anatomy - Medical Exam Prep

Triangles of the Neck Part 1 – The Anterior Triangle

Nov 10, 2019 | 0 comments

The triangles of the neck are an extremely common anatomy exam topic. In this first of two articles, we will cover the important knowledge requirements of the anterior triangle of the neck. The sternocleidomastoid muscle is the main muscular landmark of the neck and...

Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – The Lower Limb

Feb 10, 2019 | 2 comments

Test your knowledge of lower limb anatomy with these questions. 1. Which SINGLE statement is true regarding the blood supply to the lower limb? A. The femoral artery arises directly from the internal iliac arteryB. The profunda femoris arises from the medial side of...

The Top 10 Tips That Make Learning Anatomy Easier

Jan 10, 2019 | 1 comment

Anatomy is a notoriously difficult subject to master. The human body is incredibly complex, and the number of structures that require memorisation is massive. All is not lost, however, and there are some straightforward things that can be done to make mastery of this...

Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – The Pelvis

Nov 10, 2018 | 0 comments

Test your knowledge of pelvic anatomy with these questions. 1. Which of the following is a posterior relation of the vagina? A. Bladder B. Urethra C. Pouch of Douglas D. Ureter E. Urogenital diaphragm Show Answer Answer: C. Pouch of Douglas The main relations of the...

Test Your Anatomy Knowledge – The Abdomen

Aug 10, 2018 | 4 comments

Test your knowledge of abdominal anatomy with these questions. 1. Which of the following organs lies within the infracolic compartment? ? A. Stomach B. Liver C. Spleen D. Pancreas E. Small intestine Show Answer Answer: E. Small intestine The peritoneal cavity can be...