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Joints of the Lower Limb

The Hip Joint

...the intertrochanteric line anteriorly and the femoral neck posteriorly. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2024) Fig 1 The articulating surfaces of the hip joint – pelvic acetabulum and head of the femur....

Pathways in the Central Nervous System

The Descending Tracts

...the musculature of the head and neck. We shall now discuss both pathways in further detail. Corticospinal Tracts The corticospinal tracts begin in the cerebral cortex, from which they receive...

Bones of the Thorax

The Thoracic Spine

...rib to the bodies of the two vertebrae and intervertebral disc. Costotransverse ligament – Connects the neck of the rib and the transverse process. Lateral costotransverse ligament – Extends from...

Bones of the Neck

The Cervical Spine

...structures in the neck. The transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae provide a passageway by which the vertebral artery, vein and sympathetic nerves can pass. The only exception to this...

Organs of the Thorax

The Lungs

...1st rib and into the floor of the neck. Base – The inferior surface of the lung, which sits on the diaphragm. Lobes (two or three) – These are separated...

Organs of the Thorax

The Tracheobronchial Tree

...in the neck and thorax. In this article we will look at the anatomical position, structure and neurovascular supply of the airways; as well as considering their clinical relevance. The...

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Stylohyoid

...of the neck with three of the suprahyoid muscles highlighted (digastric, mylohyoid and stylohyoid) By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2024) Fig 2 Anterior view of the neck with the suprahyoid muscles highlighted....

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Digastric

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Mylohyoid

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Omohyoid

...By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2024) Fig 1- Anterior view of the infrahyoid muscles of the neck. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2024) Fig 2 Lateral view of the infrahyoid muscles of the neck....

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