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Differences between Locking and Unlocking of Knee

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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Structures under cover of the Gluteus maximus muscle

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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Hormones secreted by different parts of Pituitary

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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Difference Between Male and Female Mandibles

The following table summarises the difference between male and female mandible. Features Male mandible Female mandible Size Larger and thicker Smaller andthinner Height of the body Greater Lesser Angle of mandible Everted Inverted Chin Quadrilateral Rounded Inferior border ofbody of mandible Irregular Smooth Condyles Larger Smaller Hope you found that article useful. We are glad …

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Facial Muscles supplied by Facial Nerve – Quick Summary

The following table summarizes the Innervation of facial muscles by the terminal branches of facial nerve. Terminal branches offacial nerve Muscles innervated Temporal branch • Upper part of the orbicularis oculi• Frontalis• Corrugator supercilii Zygomatic branch Lower part of the orbicularis oculi Buccal branches(a) upper buccalbranch • Zygomaticus major and minor• Levator anguli oris• Levator …

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Gaps in The Pharyngeal Wall and Structures Passing Through Them

The following table summarizes he gaps in the pharyngeal wall and structures passing through them. Gap Structures passingthrough them Between the base of skull andthe upper concave border ofsuperior constrictor (sinus ofMorgagni) • Auditory tube• Levator palati muscle• Ascending palatine artery• Palatine branch of theascending pharyngeal artery Between the superior andmiddle constrictors • Stylopharyngeus muscle• …

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Difference Between The Eustachian Tube of Infants and Adults

The following table summarizes the differences between the eustachian tube of an infant and an adult Infant Adult Length 18 mm 36 mm Direction More or lesshorizontal (makes anangle of 10° with thehorizontal plane) Oblique, directeddownwards, forwardsand medially (makesan angle of 45° withthe horizontal plane) Angulation ofisthmus No angulation Angulation present Hope you found that …

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Branches of The Internal Carotid Artery

The following table summarises the branches of the internal carotid artery. Part Branches Cervical part No branches Petrous part 1. Caroticotympanic branches2. Pterygoid branch Cavernous part 1. Cavernous branches2. Superior and inferior hypophyseal arteries Cerebral part 1. Ophthalmic artery2. Anterior choroidal artery3. Posterior communicating artery4. Terminal branches5. Anterior cerebral artery6. Middle cerebral artery Want to …

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Anatomical Features of Male and Female Skull

The following table summarises the difference between Anatomical Features of Male and Female skull. Male Female Bones Thicker and heavier Thinner and lighter Cranial capacity More Less Muscular markingsand ridges Well-marked, henceseen prominently Not well-marked Superciliary arches Prominent Not prominent Mastoid process Prominent Less prominent Frontal and parietaltubers Less prominent Prominent Hope you found that …

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