List of articles in "Anatomical Structure" category - Page 15

In the human brain the Kölliker-Fuse nucleus is the nucleus in the parabrachial area that regulates breathing rate. It receives signals from the caudal cardio-respiratory part of the solitary nucleus […]

White blood cells (WBCs) also called leukocytes or leucocytes are the cells of the immune system that are involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials. […]

Periamygdaloid cortex (or periamygdalar area) is a portion of the rhinencephalon consisting of paleocortex.The periamygdaloid cortex plays a role in olfaction.It has been suggested that the left periamygdalar region may […]

The apex of patella is the most inferior (lowest) part of the patella. It is pointed in shape and gives attachment to the patellar ligament.

The chorioallantoic membrane — also called the chorioallantois or abbreviated to CAM — is a vascular membrane found in eggs of some amniotes such as birds and reptiles. It is […]

The anterior part of the insula is subdivided by shallow sulci into three or four short gyri while the posterior part is formed by one long gyrus which is often […]

The anterior part of the insula is subdivided by shallow sulci into three or four short gyri while the posterior part is formed by two long gyri.

The cingulate gyrus commences below the rostrum of the corpus callosum curves around in front of the genu extends along the upper surface of the body and finally turns downward […]

The function of the lymphatic system is to:collect and return fluid and plasma protein to the blood which will help maintain fluid balancedefend the body against disease by producing lymphocytesabsorb […]

The hypopharyngeal eminence or hypobranchial eminence is an embryogenic structure which forms the 1/3 posterior part (copula) of adult tongue during fetal development.