Search Results for: longitudinal
Longitudinal section
Longitudinal Section Definition To describe the direction of movements and location of different body structures, a... Read More
Medial longitudinal fissure
Definition noun A median fissure separating the two hemispheres of the vertebrate brain Supplement The cerebrum of... Read More
Binary fission
Binary Fission Definition What is binary fission? In biology, binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction where a... Read More
Peristalsis
What is Peristalsis? Peristalsis is the series of involuntary, wave-like muscle movements in the cylindrical, hollow tube... Read More
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Definition Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER) is part of or a region in the endoplasmic... Read More
Diarthrodial joint
What is a diarthrodial joint? A diarthrosis joint is a freely moving joint characterized by its mobility and joint cavity... Read More
Intercalary meristem
The basic structural framework of plants is composed of different types of tissues. Based upon the capacity to divide, the... Read More
Buck’s traction
Buck's Traction Definition Buck's traction for femur fracture is very helpful. It can be utilized in the treatment and... Read More
Diachronic study
Diachronic study a study done over the course of time. For example, a longitudinal study of children with down syndrome... Read More
Metamerism
Metamerism Definition Metamerism is the repetition of homologous body segments. This type of development can be seen in the... Read More
Cross-sections
Cross-section (Science: physics) Usually refers to the (apparent) area presented by a target particle to an oncoming... Read More
Digestion and Absorption of Food
The gastrointestinal (GI) system includes the gastrointestinal tract (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine,... Read More
Dinoflagellate
A dinoflagellate is a flagellate algae characterized by their two flagella of unequal length. One of the flagella is lying... Read More
Intrinsic muscles
Definition noun A group of muscles located within or situated deeper in a structure, in contrast to extrinsic muscles... Read More
Cross-section
Cross-section (Science: physics) Usually refers to the (apparent) area presented by a target particle to an oncoming... Read More
Pluripotent
Pluripotent Definition What is pluripotent? In biology, the term "pluripotent" means capable of developing into... Read More
Limiting sulcus
Limiting sulcus The medial longitudinal groove on the inner surface of the neural tube separating the alar and basal... Read More
Circular muscles
'''circular muscles - muscle layer encircling the body between the epidermis and longitudinal muscle... Read More
Muscular system
Muscular System Definition What is the muscular system? The muscular system is a system that includes muscle cells and... Read More
Inherited traits
What are Inherited Traits? The characteristics or traits that are passed from parents to offspring are known as inherited... Read More
Alimentary canal
Definition of Alimentary canal What is the alimentary canal? The alimentary canal is a muscular hollow continuous tubular... Read More
Sagittal plane
The sagittal plane is the plane that allows us to see the world in bilateral symmetry. Whether reaching for a high shelf,... Read More
Fredet-ramstedt operation
Fredet-ramstedt operation --> pyloromyotomy (Science: procedure) longitudinal incision through the anterior wall of the... Read More
Crista urethralis masculinae
Crista urethralis masculinae --> urethral crest of male a longitudinal fold on the posterior wall of the urethra... Read More
Single transverse palmar crease
Definition noun The single crease or line extending across the palm, and formed by the fusion of the proximal and the... Read More
Palmar crease
Definition noun, plural: palmar creases A crease or line on the palm Supplement The lines on the palm called palmar creases... Read More
Septate uterus
Definition noun A uterus with an anteroposterior septum resulting in two uterine cavities Supplement A septate uterus is a... Read More
Renal pyramid
Definition noun, plural: renal pyramids A conical mass of tissues as seen on longitudinal section of the kidney and... Read More
Cross-sectional study
Cross-sectional study (Science: epidemiology) a study in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related... Read More
Integumentary system
Integumentary System Definition The integumentary system is the outermost layer of the body. The animal body, in... Read More
Cerebral hemisphere
Definition noun, plural: cerebral hemispheres A half sphere of the cerebrum marked longitudinally by a median... Read More
