Which bone in the arm is the longest?

Health Trivia / October 25, 2024

Humerus. The ulnar nerve at the lower end of the humerus is more popularly known as the "funny bone".

What is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body?

Health Trivia / October 24, 2024

Calcium. Calcium accounts for between 1.5% and 2% of an adult's total body weight.

What is pruritus?

Health Trivia / October 24, 2024

Itching. Antipruritics to treat itching can be creams, sprays or pills.

What food is a great source of lycopene?

Health Trivia / October 23, 2024

Tomato. The deep red color in fruits is from lycopene.

In medical terms, what does the suffix "-clysis" mean?

Health Trivia / October 23, 2024

Injection. Hypodermoclysis are injections of large quantities of fluid.

What medical term refers to eating or taking by mouth?

Health Trivia / October 22, 2024

Ingestion. The word "poison" comes from the Latin "potare", meaning "to drink", reflecting that poisons most commonly enter the body though ingestion.