The sternum (breastbone) is a flat, elongated bone in the centre of the chest that forms the anterior (front) part of the rib cage. It consists of three parts: the manubrium (the broad upper section at the level of the first and second ribs), the body (the long middle section, to which ribs 2 through … Read more
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to develop into more specialised cell types. They are found in various tissues throughout the body and play a key role in growth, repair, and renewal of tissues throughout life. In cardiac medicine, stem cell research has explored whether stem cells could be used to regenerate … Read more
The “natural” pacemaker of the heart. The node is a group of specialized cells in the top of the right atrium which produces the electrical impulses that travel down to eventually reach the ventricular muscle, causing the heart to contract