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Function of pedicle and lamina in lumbar vertebrae?

The pedicle is a bony segment that connects the vertebral body to the lamina, forming the vertebral arch that protects the spinal cord. The lamina helps support the weight of the body and provides attachment points for muscles and ligaments. Together, the pedicle and lamina contribute to the stability and protection of the lumbar vertebrae.


What is the pedicle?

A pedical was a flap of skin used during early plastic surgery connecting a part of the body to the nose. Created by Harold Gillies the pedical would stay in place until the skin had moulded to the nose and could be shaped. The invention of the pedical was unsuccessful due to the fact that the skin would become infected. However Gillies edited his creation into the successful tube-pedical.


What is uterine pregnancy?

Uterine pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants and grows in the lining of the uterus. This is the most common type of pregnancy in humans.


What hormone stimulates uterine contractions for the birth process?

The hormone that stimulates uterine contractions for the birth process is oxytocin. Oxytocin is produced by the pituitary gland and helps facilitate labor and delivery by increasing the strength and frequency of uterine contractions.


What is bone marrow edema within the right L5 pedicle mean?

The L5 is the fifth lumbar vertebra. The pedicle is an extension from it. Bone marrow is normally found in many bones and is a place where red blood cells are made. The edema is a swelling due to fluid and can be very painful. See the link below for the anatomy of the vertebra and its' parts:

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It is actually uterine curettage, and it is an instrument used to scrape out the contents of the lining of the uterus. This procedure is used to evacuate the uterus after incomplete abortion, to remove growths, such as polyps, and to obtain specimens for use in diagnosis.


What do doctors do during a DnC?

Doctors dilate the cervix and remove the contents of the uterus, either by scraping the uterine lining or suctioning the content.


What is an expanded pedicle in the spine?

Back and neck


Cpt code for pedicle gastrocnemius flap?

15738


Where is the hepatic pedicle?

This is the entire hepato-duodenal ligament. Temporary occlusion of the hepatic artery and portal vein can be done quickly by placing a vascular clamp around the hepatic pedicle.


Pedicle?

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What is another name for the stalk?

The stalk of flower is called pedicle


What is the vegetative branch IN FLOWER?

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What is the contents of menstrual bleeding?

Menstrual flow consists mainly of uterine cells, uterine tissue and blood. Menstrual flow will also contain vaginal discharge, cervical mucus, and vaginal skin cells that are carried along by the menstrual flow as it passes through the vaginal canal.


What are risks of pedicle screws?

Pedicle screws avoid the need for threading wires, but carry the risk of migrating out of the bone and contacting the spinal cord or the aorta (the major blood vessel exiting the heart).