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Anatomical Levels of Various Structures In the Human Body and Planes

From the MCQs oriented exams point of view, the anatomical levels and bony landmarks are very important. In each and every exam, whether it is USLME, PLAB, AMC or FCPS you will get two or three questions related to anatomical levels. So in this post, we present a list of important structures and their anatomical level and plane. Read it and memorize it. Moreover, if you have any suggestion then you may contact us easily by pressing the contact button on your right lower corner. Don't forward to share this post and also follow us on facebook/twitter or via email to get more updates. See also: Drug of choice in various infections Structure Level Oropharynx and Soft Palate with Open Mouth C2 Vertebra Level of Hyoid bone C3 Vertebra Level of Thyroid cartilage C4 & C5 Vertebrae Level Bifurcation of Common Carotid Artery C3 & C4 Vertebrae junction (disc) Level of Cricoid Cartilage C6 Vertebra ...

Types of Female Pelvis, Shapes of Female Pelvis and Child Birth

Female Pelvis is of four types. Actually, these types are based on the shape of the female pelvis. The shape of female pelvis is very important from a gynecological point of view. The anatomical shape of the female pelvis should be suitable for the passage of the baby through it. Otherwise, the baby may get stuck inside the pelvis that may make vaginal delivery difficult. Let us discuss different types or shapes of the female pelvis on by one and in brief detail. Types of Female Pelvis (Caldwell-Moloy classification) (from left to right) 1 .Gynaecoid Pelvis. This is the most suitable female pelvic shape. This allows normal childbirth with ease. It has round pelvic inlet and shallow pelvic cavity with short ischial spines. All these features allow the rapid birth of the baby. So Gynaecoid Pelvis is the most suitable pelvic shape for childbirth. 2. Anthropoid Pelvis. Anthropoid pelvis has oval shaped inlet with large anterior-posterior diameter and comparatively smaller transverse ...