41. Infracolic organs: The intestines
Optional reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 8th ed., chapter 5, Abdominal viscera. Recall from The peritoneal cavity and mesenteries that the peritoneal cavity is divided into supracolic and infracolic regions, using the transverse colon and its mesentery (transverse mesocolon) as the borderline. In Organs in the supracolic region, the supracolic organs were described. In this chapter […]
Gross Anatomy base material 5
25 Scalp and cranial cavity   OPTIONAL READING Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 7th ed., Internal surface of cranial base section through Posterior Cranial Fossa; Face and scalp section through Lymphatic drainage of face and scalp; Cranial meninges section through Arachnoid mater and pia mater; Cerebral arterial circle section and Venous drainage of brain section. CHAPTER […]
39. Perineum
Optional Reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Perineum section. The perineum is the inferior-most region of the trunk, located between the thighs and buttocks. In the anatomic position the perineum is partially hidden because the thighs are together. When the thighs are abducted, the perineum has a diamond shape. Due to the forward tilt of […]
38. Development of genital organs (internal and external genitalia)
Optional Reading The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 12th ed., chapter 12, Development of genital system section through Anomalies of uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina. The adult organs that will be discussed in this chapter are the gonads and the accessory sex organs. Male Female In the male, the gonad is the testis in the […]
Lab 21: Dissection: Pleura, lungs, and bronchial tree
Download this lab as a PDF Goals Review the thoracic body wall, including the sternum, ribs, costal cartilages, and intercostal spaces Inspect the pleural sacs and define the pleural cavity, parietal pleura, and visceral pleura Remove the lungs and study the external features of the lungs and structures in the lung root. Anterior Thoracic Wall […]
37. The pleura and lungs
Optional Reading Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Viscera of thoracic cavity section through Clinical box: Pleurae, lungs, and tracheobronchial tree; The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 11th ed., chapter 10. Pleura and pleural sacs Pleura is a serous membrane associated with the lungs. Pleura comes in two varieties: Visceral pleura Visceral pleura invests each […]
36. The larynx
Optional Reading Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Viscera of neck: Larynx section through Nerves of larynx. Â The larynx is an organ of the respiratory system and the part of the airway situated between the pharynx and trachea. It is located anterior to the lower pharynx and esophagus, between the levels of C-4 to C-6 […]
35. The oral region and pharynx
Optional Reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Oral region section through Sublingual glands; The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 11th ed., Development of tongue section through Development of salivary glands. The oral region The oral region includes the lips, cheeks, oral cavity (mouth), gingivae (gums), teeth, tongue, palate, and oral fauces (the area connecting the […]
Lab 20: Dissection: Nose, Nasal Cavities, Paranasal Sinuses, Pharynx, and Larynx
Download this lab as a PDF Goals Identify the bones and cartilages of the external nose Bisect the head slightly off the midline to expose the nasal cavities and pharynx Examine the nasal septum, identify its parts, and describe it neurovascular supply Examine the lateral nasal wall and identify the nasal conchae (turbinates) and meatuses […]
34. Nose, nasal cavities, and paranasal sinuses
Optional Reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 7th ed., Nose section through Transillumination of sinuses; The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 11th ed., Development of nasal cavities section thorough Postnatal development of paranasal sinuses. The nose The nose is the portion of the respiratory tract above the palate. It consists of two parts: an external nose on […]