What are the components of the cardiovascular system? Cardiovascular system includes heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins. Arteries Arteries carry blood away from the heart . They usually carry oxygenated bloodRead More…
Define Joint. Joint (articulation) is a junction between two or more bones. What are the Functions of Joints? Functions of joints are: • They allow movement • They allow growth • TheyRead More…
Bone is a specialised connective tissue, its matrix is impregnated with calcium salts (mainly calcium hydroxy-apatite [CA10(PO4)6(OH)2]. It is highly vascular and has great regenerative power. There are total of 206 bones inRead More…
What are the Major Characteristics of Muscular Tissue? The muscle is a contractile tissue which is responsible for movement. They account for 40% of the body weight.The four major characteristics of muscularRead More…
Enumerate the Functions of Skin. Protection: Protect the body from mechanical injury and pathogens. Thermoregulation : Helps in maintaining normal body temperature . In summers the excess heat is lost from theRead More…
Describe Anatomical Position. It is the standard reference position of the body used to describe the location and inter-relationship of various parts and organs of the body. The body is in anatomical positionRead More…
What is the extent and course of oesophagus ? Oesophagus is a muscular tube that conveys food from the pharynx to the stomach. Extent of oesophagus: it begins as continuation of pharynx inRead More…
Describe the origin, course and termination of thoracic duct. WATCH VIDEO OF THORACIC DUCT [CLICK HERE] Thoracic duct is the largest lymph duct. It has beaded appearance because of the presence of valves.Read More…
What are the characteristic features of coronary arteries? WATCH VIDEO ON CORONARY ARTERIES [CLICK HERE] Coronary arteries are: highly enlarged vasa vasorum that supply the heart. the only arteries that get filledRead More…
What are the chambers of Heart? Heart consists of four chambers Right atrium : Receives the impure blood from the body and the heart itself. Right ventricle: Receives the impure blood fromRead More…