RADIUS (FOREARM BONE)
RADIUS (FOREARM BONE) ulna and radius (forearm bone) forms the forearm of the body – Radius or radial bone is a lateral bone of forearm. – It is homologous to tibia of lower limb. – It has : Upper end Lower end …
HUMERUS (LONG BONE OF UPPER LIMB )
HUMERUS (LONG BONE OF UPPER LIMB ) -HUMERUS (LONG BONE OF UPPER LIMB ) – It has : Upper end Lower end Shaft. • Side determination 1) Upper end is rounded ( to form head ) 2) Lower end : – Expanded from side to side – Flattened from before backwards 3) The head …
SCAPULA (SHOULDER BLADES)
SCAPULA (SHOULDER BLADES) -Other name of scapula is shoulder blades. – The scapula is a thin bone. – It is placed on posterolateral aspect of thoracic cage . – Scapula has ; 2 surfaces – Costal surface Dorsal surface 3 borders – Superior border Lateral border Medial border 3 processes – superior angle …
CLAVICAL (THE COLLOR BONE)
CLAVICAL (THE COLLOR BONE) -CLAVICAL (THE COLLOR BONE) is a long bone . It is also known as collor bone/ beauty bone. -It is the only bone in the body that lies horizontally. -It is a bone of upper extremity. – It has ; 1) Shaft 2) Two ends – lateral and medial. …
THYROID GLAND
THYROID GLAND ANATOMY OF TYHROID GLAND – Thyroid gland is an endocrine gland present in lower part of front and sides of neck. – It regulates basal metabolic rate and has a important role in the calcium metabolism. – It is roughly H shaped and It has 2 lobes and a isthmus. …
PTOSIS (DROOPY EYELID)
PTOSIS (DROOPY EYELID) DEFINITION – Drooping or falling of upper or lower eyelid is called as Ptosis or droopy eyelid. * Classification 1) Congenital 2) Acquired : ✓ Neurogenic ✓ Myogenic ✓ Aponeurotic ✓ Mechanical ✓ Neurotoxic.. (1) Congenital ptosis – It is assoSiated with the congenital weakness of levator palpebrae superiors a) Simple …
RETINITIS- THE EYE DISEASE
RETINITIS- THE EYE DISEASE DEFINITION RETINITIS- THE EYE DISEASE – Retinitis is also known as Retinitis pigmentosa . – These are group of inherited diseases – It damages the light sensitive rods and cones in the retina. – Rods : provide side and night vision , are affected more than cones – Cones : …
CHOLECYSTECTOMY
CHOLECYSTECTOMY Definition – Removal of gallbladder is called as Cholecystectomy. – Cholecystectomy means making an opening in gallbladder for removing gallstones at the neck of gall bladder and for draining the obstructed gall bladder. * Indications 1) Gall stones ( cholelithiasis ) 2) Acute and chronic cholecystitis 3) Carcinoma of gall bladder 4) …
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR). – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) is a lifesaving technique. – This technique is used in many emergencies including the heart attack or near drowning where someone’s breathing or heart beat has stopped. • ABC of CPR ✓ A – Airway – To maintain an open and clear airway ✓ B …