In human anatomy the Pars flaccida of tympanic membrane or Shrapnell’s membrane (also known as Rivinus’ ligament) is the small triangular flaccid portion of the tympanic membrane or eardrum. It […]
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Prussak’s space
In human anatomy Prussak’s Space is the small middle ear recess bordered laterally by the flaccid part of Shrapnell’s membrane superiorly by the scutum and lateral malleal ligament inferiorly by […]
Palpebral fissure
The Palpebral fissure is the elliptic space between the medial and lateral canthi of the two open lids. In adults this measures about 10mm vertically and 30mm horizontally. It can […]
Henle’s layer
Henle’s layer is the third layer of the inner root sheath of the hair consisting of a single layer of cubical cells with clear flattened nuclei. It is named after […]
Huxley’s layer
The second layer of the inner root sheath of the hair consists of one or two layers of horny flattened nucleated cells known as Huxley’s layer.
Root of the hair
The root of the hair ends in an enlargement the hair bulb which is whiter in color and softer in texture than the shaft and is lodged in a follicular […]
Nucleus proprius of spinal cord
The Nucleus proprius is a layer of the spinal cord adjacent to the substantia gelatinosa. Nucleus proprius can be found in the gray matter in all levels of the spinal […]
Epiphyseal plate
The epiphyseal plate (or epiphysial plate physis or growth plate) is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone. The plate is found in […]
Esophageal glands
The esophageal glands are small compound racemose exocrine glands of the mucous type.They are lodged in the submucous tissue and each opens upon the surface by a long excretory duct.
Muscularis mucosae
The lamina muscularis mucosae (or muscularis mucosae) is the thin layer of smooth muscle found in most parts of the gastrointestinal tract located outside the lamina propria mucosae and separating […]