General embryology Q1. Enumerate the : changes that occur in the spermatozoa during the process of spermiogenesis. phases of fertilization main results of fertilization. ectopic sites of implantation. common contraceptiveRead More…
Important Questions on Pelvis and Perineum For the Answers, please click on the text highlighted in blue. Enumerate: structures forming boudaries of urogenital triangle contents of superficial perineal pouch. contents of deepRead More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…