Anatomy

Question 1

Pituitary Gland - location and hormones

Answer 1

Middle cranial fossa – sella tURCICA – 0.5 g
Covered by dural fold , develops from Rathke’s pouch pharynx
Anterior – GH, TSH, ACTH, prolactin, LH, FSH, MRH
Posterior – oxytocin, ADH

Question 2

Popliteal, fossa – content and location

Answer 2

Lateral – biceps, femoris above, lateral head of gastrocnemius and plantaris is below

Question 3

Level of bifurcation of trachea (carina)

Answer 3

T5

Question 4

Gerota’s fascia

Answer 4

Surrounds kidneys (anterior)

Zuckerkandl is posterior fascia