Connective Tissue: General Considerations

Connective tissue provides a matrix that connects and binds the cells and organs and ultimately gives support to the body. (Hence called support tissue also.)

The main constituent of connective tissue is the extracellular matrix. Due to this abundance of extracellular matrix, the cells in connective tissues are widely placed. Other tissues (like epithelium, muscular and nervous) are formed mainly by cells.

Joints of Pectoral Girdle: Anatomy of Shoulder Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint and Sternoclavicular Joint

Pectoral Girdle

Pectoral Girdle or Shoulder Girdle connects the free part of the upper limb with the trunk. It consists of scapula and clavicle on each side. A series of anatomical organization makes the girdle extremely mobile. The mobility of scapula is essential for free movement of upper limb. The clavicle acts as a strut which holds the scapula laterally allowing the upper limb to swing freely from the side of the trunk. 

Gross anatomy and histological features of Pituitary Gland

What is pituitary gland?

Also known as hypophysis cerebri, pituitary is an ovoid neuroglandular organ.

It is suspended from the floor of the third ventricle by a stalk known as infundibulum.

It is located in a depression called hypophyseal fossa of sella turcica of body of sphenoid. The fossa is roofed by the diaphragm sellae which is a fold derived from the meningeal layer of dura mater. The diaphragm sellae is pierced by the pituitary stalk or infuldibulum.

Anatomy Resources: Books, Atlases and DVDs

This post presents the useful resources in Anatomy. It includes the list of text-books for Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Cytogenetics / Medical Genetics and Neuroanatomy including atlases, dissection manual and DVDs. The books are divided into different section. Latest available edition number, publishers name and ISBN number have also been provided along with amazon links.