Hernia is classically defined as a protrusion of the contents of a cavity through its walls. It is a condition which occurs not only in…
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Finger Extensor Apparatus – Simplified
Synonyms: Extensor expansion, Extensor hood, Dorsal expansion, Dorsal hood, Dorsal aponeurosis Components: Extrinsic tendons Intrinsic tendons Soft-tissue stabilizing structures Extrinsic tendon Extensor Digitorum Communis (EDC;…
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Intrinsic Muscles of Hand : Mnemonics
Hand comprises of 10 compartments: Thenar Adductor Hypothenar Palmar interosseous (3) Dorsal interosseous (4) Thenar and Adductor Muscles Thenar and Adductor muscles can be remembered…
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Intrinsic thumb muscles : Tricks to Remember
The muscles of thumb will make 2 compartments – thenar compartment and adductor compartment. Mnemonic: Do it yourself as shown in the image below. Put…
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Kocher Criteria for Septic Arthritis : Mnemonic
Kocher criteria can help to differentiate between spetic arthritis and transient synovitis in a case of non-traumatic painful hip in a child. A restrospective study…
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Hernia – Inguinal Hernia
Groin is the area between abdomen and the upper thigh on either sides of pubic symphysis. Protrusions of the abdominal contents through the weak areas…
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Straight Leg Raising Test (SLRT) – Pathophysiology
Epineurium of sciatic nerve (like all other nerves) is continuous with the duramater withing the spinal canal which is firmly attached to the foramen magnum…
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Goodsall’s rule : Mnemonic
In anal fistula, goodsall’s rule predicts the type of track and location of internal opening. An anterior external opening is more likely to have a…
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