What is Superior temporal gyrus? It refers to one of the three gyri, or convolutions and is located in the temporal lobe of the brain of humans. It is the topmost gyrus of the human temporal lobe. Simply put, it is one of the elevations or convex folds in the surface of the human brain. […]
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Corpus spongiosum Definition It refers to a spongy tissue mass located in the penis. It is made of erectile tissue and is also surrounded by Tunica albuginea. More than one of these types of tissue mass is known as Corpora spongiosa. Corpus spongiosum Synonyms Sometimes, it is also called “Corpus cavernosum urethrae” which is actually […]
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What is Conus arteriosus? It is a cone-shaped pouch that is formed from the left angle and the upper angle of the right ventricle located in the chordate heart. The pulmonary trunk originates from this structure. The sac has a smooth wall. Also referred to as ‘’Infundibulum’’, the Conus Arteriosus acts as the entrance from […]
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Atrioventricular septum Definition It is cardiac septum (division between two cavities or tissues) between the left ventricle (LV) and the right atrium (RA) of the heart. It is abbreviated as AV septum. (more…)
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What is Superior temporal sulcus? It is the sulcus or fissure that separates the superior temporal gyrus in the temporal brain lobe from the middle temporal gyrus. The Superior temporal sulcus is abbreviated as STS. (more…)
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suprapleural membrane Definition It is the thickened section of the endothoracic fascia that extends over the space between the thoracic cage and the parietal pleura. (more…)
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External urethral orifice Definition It refers to the external aperture (opening) of the urethra in males, as well as females, from which urine is passed out during urination. (more…)
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What is Serous pericardium? It is one of the layers of the Pericardium, one of the sac-like membranes that circumvent the heart. It is a single cell layer that lies in a subserosal connective tissue layer. (more…)
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Parieto-occipital sulcus Definition It is a sulcus or deep fissure located close to the posterior end of each brain hemisphere. It is also known as Parietooccipital fissure. In Latin, the structure is known as Sulcus parietooccipitalis or Fissura parietooccipitalis. (more…)
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What is the Primary auditory cortex? It is that region of the brain which dispenses sound and is responsible for the ability to hear. It is an essential section of the cerebral cortex which accepts auditory data from the medial geniculate body. It is the primary cortical area of the auditory passageway. This brain region […]
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