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Spina iliaca posterior superior
spina iliaca posterior superior --> posterior superior iliac spine The posterior extremity of the iliac crest, the uppermost... Read More
Superior pharyngeal constrictor
Definition noun (anatomy) The quadrilateral muscle in the pharynx, located superior to other pharyngeal constrictor muscles,... Read More
Bones of superior limb
Bones of superior limb --> bones of upper limb These include the superior limb girdle (scapula and clavicle) and the... Read More
Apertura thoracis superior
Apertura thoracis superior --> superior thoracic aperture The upper boundary of the bony thorax composed of the first... Read More
Superior temporal line
superior temporal line The upper of two curved lines on the parietal bone; the temporal fascia is attached to it. Synonym:... Read More
Juncturae cinguli membri superioris
Juncturae cinguli membri superioris --> joints of pectoral girdle The joints uniting the scapulae and clavicles to each... Read More
Articulationes membri superioris liberi
Articulationes membri superioris liberi --> joints of free upper limb The joints uniting the bones of the free superior... Read More
Survival of the fittest
When we talk about evolutionary processes, the usage of the phrase "Survival of the fittest" has been very common in... Read More
Longitudinal section
Longitudinal Section Definition To describe the direction of movements and location of different body structures, a... Read More
Fruits, Flowers, and Seeds
Flowering plants grow in a wide variety of habitats and environments. They can go from germination of a seed to a mature... Read More
Antecubital fossa
Antecubital Fossa Definition The antecubital fossa or the cubital fossa is the triangular-shaped hollow depression between... Read More
Skeletal system
What is the Skeletal System? How to define a skeleton? The skeletal system is the main framework that gives your body its... Read More
Cisterna ambiens
Definition noun Latin term for ambient cistern, a cistern of the subarachnoid space between the posterior end of the corpus... Read More
Pelvic inlet
pelvic inlet --> superior pelvic aperture The upper opening of the true pelvis, bounded anteriorly by the pubic symphysis... Read More
Thyropharyngeus
Definition noun (anatomy) The superior muscle arising from the thyroid cartilage, and, together with cricopharyngeus,... Read More
Upper lateral cutaneous nerve of arm
upper lateral cutaneous nerve of arm --> superior lateral brachial cutaneous nerve (Science: anatomy, nerve) The terminal... Read More
Superclass
Definition noun, plural: superclasses (taxonomy) A taxon rank subordinate to a phylum (or a subphylum) and superior to a... Read More
Adaptation
Adaptation Definition In biology and ecology, adaptation refers to the process of adjusting behavior, physiology, or... Read More
Rovsings sign
Rovsing's Sign Definition Rovsing's sign is when palpation on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen results in pain in the... Read More
Ethmoid air cells
Definition noun The numerous tiny-walled, fluid-filled cells that lie in the ethmoid bone of the skull (i.e. specifically... Read More
Tuber omentale
tuber omentale An eminence on the visceral surface of the left hepatic lobe to the left of the fossa for the ductus venosus,... Read More
Turkish saddle
Turkish saddle --> sella turcica (Science: anatomy) A transverse depression crossing the midline on the superior surface... Read More
Ethmoidal labyrinth
Definition noun, plural: ethmoidal labyrinths Either of the paired lateral masses of the ethmoid bone, consisting of the... Read More
Upper extremities
upper extremity --> upper limb The shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. Synonym: membrum superius, superior limb,... Read More
Introductory Chemistry – a Foundation
Introductory Chemistry - a Foundation ... Read More
Mylohyoid ridge
Definition noun A ridge on the inner surface of the mandible extending upward and backward on either side from the lower... 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
Tapetum lucidum
Definition noun, plural: tapeta lucida A layer of tissue in the choroid or in the retinal pigment epithelium of the eye of... Read More
Muscles of the Apes – a thwack on human muscle evolution
Summary: A recent finding suggests that apes do have the muscles for bipedalism, vocal communication, and facial... Read More
Seed Plants
There are two main subdivisions of seed plants—the ones without covered seeds, the gymnosperms, and the ones with covered... Read More
Anatomical plane
An anatomical plane refers to a hypothetical plane used in describing the location of bodily structures or movement... Read More