The facial nerve (CN VII) exits the skull base through the stylomastoid foramen situated posterolaterally to the styloid process and anteromedially to the mastoid process…
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Applied anatomy of Anatomical Snuff Box
Synonyms: Radial fossa, Foveola radialis Note: Depression in the humerus which receives the head of radius is also named as Radial fossa Definition: It is…
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While we have more sophisticated radiological techniques of examination of the mastoids, the ability to read an X-ray of mastoid is a must for the…
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A. Anatomy and Physiology of Body Fluid Compartments: Remember the “60-40-20” rule of body water. 1. Total body water: 60% (50-70%) of Total Body Weight…
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Synonyms: Hansen’s disease, Kushta roga, Mezels Definition: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease, caused by Mycobacterium leprae which affects prinicpally the skin and peripheral nerves.…
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Synonyms: Tonsils (Unless otherwise specified, tonsils usually refers to palatine tonsils), Faucial tonsils Definition: Almond shaped, ovoid mass of lymphoid tissue situated bilaterally in the…
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Synonyms: Ear drum, Myringa Definition: Tympanic membrane is a thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear. Anatomy: Site: Located at medial…
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Pathology Spotter Series: Instruments Level: Undergraduate (MBBS) A) Spotter 1: Instrument: Paraffin Block Use: Tissue embedding – After adding fixative, biopsies are embedded in paraffin/wax…
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