List of articles in "Anatomical Structure" category - Page 54

The upper trunk (or superior trunk) is a trunk of the brachial plexus which derives from the C5 and C6 roots.Damage to the upper trunk causes:Arm hangs by sideElbow can’t […]

The posterior axillary fold is a compound structure consisting of the latissimus dorsi and teres major muscles.It forms a portion of the border of the axilla.It can descend after weight […]

The head of the radius has a cylindrical form and on its upper surface is a shallow cup or fovea for articulation with the capitulum of the humerus. The circumference […]

The head of ulna presents an articular surface part of which of an oval or semilunar form is directed downward and articulates with the upper surface of the triangular articular […]

The nasal vestibule is the most anterior part of the nasal cavity. It is enclosed by the cartilages of nose and lined by the same epithelium of the skin (stratified […]

The efferent vessels of the subclavicular group unite to form the subclavian trunk which opens either directly into the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins or into the […]

The medullary interstitium is the tissue surrounding the loop of Henle in the renal medulla.It functions in renal water reabsorption by building up a high hypertonicity which draws water out […]

The iliac tubercle is located approximately 5 cm (2 in) posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine on the iliac crest in humans. The transverse plane that includes each of […]

In the human brain the lateral parabrachial nucleus is one of three nuclei in the parabrachial area at the junction of the midbrain and pons. It receives information from the […]

The commisure is the corner of the mouth where the vermillion border of the superior labium (upper lip) meets that of the inferior labium (lower lip).The commisure is important in […]