The Golgi organ (also called Golgi tendon organ GTO tendon organ neurotendinous organ or neurotendinous spindle) senses changes in muscle tension. It is a proprioceptive sensory receptor organ that is […]
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Inferior salivatory nucleus
In the brain the inferior salivatory nucleus is a cluster of neurons controlling the parasympathetic input to the parotid gland. It is one of the components of the glossopharyngeal nerve […]
Capillary lamina of choroid
The capillary lamina of choroid or choriocapillaris is a layer of capillaries that is immediately adjacent to Bruch’s membrane in the choroid.
Tegmentum
The tegmentum (from Latin for covering) is a general area within the brainstem. It is located between the ventricular system and distinctive basal or ventral structures at each level. It […]
Geniculate ganglion
The geniculate ganglion (from Latin genu for knee) is an L-shaped collection of fibers and sensory neurons of the facial nerve located in the facial canal of the head.
Gluteal tuberosity
The lateral ridge of the linea aspera is very rough and runs almost vertically upward to the base of the greater trochanter. It is termed the gluteal tuberosity and gives […]
Lateral rotator group
The lateral rotator group are a group of six small muscles of the hip which all externally (laterally) rotate the femur in the hip joint. It consists of the following […]
Adductor muscles of the hip
In human anatomy the adductor muscles of the hip are a group of muscles of the thigh.
Orbitofrontal cortex
The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is a prefrontal cortex region in the frontal lobes in the brain which is involved in the cognitive processing of decision-making. In non-human primates it consists […]
Panniculus adiposus
The panniculus adiposus is the fatty layer of the subcutaneous tissues superficial to a deeper vestigial layer of muscle the panniculus carnosus.It includes structures that are considered fascia by some […]