All posts by POONAM KHARB JANGHU

31May/18

Temporomandibular Joint

May 31, 2018Anatomy, Head and NeckDislocation of TMJ, movement at temporomandibular joint, Nerve supply of TMJ, Relations of temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular jointPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Introduction Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint between mandible and right and left temporal bones. It is the only movable joint in the head. It helps in mastication and opening and closingRead More…

31May/18

Otic Ganglion

May 31, 2018Anatomy, Head and NeckOtic ganglionPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Location and Relations Otic ganglion is a parasympathetic ganglion which is a relay station for secretomotor fibers to parotid gland. It is 2-3 mm in size and oval-shaped. It is located inRead More…

31May/18

Mandibular nerve

May 31, 2018Anatomy, Head and Neckauriculotemporal nerve, branches of mandibular nerve, inferior alveolar nerve, lingual nerve, Mandibular nerve, structures supplied by mandibular nervePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Origin of Mandibular Nerve Mandibular nerve is the largest of the three divisions of trigeminal nerve It is a mixed nerve containing both sensory and motor fibers. It is the nerve ofRead More…

31May/18

Maxillary Artery

May 31, 2018Anatomy, Head and Neckbranches of maxillary artery, Maxillary artery, middle meningeal artery, parts of maxillary artery, Structures supplied by maxillary arteryPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Origin of Maxillary Artery Maxillary artery is the larger of the two terminal branches of external carotid artery. The other terminal branch is superficial temporal artery. Origin: Maxillary artery arises behind theRead More…

30May/18

Internal Carotid Artery

May 30, 2018Anatomy, Head and NeckAnatomoses between branches of internal and external carotid arteries, branches of internal carotid artery, course of internal carotid artery, Internal carotid artery, parts of internal carotid arteryPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Origin and Termination of Internal Carotid Artery Internal carotid artery is one of the two terminal branches of common carotid artery. It supplies structures present in the cranial cavity and orbit. ItsRead More…

30May/18

Subclavian Artery

May 30, 2018Anatomy, Head and Neckbranches of subclavian artery, parts of subclavian artery, Subclavian arteryPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

< Origin and Termination of Subclavian Artery There are two subclavian arteries, right and left and they mainly supply upper limb as it continues as axillary artery.They also supplies parts of thorax,Read More…

29May/18

Ansa Cervicalis

May 29, 2018Anatomy, Anterior Triangle of Neck, Head and Neckansa cervicalis, descendens cervicalis, descendens hypoglossi, infferior root of ansa cervicalis, muscles supplied by ansa cervicalis, superior root of ansa cervicalisPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Formation and Muscles Supplied by Ansa Cervicalis Ansa cervicalis is a U-shaped nerve loop which is embedded in the anterior wall of the carotid sheath. Formation: It is formed by two rootsRead More…

29May/18

Carotid Triangle

May 29, 2018Anatomy, Anterior Triangle of Neck, Head and Neckboundaries of carotid triangle, carotid triangle, contents of carotid triianglePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Name the structures forming the boundaries of Carotid Triangle. WATCH VIDEO ON CAROTID TRIANGLE [CLICK HERE] Carotid triangle is one of the subdivisions of anterior triangle of neck. It is so calledRead More…

29May/18

Internal Jugular Vein

May 29, 2018Anatomy, Head and Neckinternal jugular vein, relations of internal jugular vein, superior and inferior bulb of internal jugular vein, tributaries of internal jugular vienPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Extent and Dilatations of Internal Jugular Vein Internal jugular vein collects blood from the brain and most of the head and neck region. It is the largest vein of the neck. Extent:Read More…

29May/18

Common Carotid Artery

May 29, 2018Anatomy, Head and Neckcarotid body, carotid sinus, Common carotid arteryPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Origin and Termination of Common Carotid Artery Common carotid arteries (2- right and left) are the main arteries that supplies head and neck region. Origin: Right common carotid artery arises from the brachiocephalicRead More…

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