Back Of The Body And Scapular Region Notes Question 1. Give a brief account of the posterior axio-appendicular muscles. Answer. Axio-Appendicular Muscles are the muscles that attach the scapula to the back of the trunk. Axio-Appendicular Muscles are arranged into two layers: Superficial layer Trapezius Latissimus dorsi Deep layer Levator … [Read more...] about Back Of The Body And Scapular Region Notes
Pectoral Region And Axilla Notes
Pectoral Region And Axilla Notes Question 1. What is a breast? Describe its structure in brief. Answer. The breast is a modified sweat gland (apocrine type). It is rudimentary in male and well developed in female at puberty. In adult female, it is seen as a soft hemispherical protruding organ one on either side in the pectoral region. Breast Structure The breast is … [Read more...] about Pectoral Region And Axilla Notes
Gypsum Materials in Dentistry: Types, Uses, and Properties
Gypsum Products "What are gypsum materials in dentistry? A detailed question and answers guide" Products of gypsum are used extensively in dentistry. Gypsum was found in mines around the city of Paris, so it is also called plaster of Paris. This is a misnomer as gypsum is found in most countries. The mineral gypsum CaSO4. 2H2O is usually white to yellowish-white in color … [Read more...] about Gypsum Materials in Dentistry: Types, Uses, and Properties
Dental Amalgam Alloys: Low Copper vs. High Copper Explained
Dental Amalgam "What are dental amalgam fillings? A detailed question and answers guide" An amalgam is defined as a special type of alloy in which mercury is one of the components. Mercury is able to react with certain alloys to form a plastic mass, which is conveniently packed into a prepared cavity in a tooth. This plastic mass hardens and is stronger than any dental … [Read more...] about Dental Amalgam Alloys: Low Copper vs. High Copper Explained
Direct Filling Gold Dentistry Notes
Direct Filling Gold "What are direct filling gold dentistry notes? A detailed question and answers guide" Prior to the discovery of amalgam, pure gold was very popular as a filling material. The use of gold foil in modern dentistry starts around 1400 in renaissance Italy. Its use is described in a medical text written in 1425 by Giovanni Arcolani (Johannas D’Arcola) a … [Read more...] about Direct Filling Gold Dentistry Notes