Metatarsal bones
Metatarsals are also called metatarsals and each consist of a base, a corpus (middle section) and a caput (head). Hallux valgus (hammer toe) is an important and well-known disease that affects the metatarsus. Furthermore come
Category : Anatomy-Lexicon
Synovial fluid
The synovial fluid, known in medical synovia and colloquially as “synovial fluid”, is a viscous and clear fluid that is present in the joint cavities and thus also between the joint surfaces. You supplied
forearm
The forearm is made up of the radius and ulna (ulna and radius) that are connected by ligamentous structures. Many muscles were attached to them. The blood vessels and nerves guarantee an optimal supply of the forearm and hand. Its main function
Elevated diaphragm
An elevated diaphragm occurs when the abdominal organs under the diaphragm are abnormally enlarged. The diaphragm is also pushed up during pregnancy. Breathing can be restricted, causing shortness of breath and a feeling of pressure on the costal arch
meniscus
The inner and outer meniscus are cartilaginous structures in the knee joint that help transfer force from the thighbone to the lower leg bone (shinbone). They resemble the round thighbones (femoral condyle) with the straight ones
artery
The artery is the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. An artery usually carries oxygen-rich blood. The only exception is the pulmonary circulation. Arteries change their microscopic structure depending on their diameter and position in the body
Vocal cord
The human vocal cords are structures that can vibrate and are located in the larynx. They are created in pairs and are part of the voice-forming apparatus. Hoarseness or pain in the vocal cords is often inflammation
Epiglottis
The epiglottis is a cartilaginous closure device that is covered with mucous membrane. During the act of swallowing, it closes the windpipe and directs food and liquids into the esophagus. The epiglottis lies immediately above the
Spinal ganglia / ganglion cell
Ganglia are nodular collections of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). A ganglion is used to switch impulses from the brain to nerve endings on organs or to transmit them in the other direction
Nasal breathing
Breathing through the nose has many advantages over mouth breathing. It warms and humidifies the cold, dry air that is inhaled, especially in winter, and filters out pathogens. Blood circulation is also increased when breathing through the nose. Hence it is so
Cold viruses
Cold viruses are viruses that can trigger the symptoms of a cold when they attack the organism. Symptoms include cough, runny nose, headache, sore throat, and fever. The most important representatives are influenza viruses
Salivary glands
There are large and small salivary glands. The large ones include the parotid, sublingual, and mandibular salivary glands. The large salivary glands produce 90% of the saliva. A distinction is made between serous, thin-flowing saliva
Yeast
Yeast mushrooms are one of the most common types of mushrooms. They belong to the unicellular fungi that can reproduce by sprouting as well as by cell division. They are often found in the intestinal flora and usually cause diseases when the immune system
Blood sugar
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Gastric mucosa
The gastric mucosa lines the stomach from the inside and secretes various metabolites such as hydrochloric acid, bicarbonate, intrinsic factor, hormones and enzymes. The liquid ensures that the food is soaked and mixed with the metabolites
progesterone
Progesterone is also known as the corpus luteum hormone and is mainly produced in the corpus luteum of the ovaries, in the placenta and in the adrenal cortex. The formation of progesterone in the adrenal gland also takes place in men. But it also plays
Cubit
The ulna and the humerus form the major part of the elbow joint. In contrast, it only forms a small part of the wrist. The ulna is firmly attached to it by a solid fiber strand (membrana interossea antebrachii)
Thyroid hormones
The thyroid gland produces the hormones T3 and T4, as well as calcitonin. As classic thyroid hormones, T3 and T4 increase energy expenditure. Calcitonin plays an important role in calcium metabolism. Changes in hormone levels can occur
Nerve fiber
A nerve fiber is the part of a nerve that can forward or return information from the cell body. This is important in order to receive information from the body and to be able to carry out movements. Strictly speaking, the nerve fiber itself exists
Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine (ACh) is one of the most important neurotransmitters. From a chemical point of view, it belongs to the group of biogenic amines and plays an extremely important role in the nervous system. In Alzheimer's disease, attempts are made to treat a deficiency in acetylcholine
