The hippocampal formation is a compound structure in the medial temporal lobe of the brain. There is no consensus concerning which brain regions are encompassed by the term with some […]
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Sensory root of ciliary ganglion
Sensory fibers from the eyeball (the cornea iris and ciliary body) run posteriorly through the short ciliary nerves and pass through the ciliary ganglion without forming synapses. They leave the […]
Primary urethral groove
The primary urethral groove or urethral groove is a temporary linear indentation on the underside (ventral side) of the male penis during embryonic development.In humans it typically appears around 8 […]
Simple columnar epithelium
A simple columnar epithelium is a columnar epithelium that is uni-layered. In humans a simple columnar epithelium lines most organs of the digestive tract including the stomach small intestine and […]
Ilium (bone)
The ilium is the uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis and appears in most vertebrates including mammals and birds but not bony fish.
Dorsal scapular artery
The dorsal scapular artery (or descending scapular artery) is a blood vessel which supplies the levator scapulae rhomboids and trapezius.
Corpora arenacea
Corpora arenacea (or brain sand) are calcified structures in the pineal gland and other areas of the brain such as the choroid plexus. Older organisms have numerous corpora arenacea whose […]
Internal iliac artery
The internal iliac artery (formerly known as the hypogastric artery) is the main artery of the pelvis.
Decidua
Decidua is the term for the uterine lining (endometrium) during a pregnancy which forms the maternal part of the placenta. It is formed under the influence of progesterone and forms […]