T he upper extremity is interesting from a functionalanatomy perspective because of the interplay amongthe various joints and segments necessary for smooth, effi-cient movement. Movements of the hand are made moreeffective through proper hand positioning by the elbow,shoulder joint, and shoulder girdle. he upper extremity is interesting from a functionalanatomy perspective because of the interplay amongthe various joints and segments necessary for smooth, effi-cient movement. Movements of the hand are made moreeffective through proper hand positioning by the elbow,shoulder joint, and shoulder girdle.
Artificial Organs. There is a critical shortage of donor organs of all types. Artificial organs that perform the function of natural organs can help alleviate this problem as well as sustain patients with organ failure as they await donor organs.In some cases, artificial organs can eliminate the need for transplantation altogether.here is a critical shortage of donor organs of all types. Artificial organs that perform the function of natural organs can help alleviate this problem as well as sustain patients with organ failure as they await donor organs.
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the tissue and muscles of the pelvic floor no longer support the pelvic organs resulting in the drop (prolapse) of the pelvic organs from their normal position.The pelvic organs include the vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra, and rectum.The bladder is the most commonly involved organ in pelvic organ prolapse.Supporting muscles and tissue of the pelvic floor may become torn or stretched because of labor or childbirth or may weaken with age.he pelvic organs include the vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra, and rectum. The bladder is the most commonly involved organ in pelvic organ prolapse.