The cricothyroid muscle is the only tensor muscle of the larynx aiding with phonation. It attaches to the anterolateral aspect of the cricoid and the inferior cornu and lower lamina […]
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Cricothyroid ligament
The cricothyroid ligament is the larger part of the laryngeal membrane continuing inferiorly as a median or anterior part and twin lateral ligaments. The median cricothyroid ligament is a flat […]
Pterygopalatine ganglion
The pterygopalatine ganglion (Meckel’s ganglion nasal ganglion or sphenopalatine ganglion) is a parasympathetic ganglion found in the pterygopalatine fossa. It is largely innervated by the greater petrosal nerve (a branch […]
Cubital tunnel
The cubital tunnel is a channel which allows the Ulnar nerve to travel over the elbow.
Otic ganglion
The otic ganglion is a small oval shaped flattened parasympathetic ganglion of a reddish-gray color located immediately below the foramen ovale in the infratemporal fossa. It gives innervation to the […]
Subclavian vein
The subclavian vein is a paired large vein one on either side of the body. Their diameter is approximately that of the smallest finger.
Nucleus pulposus
Nucleus pulposus is the gel-like substance in the middle of the spinal disc. It is the remnant of the notochord. It functions to distribute hydraulic pressure in all directions within […]
Superior orbital fissure
The superior orbital fissure is a foramen in the skull although strictly it is more of a cleft lying between the lesser and greater wings of the sphenoid bone.
Lemniscus (anatomy)
A lemniscus (Greek for ribbon or band) is an anatomic term. It can refer to: In anatomy a part of the brain such as the medial lemniscus or lateral lemniscus. […]
Adrenergic nerve fibre
An adrenergic nerve fibre is a neuron for which the neurotransmitter is either adrenaline (epinephrine) noradrenaline or dopamine. Adrenergic nerve terminals are found in the secondary neurons of the sympathetic […]