29Sep/17

Forearm- Flexor and Extensor Compartments

September 29, 2017Anatomy, Upper limbdeep muscles of extensor compartments of forearm, deep muscles of flexor compartments of forearm, extensor compartment of forearm, flesor compartment of forearm, important exam questions on flexor and extensor compartments of forearm, muscles supplied by ulnar nerve in flexor compartment of forearm, nerve supply of muscles of flexor compartment of forearm, six compartments deep to extensor retinaculum at wrist, structures passing deep to flexor retinaculum, structures passing superficial to flexor retinaculum, superficial muscles of extensor compartments of forearm, superficial muscles of flexor compartment of armPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Enumerate the superficial muscles of flexor compartment of forearm. Pronator teres Flexor carpi radialis Palmaris longus Flexor digitorum superficialis Flexor carpi ulnaris Enumerate the Deep muscles of flexor compartment of forearm. Flexor pollicisRead More…

18Sep/17

Carpal Tunnel

September 18, 2017Anatomy, Upper limbcauses of carpal tunnel syndrome, clinical signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, important exam questions on carpal tunnel and carpal tunnel syndrome, structures passing through carpal tunnel, structures passingabove the flexor retinaculumPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Where is carpal tunnel located and how it is formed? Carpal Tunnel is an osseofibrous tunnel formed posteriorly by the concave palmar surface of the carpals and bounded anteriorly by the flexor retinaculum.Read More…

17Sep/17

Shoulder Joint

September 17, 2017Anatomy, Upper limbapplied aspect of shoulder joint, arteries supplying shoulder joint, articular surfaces of shoulder joint, attachment of capsule of sshoulder joint, important exam questions on shoulder joint, ligaments of shoulder joint, movements at shoulder joint, muscles producing movements at shoulder joint, nerve supply of shoulder joint, Shoulder joint, type of shoulder jointPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Introduction Shoulder joint is the most movable joint and is also more prone to dislocation than any other joint. It is ball and socket type of synovial joint. Name the articular surfacesRead More…

16Sep/17

Shoulder and Scapular Region

September 16, 2017Anatomy, Upper limbdeltoid muscle, important questions on shoulder and scapular region, intramuscular injection in deltoid muscle, muscles attached to scapula, musculotendinous cuff muscles, rotor cuff muscles, subacromial bursaPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Write Origin, Insertion, Action, Nerve Supply & Applied Aspect of Deltoid Muscle. A. a. Deltoid muscle: It is a triangular (inverted delta) shaped muscle that forms the rounded contour of the shoulder. It isRead More…

07Sep/17

General Anatomy- Important Questions

September 7, 2017Anatomy, General AnatomyPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Important Questions on General Anatomy For the Answers, please click on the text highlighted in blue. Enumerate Terms used to describe movements. Functions of skin. Layers of epidermis of skin. Pigments thatRead More…

02Sep/17

Lymphatic System

September 2, 2017Anatomy, Uncategorizedelephantiasis, lymph flow, lymph formation, lymphangitis, Lymphatic system, primary lymphoid organ, secondary lymphoid organ, thoracic duct, types of lymphocytesPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What are the functions of lymphatic system? Lymphatic system is a subsystem of the circulatory system, consisting of complex network of vessels, lymph nodes and other lymphoid organs. The functions of lymphatic systemRead More…

02Sep/17

Cardiovascular System – Structural Components

September 2, 2017Anatomy, General Anatomyarteriorles, avascular sites, capacitance vessels, Capillaries, components of cardiovascular system, conducting vessels, difference between artery and vein, factors heling in venous return, types of arteries, types of blood vesselsPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What are the components of the cardiovascular system? Cardiovascular system includes heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins. Arteries Arteries carry blood away from the heart . They usually carry oxygenated bloodRead More…

01Sep/17

Joints – Classification

September 1, 2017Anatomy, General Anatomyclassification of joints, exam questions on joints, joint, structural and functional classification of joints, types of jointsPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Define Joint. Joint (articulation) is a junction between two or more bones. What are the Functions of Joints? Functions of joints are: • They allow movement • They allow growth • TheyRead More…

23Aug/17

Types of muscles – Skeletal, Cardiac and Smooth

August 23, 2017Anatomy, General Anatomycardiac muscle, differences between cardiac, skeletal muscle, smooth and skeletal muscles, smooth musclePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What are the Major Characteristics of Muscular Tissue? The muscle is a contractile tissue which is responsible for movement. They account for 40% of the body weight.The four major characteristics of muscularRead More…

22Aug/17

Skin

August 22, 2017Anatomy, General Anatomyalbinism, cleavage lines, dermal paillae, dermatome, dermis, epidermis, langer lines, layers of epidermis, layers of skin, melanocytes, paillary layer of dermis, reticular layer of dermis, skin anatomy, vitiligoPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Enumerate the Functions of Skin. Protection: Protect the body from mechanical injury and pathogens. Thermoregulation : Helps in maintaining normal body temperature . In summers the excess heat is lost from theRead More…

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