The region where the crescentic masses of the ectoderm and endoderm come into direct contact with each other constitutes a thin membrane the buccopharyngeal membrane (or oropharyngeal membrane) which forms […]
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Cephalic flexure
The mesencephalic flexure or cephalic flexure is the first flexure or bend of the embryonic brain; it appears in the region of the mid-brain.
Respiratory epithelium
Respiratory epithelium is a type of epithelium found lining the respiratory tract where it serves to moisten and protect the airways. It also functions as a barrier to potential pathogens […]
Inferior ganglion of vagus nerve
The nodose ganglion (ganglion of the trunk; inferior ganglion of vagus nerve) is cylindrical in form of a reddish color and 2.5 cm (0.98 in) in length. It is located […]
Renal column
The renal column (or Bertin column or column of Bertin) is a medullary extension of the renal cortex in between the renal pyramids. It allows the cortex to be better […]
Basal plate (placenta)
During pregnancy changes in the placenta involve the disappearance of the greater portion of the stratum compactum but the deeper part of this layer persists and is condensed to form […]
Spiral ganglion
The spiral (cochlear) ganglion is the group of nerve cells that serve the sense of hearing by sending a representation of sound from the cochlea to the brain. The cell […]
Substantia innominata
The substantia innominata (literally unnamed substance) of Meynert is a stratum in the human brain consisting partly of gray and partly of white substance which lies below the anterior part […]
Rhomboid fossa
The anterior part of the fourth ventricle is named from its shape the rhomboid fossa and its anterior wall formed by the back of the pons and medulla oblongata constitutes […]
Area postrema
The area postrema is a medullary structure in the brain that controls vomiting. Its privileged location in the brain also allows the area postrema to play a vital role in […]