Anatomy of Veins of Neck in a Nutshell Sternocleidomastoid: divides the region into 2 triangles From sternum/clavicle to insert at...

Dermoid cyst Definition: Dermoid cyst is a benign embryonic tumor of ectodermal origin. Cystic/mature teratoma: Dermoid cyst which contains tissue...

Histology of Integumentary System 2 organs: Skin + appendages (derived from epidermis = hair, glands, nails). Skin = “cutis” covers...

Histology of Blood 4 Functions Transport O2 and CO2 Transport hormones and molecules Body buffer = CO2 regulates overall pH...

Histology of CVS Lymphatic system: has blind ended lymphatic capillaries that collect interstitial fluid.  Vessels converge into larger vessels until...

Histology of Endocrine System Endocrine System 8 endocrine organs (pineal, pituitary, hypothalamus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, islets of langerhans, ovaries...

Histology of Sensory Organs  Eye Important parts Cornea Iris Vitrous body Retina 3 wall globe:  outer for support, middle for...

Histology of Lymphatic system Organs Involved: Red bone marrow = cells originate here. Encapusulated organs: lymph nodes, spleen, thymus. In...

Histology of Alimentary canal GI tract functions: Sophagus- transport Stomach- mechanical disruption , absorption of water and alcohol Small intestine...

Anatomy of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Mandibular head: aka Mandibular condyle Mandibular Fossa: on the temporal bone Temporal bone has 2...