Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know Ventral branches of aorta. Vertebral level of origin of coeliac , superior mesenteric and inferior mesenteric arteries. Branches of coeliac trunk and structuresRead More…
Lesser Sac and Epiploic Foramen
Describe the location of lesser sac. Lesser sac is the smaller part of the peritoneal cavity that lies behind the stomach and lesser omentum. It allows expansion and mobility of stomach. What are theRead More…
Stomach
Describe the location, parts and external features of stomach. Location: It is located in the upper left part of the abdomen. Most of it is under cover of the lower ribs and left costalRead More…
Tibia
Learning objectives After reading this post you will know the following about tibia: Type of bone and location Side determination General features of upper end, shaft and lower end Attachment of musclesRead More…
Upper Limb – Important Questions
IMPORTANT EXAM QUESTIONS FROM UPPER LIMB For the Answers, please click on the text highlighted in blue/red. Enumerate: Structures piercing clavipectoral fascia. Contents of axilla. [Video Axilla] Branches of lateral cord ofRead More…
Abdomen – Important Questions
Important Questions on Abdomen Please Click on the text highlighted in “Blue” for the answers. Enumerate: Muscles of anterior abdominal wall and their actions. Arteries supplying anterior abdominal wall. Contents of rectusRead More…
Peritoneum and Peritoneal Cavity
Define peritoneum and describe the layers of peritoneum. Definition: Peritoneum is double layered serous membrane sac which lines the wall of abdominopelvic cavity and ensheaths some of the abdominal viscera. It comprises aRead More…
Development of Gonads and Genital ducts
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know The source of primordial germ cells and how they migrate to gonadal ridges. The development of ovaries and testes ( the indifferent andRead More…
Inguinal Canal
Describe the location and extent of inguinal canal. Inguinal canal is an oblique intermuscular passage in the lower part of anterior abdominal wall for the passage of spermatic cord in males andRead More…
Rectus Sheath
Describe the formation of rectus sheath. Rectus sheath is an aponeurotic envelope for rectus abdominis and pyramidalis muscles. is situated on either side of linea alba. strengthens the anterior abdominal wall andRead More…