The following table summarises the differences between locking and unlocking of the knee joint. Locking of the knee joint Unlocking of the knee joint Medial rotation of thefemur on tibia duringterminal phase of extension Lateral rotation of thefemur on tibia during initialphase of the flexion It is brought about byquadriceps femoris It is brought about …
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The following table summarises the Structures under cover of the gluteus maximus muscle. Muscles Vessels Nerves Joints and ligaments Bursae All the muscles of the glutealregion except tensor fasciae latae Superior and inferiorgluteal vessels Superior and inferior glutealnerves Hip joint Trochantericbursa Reflected head of the rectusfemoris Internal pudendal vessels Sciatic nerve Sacroiliac joint Ischial bursa(occasional) …
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Remember the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder using the useful mnemonic “SIG E CAPS”: Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these useful medical mnemonics. More Mnemonics to make your life easier 🙂 Mnemonic for Common Causative Organisms of Urinary Tract …
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Remember the bones of the arm using any of the following mnemonics : “Ultra Red Hair” “Ultimate Rave Headquarters Usually Really Hard Unemployment Rises High Hope you found those mnemonics helpful. Find more useful mnemonics here. Differences between Locking and Unlocking of Knee Structures under cover of the Gluteus maximus muscle Mnemonic for DSM-V Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder Mnemonic for Bones of …
The following table summarises the difference between Hormones secreted by different parts of Pituitary / adeno hypophysis Part Cell types/nuclei Hormones secreted Parsanterior Acidophil cells I. Growth hormoneII. Prolactin Basophil cells I. AdrenocorticotrophichormoneII. Thyrotrophic hormoneIII. Gonadotrophichormone Parsintermedia Melanocyte stimulatinghormone Parsposterior Supraoptic nucleusof hypothalamusParaventricularnucleus ofhypothalamus Vasopressin or antidiuretichormoneOxytocin Hope you found that article useful. We are …
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Azole antifungal agents prevent the synthesis of ergosterol, a major component of fungal plasma membranes, by inhibiting the cytochrome P-450-dependent enzyme lanosterol demethylase (also referred to as 14α-sterol demethylase or P-450DM). This enzyme also plays an important role in cholesterol synthesis in mammals. Exposure of fungi to an azole causes depletion of ergosterol and accumulation …
Beta blockers, also written β-blockers, are important for your exams. Here are some useful mnemonics to remember the beta-blockers. Beta-blockers site of action ( remember 1 heart , 2 lungs)Beta-1 = 1 heart Beta-2 = 2 lungs Adrenoceptors: vasomotor function of alpha vs. beta (remember ABCD): Alpha = Constrict. Beta = Dilate. Beta blockers: B1 selective …
The best way of memorizing the use and function of different classes of drugs is to familiarize yourself with its generic name stem. Usually, drugs of the same therapeutic class are given names with the same stem. These stems are mostly placed word-finally (suffix), but in some cases, word-initial (prefix) stems are also used. Common …
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Remember the skull sutures using these three useful mnemonics. “Come Sing Love Songs” “Come Smoke L ‘s Sam “Can Seagulls Lift Snacks Hope these three mnemonics helped. Find more useful mnemonics here. Differences between Locking and Unlocking of Knee Structures under cover of the Gluteus maximus muscle Mnemonic for DSM-V Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder Mnemonic for Bones of the Arm Hormones secreted by different …
Remember the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for Dysthymia using the mnemonic HE’S 2 SAD. HE’S 2 SAD Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonics for Supraventricular Tachycardia Treatment – ABCDE Mnemonics for Clinical Features of Sarcoidosis Sodium …
