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Anatomy
Bladder
The bladder works with the kidneys to rid the body of waste products from the blood through urine. Learn more about its function and tips for a health...
Blood and blood vessels
Blood flowing through the blood vessels carries oxygen, nutrients and waste around the body. Find out the components of blood.
Bones, muscles and joints
Bones, muscles and joints make up the musculoskeletal system. Learn more about their function and conditions related to the bones, muscles and joints.
Central nervous system (CNS)
Your central nervous system (CNS) is made up of your brain and your spinal cord. Learn more about its role and the different parts of the brain.
Digestive system
Your digestive system breaks down the food you eat into nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Find out about how it works and some relat...
Ears
Ears gather sounds. Learn more about its parts, how it functions, related conditions and tips to care about them.
Eyes
They’re your windows on the world. Discover more about your eyes’ functions, related conditions, and how to care for them.
Female reproductive system
The female reproductive system involves organs such as the uterus (womb), ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina, as well as hormones.
Heart
The heart pumps blood around the body to supply tissues with nutrition and oxygen. Find out about how it works and a number of health problems related...
Hormonal system
The hormonal system influences your metabolism, growth and many other functions. Learn more about what it is and conditions related to the hormonal sy...
Immune system
Your body's immune system is designed to protect you from, or get rid of, infection. Find out more about how the immune system works.
Kidneys
The kidneys main function is to filter or 'clean' your blood of waste products and also helps to control blood pressure. Find out more about how they ...
Lymph nodes
Lymph nodes filter blood and fight infection. They also play an important role in cancer diagnosis. Find out more about lymph nodes and how they work.
Male reproductive system
The male reproductive system contains the external genitals and internal parts, including the prostate gland. Learn about how it works and what can go...
Mouth and teeth
A healthy mouth is important to your overall health, and for eating, drinking, breathing and speaking. Get tips for keeping your mouth healthy here.
Neuromuscular system
The neuromuscular system includes all the muscles in the body and the nerves serving them. Learn more about how it works and related diseases.
Nose and throat
The nose and throat are part of the respiratory system, responsible for your sense of smell and swallowing. Learn about their functions and what can g...
Nervous system
Your nervous system controls much of what your body does including walking, speaking and other activities. Learn more about how it works.
Respiratory system
Your respiratory system brings oxygen into your body and helps to remove carbon dioxide. Learn more about how it functions and related conditions.
Skin
Skin covers your body and has many important functions. It protects you from weather and infection, and helps to control your body temperature. Learn ...
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Heart anatomy - MyDr.com.au
View a picture of the anatomy of the heart, which is made up of 4 compartments: 2 atria and 2 ventricles.
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Eye anatomy - MyDr.com.au
View this anatomical diagram of the eye, showing the eye structure, including the pupil, iris, cornea, retina and optic nerve.
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Tooth anatomy - MyDr.com.au
View this image of the structure of a normal tooth and see what's underneath the enamel of your teeth.
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The Heart | Rheumatic Heart Disease Australia
A basic introduction and overview of the anatomy and function of the heart.
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Ear anatomy - MyDr.com.au
View this anatomical diagram of your ear to see how the inner ear, middle ear and external ear work together to allow you to hear.
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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth - cervix
The cervix plays a crucial role throughout your pregnancy, protecting your growing baby and keeping them safe and secure in the uterus.
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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth - pelvis
The pelvis helps carry your growing baby and is especially tailored for vaginal births. Learn more about the structure and function of the female pelvis.
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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth
From conception to giving birth, a woman's body goes through many physical changes. Learn what happens to your body during pregnancy and labour.
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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth - uterus
The uterus is your growing baby’s home during pregnancy. Learn how the uterus works, nurtures your baby and how it changes while you are pregnant.
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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth - abdominal muscles
The abdominal muscles have an important role in pregnancy. Strengthening your abdominal muscles during pregnancy and after having your baby will help these muscles work as they should.
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The primary cause of vertigo is an inner ear problem or condition, the most common of these being benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The feeling of vertigo might be barely noticeable, or it might be so severe that a person finds it very difficult to keep their balance.
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Ventilation v Oxygenation & Respiratory Failure | Ausmed
The terms ventilation and oxygenation relate to two separate physiological processes; ventilation refers to the two processes of inspiration and exhalation, while oxygenation is the delivery of oxygen to the tissues to maintain cellular activity. Understanding the difference is critical.
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When damage occurs to the brain due to stroke, tumour, traumatic injury or other reasons, the resulting symptoms are dependent on where the brain was damaged and the extent of the damage. Symptoms may include alterations to the person’s speech, mobility, memory and even personality.
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Lung, Chest and Bowel Sounds Assessment Guide | Ausmed
listening to lung sounds can tell you a great deal about a patient and their relative health. However, knowing the difference between rales, a crackle, and a wheeze is sometimes still a confusing proposition for many health professionals as some of the language is interchangeable.
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