List of articles in "Anatomical Structure" category - Page 197

The musculi pectinati (pectinate muscles) are parallel ridges in the walls of the atria of the heart. They resemble the teeth of the comb hence the name.Behind the crest of […]

The fibrous pericardium is attached to the posterior surface of the sternum by the superior and inferior sternopericardiac ligaments (sternopericardial ligaments); the upper passing to the manubrium and the lower […]

The semispinalis cervicis (semispinalis colli) arises by a series of tendinous and fleshy fibers from the transverse processes of the upper five or six thoracic vertebrae and is inserted into […]

The laciniate ligament (internal annular ligament flexor retinaculum of foot) is a strong fibrous band extending from the tibial malleolus above to the margin of the calcaneus below converting a […]

The antebrachial fascia (antibrachial fascia or deep fascia of forearm) continuous above with the brachial fascia is a dense membranous investment which forms a general sheath for the muscles in […]

The greater tubercle of the humerus is situated lateral to the head of the humerus and posterolateral to the lesser tubercle. Its upper surface is rounded and marked by three […]

The lesser tubercle of the humerus although smaller is more prominent than the greater tubercle: it is situated in front and is directed medially and anteriorly. Above and in front […]

The lateral epicondyle of the femur smaller and less prominent than the medial epicondyle gives attachment to the fibular collateral ligament of the knee-joint. Directly below it is a small […]

The medial epicondyle of the femur is a bony protrusion located on the medial side of the bone’s distal end.Located above the medial condyle it bears an elevation the adductor […]

The medial epicondyle of the humerus in humans is larger and more prominent than the lateral epicondyle and is directed slightly more posteriorly in the anatomical position. In birds where […]