The dorsal nucleus of the vagus nerve (or posterior motor nucleus of vagus) is a cranial nerve nucleus for the vagus nerve in the medulla that lies under the floor […]
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Spine of scapula
The spine of the scapula or scapular spine is a prominent plate of bone which crosses obliquely the medial four-fifths of the scapula at its upper part and separates the […]
Accessory process
Of the tubercles noticed in connection with the transverse processes of the lower lumbar vertebrae the inferior is situated at the back part of the base of the transverse process […]
Transversospinales muscles
The transversospinal muscles are a group of muscles of the human back. Their combined action is rotation and extension of the vertebral column. These muscles are small and have a […]
Ascending lumbar vein
The ascending lumbar vein is a vein that runs up through the lumbar region on the side of the vertebral column.
Lumbar veins
The lumbar veins are veins running along the inside of the posterior abdominal wall. They are the lumbar equivalent of the posterior intercostal veins.
Subcostal vein
The subcostal vein is a vein in the human body that runs along the bottom of the twelfth rib. It has the same essential qualities as the posterior intercostal veins […]
Fascia adherens
In anatomy Fascia Adherens are ribbon like structures that stabilizes non-epithelial tissue. They are similar in function to the Zonula Adherens or Adherens junction of epithelial cells. It’s a broad […]
Crus (lower leg)
Crus (Latin for ‘leg’ plural is crura) is the portion of the body starting from the ankle and ending at the knee. It is sometimes known as the gaiter.[citation needed] […]
Crus of diaphragm
The crus of diaphragm (pl. crura) is a tendinous structure that extends inferiorly from the diaphragm to attach to the vertebral column. There is a right crus and a left […]