List of articles in "Anatomical Structure" category - Page 3

The submasseterric space (also termed the masseteric space) is a fascial space of the head and neck (sometimes also termed fascial spaces or tissue spaces). It is a potential space […]

The mental space is a fascial space of the head and neck (also termed fascial spaces or tissue spaces). It is a potential space bilaterally located in the chin between […]

The submental space is a fascial space of the head and neck (sometimes also termed fascial spaces or tissue spaces). It is a potential space located between the mylohyoid muscle […]

The submandibular space is a fascial space of the head and neck (sometimes also termed fascial spaces or tissue spaces). It is a potential space and is paired on either […]

The reticular membrane (RM also called reticular lamina or apical cuticular plate) is a thin stiff lamina that extends from the outer hair cells to the Hensen’s cells. The RM […]

The Giacomini vein is a communicant vein between the great saphenous vein (GSV) and the small saphenous vein (SSV). It is named after the Italian anatomist Carlo Giacomini (1840-1898). The […]

Lingual papillae (singular papilla) Lingual papillae are the small nipple or hair–like structures on the upper surface of the tongue that give the tongue its characteristic rough texture.There are four […]

The central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA or aCeN) is a nucleus within the amygdala. It serves as the major output nucleus of the amygdala and participates in receiving and […]

The anterior accessory saphenous vein is a special anterior tributary of the great saphenous vein (GSV) draining the antero-lateral face of the tigh.It becomes very often insufficient causing important varicose […]

The intercondylar area is the separation between the medial and lateral condyle on the upper extremity of the tibia. The cruciate ligaments and the menisci attaches to the intercondylar area.The […]