hair from different parts of the body, including the eyebrows. It is an effective and easy way to groom the eyebrows but eyebrow burns can occur in some cases. Apply the warm wax to the eyebrow hairs and when it bonds
Quinsy is a dangerous complication of tonsillitis which is also known as peritonsillar abscess and this condition is common in teenagers and adults, but can also occur in babies and children. This is the formation of an abscess that surrounds the tonsillar space. Quinsy happens when the infection from the area of the tonsil spreads
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Mosquitos are notorious insects that are found both indoors and outdoors. Even though they are small in size, they can deliver a small bite that are capable of causing discomfort to the individual due to the severe itchiness and swelling. In addition, mosquitos are also considered carriers of vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.
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The human jaw and neck have different anatomical structures and have symptoms interconnected to each other since they have the same pathway of nerves and muscle attachment points. The jaw is an essential part of the face while the neck is responsible for holding the head in its place. The jaw bones helps in chewing
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Molds are types of fungi that grow in damp and warm places. They are also present in various places such as inside damp places inside the house, soil, food and dead plant matter. There are different types of molds and black mold is the most dangerous to the health. They are called toxic molds which
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An underarm yeast infection is caused by the fungus Candida albicans. It causes severe itchiness, redness and burning sensation. Yeast infection can happen in any part of the body and usually in the genitalia of women, but it can also happen in men. Women and men can be affected by the infection in the skin,
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Blisters are tiny bumps with fluid on the surface of the skin and usually the upper layer of the skin. The fluid is a clear serum but sometimes when there is infection, the fluid becomes pus. Sometimes, a blister has blood such as in cases when there is pinching of the finger between two surfaces.
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Lip piercing has been practiced since the ancient times in various places as a custom and became a fashion trend in recent times. For some people, body piercing is a symbol of attraction, but it has its own pros and cons. Individuals who had body piercings, especially the lip piercing have suffered infection that is
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