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4 days ago · The radiographic hallmarks of rheumatoid arthritis are: marginal erosions; important early finding, in the “ bare areas ”, frequently in the radial side of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints 7. soft tissue swelling. fusiform and periarticular; it represents a combination of joint effusion, edema and tenosynovitis 5.
4 days ago · The limb buds are the precursor structures of the limbs. Their formation begins in the 4 th week, with the activation of mesenchymal cells in the somatic layer of lateral plate mesoderm. The limb buds first appear on the ventrolateral body wall initially and extend ventrally.
4 days ago · Fig 1. The pharyngeal arches, clefts and pouches of the head and neck. Development of the Face. During week 3 of embryonic development, an oropharyngeal membrane initially appears at the site of the future face. It is comprised of ectoderm and endoderm – externally and internally, respectively.
4 days ago · the PIP joints and some of the distinctive features of HOA may be caused by the specific properties of PIP chondrocytes. Chondrocyte culture of PIP cartilage is a novel tool to study cartilage degeneration in HOA.
3 days ago · It is said to be “butterfly shaped”, with a middle part accommodating the pituitary gland and two lateral parts accommodating the temporal lobes of the brain. In this article, we shall look at the borders, contents and clinical correlations of the middle cranial fossa.
2 days ago · Description. In a patient with trigger finger, the A1 pulley becomes inflamed and thickened, making it harder for the flexor tendon to glide through it as the finger bends. Over time, the flexor tendon may also become inflamed and develop a small nodule on its surface, further aggravating the condition.
3 days ago · Understanding Your Results. Based on the examinations, diagnosis as well as the severity of the damage to the articular cartilage will be determined. The most visible symptom is abnormally low levels of joint cartilage. Osteophytes, also known as bone spurs can be visualized as well when present.
