Anatomy

Anatomy of the thyroid gland

Position of the thyroid gland: Infront of the neck In the midline Infront of the trachea Extends up to the thyroid cartilage Parts of the thyroid gland: 2 lobes Connected by an isthmus infront of the 2nd & 3rd tracheal ring Pyramidal lobe left end of isthmus Capsules: True capsule (thickening of the connecting tissue)…

Anatomy of the urinary tract – Part 2

Recap of the previous post : Location of the kidney coverings of the kidney muscles that are clinically related (quadratus lumborum etc) transpyloric plane – hilum differentiate kidney/splenic swelling (refer clinical notes) histology PCT, DCT –> difference in microscopic structure Surgical relations Left kidney Behind stomach lesser sac Infront left kidney : pancreas, splenic artery,…

Anatomy & Histology of the Urinary Tract

Important things to cover Gross anatomy of the kidney Surface anatomy Parts Clinically important relations Coverings of kidney Structures at sagittal section of kidney Blood supply of kidney Microscopic structure of the kidney Gross & microscopic structure of the ureter, urinary bladder & urethra Histology is important (look for atlas of histology) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Basic anatomy…