Count the letters in “Patau Syndrome”. There are 13 letters.
Patau syndrome is Trisomy 13.
Mnemonic: PATAU
Boundaries Contents Mnemonic: Remember 6 ‘C’ 1. Frontal Crest: Site of attachment of falx cerebri 2. Foramen Cecum (Between frontal crest and crista galli): Site of communication between the draining veins of nasal cavity and the superior sagittal sinus 3. Crista galli: Site of attachment for falx cerebri 4. Cribiform…
Definition of Puerperium: Period following childbirth during which the body tissues, specially the pelvic organs involute i.e. revert back approximately to the pre-pregnant state both anatomically and physiologically – and lasts 6 weeks or 42 days. Immediate: Within 24 hours of childbirth Early: Within 7 days of childbirth Remote: Within…
Mnemonic: The 3 nerves starting with letter “S” are sensory only and supply superior and side aspect of foot (dorsum). 1. Superficial peroneal nerve (L4-S1): located lateral to Extensor Digitorum Longus (EDL) Supplies: dorsum of foot and toes except between the great and 2nd toe 2. Sural nerve (S1-S2): It…