The ankle or the talocrural region is the region where the foot and the leg meet. The ankle includes three joints: the ankle joint proper or talocrural joint the subtalar […]
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Anterior pituitary
A major organ of the endocrine system the anterior pituitary (also called the adenohypophysis or pars anterior) is the glandular anterior lobe that together with the posterior lobe the (posterior […]
Pubic symphysis
The pubic symphysis or symphysis pubis is the midline cartilaginous joint (secondary cartilaginous) uniting the superior rami of the left and right pubic bones. It is located anterior to the […]
Parotid gland
The parotid gland is a major salivary gland in humans. It is a bilateral structure and the largest of the salivary glands. It is wrapped around the mandibular ramus and […]
Palatine tonsil
Palatine tonsils occasionally called the faucial tonsils are the tonsils on the left and right sides at the back of the throat which can often be seen as white lumps.Tonsillitis […]
Axis (anatomy)
In anatomy the second cervical vertebra (C2) of the spine is named the axis (from Latin axis axle) or epistropheus. It forms the pivot upon which the first cervical vertebra […]
Zygomatic arch
The zygomatic arch or cheek bone is formed by the zygomatic process of temporal bone (a bone extending forward from the side of the skull over the opening of the […]
Incisor
Incisors (from Latin incidere to cut) are the front teeth present in most heterodont mammals. They are located in the premaxilla above and on the mandible below. Humans have a […]
Vitreous humour
The vitreous humour (UK spelling) or vitreous humor (US spelling) is the clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina of the eyeball of humans and […]
Chorion
For the chorion in vertebrate eggs see Chorion (egg).For the entertainment company see Chorion (company).In humans and most mammals the chorion is one of the membranes that exist during pregnancy […]