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Anterior extremity

Anterior extremity Specifically, the anterior end of the spleen (extremitas anterior splenis ). Synonym: extremitas... Read More

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Extremity

Extremity (Science: anatomy) a limb, an arm or leg (membrum), sometimes applied specifically to a hand or... Read More

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Arterial embolism

Arterial embolism (Science: cardiology, physiology) a sudden interruption in arterial blood flow to an organ or body part... Read More

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Upper extremities

upper extremity --> upper limb The shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. Synonym: membrum superius, superior limb,... Read More

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Horn

Horn 1. A hard, projecting, and usually pointed organ, growing upon the heads of certain animals, especially. Of the... Read More

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Sine

sine (Science: mathematics) The length of a perpendicular drawn from one extremity of an arc of a circle to the diameter... Read More

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External os

Definition noun A small, somewhat circular aperture on the extremity of the extocervix Supplement At the lower part of the... Read More

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Topographic anatomy

Definition noun The topographic approach in studying anatomy wherein the body is studied based on regions and the relations... Read More

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Past-pointing

Definition noun An assessment test performed to evaluate the upper extremity tonic balance (e.g. the functional integrity of... Read More

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Papilla incisiva

papilla incisiva --> incisive papilla A slight elevation of the mucosa at the anterior extremity of the raphe of the... Read More

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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

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Pavilion

pavilion 1. A temporary movable habitation; a large tent; a marquee; especially, a tent raised on posts. The greeks do pitch... Read More

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Triplegia

Triplegia paralysis of an upper and a lower extremity and of the face, or of both extremities on one side and of one on the... Read More

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Tuber maxillae

tuber maxillae --> maxillary tuberosity The bulging lower extremity of the posterior surface of the body of the maxilla,... Read More

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Genu corporis callosi

Genu corporis callosi --> genu of corpus callosum The anterior extremity of the corpus callosum that folds downward and... Read More

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Buck’s traction

Definition A longitudinal skin traction applied to extremity in one direction with a single pulley, and keeping the leg in... Read More

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Hind limb

Definition noun, plural: hind limbs The back limb, or the posterior extremity of an animal. Supplement The hind limb... Read More

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Medullary cone

medullary cone The tapering lower extremity of the spinal cord. Synonym: conus... Read More

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Pestle

pestle An instrument in the shape of a rod with one rounded and weighted extremity, used for bruising, breaking, grinding,... Read More

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Foot

Foot 1. (Science: anatomy) The terminal part of the leg of man or an animal; especially, the part below the ankle or wrist;... Read More

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Flagellum

Definition noun, plural: flagella (1) (biology) Long, slender, threadlike, whiplike extension of certain cells or... Read More

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Fork

Fork 1. An instrument consisting consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are... Read More

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Terminal

terminal 1. Forming or pertaining to an end, placed at the end. 2. A termination, end or extremity. Origin: L.... Read More

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Poles

Pole 1. A long, slender piece of wood; a tall, slender piece of timber; the stem of a small tree whose branches have been... Read More

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Mad

Mad 1. A slattern. 2. The name of a female fairy, especially. The queen of the fairies; and hence, sometimes, any... Read More

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Nose

nose 1. (Science: anatomy) The prominent part of the face or anterior extremity of the head containing the nostrils and... Read More

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Siphon

siphon 1. A device, consisting of a pipe or tube bent so as to form two branches or legs of unequal length, by which a... Read More

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Vertex

vertex 1. (Science: anatomy) A turning point; the principal or highest point; top; summit; crown; apex. Specifically: the... Read More

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Elephant

Elephant 1. (Science: zoology) a mammal of the order Proboscidia, of which two living species, Elephas Indicus and E.... Read More

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Scorpion

scorpion 1. (Science: zoology) Any one of numerous species of pulmonate arachnids of the order scorpiones, having a... Read More

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Pedal

pedal 1. (Science: marine biology, zoology) Of or pertaining to the foot, or to feet, literally or figuratively;... Read More

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Membrum superius

membrum superius --> upper limb The shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. Synonym: membrum superius, superior limb,... Read More

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Hair root

Hair root The part of a hair that is embedded in the hair follicle, its lower succulent extremity capping the dermal papilla... Read More

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Anatomy

Anatomy Definition Often we hear the term 'anatomy' while learning about the body and how it works. What is anatomy? What... Read More

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Lower limb

Lower limb The hip, thigh, leg, ankle, and foot. Synonym: membrum inferius, inferior limb, lower extremity, pelvic... Read More

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Penis

(Science: anatomy) The male organ of copulation and of urinary excretion, comprising a root, body and extremity or glans... Read More

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Sponge

Sponge 1. (Science: zoology) Any one of numerous species of spongiae, or porifera. 2. The elastic fibrous skeleton of many... Read More

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Trapezoid ridge

trapezoid ridge --> trapezoid line The area on the inferior surface of the clavicle near its lateral extremity on which... Read More

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