As per the Designated Best Use (DBU) classification (CPCB 2008), the water of River Ganga is suitable for drinking but after disinfection (Class A) in upper segment (location #1 7); is suitable for organized outdoor bathing (Class B) in middle segment (location # 8 10); and can be used as a drinking water source (Class C) in lower segment (location #11 20).
The pressure volume curve is then mathematically described according to the principle of Newton Raphson to a three-segment model: a lower nonlinear segment, over which compliance increases linearly with volume; a middle linear segment, with a constant compliance; and an upper nonlinear segment, over which compliance falls linearly with volume.
In the upper segment is a white moon emitting eight rays, with a crescent attached below; in the bottom segment appears a white, stylized sun with 12 rays.
During labour, the upper segment has a more contractile phenotype, contracting to push down and initiate delivery of the baby, whilst the lower segment, maintains a more relaxed phenotype, to facilitate delivery of the baby through the lower segment of the uterus and cervix.
It was interesting to note that when palpating the subject with the C5-6 block, many examiners identified an upper cervical segment (C1-2 or C2-3) as the most hypomobile.
It was interesting to note that in patient number 2, many examiners identified an upper cervical segment as the most hypomobile, despite the CBV existing at the C5-6 level.
We therefore tested the ability of the upper segment myometrial cells to respond to an inflammatory stimulus compared to lower segment cells.
The post-monsoon GQI map shows a band of low GQI (relatively poor groundwater quality) extending along the upper segment of Kali river.
Even the upper segment was segmented, each brand cultivating its form of elitism.
"In terms of the upper segment, the luxury segment, the recovery in the market has certainly helped," Mr. Appel said.
Although all segments of the hind leg are elongated, two of them the tibial (between upper segment and ankle) and tarsal (ankle) segments are the most elongated.
