17Feb/17

Skull – Norma Basalis

February 17, 2017Anatomy, Head and NeckNorma basalis foramina, structures attached to bones of norma basalis, Structures passing through the foramina of norma basalisPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know The bones and sutures seen in Norma Basalis. Prominent landmarks and reference points seen in Norma Basalis. Muscles and ligaments attached to boneRead More…

16Feb/17

Dural Venous Sinuses

February 16, 2017Anatomy, Head and NeckCavernous sinus, Folds of duramater, Meninges of brain, paired and unpaired dural venous sinusesPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Describe Briefly the Meninges Covering Brain. The three layers of meninges that cover brain are: Duramater Is tough, fibrous, outermost layer. Epidural space separates duramater from skull bones. Subdural space separates itRead More…

14Feb/17

Nasal Cavity

February 14, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckarterial supply of nasal septum, components of nasal septum, External nose components, Kisselbach's plexus, Littl's area, nasal chonchae and meatuses, nerve supply of nasal septum, structures opening in lateral wall of nasal cavity, subdivisions of nasal cavityPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What are the Subdivisions of Nasal Cavity? Nasal cavity is subdivided into: Vestibule (V) Anteroinferior part of nasal cavity. Lined by skin (has sweat & sebaceous glands and coarse hair (vibrissae)) ProperRead More…

11Feb/17

Pterygopalatine Fossa

February 11, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckcontents of pterygopalatine fossa, Pterygopalatine fossa boundariesPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Where is Pterygopalatine Fossa Located? Location: Pterygopalatine fossa is a pyramidal space located deep to infratemporal fossa and below the apex of orbit. Name the Structures that Form the Boundaries of Pterygopalatine Fossa. ItsRead More…

10Feb/17

Larynx

February 10, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckaryepiglooticus, cartilages of larynx, cricothyoid muscle, Extent of larynx, lateral cricoarytenoid, Membranes and ligaments of larynx, Muscles of larynx, Nervesupply of larynx, posterior arytenoid muscle, safety muscle of laynx, thyroepiglotticusPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What are the Functions of Larynx? Larynx is the organ of voice production (voice box) and it allows air passage as it is part of upper respiratory tract. Where is larynx locatedRead More…

09Feb/17

Head and Neck – Important Questions

February 9, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckanatomy exam questions with answers, exam questions on head and neck, important questions on head and neck anatomyPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Important Exam Questions on Head & Neck To know the Answers, please click on the text highlighted in blue. CLICK ON [Video] to watch the related video on youtube. Enumerate: Layers ofRead More…

06Feb/17

Pharynx

February 6, 2017Anatomy, Head and Neckgag reflex, Killian's dehiscence, laryngopharynx, muscles of pharynx, nerve supply of pharynx, oropharynx, passavant's rige, piriform fossa, structues between muscles of pharynxPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What is the Extent of Pharynx ? What are its subdivisions? Pharynx is a funnel-shaped fibromuscular tube forming the upper part of air and food passage. It is 12-14 cm. long. ItsRead More…

05Feb/17

Skull -Norma Occipitalis

February 5, 2017Anatomy, Head and NeckBones forming norma occipitalis, important bony landmarks on norma lateralis, munorma occipitalisscles attached to bones on, orma occipitalisPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know The bones and sutures seen in Norma Occipitalis. Prominent landmarks and reference points seen in Norma Occipitalis. Muscles and ligaments attached to boneRead More…

04Feb/17

Skull- Norma Frontalis

February 4, 2017Anatomy, Head and NeckPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Learning Objectives After reading this post you will know Bones seen in norma frontalis. Foramen seen in norma frontalis and structures passing through them. Muscles attached to the bones seen in normaRead More…

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