Abstract This paper takes the reader step by step through a lab dissection of the White Rat. It outlines each organ seen in it's respectable system and gives a visual description of each organ.
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"The first step was to obtain the White Rat and to tie it in the supine position, anterior surface facing up in side the dissection pan. To tie the animal, we used butcher's twine and secured the front and hinds legs using a "lasso" technique, careful not touch the sharp claws. To make the first incision I had to locate the Xifoid Process of the rat (distal aspect of the sternum). Once I had located the Xifoid Process, I had to use forceps to pull the skin of the animal's abdomen up and use the scissors to cut."
This essay takes the reader step by strep through the dissection of a fetal pig, outlining the organs and body systems they belong to, as well as giving a visual perspective on each organ.
Abstract This paper examines the anatomy of a fetal pig, and indicates how to gain dexterity with the instruments used in the dissection procedure. The author compares the anatomy of the fetal pig with that of the human body.
From the Paper "The first step was to obtain the Fetal Pig and to tie it in the supine position, anterior surface facing up in side the dissection pan. To tie the animal, we used butcher's twine and secured the front and hinds legs using a lasso technique. To make the first incision I had to locate the Xifoid Process of the Fetal Pig, distal aspect of the sternum."
Abstract This paper examines how, aside from philosophy and the more psychological arts, Aristotle's greatest contribution to modern science is probably his writings on zoology. It looks at how, in the nine books of his "History of Animals", Aristotle observes animals in their habitats and uses dissection to discover the mysteries inside the animal body. Many of his conclusions regarding the nature, habits, and evolution of animals were, indeed, conducive to the conclusions that led to the science we know today.
From the Paper "In his scientific research, Aristotle established scientific methodology today. He for example used dialectical (based on logical deduction) and empirical (practical) arguments to present his research findings. He furthermore used detailed observation and dissection in order to present clear and scientific arguments in his work. He was in fact the first scientist to make extensive use of dissection for his studies. This practice enabled Aristotle to describe phenomena such as the embryological development of a chick, to distinguish dolphins from fish and to describe the chambered stomachs of ruminants. He was also able to examine the social organization of bees, and he noticed that some sharks give birth to live young."
Abstract This paper is a dissection of Holden Caulfield's psyche, as based on the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). The paper presents an analysis of Holden Caulfield's personality from the point of view of psychopathology. The paper ends with the author's personal comments about the book.
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From the Paper "Adolescence is one of the most momentous and yet most turbulent eras in one's life. It is here when a lot of people experience rifts inside their psyches, ambivalence towards themselves, the people around them, and society in general, and where they learn to synthesize their personalities."
Abstract Medicine in medieval Europe benefited from Greek, Arabic, Hebrew and Latin influences. Because of geographical and other favorable conditions, many of these cultural contributions synergized to form the Medical School at Salerno around 900 AD. This paper shows that, somewhat uncharacteristically, women physicians played a part in the advances that came from this school. The women physicians of Salerno contributed to a textbook that gained wide acceptance and distribution throughout Europe. The textbook called "De Passionibus Mulierium" was first published about 1100 AD and was a prominent text until a significant revision by Ambrose Pare's assistant in the early 1600's. The paper shows that the advances first taught and implemented by the women of Salerno are an interesting and important part of our surgical heritage.
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Introduction: the Medical School at Salerno
The Women of Salerno
Medical Certification in Southern Italy
Anatomic Dissections at the School of Salerno
Surgical Contributions
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From the Paper "The anatomy of the reproductive organs was only known from animal dissections and written descriptions (without pictures) of Islamic texts. It was to the study of the female reproductive system that the women physicians of Salerno made vital contributions, since women doctors had greater access to female patients than did their male counterparts. In her book, Trotula writes that she was called to the practice of medicine because she had too often seen the suffering of women who were ashamed to share their maladies with a male doctor. [10] A good number of the sixty-three chapters of Trotula Major are devoted to the problems of conception, pregnancy, embryonic development and childbirth."
Abstract This paper explains that Erasmus's Folly narrates the story, attempting to harshly instruct the reader about different kinds of folly in the manner of a discerning, dissecting orator, whereas, More's Raphael Hythloday speaks as a humble, ordinary man of an extraordinary place, Utopia. The author points out that both characters, although functionally different, have an allegorical quality to their naming; Raphael is named after an angel, and Hythloday means 'sweetness all day' in Latin. The paper relates that both More and Erasmus wrote their works to highlight what they disliked about religious and moral life of their time; but, through the use of different techniques, one showed what was wrong through irony and dissection, and the other showed what a better life would be like by stressing how different it was from the real present.
From the Paper "More the author may be writing as a critic, but Raphael Hythloday has transcended the office of critic in the universe he inhabits, while Erasmus? Folly is still dwelling in the world of the intended reader. This is another reason why More may have chosen to narrate Utopia, not purely using Raphael's voice, but using his angelic character as kind of a guide. In contrast, Erasmus writes very much as a satirist or critic out of the Latin school of rhetoric, where orators use irony to deflate the follies of the individuals in the world around the reader. ?Tell me by Jupiter,? Folly says at numerous occasions, as if he is assuming the persona of the Roman speaker, or a teacher of the classics."
An exploration of the themes of illusion and the superficial existence in "The Great Gatsby", as well as the main characters and the era in which the novel is set.
1,809 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, 2001, $ 58.95
Abstract The paper examines F. Scott Fitzgerald's work "The Great Gatsby", with specific analysis of society in the second decade of the 20th century. Main characters are analysed and dissected, as well as the themes of illusion and the superficial existence. The idea of living life as a dream is raised, in relation to the euphoric status of life in the 1920s.
Abstract This paper concentrates on the historical use of poetry in the Japanese court during the Heian and early Kamakura periods. Tanka and Utaawase poetry are specifically researched, with several specific poems minutely dissected. These poems were mainly used in court or by the Japanese nobility. Format, significance, development and the historical impact of the poetry in Japanese court are the main themes covered in the paper.
Abstract This paper analyses the symbolic nature of the characters Klaatu and Gort in the film "The Day the Earth Stood Still", dissecting past interpretations of critics and offering another theory.
From the Paper "From Klaatu's point of view, the people of planet Earth appear to be puppets dangling by the strings of their own insecurities based on emotional and psychological trauma and the need to control and manipulate the thoughts and actions of others just to sustain self-imposed supremacy. And then there is the military, which Klaatu sees as the ultimate form of paranoia, for his race lives ?in peace, without arms or armies, secure in the knowledge that we are free from aggression and war,? the result of placing all authority on the metallic shoulders of Gort (or Gnut in Bate's novella) and his cosmic policemen. These insecurities, as far as Klaatu is concerned, are based on "strange, unreasoning attitudes" completely beyond his understanding. When Klaatu casually places himself into human society to discover why these attitudes exist, he comes away knowing that human taboos are to blame for the self-alienation in humankind's absurd civilization."
Abstract This paper delves into the themes driving Congreve's famous comedy of errors, "The Way of the World". The author discusses how the title is a reflection of the sordid facts of life in the cynical social world of the play. The paper also looks at how the play was received by society during the Restoration.
From the Paper "William Congreve's intricate work, "The Way of the World", remains as one of the wittiest plays ever written. In his play, Congreve has created an entire gallery of characters, a world peopled with coxcombs, mistresses, fops, fools, wits and would-be wits. Driven by the numerous stratagems and relations of the four primary characters- Mirabell, Millamant, Fainall and Mrs. Marwood- "The Way of the World" successfully depicts an artificial microcosm of Restoration society."
Abstract The universal declaration of human rights is dissected in this paper in order to challenge the notion of human rights and religion interacting cohesively. The three major religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam and their opinions on human rights are carefully examined in this paper, as well as their differences and similarities regarding this issue. Several examples of said human rights violations are described in respect to these religions. This paper tries to find a balance between human rights and respect for religious belief , which depends on the most important human right, the right to choose.
From the Paper "Judaism, Christianity and Islam have much in common. All are, "founded on the eternal command to love one God, oneself, and all neighbors. Each tradition recognizes a canonical text as its highest authority- the Bible, the Torah and the Qur"an.? The similarities continue in delegating authority to officials to propagate the faith, the embracing of an expanding body to interpret and enforce the religion's decree, the presence of a refined legal structure (the canon law, Halakha and Shari?a) and the endeavor of each religion to imbue its religious, ethical and legal values into the daily lives of individuals and communities. Religious laws are not necessarily in breach of human rights so long as the freedom to choose religion or no religion is acknowledged. However, as has happened throughout history and even today, when religious laws are constructed by a state affecting all citizens, their option of a different or no religion becomes impossible."
Abstract Development of the roles of the English judiciary and the legislature. Includes observations of the impact of the Human Rights Act and subsequent loss of sovereignty to Strasbourg. Full dissection of the relationship between statute and the Common Law and the part that morality/justice should play in the law courts. Theoretical questions from legal theoreticians such as Dworkin and Hart discussed.
From the Paper "Answering this question involves discussing: what other forms of law (apart from statutory text) judges should refer to; which form of law takes precedence; how a judge should interpret a statute, especially if it is unclear or ambiguous; and what he is to do if he cannot operate within the bounds of existing statutory texts. These issues induce us to look at the use and scope of a judge's discretion. A consideration of the use of the word MUST is also needed. Must a judge operate in a certain way? Or are there merely guidelines as to how he should operate?"
Abstract A paper which discusses the hero/antihero motif used in literature. The writer uses the Shakespearean play, "Hamlet", as a backdrop to discuss the various aspects of the motif and to dissect its components. The term "hero" is defined and shows that the heroism depicted in America today is different since the September 11 terror attacks.
From the Paper "The use of the hero motif in the play is a key factor to its success. The entire plot of the story is based in Hamlet's courage and handling of the death of his father and the revenge that he seeks. However, the revenge is a while in coming because of Hamlet's very real human traits that cause him to hesitate when it comes to the murder of his uncle. The process of hero motif action is played out in this work and it is the foundational basis of the story itself. If one were to remove all elements of the hero and the anti-hero the story would have no plot and would never have been considered complete. "
Abstract This paper presents a detailed description of the hero/antihero motif used in literature. The writer uses the Shakespearean play, "Hamlet", as a backdrop to discuss the various aspects of the motif and to dissect its components.
From the Paper "Throughout literary history the hero motif has been used to portray a person of character and virtue. Famed playwright William Shakespeare used the theme of heroes for many of his productions. In Hamlet the hero aspect of the work is intricately woven throughout the story in a pattern that allows the reader to understand that heroes have human traits as well as the traits that make them heroes. Hamlet himself is the hero in the play named after his character while the Uncle is the anti-hero. The use of a hero and anti-hero allows for the conflict and struggle that makes the story interesting and the plot something to follow."
Abstract This paper attempts to dissect the concept of anger as a mixture of thoughts, feelings and emotions. It provides various definitions and interpretations and analyzes how it is caused. It shows how unexpressed anger can create problems leading to pathological portrayals of anger, such as passive-aggressive behavior and how anger turned inward may cause hypertension, high blood pressure or depression. It evaluates if anger is particularly gender specific since boys have more frequent temper tantrums than girls and discusses various forms of anger management giving examples from the Bible.
From the Paper "As culturally prescribed sex roles fade in our culture, the gender differences in aggressiveness may decline but will men become less aggressive or women more aggressive or both (mentalhelp.org)? The crime rate for women is increasing much more quickly than for men (mentalhelp.org). Also, experimental studies of punishment show women administering just as much electric shock to test subjects as men do (mentalhelp.org). Boys and men expect acting aggressive to pay off, girls and women don't (mentalhelp.org). Women experience more distress and guilt after aggressing than men do; they also are more sympathetic with the victim afterwards (mentalhelp.org). Some studies show that about 50% of college students both males and females account having been physically aggressive to some extent (from throwing something to beating up on someone) (mentalhelp.org)."
