The superficial inguinal ring (subcutaneous inguinal ring or external inguinal ring) is an anatomical structure in the anterior wall of the human abdomen. It is a triangular opening that forms […]
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Deep inguinal ring
The deep inguinal ring (internal or deep abdominal ring abdominal inguinal ring internal inguinal ring) is the entrance to the inguinal canal.
Pectineal line (femur)
On the posterior surface of the femur the intermediate ridge or pectineal line is continued to the base of the lesser trochanter and gives attachment to the pectineus muscle.This article […]
Parametrium
The parametrium is the fibrous tissue that separates the supravaginal portion of the cervix from the bladder. The parametrium (called cervical stroma in some texts) lies in front of the […]
Suspensory ligament of penis
In males the suspensory ligament of the penis is attached to the pubic symphysis which holds the penis close to the pubic bone and supports it when erect. Surgically cutting […]
Suspensory ligament of ovary
The suspensory ligament of the ovary also infundibulopelvic ligament (commonly abbreviated IP ligament or simply IP) is a fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall […]
Accessory pancreatic duct
Most people have just one pancreatic duct. However some have an additional accessory pancreatic duct also called the Duct of Santorini which connects straight to the duodenum at the minor […]
Duodenal bulb
The duodenal bulb is the portion of the duodenum which is closest to the stomach. It normally has a length of about 5 centimeters. The duodenal bulb begins at the […]
Duodenojejunal flexure
The duodenojejunal flexure or duodenojejunal junction is the border between the duodenum and the jejunum.
Medial pterygoid nerve
The medial pterygoid nerve (or internal pterygoid nerve) is a branch of the mandibular nerve that innervates the medial pterygoid muscle tensor veli palatini and tensor tympani.