Cephalic vein Definition It is the subcutaneous vein of the upper extremity. It is sometimes denoted as “antecubital vein”. The term cephalic refers to the anatomy of the head. Cephalic vein Location It is located on the lateral side of the left and right arm that runs from the hand to the shoulder. It is not a deep or […]
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Epiphysis Definition It is a vital growth area near the end of a long bone, which later fuses with the main bone through ossification. To be more precise, it is the rounded end of any long bone wherein the part joins with adjacent bones. The Epiphysis is surrounded by the articular cartilage at the joint area. It is […]
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Orbicularis oculi Definition It is a circular band of muscle that surrounds the eye. It is generally a sphincter muscle that lies in the tissue of the eyelid and performs a host of ocular functions. (more…)
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Definition of Periosteum It is a dense fibrous membrane made up of irregular connective tissue that covers the external surface of the bones. It is completely opposite to endosteum that lines the inner cavity of long bones. The tissue, however, does not line the joints of long bones and is replaced with a cartilage, which prevents bones […]
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Deltoid tuberosity Definition It refers to a bumpy area on the shaft of the humerus which the deltoid muscle is attached to. The word “Tuberosity” comes from the term “Tuber” which is of Latin origin and means “A lump.” (more…)
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Posterior pituitary Definition It is a section of the endocrine system that comprises of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It is also known by the name “neurohypophysis.” (more…)
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Stratum basale Definition It refers to the basal or the deepest of the five layers of the epidermis. It is also known by the names “germative layer” or “basal layer.” Sometimes, it is also referred to as stratum germinativum. (more…)
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Porta hepatis Definition It refers to a short, deep fissure that stretches in a traverse manner across the bottom section of the left part of the right liver lobe. It is also referred to as the “Transverse fissure of the liver.” (more…)
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Left atrial appendage Definition It refers to a muscular sac or pouch joined to the left atrium of the cardiac chambers. It is sometimes also called the ‘left auricle’ although the latter term was originally used to describe the left atrium. It is abbreviated as LAA. (more…)
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Endoneurium Definition It refers to a tubular structure or endoneurial channel. It separates axons from each other inside a peripheral nerve. It is also known by other names like “Connective tissue sheath of Key and Retzius” and “Henle’s sheath.” (more…)
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