Bones are an important part of the human body. They give support, shape and structure to the body and perform special functions to allow movement. At birth, the body of a child has about 350 bones. As the body grows and reaches adulthood, a number of bones fuse together giving 206 bones in the adult [...]
Human body is made up of different organs and there are different points inside our body that can be used to provide relief or to cause pain. These points are normally termed as pressure points. The use of pressure points is more common in martial arts where martial artists make use and hit their opponents [...]
We all require some kind of energy that will help us keep going for the entire day while we are working in our offices and even at home. However, how does our body pass on this energy from one part of the body to another? Of course, there are millions of cells that are working [...]
Smell is a very important function of the human body. Essentially each thing which has a good odor or a bad one gives off certain molecules which come to one’s nose. Usually these molecules are very light and they evaporate easily in to one’s nose. It is through the sense of smell that one can [...]
The heart is a vital organ. It is essentially a muscle which helps in distribution and circulation of blood to the entire body. It consists of arteries, veins, and capillaries which are the vessels which distribute the blood all over the body. The heart is divided into four parts. The two which are placed on [...]
The ear is a wonderful organ which helps human beings to hear. The ear essentially can be divided in three parts namely the inner ear, middle ear and the outer ear. The slightest sound or vibration is trapped by the ear which then processes it and sends it to the brain. The outer ear This [...]
All living beings have a brain whether it is birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and all other animals which one can think of. However, the human brain is the most unique. It has the capability to perform multiple functions and gives human beings the power to think, act, speak, plan and imagine! Moreover, it performs [...]
The stomach needs to break down food for healthy digestion. The stomach acid or gastric acid contains elements that help in breaking down food. This mainly comprises of hydrochloric acid, along with sodium chloride and potassium chloride. Benefits of stomach acid The acids in the stomach have a pH range between 1 and 2, which [...]
Human body is capable of generating heat within itself internally and body maintains a regular temperature. It is not dependent on any outside factors to maintain its normal human temperature of 98.6 degrees. Normal human body generates its own heat and maintains the heat. Process of heat generation • Food is the greatest energy provider [...]