Palpate the carotid artery by placing your fingers near the upper neck between the sternomastoid and trachea roughly at the level of cricoid cartilage.. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. Which arteries are palpable? The pulse may be palpated in any place that allows an artery to be compressedRead More →
Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and lymph nodes situated throughout your body. Many lymph nodes are located in your head and neck region. Lymph nodes that frequently swell are in this area, as well as in your armpits and groin area. How many Lymphs are inRead More →
The impetus for a guitar with more than one set of strings lies in two needs: tone and tuning. The player needs either an alternate sound or pitch from the main instrument. One of the earliest examples of a multi-neck guitar is dated to circa 1690, and built in theRead More →
The first ring-necked pheasants introduced into the United States arrive at Port Townsend on March 13, 1881. Are ring-necked pheasants native to Canada? This native of Asia, first introduced to North America in the late 1800s, is now found across most of southern Canada from the east to the westRead More →
In fact, most dogs despise collars and that is because of what they associate their collar with. The size of the collar is important for their comfort. Just as humans grow, so do dogs. … Choosing the right collar that is comfortable and does not bother your dog is important,Read More →
Lifting a cat or suspending its body weight by its scruff (the skin on the back of its neck) is unnecessary and potentially painful. … Holding your cat this way makes him feel less vulnerable. Your grip should be loose, but with enough contact to feel any tension. What doesRead More →
How long does it take for a kink in your neck to go away? However, most minor strains feel much better after resting the neck for 24 hours, but it can sometimes take up to a week for your stiffness to go away if your strain is in the moderateRead More →