What is the parotid gland? The parotid (para = around, otic = ear) gland is the largest out of the 3 pairs of salivary glands,… Read More »Parotid gland: Extent, External features, Relation-NotesMed
What is the hip joint? The hip joint is the largest ball and socket type of synovial joint between the head of the femur and… Read More »Hip Joint: Ligaments, Relations, Bursae, Movements-NotesMed
What is the diaphragm? The thoracic outlet is closed by a large dome-shaped musculotendinous structure which is known as the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the… Read More »Diaphragm: Surfaces, Relations, Opening, Development
Thorax The thorax is the upper part of the trunk of the body. It extends from the root of the neck region to the abdomen.… Read More »Thorax: Thoracic cage, Sibson’s fascia, Thoracic inlets-NotesMed
What is the wrist joint? The wrist joint is a synovial joint of ellipsoid variety between the lower end of the radius bone and carpus… Read More »Wrist joint (Radio-carpal joint): Articular surfaces, Ligaments, Relation
What is the elbow joint? Elbow joint is a hinge type of synovial joint and present between the lower end of the humerus bone and… Read More »Elbow joint: Ligaments, Relations, Bursae, Applied anatomy
Shoulder joint The shoulder joint is a complex joint consist of the following four basic articulations, they are shown below, Glenohumeral joint Acromioclavicular joint Sternoclavicular… Read More »Shoulder Joint: Articular surfaces, Ligaments, Bursae, Applied anatomy
What is a popliteal fossa? The popliteal fossa is a principal area of transition present between the thigh and leg and is the major route… Read More »Popliteal fossa: Boundaries, Contents, Clinical correlation
What is axilla ? The axilla or armpit is a fat-filled pyramid-shaped space, between the upper part of the arm and the side of the… Read More »The Axilla-Boundaries, Contents, Applied anatomy-NotesMed
Parts of the upper limb: The upper limb can be divided into the following four parts, they are: 1)Shoulder 2) Arm (brachium) 3)Forearm or ante-brachium… Read More »The Upper limb-Parts/Nerve supply/blood supply.