The Veins

General feature Thin walls, larger lumens, venous valves, venous plexus Two sets of veins: Superficial vein is a term used to describe a vei...

Sphingolipidoses (lipid storage diseases)

These are a group of inherited diseases that are often manifested in childhood due to deficiency of sphingolipid degrading enzymes (in lysos...

Reproductive system

The Respiratory System

This consists of the lungs and the air passages that lead to and form the lungs. The air passages branch as they enter the lungs to finally ...

The Arteries

Characteristics Symmetrical In the trunk of the body consist of parietal and visceral branches Shortest possible course Run on flexor surfac...

Drugs of Choice for Various Seizures

1.Absence seizures (Petit Mal) in children - Ethosuximide 2.Absence seizures in Adult - Valproate 3.GTCS(Grand Mal) ...

Anatomy of the Brain Stem

External features Anterior view The anterior surface of medulla oblongata is grooved by an anteromedian fissure,on either side of which are ...