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Decks in this class (39)

The Vertebral Column
How many vetebrae are there in th...,
What are the seven processes that...,
What makes up the vertebral arch
47  cards
The Thoracic Wall
What is the thorax,
What are the three parts of the s...,
Which rib lies at the sternal angle
44  cards
Introduction to the Nervous System
What is a ganglion,
What is a peripheral nerve,
Which roots make up a spinal nerve
23  cards
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
What is the exception to the symp...,
Activation of which system sympat...,
Where are the cell bodies of preg...
25  cards
Organization of Thoracic Viscera
What passes through the superior ...,
What are the boundaries of the su...,
What are the boundaries of the in...
49  cards
Anatomy of the Heart
0  cards
The Abdominal Wall
0  cards
The Inguinal Region
Which part of the abdomen do the ...,
What traverses the inguinal canal...,
Are the testes peritoneal or retr...
24  cards
Peritoneum and Peritoneal Reflections
What are the 2 types of visceral ...,
What are the 4 mesenteries and wh...,
What are the 6 visceral ligaments
14  cards
Blood Supply of the Abdomen
What structures are contained in ...,
What structures are contained in ...,
What structures are contained in ...
33  cards
The Posterior Abdominal Wall and Diaphragm
What is the order from anterior t...,
What are the four muscles of the ...,
What are the 3 portions of the di...
10  cards
The Pelvic Wall
What is the main important pelvic...,
What are three subperitoneal pelv...,
What are the branches of arteries...
5  cards
The Pelvic Viscera
When does the rectum begin and at...,
What are the four changes as the ...,
What is the lower part of the rec...
73  cards
Autonomic Nerve Supply of Abdomen and Pelvis
From which spinal cord segments d...,
Which nerves supply preganglionic...,
What two ganglia do presympatheti...
21  cards
Intro to Lymphatics
What parts of the body are draine...,
What is the name of the bulging o...,
When does the thoracic duct cross...
20  cards
Perineum
What is the urogenital triangle,
Where is the superficial perineal...,
Where is the deep perineal pouch
7  cards
Intro to Cranial Nerves
Which cranial nerves are associat...,
Which cranial nerves are associat...,
What cranial nerves are associate...
73  cards
Organization of the Neck
What muscle divides the anterior ...,
What is the nerve supply of the s...,
What are the actions of the stern...
105  cards
Trigeminal Nerve
What branchial arch is supplied b...,
What are the two roots of the tri...,
What is the name of the ganglion ...
74  cards
Facial Nerve
Which branchial arch does the fac...,
What are the 2 parts of the facia...,
What are the 4 muscles that the f...
34  cards
Autonomics of the Head and Neck
Which cranial nerves does the cra...,
What are the 4 parasympathetic ga...,
What are the 3 roots of the cilia...
22  cards
Meninges and Dural Venous Sinuses
What are the 2 layers of the dura...,
What are the 4 dural septa or inf...,
What attaches the falx cerebri an...
22  cards
Parotid, Temporal, and Infratemporal Regions and Temporomandibular Joint
Which cranial nerve pass forward ...,
What encloses the parotid gland a...,
What thickening of fascia separat...
54  cards
Pharynx and Larynx
What are the 3 pharyngeal regions,
What begins and ends the nasophar...,
What begins and ends the orophary...
27  cards
Pterygopalatine Fossa
What is contained in the pterygop...,
What is the lateral communication...,
What is the medial communication ...
6  cards
Nasal Cavities
What are the 3 regions of the nas...,
What is the vestibule of the nasa...,
What is the respiratory region of...
36  cards
Oral Cavity
What does the vestibule communica...,
What is the sublingual caruncle
2  cards
Skull Anatomy
0  cards
Extra: Motor Supply to Head and Neck
0  cards
Axilla and Brachial Plexus
Are the named arteries superficia...,
What are the main deep arteries,
What are the 2 main superficial v...
74  cards
Arm and Flexor Forearm
With which fascias is the brachia...,
To what is the brachial fascia at...,
The brachial fascia divides the a...
57  cards
Extensor Forearm and Hand
What is the blood and nerve suppl...,
What are the 6 superficial muscle...,
What group of muscles is the brac...
50  cards
Joints of the Upper Limb
What is the general purpose of th...,
What are the 3 articulations of t...,
What divides the sternoclavicular...
43  cards
Nerve Lesions of the Upper Limb
What is caused by lesion of the a...,
What are the two places where the...,
What muscles are paralyzed when t...
15  cards
Anterior and Medial Thigh
What does the external iliac arte...,
Where does the great saphenous ve...,
Which side of the thigh does the ...
41  cards
Gluteal Region and Posterior Thigh
What are the 3 muscles of the glu...,
What is the nerve supply and acti...,
What is the nerve supply of the g...
41  cards
Leg and Ankle Region
What is the name of the deep fasc...,
What are the 3 compartments of th...,
What does the interosseous membra...
38  cards
Joints of the Lower Limb
What are the 4 main ligaments of ...,
What ligament of the hip joint is...,
What muscles are involved in flex...
32  cards
Nerve Lesions of the Lower Limb
What are the motor deficits resul...,
What are the functional consequen...,
What is sciatica
7  cards

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