In a few cases the lower parathyroids were situated higher up in the neck, obviously because of a failure of descent during the embryologic development. In view of the number of supernumerary glands and their location, it is concluded that wide excision of fat tissue surrounding the parathyroid...
Anatomy—branch of biology concerned with the study of body structure of various organisms, including humans. Henry Gray The Bartleby.com edition of Gray’sAnatomy of the Human Bodyfeatures 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication, as well as a subject index wit...
Anterolateral:thyroidThyroidThe thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in the human body. The thyroid gland is a highly vascular, brownish-red gland located in the visceral compartment of the anterior region of the neck.Thyroid Gland: Anatomy ...
ENT anatomy: MRI of the face and neck - interactive atlas of human anatomy using cross-sectional imaging Antoine MICHEAU, MD , Denis HOA, MD Authors affiliations Publication date: Aug 8, 2008 | Last update: Oct 2, 2024 https://doi.org/10.37019/e-anatomy/176 ISSN 2534-5079 We ...
The frontal lobe represents more than a third of the entire human hemisphere and its complete maturation is associated with the acquisition of complex cognitive functions and behaviors characteristic of the adult life. The central role of the frontal lobe in primate evolution is reflected not only ...
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perform many important tasks, including movement of the head and neck, chewing and swallowing, speech, facial expressions, and movement of the eyes. These diverse tasks require both strong, forceful movements and some of the fastest, finest, and most delicate adjustments in the entire human body...
The cervical spine plays many roles in the head-neck area, including: Protection of the spinal cord:It is a bundle of nerve fiber that is a continuation of the brain stem. The spinal cord traverse through a canal in the vertebral column called the spinal canal. The cervical spine protects...
Lymphatic drainage of the nasal turbinates occurs through the lateral pharyngeal and retropharyngeal lymph nodes.[13]Both sets of nodes ultimately drain into larger lymphatic vessels that empty into the deep cervical lymph nodes, situated near the internal jugular vein in the neck. From there, lymp...
Left lobe of theliverLiverThe liver is the largest gland in the human body. The liver is found in the superior right quadrant of the abdomen and weighs approximately 1.5 kilograms. Its main functions are detoxification, metabolism, nutrient storage (e.g., iron and vitamins), synthesis of coag...