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…
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Shoulder Joint
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…
Shoulder and Scapular Region
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…
Epithelium
Epithelium Learning Objectives After reading this post you will be able to: Define epithelial tissue and describe its characteristic features . Classify epithelial tissue. State the function of each type of epithelium.Read More…
General Anatomy- Important Questions
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…
Cardiovascular System – Structural Components
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…
Joints – Classification
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…
Types of muscles – Skeletal, Cardiac and Smooth
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…
Skin
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…
Anatomical Terminology
Describe Anatomical Position. It is the standard reference position of the body used to describe the location and inter-relationship of various parts and organs of the body. The body is in anatomical positionRead More…