Vaginal orifice Definition It refers to an aperture that is in a position both rear and posterior to the urethral opening. In Latin, it is referred to as Ostium vaginae. In French, it is known by the name Ostium du vagin. (more…)
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Arcuate arteries of the kidney Definition The term refers to the branches of the interlobar arteries of the kidney. These create arches over the pyramidal base. (more…)
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Mesovarium Definition It refers to a section of the broad ligament situated between the mesosalpinx and the mesometrium in the female body. In the male body, it is known by the name mesorchium. (more…)
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Seminal colliculus Definition It is an elevated section of the urethral crest. (more…)
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Thoracic Splanchnic Nerves Definition They refer to the splanchnic nerves which arise from the particular thoracic segment of the sympathetic nerves and pass inferiorly to supply sympathetic innervations to the abdomen. Such splanchnic nerves include visceral afferent and preganglionic sympathetic fibers. (more…)
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Pyramidal Lobe of Thyroid Gland Definition It refers to the cone-shaped third lobe of the thyroid gland, which frequently arises from the upper border of the isthmus and sometimes from the adjoining part of either lobe. Sometimes, it stretches to the hyoid bone and marks its point of stability with the thyroglossal duct. Occasionally, it […]
Last updated on February 4th, 2018 at 12:51 pm
Pudendal cleft Definition It refers to a section of the vulva or a crease at the basal point of the mons pubis where it divides and forms the labia majora. The Pudendal cleft is actually the name given to the fissure between the labia majora. (more…)
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Pharyngeal tonsil Definition It refers to a lump of lymphoid tissue that comprises of cells involved in killing off pathogenic beings. They are part of the immune system along with tonsils. However, unlike tonsils, they are not directly visible by looking at the back region of the throat. (more…)
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Major calyx Definition It is one of the recesses or branches of the pelvis of your kidney wherein the orifices of the renal pelvis branch out. Calyx is defined as a cavity or cup-shaped organ. In simple words, the Major Calyx is a cup-shaped part of kidney’s renal pelvis that surrounds the renal papilla. It […]
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Pars distalis Definition It refers to a section of the anterior lobe of the master gland of the endocrine system – the pituitary gland (hypophysis), which is situated at the base of the brain. (more…)
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