The pectoralis major (/ˌpɛktəˈreɪlɨs ˈmeɪdʒər/) (from Latin: pectus breast) is a thick fan-shaped muscle situated at the chest (anterior) of the human body. It makes up the bulk of the […]
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Rhomboid minor muscle
In human anatomy the rhomboid minor is a small skeletal muscle on the back that connects the scapula with the vertebrae of the spinal column.Located inferior to levator scapulae and […]
Rhomboid major muscle
The rhomboid major is a skeletal muscle on the back that connects the scapula with the vertebrae of the spinal column. In human anatomy it acts together with the rhomboid […]
Levator scapulae muscle
In human anatomy the levator scapulae (/ˌlɨˈveɪtər ˈskæpjʉliː/) is a skeletal muscle situated at the back and side of the neck. As the name suggests its main function is to […]
Fovea centralis
The fovea centralis also generally known as the fovea (the term fovea comes from the Latin meaning pit or pitfall) is a part of the eye located in the center […]
Umbilical artery
The umbilical artery is a paired artery (with one for each half of the body) that is found in the abdominal and pelvic regions. In the fetus it extends into […]
Thyroglossal duct
The thyroglossal duct is an embryological anatomical structure forming an open connection between the initial area of development of the thyroid gland and its final position. It is located exactly […]
Cheek
Cheeks (Latin: buccae) constitute the area of the face below the eyes and between the nose and the left or right ear. They may also be referred to as jowls. […]
Dermis
The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis (with which it makes up the cutis) and subcutaneous tissues that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from […]
Enterocyte
Enterocytes or intestinal absorptive cells are simple columnar epithelial cells found in the small intestines colon and appendix. A glycocalyx surface coat contains digestive enzymes. Microvilli on the apical surface […]