Midbrain

Located at the base of the brain we can find a small but very important region known by the name of midbrain , which serves as a connection point vital among the other major regions of the brain, the brain above and brain back . The midbrain is the highest part of the brain stem , the central connection between the brain and the spinal cord. There … Read more

Spine

The vertebral column or spine, located in the dorsal part of the torso, is an osteoarticular structure , made up of a stack or chain of articulated bones called vertebrae. It has the main function of supporting the trunk and the orientation of the head whatever the position of the body. What is the spine? The spine is the main supporting structure … Read more

Somatotype

The somatotype is basically the shape of the body human and the type of physique . The term somatotype is used in the classification system of physical forms that humans have. This system was developed by the American psychologist WH Sheldon . In the Sheldon system, human beings can be classified in terms of body constitution in terms of three extreme body types: endomorphic or round fat type ; mesomorphic or muscular type ; and ectomorph, or thin, linear type. A three-digit somatotype number is … Read more

Mesomorph

The reason some people find it easier to burn fat and build muscle than others is because of their genetics and the fact that everyone is different. However, what is not fully understood is that there are different body types for different people, and knowing what type of person you are can help you plan your diet and training accordingly. Mesomorphic , is a human physical type or somatotype that is … Read more

Endomorph

In the area of ​​health, science and sports, it is considered that all people, from the moment they are born, belong to one of the three types of body structure that exist and that have been studied: mesomorphic, ectomorphic or endomorphic. . The physical features of the people and their sporting achievements will always depend on these types … Read more

Locomotor apparatus

The locomotor system or apparatus consists of the skeleton , joints and muscles that our body has. The skeleton and muscles give more or less shape to the body, although the fat between the skin and the underlying muscle alters the contours of the body, and the contents of a cavity, such as the thoracic and abdominal cavities , influence the shape of the chest and the abdomen . The presence of the jointsDefined simply as the various joints between bones, … Read more

Digestive system

The human digestive system is the system used in the human body for the digestion process . The human digestive system consists primarily of the digestive tract , or the series of structures and organs through which food and liquids pass during processing into absorbable forms into the bloodstream . The system also consists of a series of structures through which waste passes in the elimination process and other organs that contribute the necessary juices … Read more

Respiratory apparatus

The human respiratory system consists of a series of organs responsible for receiving oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from the human body, a waste product that can be lethal if it accumulates in the body. The primary organs of the respiratory system are the lungs , and they are responsible for carrying out this exchange of gases as we breathe. In humans, the average rate of respiration depends on age. … Read more

Brainstem

The brainstem is the lower part of the brain . It is shaped like a tube and is located above the back of the neck. Also known as the brain stem , it is one of the most important organs of the body because it connects the brain with the spinal cord , maintains vital control of organs such as the heart, lungs … Read more

Medulla oblongata

The medulla oblongata is a structure located in the lower part of the brain stem, in which there are motor and sensory nerve connections that are responsible for the maintenance and functioning of the organs in an automated way that are vital for human beings . This neurovegetative nucleus, together with the brain and cerebellum, are part of the … Read more