I am so excited to take part in this, my second, A – Z Challenge! Last year I did the challenge using “recipes” as my inspiration. Well, this year I’m going to draw on my nursing background and use “parts of the human body” as my inspiration! Hmmm…a part of the body that starts with “Q”, “X” or “Z”….
It should be a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to seeing how everyone interprets the Challenge!
When I worked in the Operating Room, Gynecology, was one of my favourite theatres to work in; so without further ado, “F” is for Fallopian Tube.
{This image was found on Wikipedia}
There are two Fallopian tubes that transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus (the womb).
The Fallopian tubes have small hair-like projections called cilia on the cells of the lining. These tubal cilia are essential to the movement of the egg through the tube into the uterus.
If the tubal cilia are damaged by infection, the egg may not get ‘pushed along’ normally but may stay in the tube.
Infection can also cause partial or complete blockage of the tube with scar tissue, physically preventing the egg from getting to the uterus.
“F” is also for:
face The anterior aspect of the head not supporting or covering the brain.
false vocal cords The supporting folds of tissue for the true vocal cords within the larynx.
fascia A tough sheet of fibrous tissue binding the skin to underlying muscles or supporting and separating muscles.
fetus A prenatal human after 8 weeks of development.
fibrin The insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen by the enzymatic action of thrombin during the process of blood clot formation.
fimbriae Fringelike extensions from the borders of the open end of the fallopian tube.
fontanel A membranous-covered region on the skull of a fetus or baby where ossification has not yet occurred; commonly called a soft spot.
foot The terminal portion of the lower extremity, consisting of the tarsal bones, metatarsal bones, and phalanges.
forearm The portion of the upper extremity between the elbow and the wrist; also called the antebrachium.
You can visit the McGraw-Hill Applied Biology Resource Center to discover many more parts of the human body that start with the letter “F”.
The information contained in this post was obtained at MedicineNet.com, McGraw-Hill Applied Biology Resource Center and Wikipedia.
It’s always good to learn the ‘proper’ names;-)
(Visiting from A-Z blogging challenge)
Thanks jabblog, glad you could visit and I’m working my way toward your blog!
Monica, Older Mommy Still Yummy
gotta say I was a bit taken back with your F word….
I thought of the recipe theme this year, but decided to keep it all about ME :)
Oh no! Cindy, I hope I didn’t offend you with this post, that was never the intention.
hahaha…..no not offended at all. Just didn’t expect to see the word Fallopian tubes as anyone’s F word :)
Well of course, with your medical background, ‘F’ had to be Fallopian Tubes. I really, really like how you described a fetus and a prenatual 8 week human.
Can’t imagine what cleaver thing are coming up.
Kathy at Oak Lawn Images
Thanks Kathy, you know I am very partial to all things Gynaecology!!
Great post, as usual, Monica. I think it is great to expand our knowledge about our body.
Didn’t realize there were so many parts associated with all the letters of the alphabet!!
Patricia, Sugar & Spice & All Things ? Nice
Pat, I was very surprised by all the parts associated with the letters!
That’s a really interesting theme! Biology is one of my favorite subjects and I really like your idea! Its something really different:)
Stopping by via the A-Z Challenge,
Victoria from Always a Booklover
Victoria, As you may have guessed, I too have a love of biology! Thank you for your kind comments.
And don’t forget “foramen,” as in foramen magnum, which is just a fancy word for big hole. I like your challenge theme! Thank you.
Nancy, what was I thinking, how could I have left that out :) You are very clever!
Great idea for a theme! A little bit of med-school for us. I look forward to more.
Shannon
Thanks Shannon, it is kind of med-schoolish isn’t it!! lol
Wow, like not really expecting what I signed up for, WAY COOL!!!!
hahaha….that’s the great thing about the challenge isn’t it Leesa, a surprise with every click of the mouse! Hope you have fun!
We learn the technical/medical terms for body parts while (my) doctor says “urethra” and quickly covers her mistake of talking “over me” by adding “she-she tube”
http://gail-baugniet.blogspot.com Theme: A World of Crime
Gail, you have to love it!
Good to know the technical terms for everything!
Thanks for visiting Damy.
Hope you’re enjoying the Challenge!
Monica, Older Mommy Still Yummy