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…
Abdomen Quiz 1
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Suprarenal Glands
Describe the location, size and shape of suprarenal gland. Suprarenal glands are paired endocrine glands that secretes steroid hormones and catecholamines. Location: Supra renal glands are located retoperitoneally between upper poles of kidneysRead More…
Kidney
Describe the location, extent and gross features of kidney. Location: kidneys are located retroperitoneally on the posterior abdominal wall on either side of vertebral column. Extent: It extends from T12 to L3 vertebra (rightRead More…
Pancreas
Describe location, shape, dimensions and extent of pancreas. Pancreas is a soft lobulated composite gland which consists of both exocrine and endocrine parts. Location: It lies almost horizontally across the posterior abdominalRead More…
Duodenum
Describe the gross features and location of Duodenum. It is the shortest, widest and more or less fixed proximal part of the small intestine. It is 25cm or 10 inches (equivalent to 12Read More…
Portal Vein
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know The formation of portal vein. Course and parts of portal vein. Relations of portal vein. Tributaries of portal vein. Sites of porto-caval anastomosisRead More…
Spleen
What are the functions of spleen? Spleen is the largest lymphoid (haemolymphoid) organ. Its main functions are: To remove worn out RBCs. To remove microbial agents from the circulation. To produce RBCs inRead More…
Subphrenic Spaces
Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know Names and location of subphrenic spaces. Intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal subphrenic spaces. Boundaries and clinical significance of Morison’s pouch. Subphrenic Spaces
Liver
Describe the location, dimensions and gross features of liver. Liver is the largest gland of the body. It consists of both exocrine (secretes bile into ducts) and endocrine (secretes plasma proteins, heparin etc.Read More…