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Kit Ng, Ph.D.

Anatomist, Physiologist, Lecturer

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Sheep Brain

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 Kit Ng

(Last updated: 3-15-2017) This page will be updated with more pictures.  Most pictures in this page contain a link in the caption to the annotated version of the same picture. Continue reading Sheep Brain

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Skin Model

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 Kit Ng

Below is a typical model of skin.  Key to this figure is below. Key to the model: A – Epidermis B – Reticular dermis C – Hypodermis / subcutaneous fat / superficial fascia D – Arrector pili E – Sebaceous/oil … Continue reading Skin Model

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Sebaceous/Oil gland

March 9, 2017 Kit Ng

Sebaceous (oil) gland is a type of gland that is found in the dermis and associated with the hair follicle.  It is a type of holocrine secretion, in which cells of the gland degenerate and release the content, known as … Continue reading Sebaceous/Oil gland

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Eccrine sweat gland

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 Kit Ng

Eccrine sweat glands are the more common type of sweat glands and they can be found everywhere but predominantly on palms and soles.  They are composed of both simple and stratified cuboidal epithelial cells.  These glands secrete sweat that contains … Continue reading Eccrine sweat gland

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Atypical vertebrae: C1 and C2

February 25, 2017 Kit Ng

There are two atypical vertebrae in the cervical region: C1 (Atlas) and C2 (Axis). C1 is named Atlas after the greek god who hold up the heavens.  On its superior surface it has two superior articular facets that articulate with the occipital … Continue reading Atypical vertebrae: C1 and C2

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Jejunum and ileum

February 25, 2017 Kit Ng

Jejunum and ileum comprises the distal portion of the small intestine after the duodenum.    Though the basic layers (mucosa, submucosa, muscular is propria and adventia/serosa) remain the same and the mucosa also form villi, there are a few structural … Continue reading Jejunum and ileum

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Duodenum

February 25, 2017 Kit Ng

Duodenum is the most proximal portion of the small intestine to the stomach.  The mucosa of the duodenum form villi that increases the surface area for absorption.  Most unique to the duodenum are the presence of Brunner’s glands in the submucosa … Continue reading Duodenum

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Appendix

February 25, 2017 Kit Ng

Appendix is a small sac extending from the cecum right off the ileocecal valve.  One proposed function of the appendix is that it helps maintain a healthy gut microflora by replenishing the gut with pro-health strains that reside in the appendix. Continue reading Appendix

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Spina bifida occulta

February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 Kit Ng

Specimen demonstrating incomplete fusion of the sacrum (notice the S1 region).  This was most likely from an individual who was asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.  This form of spina bifida is known as spina bifida occulta. Continue reading Spina bifida occulta

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Sagittal Head model

December 11, 2016 Kit Ng

Model showing the sagittal section of the head, showing the relationship between bone, brain, and upper respiratory tract. Continue reading Sagittal Head model

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