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BRACHIAL PLEXUS BRACHIAL PLEXUS u the nerve fibers derived from different segments of the spinal cord to be arranged and distributed efficiently in different nerve trunks to the various parts of the upper limb. u The brachial plexus is formed in the posterior triangle of the neck by the union of the anterior rami of the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th cervical and the 1st thoracic spinal nerve. COMPONENTS u Roots – C5 – T1 u Trunks – Upper – C5 and C6, Middle – C7, Lower – C8 and T1 u Divisions – Anterior and Posterior u Cords –in relation to the AXILLARY ARTERY u – Lateral Cord - anterior divisions of the upper and middle trunk u - Medial Cord - the anterior division of the lower trunk u - Posterior Cord - the posterior divisions of all three trunks u Branches CORD u lie above and lateral to the first part of the axillary artery u MEDIAL CORD - crosses behind the artery to reach the medial       side of the second part of the artery. u

Harmful effects of Tattoo 1.       Hepatitis: It is major health risk that you may be subjecting yourself to by getting a tattoo is Hepatitis. Hepatitis is caused by sharing needles that are not sterilized properly after being used on someone else. 2.       Skin Cancer: Tattoo   can also cause skin cancer if they affect your skin and body in extreme ways. A notable number of cases have come up where tattoos have led to melanoma or cancer in the skin cells. 3.       Infections: The tattoo needles harbor more germs than you can imagine. According to a study by the   Tulane University school of Medicine, 3% of all tattoo get infected and people may experience persistent itching or irritation on their tattoos. 4.       Complications in medical procedures: During medical procedures, metal-based tattoo inks may interfere with result of an MRI-Scan or an X-ray and similar tests. It may also lead to swollen skin where the tattoo is or even serious burns.

Protein at different                                     Life -    stages 1.       Youngchildren During childhood, children tend to vary their food intake (spontaneously) to coincide with their growth patterns. Children’s food needs vary widely, depending on their growth   and   their level of physical activity . Like energy needs, a child’s total protein, vitamin and mineral requirements increase with age. Ideally, children should be accumulating stores of protein in preparation for the rapid growth spurt experienced during adolescence. 2.      Teenagers The growth spurt as children move into adolescence needs plenty of energy and nutrients. For girls, this generally occurs around 10 to 11 years of age, while for boys it occurs later, at around 12 to 13 years. Protein rich foods that are high in energy should be preferred as they do not lead to excess weight build-up 3.      Young adults Moving away from home, starting work and the chang

How much protein do                                                                                                    We need per day? Our protein needs depend on our age, size, and activity level. ICMR     (Indian Council of Medical Research)     recommends   the following protein intake for different life stages for Indian population: Adults    --    1.0 gm/kg body weight/day Children --- 1.5 gm/kg body weight/day Pregnant/Lactating women       ---     1.75 gm/kg body weight/day   What about Vegetarians? Proteins from plant sources do not contain all essential amino acids. This means that a diet based on plant protein requires the right combinations of protein sources to get enough of all of the essential amino acids Supplementation with a good lean protein can help. Do people who exercise need more protein? People who engage in endurance exercise (such as long distance running) or heavy resistance exercise (such as bodybuilding) benefi