06May/18

General Embryology II

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SECOND WEEK OF DEVELOPMENT Q. By which day the blastocyst is completely embedded in the endometrium? A. by 12th day. Q. Name the structures derived from the inner cell mass/embryoblast. A. HypoblastRead More…

03May/18

General Embryology -I

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GAMETOGENESIS, FERTILIZATION AND IMPLANTATION Q.  Define gametogenesis. A. It is the process of formation and maturation of gametes ( male gamete is spermatozoa/sperm and female gamete is ovum). Q. What is the significanceRead More…

04Apr/18

Lateral Ventricle

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 Where are lateral ventricles located?  Lateral ventricle is a ‘C’ shaped cavity of cerebral hemishphere. There are two lateral ventricles, one in each cerebral hemisphere. Each lateral ventricle communicates with the thirdRead More…

30Mar/18

Basal Ganglia/Nuclei

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What are the components of Basal ganglia/nuclei. Basal gangli/nuclei are the collection of masses of grey matter situated within the white core of cerebral hemisphere. They  are essential component of extrapyramidal system.Read More…

28Mar/18

Arteries and Nerves of Pelvis

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Enumerate the branches of internal iliac artery. Internal iliac artery is the smaller of the two terminal branches of  common Iliac  artery. At the upper margin of greater sciatic notch  it dividesRead More…

24Mar/18

Ovary and Uterine Tube

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What is the location of Ovaries? Ovaries are a pair of organs responsible for producing ovum (female gamete) and hormones. Ovary lies in the ovarian fossa on the lateral wall of the pelvisRead More…

23Mar/18

Pelvis muscles and Pelvic Diaphragm

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What are the boundaries of true pelvis? The boundaries of true pelvis are: Anteriorly: Pubic symphysis and pubic bones. Anterolateraly: Pelvic surface of ilium and ischium below arcuate line. Posterolateraly: Greater andRead More…

22Mar/18

Prostate

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Describe briefly the location, size and  shape of prostate. Prostate is a pyramidal shaped fibromuscular and glandular organ. It is an accessory  sex gland in males. It becomes functionally active at theRead More…

21Mar/18

Urinary Bladder

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Describe the location, shape and gross features of urinary bladder. Urinary bladder is a hollow muscular viscus that acts as a reservoir of urine. Location • In adults: Empty bladder lies inRead More…