The spermatic cord is an important content of the inguinal canal in men. Contents of spermatic cord is a topic frequently asked in medical exams. The most common question on this topic is something like “all of the following are contents of spermatic cord except”.In this post, we will memorize the contents of spermatic cord …
Abdominal Aorta is an important topic in anatomy, be it for university/medical school exams or entrance exams (NEET, PLAB, USMLE). Remembering the branches of abdominal aorta is a bit tricky, but can be done by memorizing mnemonics and tricks. It is a game of odd numbers. Following branches are given by the abdominal aorta: 3 …
To memorise the branches of subclavian artery, remember the mnemonic VITamin ‘C ‘ and ‘D‘ Here VIT corresponds to branches arising from first part. ‘C’ from second part. ‘D’ from third part of subclavian artery. So branches from from first part: of Subclavian artery are : V – Vertebral I – Internal thoracic artery T – …
Femoral Triangle and Femoral Sheath Contents Mnemonic Remember the contents of Femoral triangle along with the relations using the mnemonic NAVEL The structures of the femoral triangle, from lateral to medial, can be remembered as, NAVEL Nerve (femoral nerve)Artery (femoral artery)Vein (femoral vein)Empty spaceLymphatics (lymphatic vessels, deep inguinal lymph nodes) If lateral medial confuses you, you can …
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Neural Crest Cells are very special cells that form at around 2-3 weeks of gestation.They’re right next to the Neural folds of the Neural tube to begin with and then eventually come to lie lateral to the tube, after which they migrate to various parts of the body giving rise to a bunch of things. …
Area devoid of BBB (Blood Brain Barrier) can be memorized using the mnemonic MAP SNOW M– Median eminenceA- Area postremaP– Pineal glandS– Subfornical organN– NeurohypophysisO– OVLT- Organum vasculosum laminer terminalis Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics.
Areas devoid of pain fibers Mnemonic: BED PACK B– Brain parenchyma E– Ependyma D– Duramater (Neither covering blood vessel or forming dural venous sinus) P– Pia mater A– Arachnoid mater C-Choroid plexus Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics.
Average measurements of adult lens Thickness = 4-5 mm Diameter = 10 mm Radius of curvature of the anterior surface = 10 mm Radius of curvature of the posterior surface = 6 mm Dioptric power = 17 D Refractive index for Cortex = 1.386 & Nucleus = 1.406 STRUCTURE OF LENS The lens is a …
Lens Embryology is an important topic, frequently asked in medical school exams. This article will throw light (pun unintended) on the embryology and development of lens. The rudimentary lens is first seen as a thickening of the surface ectoderm, the lens placode at 22 days gestation; it overlies the optic vesicle, an outgrowth of the …
CLASSIFICATION : Muscles Of The Pectoral Region & Axilla ORIGIN : Medial half of clavicle; manubrium & body of sternum; upper six costal cartilages INSERTION : Lateral lip of intertubercular groove of numerus NERVE : Lateral & medical Pectoral nerve ACTION : Flexes, adducts and medially rotates arm
