What are the Parts of an Adult Long Bone? Parts of an adult long bone: Adult long bone has two ends and an intervening shaft. • Shaft (diaphysis)The shaft of the longRead More…
29Jun/18
Epiphyses – Types
What are the parts of Developing Long Bone? Following are the parts of a developing long bone are: Epiphysis: The ends of long bones that ossify from the secondary centre of ossificationRead More…
Parts – Long Bone
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…
Synovial joints
What are the characteristic features of a Typical Synovial Joint? Following are the characteristic features of a typical synovial joint: Joint cavity is present between the bones, and the joint is surroundedRead More…
Fibrous and Cartilaginous Joints
What are the different types of fibrous joints? In fibrous joints the bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue.They do not have a joint cavity and are immovable or only slightly movable.Read More…
Fascia – Superficial and Deep
What is superficial fascia and what are its contents? Superficial fascia is the subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue that connects the skin to the underlying deep fascia. It contains: Fat SuperficialRead More…
Inguinal Hernias
What are the different types of inguinal hernias? Inguinal hernia is a protrusion of loop of small intestine into the inguinal canal is termed as inguinal hernia. It presents as a swellingRead More…
Heart – External Features
Describe the location and dimensions of Heart. Location of heart: Heart lies in the middle mediastinum. 1/3rd of the heart lies to the right and 2/3rd to the left of the midline. It liesRead More…
Auditory Tube
Where is Auditory Tube Located and Whats is its Function? Auditory tube /pharyngotympanic/Eustachian tube is a trumpet-shaped tube which connects middle ear with nasopharynx. Is 3.5-4cm. long. Is directed downwards, forwards andRead More…
Tympanic Membrane
Where is Tympanic Membrane Located and What are its Dimentions? Location: Tympanic membrane is a semitransparent partition between the external acoustic meatus(EAM) and tympanic cavity. It has following features: It is ovalRead More…