A sinus ostium is the opening that connects a sinus to the nasal cavity itself. It is a tight area that tends to have a higher percentage of cilia than […]
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Frontal sinus
The frontal sinuses are situated behind the brow ridges. Sinuses are mucosa-lined airspaces within the bones of the face and skull. Each opens into the anterior part of the corresponding […]
Greater sac
In human anatomy the greater sac also known as the general cavity (of the abdomen) or peritoneum of the peritoneal cavity proper is the cavity in the abdomen that is […]
Omental bursa
The lesser sac also known as the omental bursa is the cavity in the abdomen that is formed by the lesser and greater omentum. Usually found in mammals it is […]
Cranial cavity
The cranial cavity or intracranial space is the space formed inside the skull. The brain occupies the cranial cavity which is lined by the meninges and which contains cerebrospinal fluid […]
Medical illustration
A medical illustration is a form of biological illustration that helps to record and disseminate medical anatomical and related knowledge.
Enthesis
The enthesis (plural: entheses) is the connective tissue between tendon or ligament and bone.There are two types of entheses: Fibrous entheses and fibrocartilaginous entheses.In a fibrous enthesis the collagenous tendon […]
Stellate reticulum
The stellate reticulum is a group of cells located in the center of the enamel organ of a developing tooth. These cells are star shaped and synthesize glycosaminoglycans. As glycosamingoglycans […]
Inner enamel epithelium
The inner enamel epithelium also known as the internal enamel epithelium is a layer of columnar cells located on the rim nearest the dental papilla of the enamel organ in […]
Outer enamel epithelium
The outer enamel epithelium also known as the external enamel epithelium is a layer of cuboidal cells located on the periphery of the enamel organ in a developing tooth. This […]