One of the primary causes of vomiting bile is intestinal blockage. Normally, the digested food passes from the stomach into the intestines. However, if there is any blockage of the intestines, due to numerous and/or unnatural turns and twists, then the passage of the digested food is not possible.
What is a phalanx fracture? Phalanx fractures are common hand injuries. They can occur from a variety of injuries such as a fall, a motor vehicle collision, or sports injury. There are fourteen phalanges in each hand -- three in each finger and two in the thumb.
The pharynx is an anatomical structure that functions in both respiration and digestion in the human body. In this lesson we will investigate the anatomy and physiology of the pharynx to gain an understanding of its importance and how it works.