Mnemonic: BRAIN ATTACK a. Blood pressure: Antihypertensives are recommended only in following conditions: SBP >220 mmHg, DBP >120 mmHg or MAP >130 mmHg (Target SBP…
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Decorticate and Decerebrate Rigidity – Mnemonics
Rubrospinal tract mediates flexor of the upper arm. Here is a way to remember these two postures and never forget again. Decerebrate has more “E”…
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Synonyms: Dorsal midbrain sydnrome, Pretectal syndrome Main components of Parinaud syndrome: Vertical gaze palsy Convergence-retraction nystagmus Pupillary light-near dissociation Lid retraction (Collier’s sign) Anatomical basis…
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Orexigenic (Appetite stimulant) peptides Mnemonic: When you see MANGOEs, you feel like eating. MCH (Melanocyte Conentrating Hormone) AGRP (Agouti Related Peptide) NPY (Neuropeptide Y), Noradrenaline GnRH,…
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Mnemonic: Boat starts and PRASaD DIVEs 1. pre-Botzinger complex Starts respiratory rhythm (pacemaker): Boat Starts Location: Between nucleus ambiguus and lateral reticular nucleus (upper medulla)…
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Mnemonic: BATS Drink Blood – in sleep 1. Awake with eyes open: Beta wave (highest frequency and lowest amplitude) 2. Awake with eyes closed: Alpha…
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Origin: C(7), C8, T1 (medial cord of Brachial plexus) Course: Axilla: Medial to axillary artery and lateral to axillary vein (between axillary artery and vein)…
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Origin C5-T1 (lateral and medial cords of Brachial plexus) Course Axilla: Starts in axilla (lateral or anterior to axillary artery) Arm: Runs along with brachial…
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