In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Pterygo Palatine Fossa 2. Communications of Pterygo Palatine Fossa 3. Contents of Pterygo Palatine Fossa. Introduction to Pterygo Palatine Fossa: It is a pyramidal shaped space situated deep to infra temporal fossa, below the apex of the orbit. This fossa is concerned with blood and nerve supply of upper jaw, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Internal Jugular Vein 2. Relations of Internal Jugular Vein 3. Tributaries 4. Applied Anatomy. Introduction to Internal Jugular Vein: It is main venous channel of head and neck. Receives blood from brain, face and neck. Extent of Internal Jugular Vein: Begins at the base of skull in the jugular foramen [...]
The human body has got several mechanisms to combat infections due to pathogenic organisms. It should be realised that many harmless organisms live in symbiosis in our body in the upper respiratory tract, in the lower bowels and in the skin. These may occasionally infect the tissues when the resistance is extremely low or viral infections have devitalised mucosal membrane. [...]