Brachial lymph nodes Definition It refers to lymph nodes that are situated on the medial aspect of the upper limb between the humeral and the cubital lymph nodes. These structures are also referred to as Nodi lymphoidei brachiales. (more…)
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Medulla of lymph node Definition It is the middle section of the lymph node. (more…)
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Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths Definition Also referred to as PALS or Periarterial lymphatic sheaths, these are a section of the white splenic pulp. (more…)
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Vaginal fornix Definition It refers to any one of the deepest sections of the vagina that extends into the recesses formed by the vaginal region of the cervix. The word “fornix” is Latin in origin and stands for “arch”. Simply put, Vaginal fornix means the arch of the vagina. It is also known by other […]
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Pulmonary Ligament Definition It refers to a supporting pleural fold that stretches out to the lower section of the lung from the hilus. It is a vertical fold. In Latin, it is referred to as Ligamentum pulmonale. (more…)
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Stratum lucidum Definition It is one of the epidermal layers, composed of a layer of dead cells of the skin. In Latin, the name of this layer stands for “clear layer.” It is referred to as the granular layer of the skin. (more…)
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Ovarian ligament Definition It refers to a round, cord-shaped thickening of the part of the human body known as the broad ligament. It is also referred to by other names, such as proper ovarian ligament and utero- ovarian ligament. (more…)
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Ovarian fossa Definition It refers to a shallow depression in the parietal peritoneum of the pelvis. (more…)
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Cisterna chyli Definition Cisterna chyli is a dilated lymph channel that is generally located opposite the 1st and the 2nd lumbar vertebrae. It marks the starting point of the thoracic duct. It is also known by the name of ‘Receptaculum Chyli’ that appears as a saccular area of the lymphatic and dilation channels. (more…)
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Tubal tonsil Definition It refers to one of the four primary groups of tonsils that comprise of Waldeyer’s tonsillar ring. (more…)
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