Anatomy

Tympanic Membrane: Structure, Blood Supply, And Nerve Supply Question 1. Tympanic membrane Answer: It is thin, translucent partition between the external acoustic meatus and middle ear It is placed obliquely at an angle of 55 degrées with the floor of meatus It is composed of Outer cuticular layer of skin Middle fibrous layer Inner mucous … [Read more...] about Tympanic Membrane: Structure, Blood Supply, And Nerve Supply

Muscles Of The Tongue: Intrinsic And Extrinsic Muscles Explained Describe in detail about tongue including its blood supply & innervations Answer: Tongue Blood Supply: Tongue  is muscular organ Tongue Blood Supply Location: Tongue  is situated in the floor of mouth Tongue Blood Supply Parts: 1. Oral part Tongue  lies in the mouth 2. … [Read more...] about Muscles Of The Tongue: Intrinsic And Extrinsic Muscles Explained

Anatomy Of The Tongue: Muscles, Nerves, And Histology Question 1. Nerve supply of tongue Answer: Question 2. Hyoglossus muscle Answer: It is an extrinsic muscle of tongue It connects the tongue to hyoid bone Hyoglossus muscle Origin: Whole length of greater cornua Lateral part of hyoid bone Hyoglossus muscle Insertion: Side of tongue between … [Read more...] about Anatomy Of The Tongue: Muscles, Nerves, And Histology

Circumvallate Papillae: Structure, Location, And Function Question 1. Circumvallate papillae Answer: Circumvallate papillae is large in size Size: 12 mm in diamter Number - 8 - 12 Situation Immediately in front of sulcus terminalis Each papilla is cylindrical projection surrounded by circular sulcus The walls of papilla have taste buds Question … [Read more...] about Circumvallate Papillae: Structure, Location, And Function

Peristalsis Explained: The Body’s Natural Food Conveyor Write a note on peristalsis. Answer: Definition: Peristalsis is a coordinated reaction in which a wave of contraction preceded by a wave of relaxation passes down a hollow viscus. Features: It can occur in either direction from a stimulated point but it normally lies out rapidly in oral direction, while … [Read more...] about Peristalsis Explained: The Body’s Natural Food Conveyor