List of articles in "Anatomical Structure" category - Page 94

The palatine raphe (or median raphe) is a raphe running across the palate from the palatine uvula to the incisive papilla.

The incisive papilla is a projection on the palate near the incisors. It marks one border of the palatine raphe.

The body of hyoid bone or central part of hyoid bone is of a quadrilateral form. Its anterior surface is convex and directed forward and upward. It is crossed in […]

The medial dorsal nucleus (or dorsomedial nucleus of thalamus) is a large nucleus in the thalamus.It is believed to play a role in memory.

The Splenic hilum is a location on the surface of the spleen.It is the point of attachment for the gastrosplenic ligament and the point of insertion for the splenic artery […]

The anterior branch of the obturator artery is a small artery in the leg. It branches off the obturator artery and runs forward on the outer surface of the obturator […]

The posterior branch of the obturator artery is a small artery in the leg.It branches off from the obturator artery and follows the posterior margin of the foramen and turns […]

The medial calcaneal branches of the tibial nerve (internal calcaneal branches) perforate the laciniate ligament and supply the skin of the heel and medial side of the sole of the […]

The Palmar carpometacarpal ligaments (or volar) are a series of bands on the palmar surface of the carpometacarpal joints that connect the carpal bones to the second through fifth metacarpal […]

The dorsal carpometacarpal ligaments the strongest and most distinct carpometacarpal ligaments connect the carpal and metacarpal bones on their dorsal surfaces. The second metacarpal bone receives two fasciculi one from […]