In human anatomy the biceps brachii (/ˈbaɪsɛps ˈbræki.aɪ/) commonly known as the biceps is a two-headed muscle that lies on the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow. Both […]
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Rotator cuff
In anatomy the rotator cuff (sometimes incorrectly called a rotator cup rotor cuff or rotary cup) is a group of muscles and their tendons that act to stabilize the shoulder. […]
Humerus
The humerus (/ˈhjuːmərəs/; ME from Latin humerus umerus upper arm shoulder; cf. Gothic ams shoulder Greek ōmos. Plural: humeri) is a long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs […]
Morula
A morula (Latin morus: mulberry) is an embryo at an early stage of embryonic development consisting of cells (called blastomeres) in a solid ball contained within the zona pellucida.The morula […]
Blastula
The blastula (from Greek βλαστός (blastos) meaning sprout) is a hollow sphere of cells referred to as blastomeres surrounding an inner fluid-filled cavity called the blastocoele formed during an early […]
Subarachnoid space
In the central nervous system the subarachnoid cavity (subarachnoid space) is the anatomic space between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater.It is occupied by spongy tissue consisting of trabeculae (delicate […]
Mons pubis
In human anatomy and in mammals in general the mons pubis (Latin for pubic mound) also known simply as the mons and known specifically in females as the mons Venus […]
Egg cell
The egg cell is the female haploid reproductive cell (gamete) in oogamous organisms. The egg cell is typically not capable of active movement and it is much larger than the […]
Facial nerve
The facial nerve is the seventh cranial nerve or simply cranial nerve VII. It emerges from the brainstem between the pons and the medulla and controls the muscles of facial […]
Abducens nerve
The abducens nerve or abducent nerve (the sixth cranial nerve also called the sixth nerve or simply CNVI) is a somatic efferent nerve that in humans controls the movement of […]