SciShow
A User's Guide to the Human Body
If you've ever wondered why you crave certain foods or what your appendix actually does, there's something in this collection for you!
MinuteEarth
The Mystery of The Exploding Appendix
Rates of appendicitis vary around the world, likely due to the forces of modernization. **Appendix** - There are many other unforeseen health changes that seem to be related to the forces of modernization, like the increase in rates of...
Curated Video
These body parts were named after people
Some parts of your body are named after the anatomists who discovered them. Have you ever wondered who named a body part after them? And did you know that there are some body parts that were named after biblical and mythological figures?
Institute of Human Anatomy
Anatomy Masterclass: The Abdominal Cavity
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the abdominal cavity, ranging from it's musculoskeletal borders and internal anatomy, to different schemes for dividing the abdominal anatomy.
Curated Video
What is Appendicitis? A real case of Burst Appendix.
In this video, I’m going to teach you about a complicated case of acute appendicitis. What can happen when the Appendix ruptures? It is a life-threatening surgical emergency. First, I’ll show you how and why the appendix gets inflamed....
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Appendicitis
In this video, the anatomy and function of the appendix are discussed, as well as the causes, symptoms, and treatment of appendicitis. The video also covers potential complications of appendicitis, such as perforation and abscess formation.
Catalyst University
The Appendix & Basics of Tonsils and Peyer's Patches
In this video we discuss in detail the functions of the vermiform appendix (or simply, appendix) and the process of developing an appendicitis. At the end, we briefly mention two other secondary lymphoid structures (tonsils and Peyer's...
Next Animation Studio
Antibiotics could be used to treat patients with appendicitis
There is an alternative to patients with appendicitis who don't want to get surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Healthcare Triage
Racial Disparities in Pain Management in Children - HCT News - Sept. 18, 2015
When it comes to disparities research, I sometimes get angry at researchers that we're still spending so much time with studies pointing out disparities in medicine and so little time doing anything about them. I mean, is there anyone...
JJ Medicine
Appendicitis Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur
Appendicitis Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur Appendicitis is a condition involving inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis occurs due to blockage of the appendiceal lumen, which leads to bacterial overgrowth or proliferation...
CTE Skills
HST-MT - An Introduction to Medical Terminology
Understanding Medical Terminology can seem like a daunting task at first; and in reality, there is no possible way for anyone to memorize all of the words in a medical dictionary. Believe it or not, there is a simple way to learn and...
Curated Video
ITALY: ROME: POPE JOHN PAUL II UNDERGOES SURGERY UPDATE
Italian/Eng/Nat
The Pope underwent a successful operation, Tuesday, to remove his inflamed appendix, a condition the Vatican has blamed for his recent health problems.
Doctors say the operation went well and there were no complications. ...