Anatomy of Animal Model and Comparison to Human
Fig. 1.1 Transverse section of sheep neck. Clearly evidence of anterior and posterior compartments Similarly the human larynx has the function of air passage, phonation, and sphincter. It extends from…
Step-by-Step Partial Cricotracheal Resection (PCTR)
Fig. 7.1 (a) Scalpel N°15 and 11, (b) needle driver, (c) surgical and anatomic forceps, (d) small curved mosquito forceps, (e) Kocher’s forceps, (f) Mayo, curved, and straight iris scissors,…
How to Prepare an Animal Model
Fig. 2.1 Set of surgical instruments Fig. 2.2 Scalpels Fig. 2.3 Needle driver Fig. 2.4 Surgical and anatomic forceps Fig. 2.5 Curved mosquito forceps Fig. 2.6 Kocher’s forceps Fig. 2.7…
Larynx Box
Figs. 8.1 and 8.2 Axial and frontal view of technical draw of the initial prototype of the larynx box Figs. 8.3 and 8.4 Technical draws of the outer footplate of…
Step-by-Step Tracheal Resection with End-to-End Anastomosis
Fig. 6.1 Identification of main landmarks of laryngeal framework Step 3 Superficial Layer Dissection Elevation of the cutaneous and subplatysmal flaps and identification of the strap muscles. The strap muscles…
Tracheotomy
Fig. 3.1 Set of surgical instruments Step 1 Skin Landmark Identification Recognizing the main landmarks on the skin (Fig. 3.2) is probably the most simple and fundamental step in all…
Refractive Surgery in Aviators
Fig. 3.1 The F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System integrates head-up display (HUD), helmet-mounted display, and night vision features to provide in-flight and tactical information with virtual capabilities to…
Lessons from Animals in Extreme Environments
Fig. 6.1 Photograph of a four-eyed fish (Anableps anableps). Inset demonstrates aerial and submerged cornea (Adapted from source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anableps_anableps_qtl1.jpg. Original author: Quartl. Used as licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share…
Night Vision and Military Operations
Fig. 4.1 Photopic, mesopic and scotopic visions . Photopic vision operates under high ambient light conditions (e.g. clear sunny day); mesopic vision functions under intermediate light conditions (e.g. moonlight) and…
Neuro-ophthalmolmic Sequelae of Sustained Microgravity
Fig. 1.1 Preflight and postflight optic nerve photos exhibiting optic nerve head edema in an astronaut following long-duration spaceflight (Reprinted with permission from Mader et al. [18]) Fig. 1.2 Postflight…
