Clinical Anatomy,Pathology of Bones of The Thigh and Leg Fracture of the femoral head is a rare injury caused by posterior hip dislocation in advanced age (osteoporosis) and requires hip replacement. It presents as a shortened lower limb with medial rotation. Fracture of the neck of the femur results in ischemic necrosis of the neck [...]
Anterior and lateral muscles of the leg: Clinical Anatomy,Pathology Anterior tibial compartment syndrome is characterized by ischemic necrosis of the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg. It occurs presumably as a result of compression of arteries (anterior tibial artery and its branches) by swollen muscles following excessive exertion. It is accompanied by extreme [...]
Development of Lung Pseudoglandular period Comprises weeks 5-16 when conducting system is formed as far as terminal bronchiole Birth during this period is incompatible with life. Canalicular period Comprises weeks 16-26 when terminal bronchioles give rise to respiratory bronchioles, each of which divides into alveolar ducts, and respiratory vasculature forms Some terminal sacs (primitive alveoli) [...]