What is the origin and root value of radial nerve? Origin: Is the largest nerve of the brachial plexus. It arises from posterior cord of brachial plexus. Root Value: Its root value is C5–Read More…
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Axillary Nerve
What is the origin and root value of axillary nerve? Origin and root value : Axillary nerve is a branch of posterior cord of brachial plexus. Its root value is C5,C6 segments of spinalRead More…
Forearm- Flexor and Extensor Compartments
Enumerate the superficial muscles of flexor compartment of forearm. Pronator teres Flexor carpi radialis Palmaris longus Flexor digitorum superficialis Flexor carpi ulnaris Enumerate the Deep muscles of flexor compartment of forearm. Flexor pollicisRead More…
Cartilage
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know: What is cartilage (definition)? Functions of cartilages. Characteristic features of cartilage tissue. Components of cartilage. Types of cartilage and their sites. Differences betweenRead More…
Carpal Tunnel
Where is carpal tunnel located and how it is formed? Carpal Tunnel is an osseofibrous tunnel formed posteriorly by the concave palmar surface of the carpals and bounded anteriorly by the flexor retinaculum.Read More…
Shoulder Joint
Introduction Shoulder joint is the most movable joint and is also more prone to dislocation than any other joint. It is ball and socket type of synovial joint. Name the articular surfacesRead More…
Shoulder and Scapular Region
Write Origin, Insertion, Action, Nerve Supply & Applied Aspect of Deltoid Muscle. A. a. Deltoid muscle: It is a triangular (inverted delta) shaped muscle that forms the rounded contour of the shoulder. It isRead More…
Epithelium
Epithelium Learning Objectives After reading this post you will be able to: Define epithelial tissue and describe its characteristic features . Classify epithelial tissue. State the function of each type of epithelium.Read More…
General Anatomy- Important Questions
Important Questions on General Anatomy For the Answers, please click on the text highlighted in blue. Enumerate Terms used to describe movements. Functions of skin. Layers of epidermis of skin. Pigments thatRead More…
Lymphatic System
What are the functions of lymphatic system? Lymphatic system is a subsystem of the circulatory system, consisting of complex network of vessels, lymph nodes and other lymphoid organs. The functions of lymphatic systemRead More…