In this article we will discuss about the parts and surfaces of temporal bones which belongs to human skull. Parts of Temporal Bone: Paired bones, situated along the lower part of the lateral wall of the cranium. It contains the hearing and vestibular organs and takes part in the formation of temparo mandibular joint. Parts of Temporal Bone: It has [...]
The lymph nodes draining the head and neck are classified into superficial and deep nodes. Superficial lymphatics follow superficial veins while deep lymphatics follow arteries. I. Superficial Nodes: Drain superficial tissues of head and neck. A. Circular Group: Arranged in the form of a circle round the neck called "Pericervical collar". It includes: (a) Submental Nodes: Lie in submental triangle. [...]
Ethmoid bone lies between two orbital cavities, cuboidal in shape. It takes part in the formation of orbit, anterior cranial fossa, roof, lateral wall and septum of nose. Parts: It has three parts: 1. Cribriform plate, 2. Perpendicular plate and 3. Labyrinthine part. At the time of birth bone has three pieces- median plate, right and left labyrinths. 1. Cribriform [...]