Mandibular fossa Definition It is a curved cavity or pit of the temporal bone of the skull. There are two such types of depressions, one on either side of the skull. (more…)
Mandibular fossa
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Parietal pleura
Parietal pleura Definition It is the outermost of the pleural membranes, which are two in number, and forms a lining for the chest cavity that contains the lungs. In Latin, this organ is known as “Pleura Parietalis”. (more…)
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Frontal sinus
Frontal sinus Definition It refers to one of the two air-filled cavities in the frontal bone. In Latin, it is also referred to as “Sinus Frontales”. (more…)
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Pterygoid fovea
What is Pterygoid fovea? The pterygoid fovea (occasionally called pit or depression) is a concave surface on the uppermost medial (anteromedial) side of the ramus, which is the posterior section of the mandible that is somewhat vertical. The structure is rough and shallow in appearance. The structure is often mistaken for the Pterygoid fossa of […]
Last updated on January 30th, 2018 at 7:09 am
Descending colon
What is Descending colon? It is a section of the large intestine. It is a part of the colon that passes down through the left hypochondrium. It also passes through the lumbar areas and along the side of the left kidney ultimately connecting with the sigmoid colon. (more…)
Last updated on May 1st, 2018 at 11:45 am
Petrotympanic fissure
Petrotympanic fissure Description It is a soft tissue or fissure located in the temporal bone which extends to the tympanic cavity from the temporomandibular joint. When running constantly with the petrotympanic fissure, both tissues are together often referred to as “Squamotympanic fissure”. Petrotympanic fissure Names This tissue is known by various other names like Glaserian […]
Last updated on November 14th, 2018 at 8:09 pm
Nail Matrix
Nail Matrix Definition It refers to the formative cellular layer that is present at the base of the nail of the toe or finger. This is the Germinal Matrix or tissue on which the nail lies. This tissue comprises of skin cells that divide quickly and are rapidly filled with keratin, a fibrous scleroprotein. The […]
Last updated on August 28th, 2018 at 7:43 am
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Maximus Definition The Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, and Gluteus Minimus, collectively referred to as the “Glutes,” are the three gluteal muscles. The Gluteus Maximus is the largest of the three. This large skeletal muscle is responsible for providing the butt with shape and helping the thigh move. (more…)
Last updated on January 30th, 2018 at 7:02 am
Intestinal villus
Intestinal Villus Definition Intestinal villus refers to any one of the small, finger-shaped outgrowths of the epithelial lining of the wall of the intestine. A cluster of these projections is referred to as Intestinal villi. (more…)
Last updated on April 23rd, 2018 at 11:10 am
Alvus
What is Alvus? Anatomists often use the term “Alvus” to refer to the intestinal tube that extends from the stomach to the anus. In a medical connotation, the term draws a reference to the condition of the excrements or feces within the cavity. Due to this reason, a person in the laxative state (diarrhea) is […]
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