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Content:
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Topography of the Stomach
1:56 External Features of the Stomach
2:30 Parts of the Stomach
3:56 Layers of the Gastric Wall
Topography of Gaster:
- Holotopy: Lies in the Epigastric Region and Left Hypochondriac Region (Left upper quadrant).
β From Cardiac Orifice (Ostium Cardiacum)
β To Pyloric Orifice (Ostium Pyloricum)
- Syntopy:
β Anterior wall: Diaphragm, Liver, Anterior abdominal wall
β Posterior Wall: Left Kidney, Spleen, Pancreas, Transverse Colon
External Features:
- Lesser Curvature (Curvatura Minor)
β Angular Notch (Incisura Angularis)
- Greater Curvature (Curvatura Major)
β Cardiac Notch (Incisura Cardialis)
Parts of the Stomach:
- Cardiac Part (Pars Cardiaca)
- Fundus (Fundus Gastricus)
- Body of Gaster (Corpus Gastricum)
- Pyloric Part (Pars Pylorica)
β Pyloric Antrum (Antrum Pyloricum)
β Pyloric Canal (Canalis Pyloricus)
Layers of the Gastric Wall:
- Tunica Mucosa (2-3 cm)
β Gastric Folds (Plicae Gastricae)
β Areae Gastricae
β Simple Columnar Epithelium
β Gastric Pit (Foveolare Gastricae)
β Lamina Propria
β Muscularis Mucosa
- Tela Submucosa
β Loose Connective Tissue
- Tunica Muscularis
β Smooth muscles
β Inner: Oblique muscle Layer
β Middle: Circular Muscle Layer
Β§ Pyloric Sphincter (musculus sphincter pyloricus)
β Outer: Longitudinal Muscle Layer
- Tunica Serosa
β Formed by the Peritoneum
Sources used in this video:
- Memorix Anatomy 2nd Edition by HudΓ‘k Radovan (Author), KachlΓk David (Author), VolnΓ½ OndΕej (Author)
- Biorender
- University notes and lectures
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Content:
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Topography of the Stomach
1:56 External Features of the Stomach
2:30 Parts of the Stomach
3:56 Layers of the Gastric Wall
Topography of Gaster:
- Holotopy: Lies in the Epigastric Region and Left Hypochondriac Region (Left upper quadrant).
β From Cardiac Orifice (Ostium Cardiacum)
β To Pyloric Orifice (Ostium Pyloricum)
- Syntopy:
β Anterior wall: Diaphragm, Liver, Anterior abdominal wall
β Posterior Wall: Left Kidney, Spleen, Pancreas, Transverse Colon
External Features:
- Lesser Curvature (Curvatura Minor)
β Angular Notch (Incisura Angularis)
- Greater Curvature (Curvatura Major)
β Cardiac Notch (Incisura Cardialis)
Parts of the Stomach:
- Cardiac Part (Pars Cardiaca)
- Fundus (Fundus Gastricus)
- Body of Gaster (Corpus Gastricum)
- Pyloric Part (Pars Pylorica)
β Pyloric Antrum (Antrum Pyloricum)
β Pyloric Canal (Canalis Pyloricus)
Layers of the Gastric Wall:
- Tunica Mucosa (2-3 cm)
β Gastric Folds (Plicae Gastricae)
β Areae Gastricae
β Simple Columnar Epithelium
β Gastric Pit (Foveolare Gastricae)
β Lamina Propria
β Muscularis Mucosa
- Tela Submucosa
β Loose Connective Tissue
- Tunica Muscularis
β Smooth muscles
β Inner: Oblique muscle Layer
β Middle: Circular Muscle Layer
Β§ Pyloric Sphincter (musculus sphincter pyloricus)
β Outer: Longitudinal Muscle Layer
- Tunica Serosa
β Formed by the Peritoneum
Sources used in this video:
- Memorix Anatomy 2nd Edition by HudΓ‘k Radovan (Author), KachlΓk David (Author), VolnΓ½ OndΕej (Author)
- Biorender
- University notes and lectures










![CN 4: Trochlear Nerve (Scheme, Pathway, Clinical Relevance) | Neuroanatomy
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Content:
0:00 Introduction
00:52 Trochlear Nerve Scheme
02:08 Course of the Trochlear Nerve
06:07 Functions of the Superior Oblique
07:55 Trochlear Nerve Palsy
09:32 Recap
Trochlear Nerve Scheme / Overview:
- Trochlea is Latin for Pulley, due to the function of the superior oblique muscle
- Nucleus of the trochlear nerve located in the midbrain, at the level of inferior colliculi
- Emerges from the posterior surface of the midbrain, and turns anteriorly
- Enter and run on the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus
- Enters the orbit via the superior orbital fissure, to innervate the superior oblique
- Exclusively a somatomotor nerve.
Course of the Trochlear Nerve:
- Nucleus of the Trochlear nerve (nuclei nervi trochlearis) is located in the midbrain, at the level of the inferior colliculus (coliculi inferiores)
- Nucleus is located at the same area as the oculomotor nerve nuclei, just a level lower.
- The trochlear nerve crosses to the contralateral side, leaves from the posterior surface of the midbrain, and turns anteriorly.
- Pierces the dura mater, and then runs through the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus.
- Goes through the superior orbital fissure, to innervate the superior oblique.
Functions of the Superior Oblique Muscle:
- Origin: Body of the sphenoid bone medial to the common tendinous ring.
- Runs anteriorly, muscle tendon hooks around the trochlea of the superior oblique
- Then takes a sharp posterior lateral turn
- Insertion; Posterior Superolateral aspect of eyeball (deep to rectus superior, via trochlea orbitae)
- Causes: Abduction, depression, internally rotation of the eyeball
Clinical Relevance:
- Damage to the trochlear nerve can be caused by either congenital or acquired causes.
- When the nerve is damaged, it causes the eye to naturally shift upwards and externally rotate leading to diplopia (double vision)
- To compensate and reduce the diplopia, patients usually get a head tilt and chin tuck.
- Congenital: Malformations of nucleus or nerve
- Acquired: Trauma, or stroke in the midbrain.
Sources:
- Singh, I. (2017). Human neuroanatomy (10th ed.). Helwany M, Bordoni B. Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 1 (Olfactory) [Updated 2022 Aug 8]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-
- Kozlowski, T. (2017). Memorix Anatomy: The Complete Study Guide. 2nd ed. Thieme Medical Publishers.
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