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DefinitionThe human body, the physical substance of the human organism, composed of living cells and extracellular materials and organized into tissues, organs, and systems. When an organism is in its...
DefinitionAnatomy is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.[rx] Anatomy is a branch of natural science which deals with...
DefinitionAnatomy and Bone Landmarks of Ulna/The ulna is a long bone found in the forearm that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger, and when in anatomical position, is found on the medial side of...
DefinitionAnatomy of Brain/The brain is one of the largest and most complex organs in our body; it is composed of billions of neurons that communicate together...
DefinitionAnatomy of Hemostasis/Hemostasis is the natural process that stops blood loss when an injury occurs.It involves three steps: (1) vascular spasm ( vasoconstriction ); (2) platelet plug...
DefinitionLamina refers to thin, flat layers or sheets that can be found in different parts of our bodies. These layers serve essential functions and play a...
DefinitionAnatomy of Latissimus Dorsi Muscle/Latissimus Dorsi Muscle is a broad, flat muscle that occupies the majority of the lower posterior thorax. The muscle’s primary function is...
DefinitionAnatomy of Pelvic Floor Muscle/Pelvic Floor or Pelvic Diaphragm is composed of muscle fibers of the levator ani, the coccygeus muscle, and associated connective tissue which spans the area underneath...
DefinitionAnatomy of Rotator Cuff Muscle/The rotator cuff is a group of muscles in the shoulder that allow a wide range of movement while maintaining the stability...
DefinitionAnatomy of Spinal Cord/The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column. It...
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DefinitionAnatomy of the Upper Limb /upper extremity or arm is a functional unit of the upper body. It consists of three sections, the upper arm, forearm, and hand. It extends from the...
