Flexor Zone for Tendon Injuries Zone I contains only the FDP tendon and extends from the insertion of the FDP to the insertion of the FDS tendon. Zone II is the area extending from the insertion of the FDS tendon to the distal palmar crease (proximal end of the A1 pulley). This area is […]
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Embryological Develoment of Genital Structures Exam notes
Embryological Development of Genital structures:- 1.Labia majors & scrotum- Genital swelling 2.L.minora & corpus of penis- Genital folds 3.Clitoris & Penis- Genital tubercle 4.Testes & Ovary- Genital ridge 5.Vaginal vestibule- Genital sinus 6.Germ cells- Yolk sac endoderm 7.vaginal upper 4/5th – mullerian duct 8.vaginal lower 1/5th- ur genital sinus 9.Appendix of testes- paramesonephric duct 10.Appendix […]
Examination of umbilicus
Look the shape and position of umbilicus. Describe the normal position of umbilicus : Umbilicus lies more or less in the midway between xiphlsternum and symphysis pubis Normally It is inverted and slightly retracted. The slit is circular, le. neither horizontal nor vertical (the slit is transverse in ascites, and vertical in the presence of […]
Reading Abdominal X-ray another common x-ray to read in hospital.
Reading Abdominal X-ray another common x-ray to read in hospital. Remember mnemonics to read an abdominal X-ray. First simply can remember Gases, Masses, Bones, Stones. A systematic approach to AXR interpretation is essential to avoid missing significant pathological changes and pathological changes. steps to read abdominal x-ray systematically • See ownership, adequacy and technical quality […]
Common abnormalities in Blood Smear examination
SOME COMMON ABNORMALITIES IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEAR EXAMINATION Anisocytosis Variation in the size of RBC seen in Fe deficiency anemia, megaloblastic anemia, and sideroblastic anemia Poikilocytosis Variation in the shape of RBC, seen in Fe deficiency anemia, thalassemia, and sideroblastic anemia. Microcytosis RBC size less than normal (< 75 fL), seen in Fe deficiency anemia, […]