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Site of mental foramen?
The mental foramen is typically located on the anterior aspect of the mandible, near the region of the premolars. It serves as an exit point for the mental nerve which supplies sensation to the lower lip and chin.
Is the haversian canal the site of cartilage and interstitial lamellae?
No, the Haversian canal is not the site of cartilage and interstitial lamellae. The Haversian canal is a central canal in compact bone that contains blood vessels and nerves. Cartilage is found in areas like growth plates and joints, while interstitial lamellae are remnants of old osteons in bone tissue.
What is the tragus?
The tragus is a small, pointed, flap of cartilage located on the outer ear, in front of the ear canal. It helps to collect sound and funnel it into the ear canal, aiding in the localization of sound.
What is the tissue in the central canal of bone that consists chiefly of fat cells called?
The tissue in the central canal of bone that consists chiefly of fat cells is called yellow bone marrow. Yellow bone marrow serves as a storage site for fats and can also convert into red bone marrow to produce red blood cells when needed.
What is Kiesselbach's plexus?
Kiesselbach's plexus is a vascular network located in the anterior part of the nasal septum. It is a common site for nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, due to the presence of multiple blood vessels converging in this area. The plexus is supplied by branches of the internal and external carotid arteries.
