Eustachian Tube - Structure And Functions Briefly describe the pharyngotympanic tube/auditory tube/eustachian tube. Answer. Pharyngotympanic Tube General description It is a funnel-shaped osseocartilaginous tube that connects the middle ear cavity (tympanum) with the nasopharynx. It is about 4 cm (36 mm) long. It is directed downwards, forward, and medially. … [Read more...] about Eustachian Tube – Structure And Functions
Hard Palate: Anatomy & Function
Hard Palate: Anatomy & Function Briefly discuss the hard palate. Answer. It is a bony partition between nasal and oral cavities. Hard Soft Palate Hard Palate Formation Anterior two-third of the hard palate is formed by the palatine processes of the maxillae. The posterior one-third of the hard palate is formed by horizontal plates of the palatine … [Read more...] about Hard Palate: Anatomy & Function
Excision Of Branchial Cysts
Excision Of Branchial Cysts Discuss briefly branchial fistula. Or Write in brief on branchial fistula. Answer. Branchial fistula is commonly a congenital lesion. It is persistent precervical sinus between 2nd branchial cleft and 5th branchial cleft having opening in the skin at lower l/3rd of neck on the inner margin of sternocleidomastoid muscle, often ends as a … [Read more...] about Excision Of Branchial Cysts
Management Of Different Types Of Wounds
Management Of Different Types Of Wounds Classify wounds and discuss management of different types of wounds. Answer. Management of different types of Wounds Wound is inspected and classified as per the type of wounds. If wound is in the vital area, then: The airway should be maintained. The bleeding, if present, should be controlled. Intravenous flids … [Read more...] about Management Of Different Types Of Wounds
Soft Palate: Anatomical Diagram, Function, And Injuries
Soft Palate: Anatomical Diagram, Function, And Injuries Describe the soft palate in brief. Answer. It is a movable, muscular flap suspended from the posterior border of the hard palate. It separates the nasopharynx from the oropharynx. Muscles of the soft palate Palate has five pairs of muscles: Tensor palati Levator palate Musculus uvulae Palatoglossus … [Read more...] about Soft Palate: Anatomical Diagram, Function, And Injuries