Describe the structure of Neuron. The structural and functional unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell or neuron. Approximately 100 billion neuron are present in the nervous system.They are highlyRead More…
Describe Capillaries. Capillaries They are the smallest vessels, their avarage diameter is ` 8 µm. Referred as exchange vessels , because they are involved in exchange of gases nutrients and metabolites betweenRead More…
What are true/anatomical and functional end arteries? True/anatomical end arteries are those arteries that do not have precapillary anastomoses with their neighbouring arteries. In case of blockage of an end artery dueRead More…
What are the components of the vascular system? Components of vascular system Cardiovascular system includes heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins. What are the different types of circulation? There are threeRead More…
Where are Cavernous Sinuses located? Cavernous venous sinuses are paired dural venous sinuses located in the middle cranial fossa on either side of the body of sphenoid bone. They extend from the medialRead More…
What are the parts of developing long bone? Parts of a developing long bone are: Epiphysis: The ends of long bones that ossify from the secondary centre of ossification are called epiphysis.Read More…
What are the Parts of an Adult Long Bone? Parts of an adult long bone: Adult long bone has two ends and an intervening shaft. • Shaft (diaphysis)The shaft of the longRead More…
What are the parts of Developing Long Bone? Following are the parts of a developing long bone are: Epiphysis: The ends of long bones that ossify from the secondary centre of ossificationRead More…
Bone is a specialised connective tissue, its matrix is impregnated with calcium salts (mainly calcium hydroxy-apatite [CA10(PO4)6(OH)2]. It is highly vascular and has great regenerative power. There are total of 206 bones inRead More…
What are the characteristic features of a Typical Synovial Joint? Following are the characteristic features of a typical synovial joint: Joint cavity is present between the bones, and the joint is surroundedRead More…