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Partoid glands Introductions • Partoid glands are the largest of three pairs of main salivary glands. • Lobulated and yellowish brown in colour. • Weight 25-30 gm. Boundaries -Anteriorly: Ramus of mandible (Half way across masseter muscle) -Posteriorly: Mastoid Read more
Muscles of the lower limbs 1. Iliacus Origin: Iliac fossa of ilum, crest of coxa Insertion: Lesser tronchanter (Femur) Action: Flexes thigh Nerve supply: Femoral nerve 2. Psoas major Origin: T12-L5 vertebrae Insertion: Lesser tronchanter (Femur) Actions: Flexes /abducts / Read more
Introduction: It is the network of nerves present at the junction of neck and thorax. It supplies the muscles, joints, skin, and blood vessels of the anterior wall of thorax, scapular region and upper limb. It is formed by ventral Read more
MUSCLES OF THE UPPER LIMB 1. Pectoralis minor Origin: Anterior surface of rib 3-5 Insertion: Coracoid process (scapula) Action: Protracts/ depress scapula Nerve supply: Pectoral nerves 2. Pectoralis major Origin: Sternum/ clavicle/ ribs Read more