The usual location of the parietal hair whorl is several centimeters anterior to the posterior fontanel. Hair whorl locations are described in relation to the midline. Location varies ...

Why do some memories, especially those tied to strong emotions, feel so much more vivid and persistent? A recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience provides answers, revealing that ...

MRI-brain on day 3 demonstrated symmetrical bilateral oedema with restricted diffusion in the cerebellum, hippocampus, and basal ganglia with similar change in the deep white matter of the cerebral ...

A new study has identified brain regions crucial for remembering words and how they are affected in people with temporal lobe ...

The anterior tibial artery is located in the lower leg, running from the popliteal fossa just behind the knee down along the tibia and fibula, the major bones of the lower leg. It is a branch of the ...

Descriptors either retained from the M-CRIB protocol or newly specified here are indicated in regular font. Some anatomical axis descriptors (e.g., ‘anterior’) have been adjusted to retain anatomical ...

The nervous system is a major target for both positive and negative actions of hormones while using hormonal contraceptives.

Embarrassing memories stick with us, but not for other people. Even years later, we might cringe to think of the things we've done. But If it's so unpleasant, why do we do it?

A recent study provided key insights into brain degeneration in DLB, which may help clinicians better monitor this ...

Occlusion of the anterior spinal artery can cause a selective and usually bilateral decrease of pain and temperature sensation. In contrast, infarction in the territory of the dorsal or radicular ...