Enteroendocrine cells are specialized endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. They produce hormones in response to various stimuli gastrointestinal hormones or peptides and release them into the bloodstream […]
List of articles in "Anatomical Structure" category - Page 138
Thoracoepigastric vein
The thoracoepigastric vein runs along the lateral aspect of the trunk between the superficial epigastric vein below and the lateral thoracic vein above and establishes an important communication between the […]
Coronary ligament
The coronary ligament of the liver refers to parts of the peritoneal reflections that hold the liver to the inferior surface of the diaphragm.
Mesoappendix
The mesoappendix is the portion of the mesentery connecting the ileum to the appendix. It may extend to the tip of the appendix. It encloses the appendicular artery and vein […]
Gastrophrenic ligament
The postero-inferior surface of the stomach is covered by peritoneum except over a small area close to the cardiac orifice; this area is limited by the lines of attachment of […]
Phrenicocolic ligament
A fold of peritoneum the phrenicocolic ligament is continued from the left colic flexure to the thoracic diaphragm opposite the tenth and eleventh ribs; it passes below and serves to […]
Dorsal pancreatic artery
The dorsal pancreatic artery is a branch of the splenic artery. It anastomoses with the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery and continues as the inferior pancreatic artery on its lower border.
Urethral crest
The urethral crest is an anatomical feature present in the urinary system of both males and females.In males the urethral crest is known as the crista urethralis masculinae or the […]
Endosteum
In anatomy the endosteum (plural endostea) is a thin layer of connective tissue that lines the surface of the bony tissue that forms the medullary cavity of long bones. This […]
Connective tissue proper
Connective tissue proper is a subset of connective tissue.Characterized as having more intercellular material than cells.