Mnemonic: FOOLa. Fat padsb. Overt findings and outlinesc. Ossification centersd. Lines Fat pads The elbow joint has anterior and posterior fat pads which are extra-synovial…
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Tag: Musculoskeletal system
List of Osteochondritis of Different Bones
Osteochondritis of the capitulum of humerus (elbow): panner’s disease Osteochondritis of the lunate bone: keinbock’s disease Osteochondritis of the femoral head: perthe’s disease Osteochondritis of…
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Hip and Shoulder Deformities
HIP Flexion, Abduction, External rotation (FABER) + apparent lengthening: Synovitis Flexion, Abduction, External rotation (FABER) + true lengthening: Anterior dislocation of hip (Obturator) Extension+ Abduction…
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15 “P”s of Lichen Planus
In your medical school, you must have heard about the 5 “P”s of Lichen planus representing the gross morphology of Lichen Planus. This 15 P…
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Primary bone tumors – Systematic pathology
Location in bone a. Epiphysis: Pediatric: Chondroblastoma Adult: Giant cell tumor (GCT) or Osteoclastoma Other differentials: Osteomyelitis, Paget disease b. Metaphysis: Medullary: Simple (unicameral) bone…
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Sarcomere Structure : Mnemonic
Remember the sequence: Zahir Is A Hungry Man Z line I band A band H zone M line Z is the final alphabet: Z lines…
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Carpal Bones Ossification: Mnemonic
Roughly one center appears per year from the age of 1 year to 7 years, anti-clockwise in right hand and clock-wise in left hand looking…
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Tests for Knee Ligaments
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Lacchman’s test It is performed with the patient supine and the knee flexed 20–30°. The examiner grasps the distal femur (from…
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