Phospholipase
Phospholipases are enzymes that split fatty acids from phospholipids. They play an important role in the synthesis of prostaglandins from the fatty acid arachidonic acid.
Category : Anatomy-Lexicon
Neocortex
From a developmental point of view, the neocortex represents the youngest part of the human brain. It can be divided into four interconnected lobes - the frontal lobes, the parietal lobes, the temporal lobes and the occipital lobes
White matter spinal cord
The white matter of the spinal cord consists of the predominantly myelinated ascending and descending nerve fibers. These are bundled as different strands (funiculi) in which they are each again in tractus or fasciculi with different
hip joint
Humans have two hip joints that are responsible for leg movements and for power transmission to the body. Numerous tight ligaments secure the actual hip joint, and the am also provides additional security and stability
Spinothalamic tract
The anterior and lateral spinothalamic tracts lie in the anterior cord of the white spinal cord. They only lead from the spinal ganglion to the not very distant cord cells that form the second neuron of this pathway in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord
Diastole Too High - Is It Dangerous?
The diastolic pressure is too high if it is values above 90 mmHg. A diastolic blood pressure that is too high indicates diseases of the vascular system, such as atherosclerosis. The dangerous thing about this disease are the consequences to which
Lymphedema
Your medical information portal. A lot of helpful information on the topic of lymph is clearly described.
Cell nucleus division
Cell nucleus division, also known as mitosis, is part of cell division and is used to renew tissue. It is divided into different phases that are subject to strict controls. Should the control mechanisms fail, it can lead to, among other things
Cerebral ventricle
The brain ventricles are fluid-filled spaces inside the brain. The brain water, the liquor, is produced and stored in them. It serves as a nutrient medium and protection for the brain structures. The liquor flows through the ventricular system between
Spinal cord gray matter
The gray matter of the spinal cord appears butterfly-shaped in cross section and can be divided into 10 layers. It has a front and rear horn and even a side horn in the chest area. Information from the
Ulnar nerve
The ulnar nerve is an important nerve of the arm and consists of fibers that on the one hand transport sensitive tactile information from the skin and joints to the brain and on the other hand perform a motor movement function. In the event of damage
Cerebellar damage
There are three classic symptoms of damage to the cerebellum. An unsteady, unsteady gait indicates ataxia; the typical choppy type of speech is called "chanted language". Furthermore, it is impossible for the patient to determine certain
Forebrain
The forebrain belongs to the central nervous system and includes both the diencephalon and the cerebrum. The diencephalon consists of the thalamus, epithalamus, subthalamus and hypothalamus. The cerebrum surrounds the diencephalon and is made for sensory impressions
Scaphoid
The name scaphoid stands for both a bone in the hand and a bone in the foot. To keep confusion as low as possible, medicine speaks of the os scaphoideum and the os naviculare, the scaphoid being the bone in the hand
The hand of the oath
In the case of a sworn hand, when trying to close the fist, the thumb, index and middle finger are extended while the ring finger and little finger are bent at the same time. The reason for this is nerve damage to the so-called median nerve
Cerebellopontine angle
Cerebellar bridge angle (Angulus pontocerebellaris) is the name of a certain anatomical structure of the brain. It lies between the brain stem, cerebellum and temporal bone in the posterior fossa. Two important cranial nerves, the facial and nerve
Patellar tendon reflex
- your medical information portal. Here you will find information on the subject of the patellar tendon reflex explained to laymen.
Structure of the nervous system
The human nervous system consists of nerve tissue, which is primarily composed of nerve cells and glia. First, a distinction is made between a central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord, and a peripheral nervous system
Hippocampus
The name hippocampus comes from Latin and translates as seahorse. The hippocampus bears this name based on its seahorse-like shape. It shapes human memory by changing content from short-term to long-term memory
Anisocoria
Anisocoria is a different pupil size between the left and right eye of a person. This does not always have to have an illness value, but if it occurs suddenly it can indicate an illness.
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