General Embryology -III
EXTRA-EMBRYONIC MEMBRANES AND PLACENTA Q. What are the structures marked 1- 10 in the following diagram. Q. What is amniotic fluid and how it is produced? A. Amniotic fluid is clear andRead More…
General Embryology II
SECOND WEEK OF DEVELOPMENT Q. By which day the blastocyst is completely embedded in the endometrium? A. by 12th day. Q. Name the structures derived from the inner cell mass/embryoblast. A. HypoblastRead More…
General Embryology -I
GAMETOGENESIS, FERTILIZATION AND IMPLANTATION Q. Define gametogenesis. A. It is the process of formation and maturation of gametes ( male gamete is spermatozoa/sperm and female gamete is ovum). Q. What is the significanceRead More…
Arteries and Nerves of Pelvis
Enumerate the branches of internal iliac artery. Internal iliac artery is the smaller of the two terminal branches of common Iliac artery. At the upper margin of greater sciatic notch it dividesRead More…
Ovary and Uterine Tube
What is the location of Ovaries? Ovaries are a pair of organs responsible for producing ovum (female gamete) and hormones. Ovary lies in the ovarian fossa on the lateral wall of the pelvisRead More…
Pelvis muscles and Pelvic Diaphragm
What are the boundaries of true pelvis? The boundaries of true pelvis are: Anteriorly: Pubic symphysis and pubic bones. Anterolateraly: Pelvic surface of ilium and ischium below arcuate line. Posterolateraly: Greater andRead More…
Prostate
Describe briefly the location, size and shape of prostate. Prostate is a pyramidal shaped fibromuscular and glandular organ. It is an accessory sex gland in males. It becomes functionally active at theRead More…
Urinary Bladder
Describe the location, shape and gross features of urinary bladder. Urinary bladder is a hollow muscular viscus that acts as a reservoir of urine. Location • In adults: Empty bladder lies inRead More…
Urogenital Triangle
What are the boundaries of Urogenital region? The urogenital region is a triangular area is the anterior part of the perineum. Its boundaries are Anteriorly: pubic symphysis. Posteriorly: imaginary line joining anterior ends of ischialRead More…
Ischio-rectal/Ischio-anal fossa
Where are ischiorectal fossae located ? Ischiorectal fossae are located in the lateral part of the anal triangle on either side of the anal canal. They are pyramida/wedge shaped , with apexRead More…