The interosseous muscles of the hand are muscles found near the metacarpal bones that help to control the fingers. They are considered voluntary muscles. They are generally divided into two […]
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Taenia of fourth ventricle
In the brain the taenia of the fourth ventricle (ligula tenia of fourth ventricle) are two narrow bands of white matter one on either side which complete the lower part […]
Obturator crest
The anterior border of superior pubic ramus presents a sharp margin the obturator crest which forms part of the circumference of the obturator foramen superiorly and affords attachment to the […]
Pontine raphe nucleus
The Pontine raphe nucleus is one of the raphe nuclei. It is located in the pontine tegmentum.
Dorsal venous network of hand
The dorsal venous network of the hand is a network of veins formed by the dorsal metacarpal veins. It is found on the back of the hand and gives rise […]
Proper palmar digital arteries
The proper palmar digital arteries travel along the sides of the phalanges (along the contiguous sides of the index middle ring and little fingers) each artery lying just below (dorsal […]
Palmar carpal branch of radial artery
The palmar carpal branch of the radial artery is a small branch of the radial artery which arises near the lower border of the pronator quadratus and running across the […]
Dorsal carpal branch of the ulnar artery
The dorsal carpal branch of the ulnar artery arises from the ulnar artery immediately above the pisiform bone and winds backward beneath the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris; it […]
Plica semilunaris of conjunctiva
The plica semilunaris is a small fold of bulbar conjunctiva on the medial canthus of the eye. It functions during movement of the eye to help maintain tear drainage via […]
Palmar carpal arch
The palmar carpal arch is an anatomical term that denotes the combination (anastomosis) of two arteries: the palmar carpal branch of radial artery and the palmar carpal branch of ulnar […]