All posts by POONAM KHARB JANGHU

11Feb/17

Pterygopalatine Fossa

February 11, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckcontents of pterygopalatine fossa, Pterygopalatine fossa boundariesPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Where is Pterygopalatine Fossa Located? Location: Pterygopalatine fossa is a pyramidal space located deep to infratemporal fossa and below the apex of orbit. Name the Structures that Form the Boundaries of Pterygopalatine Fossa. ItsRead More…

10Feb/17

Larynx

February 10, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckaryepiglooticus, cartilages of larynx, cricothyoid muscle, Extent of larynx, lateral cricoarytenoid, Membranes and ligaments of larynx, Muscles of larynx, Nervesupply of larynx, posterior arytenoid muscle, safety muscle of laynx, thyroepiglotticusPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What are the Functions of Larynx? Larynx is the organ of voice production (voice box) and it allows air passage as it is part of upper respiratory tract. Where is larynx locatedRead More…

09Feb/17

Head and Neck – Important Questions

February 9, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckanatomy exam questions with answers, exam questions on head and neck, important questions on head and neck anatomyPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Important Exam Questions on Head & Neck To know the Answers, please click on the text highlighted in blue. CLICK ON [Video] to watch the related video on youtube. Enumerate: Layers ofRead More…

06Feb/17

Pharynx

February 6, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckgag reflex, Killian's dehiscence, laryngopharynx, muscles of pharynx, nerve supply of pharynx, oropharynx, passavant's rige, piriform fossa, structues between muscles of pharynxPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What is the Extent of Pharynx ? What are its subdivisions? Pharynx is a funnel-shaped fibromuscular tube forming the upper part of air and food passage. It is 12-14 cm. long. ItsRead More…

05Feb/17

Skull -Norma Occipitalis

February 5, 2017Anatomy, Head and NeckBones forming norma occipitalis, important bony landmarks on norma lateralis, munorma occipitalisscles attached to bones on, orma occipitalisPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know The bones and sutures seen in Norma Occipitalis. Prominent landmarks and reference points seen in Norma Occipitalis. Muscles and ligaments attached to boneRead More…

04Feb/17

Skull- Norma Frontalis

February 4, 2017Anatomy, Head and NeckPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know Bones seen in norma frontalis. Foramen seen in norma frontalis and structures passing through them. Muscles attached to the bones seen in normaRead More…

04Feb/17

Palatine Tonsil

February 4, 2017Anatomy, Head and NeckArterial supply of tonsil, Location palatine tonsil, Quinsy, relations of palatine tonsil, Tonsillar bed, Waldeyer's ringPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Enumerate the Components of Waldeyer’s Tonsillar Ring. It is a ring of lymphoid tissue at the oropharyngeal isthmus, formed by: Pharyngeal tonsil Tubal tonsils Palatine tonsils Lingual tonsil Where is Palatine TonsilRead More…

04Feb/17

Palate

February 4, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckarterial supply of palate, hardpalate, muscles of palate, nerve supply of palate, palate, softpalatePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What are the Parts of Palate? Palate forms the roof of the proper oral cavity and is divided into two parts: Hard palate Soft palate Hard (Bony) palate It forms the anterior 4/5thRead More…

03Feb/17

Skull- Norma Verticalis

February 3, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckbones of skull, diploic veins, features of norma verticalis, fonatanelles, structure of cranial bones, sutural bonesPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know Number and names of bones of skull. Anatomical position of skull. Features of Norma verticalis. Sutural bones and thier clinical significance. Location, functionsRead More…

02Feb/17

Tongue

February 2, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckcorrelation of nerve supply of tongue with its development, Lingual papillae, lymphatic drainage of tongue, muscles of tongue, nerve supply of tongue, tonguePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Where is tongue loacted? What are its Functions? Tongue is a mobile muscular organ, essentially made up of skeletal muscle covered by mucous membrane. Location: It is partly located in the oral cavityRead More…

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