Anatomy of Appendix and Appendicitis
Also called as vermix, vermiform appendix is a narrow vermin (worm shaped) tube arising from the posteromedial aspect of the cecum (a large blind sac […]
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Anatomy
Structures passing through foramina of skull
The internal surface of the cranial base can be divided into 3 cranial fossae, the anterior, middle, and posterior. The anterior and middle fossae are […]
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Lateral Medullary Syndrome : Wallenberg Syndrome
Regional Anatomy of PICA: The posterior inferior cerebellar artery also known as PICA is the largest branch of the vertebral artery, passes on an irregular […]
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Features and Treatment
Anatomy of Carpal Tunnel: Carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist formed by: Posterior side: 8 carpal bones Anterior side: Transverse carpal ligament […]
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Sternal angle of Louis: Significance of landmark
Sternal Angle Of Louis– Surface landmark- It is felt 5 cm below the suprasternal notch as a tranverse prominence. It marks the joint between Manubrium […]
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Neural Tube Defects (NTD)
Neurulation is the development of the neural plate and the processes involved with its subsequent closure to form the neural tube during the early stages […]
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Cranial Nerves : III,IV and VI
Occulomotor Nerve (Cranial Nerve III or CN III) Functional Components: General Somatic Efferent (GSE)/ Somatic Efferent (SE) General Visceral Efferent (GVE) Nuclei: situated at the […]
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Understanding Medical Genetics
Clinical Genetics deals with the diagnosis of genetic diseases, care and counseling of patients with genetic disorders. Cytogenetics is the study of number & structure of […]
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General Embryology Mnemonics
2nd, 3rd and 4th weeks of development: Week 2 : Bilaminar germ disc Week 3 : Trilaminar germ disc Week 4 : Appearance of 4 […]
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