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#Neurology

Control pathways

Jan. 20, 2024

  Ascending Pathways Dorsal column Fine touch, vibration, proprioception Runs ipsilaterally - decussate in medulla Sensation…

#Neurology

Brain fibre types

Jan. 20, 2024

Fibre types Associated fibres - connection areas within a hemisphere eg cingulum Commissural fibres - interconnect areas between hemispheres …

#Neurology #Surgery

Neurovasculature

Jan. 20, 2024

Artery Area Anterior cerebral artery supply Superior and medial frontal and parietal - Corpus c…

#Neurology #Orthopaedics

Skull Anatomy

Jan. 20, 2024

Pterion formed of joining of parietal, frontal, sphenoid and temporal Trauma \(\rightarrow\) ruptured middle meningeal \(\rightarrow\) extra…

#ENT #MSK

Head and Neck

Jan. 20, 2024

Digastric anterior belly supplied by CN V3 Digastric posterior belly supplied by CN VII Both insert onto intermediate tendon Lateral rectus …

#MSK #Orthopaedics

Lower limb

Jan. 20, 2024

Thigh Anterior: femoral nerve | Medial: Obturator | Posterior: Tibial Exceptions to this Psoas major and minor - anterior rami Add…

#MSK #Orthopaedics

Upper limb

Jan. 20, 2024

Rotator cuff muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis Radial supplies all extensors FDP - medial: ulnar | lateral: me…

#Respiratory

COPD, bronchitis, emphysema

Jan. 20, 2024

Bronchitis Inflammation of the bronchials - chronic form is part of COPD Acute form usually caused by virus in children (Haemophilus influenz…

#Respiratory

Asthma

Jan. 20, 2024

Reversible intermittent narrowing of conducting airways Changes: Thicker wall due to inflammation & tissue hyperplasia Narrower l…

#ID

Viruses

Jan. 20, 2024

Herpes viruses Virus Transmission Clinical Latency in HSV-1 Direct contact Cold sores, encephali…

#ID

Parasites

Jan. 20, 2024

Ascariasis Distribution - typically 3-8 year olds Life cycle - direct Clinical - Malnutrition & absorption, obstruction - Loeffler'…

#ID

Fungal Pathogens

Jan. 20, 2024

Dermatophytes Moulds Cause superficial infections - cause "tinea" diseases Trichophyton rubrum is a common cause of toenail, foot…

#Antibiotic

Bacteria Organisms

Jan. 20, 2024

Staph Aureus +ve Niche Main Infections Other Nose Skin/soft tissue, bacteraemia, bone/joint, endocarditi…

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