Human Body Anatomy: Integrated Systems & Physiological Health Written by Dr. C. Richard Patterson

Human Body Anatomy: Integrated Systems & Physiological Health

In the human body, health is maintained through the interconnectedness of organ systems, proper posture, and stable biochemical metabolism.

What Are the Three Major Parts of the Cardiovascular System?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. C. Richard Patterson

The human body has 11 major organ systems, each with specific functions and energy needs. The cardiovascular system, or CVS, serves all of them, delivering vital nutrients, picking up and distributing metabolic products and carrying away waste for elimination.

"Operating theatre team at work, surgeons with sweaty brow, close-up"

Abdominal Adhesions and C-Sections

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. C. Richard Patterson

When the abdominal organs are disturbed when they're moved during surgery or because of inflammatory disease, they may become stuck to each other by adhesions -- a form of scarring.

Medical Team Working On Patient In Emergency Room

Symptoms of Clogged Arteries in the Neck

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. C. Richard Patterson

Four blood vessels in the neck carry oxygen and nutrients to the brain -- the right and left carotid arteries and the right and left vertebral arteries. The carotids are much larger than the vertebrals and nourish a correspondingly larger portion of the brain.