The diagonal band of Broca is one of the forebrain nuclei that are derived from the ventral telencephalon during development. This structure forms the medial margin of the anterior perforated […]
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Meissner’s plexus
The nerves of the small intestines are derived from the plexuses of parasympathetic nerves around the superior mesenteric artery. From this source they run to the myenteric plexus (Auerbach’s plexus) […]
Lumbosacral plexus
The anterior divisions of the lumbar nerves sacral nerves and coccygeal nerve form the lumbosacral plexus the first lumbar nerve being frequently joined by a branch from the twelfth thoracic. […]
Medial forebrain bundle
The medial forebrain bundle (MFB) is a complex bundle of axons coming from the basal olfactory regions the periamygdaloid region and the septal nuclei.
Porta hepatis
The porta hepatis or transverse fissure of the liver is a short but deep fissure about 5 cm long extending transversely across the under surface of the left portion of […]
Inferior transverse ligament of scapula
The inferior transverse ligament (spinoglenoid ligament) is a weak membranous band situated behind the neck of the scapula and stretching from the lateral border of the spine to the margin […]
Great scapular notch
The great scapular notch (or spinoglenoid notch)is a notch which serves to connect the supraspinatous fossa and infraspinatous fossa.Suprascapular artery and suprascapular nerve pass around the great scapular notch.
Suprascapular notch
The suprascapular notch (or scapular notch) is a notch in the superior border of the scapula just medial to the base of the coracoid process.This notch is converted into a […]
Superior transverse scapular ligament
The superior transverse ligament (transverse or suprascapular ligament) converts the scapular notch into a foramen or opening. It is a thin and flat fasciculus narrower at the middle than at […]
Superior thoracic artery
The superior thoracic artery (highest thoracic artery) is a small artery located near the armpit in humans. It normally arising from the first division of the axillary artery but may […]