It is a major peripheral nerve network formed by the anterior primary rami of fifth cervical to first thoracic spinal nerves. Brachial plexus innervates the muscles, joints, and skin of upper limb. There is a complex interchanging of branches before the formation of main nerves of upper limb. This network […]
The larynx also known as the voice box is the triangle shaped tubular structure in neck. Laryngoscopy is medical procedure to visualize the larynx and structures around the larynx like epiglottis and vocal cords. The larynx can be visualized by Indirect laryngoscopy is the procedure for the visualization of larynx […]
The vermiform appendix is a narrow, blind-ending intestinal diverticulum arising from the posteromedial aspect of the caecum, 2-3cm inferolateral to the ileocecal valve. Quick Navigation Structure Embryology Position of Appendix Vascular supply and Lymphatic drainage Nerve supply Functional anatomy Clinical anatomy Structure It is usually 6-10 cm long in the […]
Nerve block can be divided into central neuraxial block and peripheral block. Central neuraxial block are further of two types viz. spinal (subarachnoid) and epidural. Spinal anesthesia is a form of neuraxial regional anesthesia involving the injection of a local anesthetic or opioid into the subarachnoid space, generally through […]
Ototoxicity is a capacity of a drug or therapeutic agent to damage inner ear (auditory and/or vestibular) structure and/or function producing symptoms like hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness etc. Ototoxicity came into attention when Streptomycin used for the treatment of tuberculosis in 1944 caused the toxicity of the inner ear. Quick […]
Iron is very important mineral for body and has critical role in function of cells. It has very important role in transport of oxygen. Iron is present in enzymes like cytochrome system in mitochondria. The amount of iron required varies among cells. Deficiency of iron result in various clinical disorders […]
