Describe the oculomotor nerve under the following headings: Oculomotor Nerve Functional components, Oculomotor Nerve Origin, course distribution and Oculomotor Nerve Applied anatomy. Answer. The oculomotor nerve is purely motor and responsible for the movements (largely) and accommodation of the eye. "Understanding the anatomy and function of the … [Read more...] about Oculomotor Nerve Function
Head And Neck
Tympanic Membrane Pictures, Function and Anatomy
Ear Question 1. What is an ear? List its subdivisions. Answer. Ear The ear is the organ of hearing and balance. It is subdivided into the following three parts (from lateral to medial): External (outer) ear Middle ear Internal (inner) ear "Understanding the anatomy and function of the tympanic membrane through FAQs: Q&A explained" Question 2. … [Read more...] about Tympanic Membrane Pictures, Function and Anatomy
Thyroid Gland – Anatomy, Location, Function, Disorders
Describe the Thyroid Gland under the following headings: Gross anatomy, Parts and relations, Blood supply, Development and Applied anatomy. Answer. Thyroid Gland Gross anatomy It is a large endocrine gland situated on the front (and side) of the lower part of the neck. It consists of right and left lobes, joined by an isthmus. Sometimes, a … [Read more...] about Thyroid Gland – Anatomy, Location, Function, Disorders
Cranial Nerves Question And Answers
Cranial Nerves Question 1: Enumerate the various Cranial Nerves. Answer. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves. They are serially numbered from 1 to 12 in craniocaudal order of their attachment on the surface of the brain and designated by Roman numerals as follows: "Understanding cranial nerves through FAQs: Anatomy and function explained" Olfactory (1) Optic … [Read more...] about Cranial Nerves Question And Answers
Spinal Cord: Functions, Blood Supply, Ascending And Descending Tracts
Spinal Cord Question 1: What is the spinal cord? List its functions. Answer. Spinal cord The spinal cord is a long lower cylindrical part of the central nervous system. It is about 45 cm long and lies in the upper two-thirds of the vertebral canal. It extends from the lower border of the medulla oblongata to the lower border of the L1 vertebra. It encloses the central … [Read more...] about Spinal Cord: Functions, Blood Supply, Ascending And Descending Tracts