diff --git a/.eleventy.js b/.eleventy.js index 4741436..4be7f12 100644 --- a/.eleventy.js +++ b/.eleventy.js @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ const htmlmin = require('html-minifier'); const dateFns = require('date-fns'); -const lazyImagesPlugin = require('eleventy-plugin-lazyimages'); +//const lazyImagesPlugin = require('eleventy-plugin-lazyimages'); const syntaxHighlight = require('@11ty/eleventy-plugin-syntaxhighlight'); const i18n = require('eleventy-plugin-i18n'); const translations = require('./src/_data/i18n'); @@ -18,16 +18,16 @@ module.exports = function (eleventyConfig) { eleventyConfig.addPlugin(syntaxHighlight); // does not work with background images - eleventyConfig.addPlugin(lazyImagesPlugin, { - transformImgPath: (imgPath) => { - if (imgPath.startsWith('http://') || imgPath.startsWith('https://')) { - // Handle remote file - return imgPath; - } else { - return `./src/${imgPath}`; - } - }, - }); + // eleventyConfig.addPlugin(lazyImagesPlugin, { + // transformImgPath: (imgPath) => { + // if (imgPath.startsWith('http://') || imgPath.startsWith('https://')) { + // // Handle remote file + // return imgPath; + // } else { + // return `./src/${imgPath}`; + // } + // }, + // }); eleventyConfig.addPlugin(i18n, { translations, diff --git a/src/assets/images/posts/5FactsAboutHumanCirculatorySystem/humanCirculatorySystem3D_visualAnatomy3DApp.jpg b/src/assets/images/posts/5FactsAboutHumanCirculatorySystem/humanCirculatorySystem3D_visualAnatomy3DApp.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d5347e7 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/assets/images/posts/5FactsAboutHumanCirculatorySystem/humanCirculatorySystem3D_visualAnatomy3DApp.jpg differ diff --git a/src/posts/2002-01-01-cheatsheet.md b/src/posts/2002-01-01-cheatsheet.md index 9a58c7b..6732d25 100644 --- a/src/posts/2002-01-01-cheatsheet.md +++ b/src/posts/2002-01-01-cheatsheet.md @@ -133,4 +133,8 @@ Like links, Images also have a footnote style syntax With a reference later in the document defining the URL location: -[id]: https://octodex.github.com/images/dojocat.jpg "The Dojocat" \ No newline at end of file +[id]: https://octodex.github.com/images/dojocat.jpg "The Dojocat" + +## videos + +@[youtube](YpxVq1L4o-k) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/posts/2002-01-01-test-post.md b/src/posts/2002-01-01-test-post.md index 391ffa8..ed47e6f 100644 --- a/src/posts/2002-01-01-test-post.md +++ b/src/posts/2002-01-01-test-post.md @@ -1,11 +1,14 @@ --- -title: 'test post' +title: 'asdf test post test post test post test post test post' description: 'Watch here for my future blog.' date: 2020-28-08T00:00:00Z -image: 002.jpg +image: 003.jpg --- +# 5 Fascinating Facts About the Human Circulatory System +The circulatory system is one of the most vital systems in the human body. It is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells, and removing carbon dioxide and other waste products. The circulatory system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Here are 5 fascinating facts about this incredible system: -![hero image](/assets/images/posts/boobs/001.jpg) +## 1. The circulatory system is made up of three major types of blood vessels: arteries, veins, and capillaries. +The circulatory system is a network of blood vessels that carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. Veins are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart. Capillaries are the tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins. The walls of the arteries and veins are made up of smooth muscle tissue. This type of tissue is able to contract and relax, which helps to regulate the flow of blood through the vessels. The walls of the capillaries are made up of a single layer of cells. This allows oxygen and nutrients to pass through to the cells of the body, and waste products to pass back into the bloodstream. # Lorem ipsum diff --git a/src/posts/2022-11-01-5FactsAboutTheHumanCirculatorySystem.md b/src/posts/2022-11-01-5FactsAboutTheHumanCirculatorySystem.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d5cb9e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/posts/2022-11-01-5FactsAboutTheHumanCirculatorySystem.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +title: '5 Fascinating Facts' +description: '5 Fascinating Facts About the Human Circulatory System' +date: 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z +image: 5FactsAboutHumanCirculatorySystem/humanCirculatorySystem3D_visualAnatomy3DApp.jpg +--- + +# 5 Fascinating Facts About the Human Circulatory System +The circulatory system is one of the most vital systems in the human body. It is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells, and removing carbon dioxide and other waste products. The circulatory system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Here are 5 fascinating facts about this incredible system: + +## 1. The circulatory system is made up of three major types of blood vessels: arteries, veins, and capillaries. +The circulatory system is a network of blood vessels that carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. Veins are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart. Capillaries are the tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins. The walls of the arteries and veins are made up of smooth muscle tissue. This type of tissue is able to contract and relax, which helps to regulate the flow of blood through the vessels. The walls of the capillaries are made up of a single layer of cells. This allows oxygen and nutrients to pass through to the cells of the body, and waste products to pass back into the bloodstream. + +## 2. The circulatory system is vital for maintaining body temperature. +The circulatory system plays an important role in regulating body temperature. The blood vessels act as a delivery system for heat, carrying heat from the warmer core of the body to the cooler extremities. When the body is exposed to cold temperatures, the blood vessels constrict in order to preserve heat. This helps to keep the core of the body warm while the periphery remains cool. Similarly, when the body is exposed to hot temperatures, the blood vessels dilate in order to release heat. This helps to keep the core of the body cool while the periphery remains warm. In this way, the circulatory system plays a vital role in maintaining body temperature. + +## 3. Red blood cells make up about 40% of the total volume of blood in the human body. +Blood is essential for life, and red blood cells play a vital role in its function. Red blood cells make up about 40% of the total volume of blood in the human body, and their primary purpose is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. In addition to oxygen, red blood cells also transport carbon dioxide and other waste products back to the lungs for removal. Without red blood cells, our bodies would be unable to get the oxygen they need to function properly, and we would quickly die. Fortunately, our bodies are able to produce new red blood cells to replace those that are lost through injury or illness. As a result, we are able to maintain a healthy supply of red blood cells, and we can continue to live healthy lives. + +## 4. White blood cells are part of the immune system and help fight infection. There are approximately 100 billion white blood cells in the human body. +White blood cells are an important part of the immune system, helping to fight infection and keep the body healthy. There are approximately 100 billion white blood cells in the human body, which equals about one percent of the total number of cells. Most white blood cells are located in the bone marrow, where they are produced. When an infection or foreign substance enters the body, white blood cells help to destroy it. They do this by engulfing and destroying the invader or by producing antibodies that attack it. White blood cells also help to remove dead or damaged cells from the body. Without white blood cells, the body would be unable to fight off disease and would be more susceptible to infection. + +## 5. Platelets are part of the blood that helps with clotting. There are approximately 10,000 platelets in a drop of blood. +Platelets are small cells that circulate in the blood and play an important role in clotting. When blood vessels are damaged, platelets attach to the site of injury and help to plug the hole. They do this by sticking to each other and to the proteins in the blood vessel wall. Platelets also release substances that promote clotting. As more platelets become activated, they release more substances, and a clot begins to form. In a healthy person, the clotting process happens quickly and efficiently. However, in some conditions, such as hemophilia, the clotting process is impaired. Treatment for these conditions often involves transfusions of platelets or plasma, which helps restore the normal clotting process. + +## Conclusion: +The circulatory system is an amazing system that is essential for life. Without it, our bodies would not be able to function correctly. The next time you take a walk or play a sport, remember how amazing your circulatory system is and thank it for keeping you healthy! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/posts/A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Anatomical Terms.md b/src/posts/A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Anatomical Terms.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4b26ebc --- /dev/null +++ b/src/posts/A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Anatomical Terms.md @@ -0,0 +1,147 @@ +--- +title: 'A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Anatomical Terms' +description: 'If you are looking to become a medical professional, then it is important that you learn how to understand anatomical terminology, we will quickly and easily go over the basics to get you up to speed.' +date: 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z +image: 5FactsAboutHumanCirculatorySystem/humanCirculatorySystem3D_visualAnatomy3DApp.jpg +--- + +If you are looking to become a medical professional, then it is important that you learn how to understand anatomical terminology, which are mostly words derived from Latin and Greek. These terms can be confusing at first, but they're also precise and accurate which reduces the risk in mistaking one thing for another, which makes them very usefull for medical terms. These definitions also stay intact over time since these languages are no longer changing and evolving (also known as "dead" languages). + + + +In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of anatomical terminology, once you understand the basics a lot of the termonology will fall into place and it becomes easier to understand the terms as well as remember them. + +# What are anatomical naming conventions and why are they used +anatomical terminology are often based on the structure's function, size, or location. + +Once you know the basic underlying termonology used you can see how they are used (often in combination) to specify specific parts of the human anatomy. + + + +These terms help to provide a precise description of a given body part, which can be essential when performing medical procedures or communicating about a patient's condition. In addition, these terms can be used to describe the relative positions of different body parts, which can be helpful in understanding how the body is put together. Ultimately, understanding and using these anatomical terms can help to improve communication between medical professionals and lead to better patient care. + + + +Anatomical terms of location +Top, Bottom +Superior (supra-) - refers to the upper part of the body or anything that is higher up than something else. +Examples: + +1.supraspinatus (supra-spinatus), located on the upper (superior) portion of the shoulder blade (scapula). + +2.obliquus oculi superior, the upper muscle of the eye. + + + +Inferior (infra-, sub-) - refers to the lower part of the body or anything that is lower down than something else.example: Inferior oblique muscle (Musculus obliquus inferior) ) +Examples: + +1. + + + +Front, Back + +Anterior - describes the front side of the body or anything that is located in front of something else +Posterior - describes the back side of the body or anything that is located behind something else +Ventral - another term for anterior +Dorsal - another term for posterior. + + +Left, Right + +Lateral - describe the sides of the body or anything that is located to the side of something else +Medial -describes structures close to the midline +Ipsilateral - refers to structures on the same side of the body +Contralateral - refers to structures on opposite sides of the body + + +In relation to the center + +Proximal - describes anything that is closer to the center of the body or any structure that originates from another structure +Distal - describes anything that is further away from the center of the body or any structure that terminates at another structure + + +Anatomical terms of motion +Angular movements + +Flexion is a bending movement that decreases the angle between two different segments. This can be seen in actions like flexing an elbow or clenching one's hand into a fist, for example +flexor moving that decreases an angle + + + +Extension is the opposite of flexion, describing a straightening movement that increases angle between body parts. For example when standing up your knees are extended. +extensor moving that increase an angle or straightens + + + +motion relative to the midline + +Abduction is a motion that pulls a structure or part away from the midline of the body (usually carried out by one or more abductor muscles) +abductor moving away from the midline + + + +Adduction is a motion that pulls a structure or part towards the midline of the body, or towards the midline of a limb (usually carried out by one or more adductor muscles). +adductor moving towards the midline + + + +up or downwards motions + +Elevation is movement in a superior (upwards) direction. +elevator moving upwards + + + +Depression is movement in an inferior (downwards) direction. +depressor moving downwards + + + +Facing up or down + +Pronation facing down +pronator moving to face down + + + +supsdflkjj +supinator moving to face upwards + + + +Rotational motions + +Internal rotation (medial rotation or intorsion) is rotation towards the axis of the body (carried out by internal rotator muscles). +internal rotator rotating towards the body + + + +External rotation (lateral rotation or extorsion) is rotation away from the center of the body.(carried out by external rotator muscles). +external rotator rotating away from the body + + + +Other types of motion + +sphincter decreases the size + +tensor gives tension to + +fixator muscles serve to fix a joint in a given position by stabilizing the prime mover whilst other joints are moving. + + + +How and why these terms are used in practice +Anatomical Latin terms are used in professional medical contexts to distinguish between different parts of the body. These terms help to provide a precise description of the location of a given body part, which can be essential when performing medical procedures or communicating about a patient's condition. In addition, these terms can be used to describe the relative positions of different body parts, which can be helpful in understanding how the body is put together. For example, the elbow is located laterally to the hand, and the lungs are located posteriorly to the heart. Ultimately, understanding and using these anatomical Latinlocation terms can help to improve communication between medical professionals and lead to better patient care. + + + +Conclusion + anatomy can be a difficult topic to learn, but by breaking down words into their component parts and using mnemonic devices, you can make it easier. Additionally, practicing with the terms often will help them stick in your memory. Finally, understanding how these terms are used in practice can help improve communication between medical professionals. + + + +Download our visual Anatomy 3D app to help you learn faster and easier +Now that you know a little more about Latin anatomical terms and how to best remember them, why not try using an anatomy learning tool to make the process even easier? VisualAnatomy3D is an interactive application that allows you to explore the anatomy of the human body in a 3D environment. With this tool, you can learn the location of different body parts and see how they are interconnected. So why not give it a try? The VisualAnatomy3D application can be downloaded for free from the iOS App Store, Google Play, or the Microsoft app store. *add links in text \ No newline at end of file