21May/18

Gluteal Region

May 21, 2018Anatomy, Lower LimbGluteal muscles, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, obturator internus, piriformis, quadratus femoris, trendelenburg test and signPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

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…

21May/18

Medial Compartment of Thigh

May 21, 2018Anatomy, Lower Limbadductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor magnus, gracilis, Muscles of medial compartment of thigh, obtrurator externusPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

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…

21May/18

Obturator Nerve

May 21, 2018Anatomy, Lower Limbbanches of anterior division of obturator nerve, branches of obturator nerve, branches of posterior division of obturator nerve, course of obturator nerve, Obturator nerve, root value of obturator nervePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

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…

21May/18

Deep Fascia of Thigh- Fascia Lata

May 21, 2018Anatomy, Lower Limbcribriform fascia, fascia lata, iliotibial tract, intermuscular septa of thigh, modifications of deep fascia of thigh, saphenous opening, structures piercing cribriform fasciaPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Describe the attachments of Deep Fascia of Thigh (Fascia Lata). WATCH VIDEO ON FASCIA LATA [CLICK HERE] Deep fascia of thigh ( Fascia Lata) is a tough fibrous sheath that envelops the wholeRead More…

21May/18

Femoral, Profunda Femoris Arteries

May 21, 2018Anatomy, Lower Limbbranches of femoral artery, branches of profunda femoris artery, collateral circulation between femoral & popliteal artery, course of femoral artery, deep branches of femoral artery, femoral artery, superficial branches of femoral arteryPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What is the origin and course of Femoral artery? Origin: Femoral artery is continuation of external iliac artery at midinguinal point. Course: It enters the thigh by passing behind the inguinal ligament.Read More…

21May/18

Anterior Compartment of Thigh

May 21, 2018Anatomy, Lower Limbiliacus, Muscles of anterior compartment of thigh, psoas major, quadriceps femoris, sartorius, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, vastus medialisPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Write the origin, insertion, action and nerve supply of Muscles acting only on hip joint. Write the origin, insertion, action and nerve supply of Muscles acting on both hip and knee joint.Read More…

20May/18

Femoral nerve

May 20, 2018Anatomy, Lower Limbarticular branches of femoral nerve, branches of femoral nerve, course of femoral nerve, Femoral nerve, lesion of femoral nerve, root value of femoral nerve, saphenous nerve, semsory branches of femoral nerve. motor branches of femoral nervePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What is the origin and root value of femoral nerve? WATCH VIDEO ON FEMORAL NERVE [CLICK HERE] Origin : Femoral nerve is the largest branch of lumbar plexus. Root value: Dorsal divisionRead More…

20May/18

Adductor canal

May 20, 2018Anatomy, Lower Limbadductor canal, boundaries of adductor canal, contents of adductor canal, Hunter's canal, subsartorial canalPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

What is the location and extent of Adductor canal? WATCH VIDEO ON ADDUCTOR CANAL [CLICK HERE] It is also known as subsartorial canal or Hunter’s canal. Location and extent It isRead More…

20May/18

Femoral Sheath

May 20, 2018Anatomy, Lower Limbabnormal obturator artery, femoral canal, femoral hernia, femoral ring, Femoral sheath, Gland of CloquetPOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Describe formation, compartments and contents of Femoral sheath. WATCH VIDEO ON FEMORAL SHEATH &FEMORAL HERNIA [Click Here] It is a funnel shaped fascial sheath that surrounds the upper part of femoral vesselsRead More…

20May/18

Femoral Triangle

May 20, 2018Anatomy, Lower Limbboundaries of femoral triangle, contents of femoral triangle, femoral triangle, Structures at the apex of femoral trianglePOONAM KHARB JANGHU

Name the structures forming boundaries of femoral triangle. WATCH THE VIDEO ON FEMORAL TRIANGLE on Youtube [Click Here] Femoral triangle: It is a triangular depression located below the inguinal ligament in the upperRead More…

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