The thyroid cartilage is the uppermost and the biggest amongst the 8 other cartilages that constitute the laryngeal skeleton, which in turn is a cartilaginous structure present in and around the wind pipe or the trachea that contains the larynx or the voice box. It may be noted that cartilages are not bones, but partially… Continue reading Thyroid Cartilage
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Iliac Crest
Iliac crest forms the margin of ilium, and is a curved and broad structure that helps protect the inside of pelvic region. This crest forms the curved superior border area of the Ilium. Ilium is the largest of the bones that merge together to form the hipbone. There are usually three bones that merge and… Continue reading Iliac Crest
Mandible – Anatomy, Bone, Fracture, Function
Also called the inferior maxillary bone, the mandible is the lowest, largest, and strongest bone in the face. It keeps the lower teeth in their place and constitutes the lower jaw. The anterior surface towards the midline features a minor ridge which is a sign of mandibular symphysis, marked by the bone formation via fusion… Continue reading Mandible – Anatomy, Bone, Fracture, Function
Greater Trochanter Fracture
The greater trochanter of the thigh bone or the femur is a large, quadrilateral, and irregularly-shaped structure and a component of the skeletal system. It is placed somewhat posterior and laterally. Due to the difference in the anatomies of male and female pelvic region, females feature a bigger distance between the two greater trochanters. It… Continue reading Greater Trochanter Fracture