Biology
The Layers of Muscles in the Plantar Foot
Dividing the muscles in the plantar foot in layers, there are three muscles in the first and third layers, and two muscles and two tendons in the second and fourth layers. […]
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Biology
The First Layer of Muscles in the Human Foot
There are a dozen intrinsic muscles within each foot. There are some tricks to learning the many muscles in the plantar foot. One helpful thing is to consider them in four layers. […]
Biology
Ligaments and Joints of the Human Foot
Condyloid or ellipsoidal joints allow more movement than simple hinge joints. As a result, at the metatarsophalangeal joints, we get not only flexion and extension, but abduction, adduction, and even a bit of circumduction. […]
Astronomy
Quiz: How Much Do You Know about Carl Sagan?
From Cosmos to his award-winning books, Carl Sagan is often seen as a leading science communicator. Test your knowledge in our fun quiz. […]
Astronomy
Wondrium Looks at Influential Astronomer Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan was a world-famous American astronomer and planetary scientist. He contributed research on the possibility of alien life and hosted the popular television show Cosmos. Wondrium explores his life and legacy. […]
Science
Traditional Quantum Mechanics Vs. Second Quantization
The traditional quantum mechanics found its more modernized version in the second quantum revolution. While it introduced newer concepts like virtual photons, it did heavily rely on the traditional Heisenberg principle of uncertainty. […]
Science
What Is Magnetic Moment?
At a scientific conference, it was discussed that the magnetic moment of the electron could be measured with much accuracy and precision. The later findings about the anomalous magnetic moment further served to prove the presence of virtual particles around subatomic particles. […]
Science
The Casimir Effect: Proof of Zero Point Energy and Virtual Particles
Everywhere in the universe, there are virtual particles appearing and disappearing constantly. Hendrik Casimir proposed an experiment to validate the claim. […]
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Ligaments and Joints of the Knee
The human knee is a hinge joint that is well protected by collateral and cruciate ligaments. Apart from these, there are other smaller ligaments that strengthen the posterior part of the knee. […]
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Muscles in the Posterior Compartment of the Leg
There are six or seven posterior leg muscles that can run either superficial or deep. While the superficial ones are the most obvious, the deeper running muscles are related to the anterior muscles. […]