List of articles in "Anatomical Structure" category - Page 133

The diaphragmatic part of the pelvic fascia covers both surfaces of the Levatores ani. The layer covering the upper surface of the pelvic diaphragm follows above the line of origin […]

The endopelvic part of the pelvic fascia is continued over the various pelvic viscera to form for the fibrous coverings. It is attached to the diaphragmatic part of the pelvic […]

The superficial inguinal ring is bounded below by the crest of the pubis; on either side by the margins of the opening in the aponeurosis which are called the crura […]

The aponeurosis of the obliquus externus abdominis is a thin but strong membranous structure the fibers of which are directed downward and medially.It is joined with that of the opposite […]

The rectus abdominis muscle is crossed by three fibrous bands called the tendinous inscriptions (or tendinous intersections).

The anterior divisions of the seventh eighth ninth tenth and eleventh thoracic intercostal nerves are continued anteriorly from the intercostal spaces into the abdominal wall; hence they are named thoraco-abdominal […]

The superficial epigastric vein is a vein which travels with the superficial epigastric artery. It joins the accessory saphenous vein near the fossa ovalis.

The arterial arcades (intermesenteric arterial anastomoses or Riolan arcades) are loops of arteries around the jejunum and ileum.Nearest the duodenum the mesenteric loops are primary the vasa recta are long […]

The epiploic appendices (or appendices epiploicae or epiploic appendages or appendix epiploica or omental appendices) are small pouches of the peritoneum filled with fat and situated along the colon and […]

The major duodenal papilla is an opening of the pancreatic duct into the duodenum. The major duodenal papilla is in most people the primary mechanism for the secretion of bile […]