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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Musculoskeletal system
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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Stress Tests for Ankle Ligaments
Anterior Drawer Test Assesses: the stability of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). The examiner exerts a downward force on the tibia while simultaneously attempting to…
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Salter Harris Classification for Physeal Fracture: Mnemonic
In children, the growth plate (physis) is a zone of cartilate situated between the epiphysis and the metaphysis of long bones. Cartilage is weaker than…
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Ottawa Foot, Ankle and Knee rules – Mnemonic
Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules Mnemonic: 44-55-66-PM Patients need an X-ray only if: 4: Unable to do 4 steps immediately AND4: Unable to do 4…
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