Groove:A furrow on the bone surface that houses long blood vessel or nerve segments for protection against compression by adjacent structures (seeImage. Anterior Surface of Clavicle). Examples include the radial and transverse sinus grooves. Head:A rounded, prominent, bony extension that forms part ...
Many factors play their role in the involution process, the level of circulating hormones in the blood i.e. sex hormones also cause the gland to atrophy and is replaced by fat. As a last step in your learning, why not quiz yourself on thymus and the other organs of the endocrine system...
Human anatomy is the study of the form and structure of the human body. It has subdivisions namely human embryology, microscopic anatomy (histology),...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your tough...
Explain the main vessel involved in drainage of blood from the breast tissue 75% of lymph from breast drains into axillary lymph nodes (pectoral, central, apical) Describe what lymph nodes most of the lymph drainage of the breast goes to Accessory breast tissue Polystamia accessory nipple Polyth...
11.1.1 Development and Anatomy of the Heart The heart is a conical hollow muscular organ located between the lungs in the mid-mediastinal portion of the thorax, suspended in the pericardial sac. As a dual pump, it maintains unidirectional blood flow to the body and the lungs by its rhythmica...
The kidney and lower urinary tract in mammals have undergone unique adaptations during evolution to maintain the composition of blood and homeostasis (water conservation, acid, base and electrolyte balance, red blood cell production, blood pressure regulation). To achieve this, the kidney has a compl...
P R E F A C E High-Yield Gross Anatomy addresses many of the recurring clinical themes of the USMLE Step 1. The information presented in this text prepares you to handle not only the clinical vignettes found on the USMLE Step 1, but also the questions concerning basic gross anatomy ...
Negatively charged homo-oligomers of alternating trans-4-hydroxy-L-proline/phosphonate polyamides with DNA bases (HypNA-pPNA) display excellent hybridization properties toward DNA and RNA, while preserving the mismatch discrimination, nuclease resistance, and protease resistance of peptide nucleic acids (...