Retroperitoneal organs are partly covered on one side with parietal peritoneum. They are immobile or fixed. The classification of retroperitoneal organs divides primary and secondary…
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Superficial Veins of Forearm : Mnemonic
Origin: Dorsal venous network The 1st 2 letters of the word “biceps” that being the muscle with which the vein is in relation, will give…
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Mnemonic: ABCDEFGH Anemia: Results from ALA dehydrogenase inhibition Also causes RBC membranes to be permeable to K+ and decrease Na+/K+ ATPase leading to hemolysis Basophilic…
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Origin: C(7), C8, T1 (medial cord of Brachial plexus) Course: Axilla: Medial to axillary artery and lateral to axillary vein (between axillary artery and vein)…
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Origin C5-T1 (lateral and medial cords of Brachial plexus) Course Axilla: Starts in axilla (lateral or anterior to axillary artery) Arm: Runs along with brachial…
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ATLS’ 80/70/60 rule On the basis of location of pulse palpable, minimum systolic blood pressure can be predicted as follows: Radial/Dorsalis pedis/Popliteal pulse: >80 mmHg…
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Synonyms: Spoon-shaped nails, Concave nails Definition of koilonychia: Loss of longitudinal and lateral convexity of the nail, with thinning and fraying of the distal portions. Conditions…
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Primary teeth begin eruption at around 6 months and Permanent teeth at around 6 years. In general, lower tooth erupts before it’s upper counterpart with…
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