Lymphatic Drainage of Lower Limb
Name the lymph nodes of lower limb. Lymphatic drainage of lower limb: Most of the lymph from lower limb is drained into inguinal lymph nodes (except from deep part of gluteal region andRead More…
Veins of Lower Limb
Introduction WATCH VIDEO OF VENOUS DRAINAGE OF LOWER LIMB [Click Here] The veins of the lower extremity are subdivided into two sets- superficial and deep. The two set of veins are connected by perforatingRead More…
Posterior Compartment of Thigh
Enumerate the contents of posterior compartment of thigh. The posterior compartment of the thigh contains the knee flexors and hip extensors.It has the following muscles, nerves and vessels: • Muscles (Hamstring Muscles)Read More…
Popliteal Fossa
What are the boundaries of popliteal fossa? Popliteal fossa is a diamond shaped fossa on the back of the knee. Its boundaries are: Roof Is formed by skin, superficial fascia and deep fascia (poplitealRead More…
Sciatic Nerve
What is the origin & root value of Sciatic nerve? Origin: Sciatic nerve arises from the lumbosacral plexus. Root value: ventral rami of L4-S3 spinal nerves. Describe the course of Sciatic nerve?Read More…
Anatomosis – Trochanteric, Cruciate , Around Knee
Name the arteries participating in Trochanteric anastomosis. It is situated near the trochanteric fossa of femur and provides branches to head of femur. Arteries participating in trochanteric anastomosis are: Descending branchRead More…
Greater, Lesser Sciatic Foramen
Enumerate the structures passing through the greater sciatic foramen. Piriformis muscle Structures passing above the piriformis Superior gluteal nerve Superior gluteal vessels Structures passing below the piriformis Inferior gluteal nerve Inferior glutealRead More…
Gluteal Region
Enumerate the musscles of gluteal region and their nerve supply. Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius & Gluteus Minimus Write the origin, insertion and action of gluteal muscles. Write the origin, insertion ofRead More…
Medial Compartment of Thigh
Name the muscles of adductor compartment of thigh and their nerve supply. Muscles of adductor compartment of thigh and their nerve supply are as follows: • Gracilis – Anterior division of obturatorRead More…
Obturator Nerve
What is the origin & root value of Obturator nerve? Origin: Obturator nerve arises from lumbar plexus. Root value: It is formed by ventral division of the ventral rami of L2, L3,Read More…