Branchial Cleft Cyst: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology Discuss the embryological basis of branchial cyst/cervical cyst. Answer. It is a congenital cyst (lined by ectoderm) that appears on the side of the neck along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid below and behind the angle of the mandible. It appears when 2nd, 3rd and 4th pharyngeal clefts fail to … [Read more...] about Branchial Cleft Cyst: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology
Maxillary Nerve: Origin, Course, And Branches
Maxillary Nerve: Origin, Course, And Branches Describe the maxillary nerve under the following headings: Origin, Course and Branches. Answer. Maxillary Nerve Origin and Course The maxillary nerve arises from the trigeminal ganglion in the middle cranial fossa. It passes forward and traverses the foramen rotundum to reach the upper part of the … [Read more...] about Maxillary Nerve: Origin, Course, And Branches
The Father Of Anatomy And A Great Anatomist Herophilus
The Father Of Anatomy And A Great Anatomist Herophilus Who is the father of anatomy? Briefly describe his life and achievements. Answer. Herophilus (325–280 BC) is considered the father of anatomy. He was a Greek physician and was regarded as the founder of the school of medicine at Alexandria, the then capital of Egypt. He taught anatomy in this medical school … [Read more...] about The Father Of Anatomy And A Great Anatomist Herophilus
Bone Structure – Anatomy
Bone Structure – Anatomy Question 1. What are the sites where red bone marrow is present in adults? Answer. The sites where red bone marrow is present in adults: Proximal ends of femur and humerus Ribs Sternum Skull Vertebrae Hip bone Question 2. What are the parts of a long bone? Answer. The long bone consists of the following parts: … [Read more...] about Bone Structure – Anatomy
The External Carotid Artery: Anatomy, Branches, And Functions
The External Carotid Artery: Anatomy, Branches, And Functions Describe the external carotid artery in brief. Answer. Eternal Carotid Artery Origin and extent It is one of the two terminal branches of the common carotid artery. It extends from the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage to the back of the neck of the mandible, where it terminates by … [Read more...] about The External Carotid Artery: Anatomy, Branches, And Functions