Anatomy And Physiology Of Cartilaginous Joints Question 1. What are the types of cartilaginous joints? Answer. There are two types of cartilaginous joints: primary and secondary. Primary cartilaginous joints (synchondroses): The bones forming these joints are united by a hyaline cartilage. They are immovable (synarthroses). After a certain age, the hyaline cartilage … [Read more...] about Anatomy And Physiology Of Cartilaginous Joints
Types Of Neurons
Types Of Neurons What are the three main Morphological Types of Neurons? Answer. The three main morphological types of neurons are bipolar, multipolar, and pseudounipolar. Bipolar neurons: They have two processes arising one at each pole of the cell body. Such types of neurons are found in the retina, olfactory neuroepithelium, and vestibular and cochlear … [Read more...] about Types Of Neurons
Spinal Nerves: Anatomy, Roots And Function
Spinal Nerves: Anatomy, Roots And Function Briefly describe a typical spinal nerve. What is its distribution and applied anatomy? Answer. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves. However, only T3 to T6 spinal nerves represent the typical spinal nerves. The typical spinal nerve arises from the spinal cord by two roots: anterior and posterior. The anterior root is motor while … [Read more...] about Spinal Nerves: Anatomy, Roots And Function
Synapse: Definition, Types And Structure
Synapse: Definition, Types, And Structure Question 1. Enumerate the different types of synapses. Answer. Anatomically, the synapses are of the following types: Axodendritic synapses (commonest) Axosomatic synapses Dendrosomatic synapses Dendroaxonic synapses Dendrodendritic synapses Axoaxonic synapses "Best Ways To Understand The Structure Of A … [Read more...] about Synapse: Definition, Types And Structure
The Functions Of The Myelin Sheath
The Functions Of The Myelin Sheath Write a short note on myelin sheath and the process of myelination of a peripheral nerve fiber. Answer. The thick axons of peripheral nerves are surrounded by myelin sheath, which is made up of concentric layers of plasma membrane of Schwann cells and lipids (fatty substance) between these layers. It is formed by Schwann cells by a … [Read more...] about The Functions Of The Myelin Sheath