Where is Pterygopalatine Fossa Located? Location: Pterygopalatine fossa is a pyramidal space located deep to infratemporal fossa and below the apex of orbit. Name the Structures that Form the Boundaries of Pterygopalatine Fossa. ItsRead More…
Larynx
What are the Functions of Larynx? Larynx is the organ of voice production (voice box) and it allows air passage as it is part of upper respiratory tract. Where is larynx locatedRead More…
Head and Neck – Important Questions
Important Exam Questions on Head & Neck To know the Answers, please click on the text highlighted in blue. CLICK ON [Video] to watch the related video on youtube. Enumerate: Layers ofRead More…
Pharynx
What is the Extent of Pharynx ? What are its subdivisions? Pharynx is a funnel-shaped fibromuscular tube forming the upper part of air and food passage. It is 12-14 cm. long. ItsRead More…
Skull -Norma Occipitalis
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know The bones and sutures seen in Norma Occipitalis. Prominent landmarks and reference points seen in Norma Occipitalis. Muscles and ligaments attached to boneRead More…
Skull- Norma Frontalis
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know Bones seen in norma frontalis. Foramen seen in norma frontalis and structures passing through them. Muscles attached to the bones seen in normaRead More…
Palatine Tonsil
Enumerate the Components of Waldeyer’s Tonsillar Ring. It is a ring of lymphoid tissue at the oropharyngeal isthmus, formed by: Pharyngeal tonsil Tubal tonsils Palatine tonsils Lingual tonsil Where is Palatine TonsilRead More…
Palate
What are the Parts of Palate? Palate forms the roof of the proper oral cavity and is divided into two parts: Hard palate Soft palate Hard (Bony) palate It forms the anterior 4/5thRead More…
Skull- Norma Verticalis
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know Number and names of bones of skull. Anatomical position of skull. Features of Norma verticalis. Sutural bones and thier clinical significance. Location, functionsRead More…
Tongue
Where is tongue loacted? What are its Functions? Tongue is a mobile muscular organ, essentially made up of skeletal muscle covered by mucous membrane. Location: It is partly located in the oral cavityRead More…