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11Jan/17

Arm – Anterior and Posterior Compartments

January 11, 2017Anatomy, Upper limbanastomosis around elbow joint, Biceps bracii, brachialis, Branches of brachial artery, branches of profunda bracii artery, coracobrachialis, important exam questions on arm and cubital fossa, musles of posterior compartment of arm, nerves related to humerys, origin insertion action and nerve supply of muscles of flexor compartment of arm, structures piercing lateral intermuscular septum, structures piercing medial intermuscular septum, tricepsPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Write the Origin, Insertion, Action/s & Nerve Supply of Muscles of Anterior (Flexor) Compartment of Arm. Muscles of anterior (flexor) compartment of arm, their origin, insertion, action/s and nerve supply are asRead More…

10Jan/17

Axilla

January 10, 2017Anatomy, Upper limbAxilla, axillary artery, axillary lymph nodes, boundaries of axillaPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What are the Boundaries and Contents of Axilla? Axilla is a four-sided pyramidal space situated between the upper part of the arm and upper part of lateral thoracic wall. Its boundaries areRead More…

08Jan/17

Pleura

January 8, 2017Anatomy, Thoraxcostodiaphragmatic pleura, costomedialstinal pleura, differences between viceral and parietal pleura, important questions on pleura anattomy, innervation of parietal and visceral pleura, layers of plera, parts of parital pleura, pleural cavity, pleural tap, pleuritis, pneumothorax, pulmonary ligament, visceral pleuraPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Define pleura. Pleura is a serous membrane lined by mesothelium(simple squamous epithelium) that is present as a closed sac around the lungs. It comprises of two layers, outer parietal and inner visceral layer. DefineRead More…

08Jan/17

Thoracic wall

January 8, 2017Anatomy, Thoraxazygous vein, intercosal space, sternal angle, thoracic inlet, typical intercostal nervePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Write vertebral level of the following. Name the structures forming boundaries of superior thoracic aperture (thoracic inlet). Boundaries of thoracic inlet: Posteriorly: first thoracic vertebra Laterally : first pair ribs and theirRead More…

06Jan/17

Posterior Triangle of Neck

January 6, 2017Anatomy, Head and NeckPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Introduction WATCH VIDEO ON POSTERIOR TRIANGLE OF NECK [CLICK HERE] The triangular area on the side of neck behind the sternocleidomastoid muscle and in front of trapezius muscle is called the PosteriorRead More…

05Jan/17

Deep Cervical Fascia

January 5, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckcarotid sheath, Deep cevical fascia, investing layer, neuroanatomy, pretracheal layer, prevertebral layerPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Name the layers of Deep Cervical Fascia. Deep cervical fascia or fascia colli invests the muscles of the neck, forms capsules of the glands and protective sheath around neurovascular structures. It isRead More…

03Jan/17

Parotid Gland

January 3, 2017Anatomy, Head and NeckFreys syndrome, Hiltons method, nerve supply of parotid gland, parotid fascia, parotid gland, relations of parotid gland, structures emerging from the periphery of parotid gland, structures passing through parotidPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Where is Parotid Gland located and what is its extent? Parotid gland is located in the parotid region- in front and below the ear lobule. It fills the gap between the ramusRead More…

01Jan/17

Face – Venous and Lymphatic Drainage

January 1, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckcommunications of facial vein, dangerous area of face, facial vein, lymphatic drainage of face, preauricular lymph nodes, retromandibular vein, submandibular lymph nodes, submental lymph nodes, venous drainage of facePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Name the Main Veins Responsible for Venous Drainage of Face Venous return from the face occurs via: Facial vein and Retromandibualar vein Describe the Formation, Course, termination and Connections of Facial Vein.Read More…

19Dec/16

General Anatomy

December 19, 2016AnatomyPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Please click on individual topics under the General Anatomy heading.

16Dec/16

Respiratory System

December 16, 2016HistologyPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Q. What are the functions of respiratory system? A. Functions of Respiratory system Respiratory system comprises of structures involved in: inhalation of air, exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between inhaled air andRead More…

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