List of articles in "Anatomical Structure" category - Page 210

The antihelix (anthelix) is a part of the visible ear; the pinna.The antihelix is a curved prominence of cartilage parallel with and in front of the helix on the pinna.The […]

The lacrimal lake is the pool of tears in the lower conjunctival cul-de-sac which drains into the opening of the tear drainage system (the puncta lacrimalia). The volume of the […]

The lacrimal canaliculi one in each eyelid commence at minute orifices termed puncta lacrimalia (or lacrimal punctum or lacrimal point) on the summits of the papillae lacrimales seen on the […]

In human anatomy of the mouth the palatine process of the maxilla (palatal process) is a thick horizontal process of the maxilla. It forms the anterior three quarters of the […]

The frontal process of the maxilla (nasal process) is a strong plate which projects upward medialward and backward by the side of the nose forming part of its lateral boundary. […]

The zygomatic process of the maxilla (malar process) is a rough triangular eminence situated at the angle of separation of the anterior zygomatic and orbital surfaces. In front it forms […]

The body of the maxilla is somewhat pyramidal in shape and contains a large cavity the maxillary sinus (antrum of Highmore).

The medial palpebral ligament (tendo oculi) about 4 mm. in length and 2 mm. in breadth is attached to the frontal process of the maxilla in front of the lacrimal […]

After the maxillary nerve enters the infraorbital canal the nerve is frequently called the infraorbital nerve. This nerve innervates (Sensory) the lower eyelid upper lip and part of the nasal […]

The vitelline membrane is a structure directly adjacent to the outer surface of the plasma membrane of an ovum. It is composed mostly of protein fibers with protein receptors needed […]