Gross anatomy

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The MediastinumOverview • The mediastinum is the area centrally located between the right and left pleural cavities. • The mediastinum can be broadly divided into superior and inferior compartments. The Superior Mediastinum* is a space for structures to pass between the head/neck and the thorax. The Inferior Mediastinum* comprises the anterior, middle, and posterior sub-compartments. – Anterior mediastinum comprises connective and fatty tissue that protect the deeper structures. – Middle…

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Liver, the largest gland in the body, a spongy mass of wedge-shaped lobes that has many metabolic and secretory functions. The liver secretes bile, a digestive fluid; metabolizes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; stores glycogen, vitamins, and other substances; synthesizes blood-clotting factors;

Origins & Insertions: Upper Extremity, Anterior • We'll look at the right side.Origin • The bone that remains stable upon muscle contraction.Insertion • The bone moves upon muscle contraction.In the limbs, the origin is usually proximal to the

Mesenteric arteries • Both the superior and inferior arteries arise from the abdominal aorta and travel through the mesentery to deliver blood to organs of the digestive tract. Superior mesenteric artery • Supplies the pancreas, segments of the s

Some medical publications I did illustrations for. The two for Clinical Anatomy were done under the guidance of Dr. Frank Scali, the others- of the origins/insertions of the muscles of forearm/thigh were done for Quinnipiac's Gross Anatomy Lab. All pieces…

The lungs are pyramid-shaped, paired organs that are connected to the trachea by the right and left bronchi; on the inferior surface, the lungs are bord...