#animal_tissue  the tissue in the bodies of animals
  supertype:  tissue  a part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
  substance of:  animal
  subtype:  chalaza  one of two spiral bands of tissue connecting the egg yolk to the enclosing membrane at either end of the shell
  subtype:  embryonic_tissue__embryonictissue  tissue in an embryo
     subtype:  germ_layer  (embryology) any of the 3 layers of cells differentiated in embryos following gastrulation
        subtype:  ectoderm__exoderm  the outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue
           subtype:  neural_tube  a tube of ectodermal tissue in the embryo from which the brain and spinal cord develop
        subtype:  mesoderm__mesoblast  the middle germ layer that develops into muscle and bone and cartilage and blood and connective tissue
           subtype:  chordamesoderm__chordomesoderm  the area of mesoderm that forms the notochord
           subtype:  mesenchyme  mesodermal tissue that forms connective tissue and blood and smooth muscles
        subtype:  endoderm__entoderm__endoblast__entoblast__hypoblast  the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems
  subtype:  coronet  margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof
  subtype:  epithelium__epithelial_tissue  membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body
     subtype:  endothelium  an epithelium of mesoblastic origin; a thin layer of flattened cells that lines the inside of some body cavities
     subtype:  mesothelium  epithelium originating in the embryonic mesoderm; lines the primordial body cavity
     subtype:  neuroepithelium  epithelium associated with special sense organs and containing sensory nerve endings
     subtype:  decidua  the epithelial tissue of the endometrium
  subtype:  flesh  the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
  subtype:  capillary_bed__capillarybed  a layer of tissue densely packed with capillaries
  subtype:  parenchyma  animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
  subtype:  interstitial_tissue  tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal
     subtype:  neuroglia  sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system
        subtype:  astroglia__macroglia  tissue consisting of large stellate neuroglial cells
        subtype:  microglia  neuroglial tissue of mesodermal origin that can become phagocytic
        subtype:  oligodendroglia  tissue consisting of glial cells with sheet-like processes that form the myelin sheath of nerve fibers
  subtype:  adipose_tissue__adiposetissue__fat__fatty_tissue__fattytissue  a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; adipose tissue also cushions and insulates vital organs; "fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold"
     subtype:  flab  loose or flaccid body fat
     subtype:  atheroma  a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
     subtype:  cellulite  lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc.
     subtype:  mons_veneris__mons__mons_pubis  a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
     subtype:  paunch__belly  a protruding abdomen
        subtype:  potbelly__pot__baywindow__corporation__tummy  (informal) slang terms for a paunch
     subtype:  spare-tire__sparetire  excess fat around the waistline
  subtype:  connective_tissue  tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
     subtype:  tegument__skin__cutis__cuti  a natural protective covering of the body; site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body"
        subtype:  investment  outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
           subtype:  pellicle  thin protective membrane in some protozoa
        subtype:  thick_skin__thickskin  skin that is very thick (as an elephant or rhinoceros)
        subtype:  skin_graft  a piece of skin taken from a donor area and surgically grafted at the site of an injury or burn
        subtype:  buff  bare skin; "swimming in the buff"
        subtype:  dewlap  a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck
        subtype:  prepuce  a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis
        subtype:  foreskin__prepuce  a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris
        subtype:  scalp  the skin that covers the top of the head; "they wanted to take his scalp as a trophy"
        subtype:  hangnail__agnail  a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
     subtype:  areolar_tissue__areolartissue  fibrous connective tissue with the fibers arranged in a mesh or net
     subtype:  bone__os  rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
        subtype:  furcula  a forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles of most birds
           subtype:  wishbone__wishing_bone__wishingbone  the furcula of a domestic fowl
        subtype:  splint_bone  a rudimentary splint-like metacarpal or metatarsal bone on either side of the cannon bone in the leg of a horse or related animal
        subtype:  pastern__fetter_bone  the part between the fetlock and the hoof
        subtype:  cannon_bone  greatly developed metatarsal or metacarpal bone in the shank or cannon part of the leg in hoofed mammals
        subtype:  fishbone  a bone of a fish
        subtype:  anklebone__astragal__astragalus__talus__talu  the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
        subtype:  cuboid_bone  the cube shaped bone on the outer side of the tarsus
        subtype:  carpal_bone__carpal__wrist_bone__wristbone  any of the eight small bones of the wrist
           subtype:  scaphoid_bone__os_scaphoideum__navicular  the largest wrist bone on the thumb side
           subtype:  lunate_bone__semilunar_bone__semilunarbone__os_lunatum  one of the eight small wrist bones
           subtype:  triquetral_bone__triquetral__os_triquetrum__cuneiform_bone__cuneiformbone__pyramidal_bone__pyramidalbone  a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones
           subtype:  pisiform_bone__pisiform__os_pisiforme  a small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral
           subtype:  trapezium_bone__trapeziumbone__trapezium__os_trapezium  the wrist bone on the thumb side of the hand that articulates with the 1st and 2nd metacarpals
           subtype:  trapezoid_bone__trapezoidbone__trapezoid__ostrapezoideum  the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones
           subtype:  capitate_bone__capitate__os_capitatum  the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metatarsal
           subtype:  hamate_bone__hamate__unciform_bone__os_hamatum  the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers
        subtype:  cartilage_bone__cartilagebone  any bone that develops within cartilage rather than a fibrous tissue
        subtype:  centrum  the main body of a vertebra
        subtype:  cheekbone__zygomatic_bone__zygomaticbone__mala__malar_bone__malarbone__jugal_bone__jugalbone__os_zygomaticum  the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek
        subtype:  clavicle__collarbone  bone linking the scapula and sternum
        subtype:  coccyx__tail_bone  the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes
        subtype:  dentine  bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
        subtype:  ethmoid_bone__ethmoidbone__ethmoid  one of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity
        subtype:  heelbone__calcaneus__calcaneu__os_tarsi_fibulare  the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
        subtype:  hipbone__innominate_bone__innominatebone  large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis
        subtype:  hyoid_bone__hyoidbone__hyoid__os_hyoideum  a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles
        subtype:  ilium  the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone
        subtype:  ischium__ischial_bone__ischialbone__os_ischii  one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium
        subtype:  long_bone__os_longum  in vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical marrow-containing bone of a limb
           subtype:  epiphysis__epiphysi  the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused
           subtype:  diaphysis__diaphysi__shaft  the main (mid) section of a long bone
           subtype:  arm_bone__armbone  a bone in the arm
              subtype:  humerus__humeru  bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
              subtype:  radius.arm_bone__radiu  the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm
              subtype:  ulna__elbow_bone__elbowbone  the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
           subtype:  leg_bone__legbone  a bone of the leg
              subtype:  femur__thighbone__femoris__femori  the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
              subtype:  fibula__calf_bone  the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
              subtype:  tibia__shinbone__shin  the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
        subtype:  lower_jaw__lowerjaw__mandible__mandibula__submaxilla__lower_jawbone__lowerjawbone__jawbone__jowl  the lower jawbone in vertebrates; it is hinged to open the mouth
           subtype:  lantern_jaw__lanternjaw  a long thin lower jaw
        subtype:  ramus__ramu  the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical
        subtype:  membrane_bone  any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull
           subtype:  frontal_bone__frontalbone__os_frontale__forehead  the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: the forehead and the upper part of the orbits
           subtype:  parietal_bone  either of two skull bones between the frontal and occipital bones and forming the top and sides of the cranium
           subtype:  occipital_bone__occipitalbone  a saucer-shaped membrane bone that forms the back of the skull
        subtype:  metacarpal_bone__metacarpal  any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
        subtype:  metatarsal  any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes
        subtype:  nasal_bone__nasalbone__nasal__osnasale  an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
        subtype:  ossicle__ossiculum  a small bone; especially one in the middle ear
           subtype:  auditory_ossicle  ossicles of the middle ear that transmit acoustic vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear
              subtype:  malleus__malleu__hammer  the ossicle attached to the eardrum
              subtype:  incus__incu__anvil  the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes
              subtype:  stapes__stirrup  the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea
        subtype:  palatine_bone__palatine__os_palatinum  either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits
        subtype:  phalanx  any of the bones (or phalanges) of the fingers or toes
        subtype:  os_pubis__pubis__pubi__pubic_bone__pubicbone  one of the three sections of the hipbone; together the two pubic bones form the front of the pelvis
        subtype:  rib.bone__costa  any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
           subtype:  true_rib  one of the first seven ribs in a human being which attach to the sternum
        subtype:  round_bone__roundbone  bones that are round in shape
        subtype:  sacrum  wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
        subtype:  scapula__shoulder_blade__shoulder_bone  either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings
        subtype:  sesamoid_bone__os_sesamoideum  any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
           subtype:  patella__kneecap  a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
        subtype:  short_bone__shortbone__os_breve  a bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions
        subtype:  sphenoid_bone__sphenoid__os_sphenoidale  butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull
        subtype:  sternum  the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
        subtype:  corpus_sternum__gladiolus__gladiolu  the large central part of the breastbone
        subtype:  manubrium  the upper part of the breastbone
        subtype:  xiphoid_process__xiphoidproces  smallest of the three parts of the breastbone; articulates with the corpus sternum and the seventh rib
        subtype:  tarsal_bone__tarsal  any bone of the tarsus
        subtype:  temporal_bone__os_temporale  a thick bone forming the side of the human cranium and encasing the inner ear
        subtype:  tooth  hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
           subtype:  fang  hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison
           subtype:  tusk  a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog
           subtype:  conodont.tooth  tiny fossil cone-shaped tooth of the most primitive vertebrate: the conodont
           subtype:  pearly__chopper  informal terms for a human `tooth'
           subtype:  carnassial_tooth  the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of a carnivore; having sharp edges for cutting flesh
           subtype:  front_tooth__fronttooth__anterior  a tooth situated at the front of the mouth; "his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors"
              subtype:  bucktooth  a large projecting front tooth
           subtype:  back_tooth__posterior  a tooth situated at the back of the mouth
           subtype:  malposed_tooth  a tooth that has grown in a faulty position
           subtype:  permanent_tooth__permanenttooth__adult_tooth__adulttooth  any of the 32 teeth that replace the deciduous teeth of early childhood and (with luck) can last until old age
           subtype:  primary_tooth__primarytooth__deciduous_tooth__deciduoustooth__baby_tooth__milk_tooth  one of the first temporary teeth of a young mammal (one of 20 in children)
           subtype:  canine_tooth__canine__eyetooth__eye_tooth__eyetooth__dogtooth__cuspid  one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
              subtype:  fang.canine_tooth  canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey
           subtype:  premolar__bicuspid  a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars
           subtype:  incisor  a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws
           subtype:  molar__grinder  grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
              subtype:  wisdom_tooth  any of the last 4 teeth on each side of the upper and lower jaw; the last of the permanent teeth to erupt (between ages 16 and 21)
        subtype:  turbinate_bone__turbinatebone__turbinate__turbinal  any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates
           subtype:  nasal_concha__nasalconcha  one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity
        subtype:  tympanic_bone  the bone enclosing the middle ear
        subtype:  upper_jaw__upperjaw__upper_jawbone__upperjawbone__maxilla  the upper jawbone in vertebrates ; it is fused to the cranium
        subtype:  vertebra  one of the bony segments of the spinal column
           subtype:  cervical_vertebra__neck_bone  one of 7 vertebrae in the human spine located in the neck region
              subtype:  atlas_vertebra__atlasvertebra__atlas__atla  the 1st cervical vertebra
              subtype:  axis_vertebra__axis  the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
           subtype:  thoracic_vertebra__dorsal_vertebra  one of 12 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; thoracic vertebrae extend from the seventh cervical vertebra down to the first lumbar vertebra
           subtype:  lumbar_vertebra  one of 5 vertebrae in the human vertebral column; lumbar vertebrae extend from the twelfth thoracic vertebra down to the sacral vertebrae
           subtype:  sacral_vertebra  one of 5 vertebrae in the human spine that fuse in the adult to form the sacrum
           subtype:  coccygeal_vertebra__coccygealvertebra__caudal_vertebra  one of 4 vertebrae in the human coccyx
        subtype:  zygoma__zygomatic_arch__zygomaticarch__arcus_zygomaticus__arcuszygomaticu  the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone
        subtype:  modiolus  the central conical bony pillar of the cochlea
        subtype:  lacrimal_bone  small fragile bone making up part of the front inner walls of each eye socket and providing room for the passage of the lacrimal ducts
        subtype:  skull  the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
        subtype:  calvaria__skullcap  the dome of the skull
        subtype:  cranium__braincase__brainpan  the part of the skull that encloses the brain
        subtype:  occiput  back part of the head or skull
        subtype:  sinciput  the front part of the head or skull (including the forehead)
        subtype:  vomer  thin trapezoidal bone of the skull forming the posterior and inferior parts of the nasal septum
        subtype:  Wormian_bone__sutural_bone__suturalbone  any of the tiny soft bones found in the sutures between cranial bones
        subtype:  marrowbone  a bone containing edible marrow; used especially in flavoring soup
     subtype:  bone_marrow__marrow  the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
        subtype:  red_marrow__redmarrow__red_bone_marrow  bone marrow of children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood cells
        subtype:  yellow_marrow__yellow_bone_marrow  bone marrow that is yellow with fat; found at the ends of long bones in adults
     subtype:  elastic_tissue__elastictissue  connective tissue consisting chiefly of elastic fibers found in the dermis of the skin and in the walls of veins and arteries and in some tendons and ligaments
     subtype:  endoneurium  delicate connective tissue around individual nerve fibers in nerve
     subtype:  ligament  a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs
        subtype:  falciform_ligament__falciformligament  a ligament that attaches part of the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall
        subtype:  round_ligament_of_the_uterus__ligamentum_teres_uteri  ligament attached to the uterus on either side in front of and below the opening of the fallopian tube and passing through the inguinal canal to the labia majora
     subtype:  perineurium  connective tissue that covers a bundle of nerve fibers
     subtype:  tendon__sinew  a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
        subtype:  hamstring_tendon__hamstringtendon__hamstring  one of the tendons at the back of the knee
        subtype:  Achilles_tendon__tendon_of_Achilles  a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf
     subtype:  submucosa  the connective tissue beneath mucous membrane
     subtype:  fascia__facia  a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
        subtype:  aponeurosis  any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons
     subtype:  granulation_tissue__granulationtissue__granulation  new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process
        subtype:  proud_flesh__proudflesh  the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer
  subtype:  lymphatic_tissue__lymphatictissue__lymphoidtissue  tissue making up the lymphatic system
     subtype:  palatine_tonsil__tonsil__faucial_tonsil__faucialtonsil__tonsilla  either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
     subtype:  spleen__lien  a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
     subtype:  lymph_node__lymphnode__lymph_gland__lymphgland__node  the source of lymph and lymphocytes
        subtype:  axillary_node  any of the lymph glands of the armpit; fights infections in the neck and chest and arm regions
        subtype:  Peyer's_patch__Peter's_gland  any of several lymph nodes in the walls of the intestines near the junction of the ileum and colon
        subtype:  bubo  a lymph node that is inflamed and swollen because of plague or gonorrhea or tuberculosis
     subtype:  pharyngeal_tonsil__adenoid__Luschka's_tonsil__third_tonsil__thirdtonsil__tonsilla_pharyngealis__tonsilla_adenoidea  a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children"
  subtype:  cartilage__gristle  tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
     subtype:  meniscus  a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a point
     subtype:  fibrocartilage  cartilage that is largely composed of fibers like those in ordinary connective tissue
     subtype:  hyaline_cartilage__hyalinecartilage  translucent cartilage that is common in joints and the respiratory passages; forms most of the fetal skeleton
     subtype:  arytenoid_cartilage__arytenoidcartilage__arytenoid__arytaenoid  either of two small cartilages at the back of the larynx to which the vocal folds are attached
     subtype:  thyroid_cartilage__thyroidcartilage__Adam's_apple  the largest cartilage of the larynx
  subtype:  erectile_tissue__erectiletissue  vascular tissue capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid
  subtype:  muscular_tissue__muscle  animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
     subtype:  striated_muscle__skeletal_muscle__striated_muscle_tissue  muscle tissue characterized by transverse stripes
     subtype:  cardiac_muscle__cardiacmuscle__heart_muscle__heartmuscle  the muscle tissue of the heart; adapted to continued rhythmic contraction
        subtype:  cardiac_pacemaker__cardiacpacemaker__pacemaker__sinoatrial_node__SA_node  a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat
        subtype:  papillary_muscle__papillarymuscle  any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves; "the papillary muscles contract during systole to prevent regurgitation of blood into the atria"
        subtype:  atrioventricular_bundle__bundle_of_His__atrioventricular_trunk__truncus_atrioventricularis  a bundle of modified heart muscle that transmits the cardiac impulse from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles causing them to contract
        subtype:  atrioventricular_node  a node of specialized heart muscle located in the septal wall of the right atrium; receives impulses from the sinoatrial node and transmits them to atrioventricular bundle
        subtype:  myocardium  the middle muscular layer of the heart wall
        subtype:  Purkinje_fiber  a specialized cardiac muscle fiber that is part of the Purkinje network
        subtype:  Purkinje_network__Purkinje's_tissue__Purkinje's_system  a network of Purkinje fibers that carry the cardiac impulse from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles of the heart and causes them to contract
     subtype:  smooth_muscle  muscle tissue that does not appear striated under the microscope; has the form of thin layers or sheets
  subtype:  fibrous_tissue__fibroustissue  tissue consisting or or containing fibers in both animals and plants
     subtype:  trabecula  rod-shaped structures of fibrous tissue that divide an organ into parts (as in the penis) or stabilize the structure of an organ (as in the spleen)
  subtype:  nervous_tissue__nervoustissue__nerve_tissue__nervetissue  tissue composed of neurons
     subtype:  fiber_bundle__fiberbundle__fibre_bundle__fibrebundle__fascicle__fasciculus  a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers)
        subtype:  fornix  an arched bundle of white fibers at the base of the brain by which the hippocampus of each hemisphere projects to the contralateral hippocampus and to the thalamus and mamillary bodies
        subtype:  nervus__nerve  any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
           subtype:  motor_nerve__motornerve  a nerve that activates muscles or glands
           subtype:  sensory_nerve__sensorynerve  a nerve that leads from receptors to the central nervous system
              subtype:  lemniscus__lemniscu__fillet  a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus
           subtype:  cranial_nerve__cranialnerve  any of the 12 paired nerves that originate in the brain stem
              subtype:  olfactory_nerve__olfactorynerve__nervii_olfactorii__first_cranial_nerve__firstcranialnerve  a collective term for numerous olfactory filaments in the nasal mucosa
              subtype:  optic_nerve__opticnerve__nervus_opticus__second_cranial_nerve__optic_tract__optictract  serves the retina
              subtype:  oculomotor_nerve__oculomotor__nervus_oculomotorius__third_cranial_nerve__thirdcranialnerve  supplies extrinsic muscles of the eye
              subtype:  trochlear_nerve__trochlearnerve__trochlear__trochlearis__trochleari__fourth_cranial_nerve  either of the two cranial nerves on either side that control the superior oblique muscles of the eyes
              subtype:  trigeminal_nerve__trigeminal__trigeminus__nervus_trigeminus__fifth_cranial_nerve  the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication
              subtype:  abducent_nerve__abducent__abducens__abducens_nerve__nervus_abducens__sixth_cranial_nerve__sixthcranialnerve  a small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye
              subtype:  facial_nerve__facial__nervus_facialis__seventh_cranial_nerve__seventhcranialnerve  cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
              subtype:  acoustic_nerve__auditory_nerve__vestibulocochlear_nerve__vestibulocochlearnerve__nervus_vestibulocochlearis__eighth_cranial_nerve  a composite sensory nerve supplying the hair cells of the vestibular organ and the hair cells of the cochlea
              subtype:  glossopharyngeal_nerve__nervus_glossopharyngeus__ninth_cranial_nerve  sensory nerve to the pharynx and back of the tongue; motor fibers innervate muscles that elevate the pharynx and larynx; includes parasympathetic fibers to the the otic ganglion
              subtype:  nervus_vagus__vagus__vagu__vagus_nerve__vagusnerve__pneumogastric__pneumogastric_nerve__pneumogastricnerve__tenth_cranial_nerve__tenthcranialnerve__wandering_nerve__wanderingnerve  a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera
              subtype:  accessory_nerve__accessorynerve__spinal_accessory__nervus_accessorius__eleventh_cranial_nerve  arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the accessory nerve trunk
              subtype:  hypoglossal_nerve__hypoglossalnerve__hypoglossal__nervus_hypoglosus__twelfth_cranial_nerve__twelfthcranialnerve  supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles
           subtype:  depressor_nerve__depressornerve__depressor  any nerve whose activity tends to reduce the activity or tone of the body part it serves
           subtype:  radial_nerve__nervus_radialis__musculospiral_nerve__musculospiralnerve  largest branch of the brachial plexus; extends down the humerus to the lateral epicondyle where it divides into one branch that goes to the skin on the back of the hand and another that goes to the underlying extensor muscles
           subtype:  splanchnic_nerve  any of several nerves of the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system that innervate viscera and blood vessels
           subtype:  sciatic_nerve__sciaticnerve__nervus_ischiadicus  arises from the sacral plexus and passes about halfway down the thigh where it divides into the common peroneal and tibial nerves
           subtype:  saphenous_nerve__nervus_saphenus  a branch of the femoral nerve that supplies cutaneous branches to the inner aspect of the leg and foot
           subtype:  ulnar_nerve__ulnarnerve__cubital_nerve__cubitalnerve__nervus_ulnaris  a nerve running along the inner side of the arm and passing near the elbow; supplies intrinsic muscles of the hand and the skin of the medial side of the hand
              subtype:  funny_bone__funnybone__crazy_bone__crazybone  a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone; "the funny bone is not humerus"
           subtype:  spinal_nerve__nervus_spinalis  any of the 31 pairs of nerves emerging from each side of the spinal cord (each attached to the cord by two roots: ventral and dorsal)
              subtype:  femoral_nerve__femoralnerve__nervus_femoralis__anterior_crural_nerve  one of a pair of nerves that originate from lumbar nerves and supply the muscles and skin of the anterior part of the thigh
              subtype:  phrenic_nerve__phrenicnerve__nervus_phrenicus  one of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing
              subtype:  cervical_nerve  any of eight pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the cervical section of the spinal cord
              subtype:  coccygeal_nerve__coccygealnerve__nervus_coccygeus  the lowest pair of spinal nerves
              subtype:  lumbar_nerve  any of five pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the lumbar section of the spinal cord
              subtype:  sacral_nerve  any of five pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the sacral region of the spinal cord
              subtype:  thoracic_nerve  any of twelve pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the thoracic region of the spinal cord
        subtype:  nerve_pathway__nervepathway__tract__nerve_tract__nervetract__pathway  a bundle of nerve fibers following a path through the brain
           subtype:  peduncle  a bundle of myelinated neurons joining different parts of the brain
           subtype:  corpus_callosum  a broad transverse nerve tract connecting the two cerebral hemispheres
           subtype:  pyramidal_tract__pyramidaltract__pyramidal_motor_system__pyramidalmotorsystem__corticospinal_tract__corticospinaltract  any of the important nerve pathways on each side of the central nervous system that run from the sensorimotor areas of the cortex through the brainstem to motor neurons of the cranial nerve nuclei and the ventral horn of the spinal cord
     subtype:  grey_matter__gray_matter__grey_substance__gray_substance__substantia_grisea  greyish nervous tissue containing cell bodies as well as fibers; forms the cerebral cortex consisting of unmyelinated neurons
     subtype:  white_matter__whitematter__substantiaalba  whitish nervous tissue of the CNS consisting of neurons and their myelin sheaths
  subtype:  gingiva__gum  the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
  subtype:  flap.animal_tissue  a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
     subtype:  uvula  a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
     subtype:  soft_palate__velum  a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
     subtype:  protective_fold  a flap of tissue that protects what it covers
        subtype:  eyelid__lid  either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer"
        subtype:  nictitating_membrane__nictitatingmembrane__thirdeyelid  a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals
           subtype:  haw  the nictitating membrane of a horse
     subtype:  cusp.flap__leaflet  a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
  subtype:  tissue_layer__membrane  a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects organs or cells of animals
     subtype:  trophoblast  the membrane that forms the wall of the blastocyst in early development; aids implantation in the uterine wall; "after implantation of the blastocyst in the uterine wall the trophoblast divides into two layers, the chorion and the placenta"
     subtype:  chorioallantois__chorioallantoi__chorioallantoic_membrane__chorioallantoicmembrane  very vascular fetal membrane composed of the fused chorion and adjacent wall of the allantois
     subtype:  web.tissue_layer  membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds and mammals
     subtype:  Bowman's_capsule__glomerular_capsule__capsula_glomeruli__capsulaglomeruli  thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron
     subtype:  axolemma  outer membrane covering an axon
     subtype:  basilar_membrane__basilarmembrane  a membrane in the cochlea that supports the Organ of Corti
     subtype:  fetal_membrane__fetalmembrane  any membrane that functions for the protection or nourishment of respiration or excretion of a developing fetus
        subtype:  allantois__allantoi  vascular fetal membrane that develops from the hindgut in embryonic higher vertebrates (mammals; birds; reptiles)
        subtype:  caul__veil__embryonic_membrane__embryonicmembrane  the inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)
        subtype:  umbilical_cord__umbilicalcord  membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta
     subtype:  choroid_coat__choroidcoat__choroid  a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera
     subtype:  ciliary_body__ciliarybody  the part of the tunic of the eye between the choroid coat and the iris
     subtype:  cornea  transparent anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the lens and iris and is continuous with the sclera
        subtype:  arcus_senilis__arcussenili__arcus__arcu  an arc-shaped whitish deposit sometimes seen in the cornea
     subtype:  midriff__diaphragm  (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
     subtype:  eardrum__tympanum__tympanic_membrane__myringa  the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
        subtype:  perforated_eardrum  an eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problems
     subtype:  endocranium  membrane lining the inside of the skull
     subtype:  endosteum  vascular membrane that lines the inner surface of long bones
     subtype:  ependyma  thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord canal
     subtype:  fertilization_membrane__fertilizationmembrane  the membrane that forms around a fertilized ovum and prevents penetration by additional spermatozoon
     subtype:  hyaloid_membrane__hyaloidmembrane  transparent membrane that enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina
     subtype:  intima  the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel)
     subtype:  iris  muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil; it forms the colored portion of the eye
     subtype:  lamella.tissue_layer  a thin membrane that is one of the calcified layers that form bones
     subtype:  lens_capsule  a tenuous mesoblastic membrane surrounding the lens
     subtype:  meninx__meninges  a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
        subtype:  leptomeninges__leptomeninge  the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers
        subtype:  dura_mater__dura  the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges
        subtype:  arachnoid_membrane__arachnoidmembrane__arachnoid  the middle of the 3 meninges
        subtype:  pia_mater__piamater  the highly vascular innermost of the 3 meninges
     subtype:  mucous_membrane__mucosa  mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
        subtype:  conjunctiva  a transparent membrane covering the eyeball and under surface of the eyelid
           subtype:  pinguecula  a slightly elevated elastic tissue deposit in the conjunctiva that may extend to the cornea but does not cover it
           subtype:  pterygium  a thickened triangular layer of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; pterygia arise from irritation of the pinguecula
        subtype:  endometrium  the mucous membrane that lines the uterus; thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation; if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition
        subtype:  hymen__maidenhead__virginal_membrane  a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
           subtype:  imperforate_hymen__imperforatehymen  hymen that is completely closed so that menstrual blood cannot flow out
     subtype:  periosteum  a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone
     subtype:  perithelium  tissue layer around small blood vessels
     subtype:  retina  the light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve
     subtype:  sarcolemma  an extensible membrane enclosing the contractile substance of a muscle fiber
     subtype:  semipermeable_membrane__semipermeablemembrane  a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecule to pass through but not others
        subtype:  cell_wall__cell_membrane__plasma_membrane  a thin membrane around the cytoplasm of a cell; controls passage of substances in and out of the cell
     subtype:  serous_membrane__serosa  a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid
        subtype:  pleura  the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest
           subtype:  parietal_pleura  pleura that lines the inner chest walls and covers the diaphragm
           subtype:  visceral_pleura  pleura that covers the lungs
        subtype:  peritoneum  a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
           subtype:  mesentery  a double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines
              subtype:  mesocolon  mesentery that holds the lower colon the back abdominal wall
           subtype:  omentum  a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera
              subtype:  greater_omentum__greateromentum__gastrocolic_omentum__gastrocolicomentum__caul  part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines
              subtype:  lesser_omentum  a part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and liver and supporting the hepatic vessels
        subtype:  endocardium  the membrane that lines the cavities of the heart and forms part of the heart valves
        subtype:  pericardium  a double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the heart
        subtype:  epicardium__visceral_pericardium  the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium
        subtype:  parietal_pericardium  the tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm and the sternum
     subtype:  synovial_membrane__synovium  a thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the point capsule and secretes synovial fluid
     subtype:  tunica__tunic__adventitia  an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
        subtype:  albuginea  whitish tunic
           subtype:  sclera__sclerotic_coat__scleroticcoat  whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering of the eyeball
           subtype:  tunica_albuginea_testes  whitish cover of the testicle
  subtype:  cortex  the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
     subtype:  adrenal_cortex__adrenalcortex  the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
     subtype:  renal_cortex__renalcortex  the cortex of the kidney containing the glomeruli and the convoluted tubules
  subtype:  medulla  the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
     subtype:  adrenal_medulla__adrenalmedulla  the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine
  subtype:  matrix.animal_tissue  the formative tissue at the base of a nail
  subtype:  graft__transplant  (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient
     subtype:  autograft  tissue that is taken from one site and grafted to another site on the same person; "skin from his thigh replaced the burned skin on his arms"
     subtype:  homograft__allograft  tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft
     subtype:  heterograft__xenograft  tissue from an animal of one species used as a temporary graft (as in cases of severe burns) on an individual of another species
  subtype:  stroma  the supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma)

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