#body_part any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
supertype: physical_part__part__piece a portion of a natural object; "they analyzed the river into three parts"; "he needed a piece of granite"
part: corpus
part of: living_thing
subtype: saddle.body_part posterior part of the back of a domestic fowl
subtype: underpart a part lying on the lower side or underneath an animal's body; "the warbler has a white throat and underparts"; "a woodland mouse with white underparts"
subtype: belly the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish
subtype: horseback the back of a horse
subtype: dock.body_part the solid bony part of the tail of an animal as distinguished from the hair
subtype: ambulacrum one of the five areas on the under surface of an echinoderm on which the tube feet are located
subtype: withers__wither the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
subtype: cannon.body_part__shank lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals
subtype: lumbus__loin either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds
subtype: hindquarters__croup__croupe__rump the part of a quadruped that corresponds to the human buttocks
subtype: haunch the loin and leg of a quadruped
subtype: gaskin lower part of a horse's thigh between the hock and the stifle
subtype: flank.body_part the side between ribs and hipbone
subtype: thorax part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
subtype: prothorax the anterior part of an insect's thorax; bears the first pair of legs
subtype: apparatus__apparatu (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus"
subtype: auditory_apparatus all of the components of the organ of hearing including the outer and middle and inner ears
subtype: adnexa__annexa an accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or appendages (especially of the embryo): "fallopian tubes and ovaries are adnexa of the uturus"
subtype: area.body_part__region a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region"
subtype: erogenous_zone__erogenouszone any area of the body especially sensitive to sexual stimulation
subtype: hypochondrium the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium
subtype: area_of_cardiac_dullness a triangular area of the front of the chest (determined by percussion); corresponds to the part of the heart not covered by the lungs
subtype: epigastrium the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum)
subtype: fovea_centralis__foveacentrali__fovea area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute
subtype: parafovea area of the retina immediately surrounding the fovea
subtype: macula_lutea__macula__macular_area__maculararea__yellow_spot a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones
subtype: cortical_area__cortical_region any of various regions of the cerebral cortex
subtype: association_area__associationarea__association_cortex__associationcortex cortical areas that are neither motor or sensory but are thought to be involved in higher processing of information
subtype: auditory_area__auditory_cortex the cortical area that receives auditory information from the medial geniculate body
subtype: Brodmann's_area one of the cortical areas mapped out on the basis of its cytoarchitecture
subtype: frontal_area__frontalarea__frontal_cortex__frontalcortex the cortex of the frontal lobe
subtype: language_area__language_zone a large cortical area (in the left hemisphere in most people) containing all the centers associated with language
subtype: motor_area__motorarea__motor_region__motorregion__motor_cortex__motorcortex__Rolando's_area__excitable_area__excitablearea the cortical area that influences motor movements
subtype: sensorimotor_area__sensorimotor_region an area of the cortex including the precentral gyrus and the postcentral gyrus and combining sensory and motor functions
subtype: visual_area__visual_cortex the cortical area that receives information from the lateral geniculate body of the thalamus
subtype: perineum the general region between the anus and the genital organs
subtype: side.area either the left or right half of a body (human or animal); "he had a pain in his side"
subtype: cleavage.area the line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman's breasts)
subtype: ring_of_color__areola small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite
subtype: midsection__middle__midriff the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
subtype: waistline__waist the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
subtype: wasp_waist a very slender waist
subtype: pubes__pube__pubic_region__pubicregion__loins__loin the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
subtype: palm.area__thenar the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
subtype: thenar the fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb
subtype: sole.area the underside of the foot
subtype: lunule__half-moon__lunula the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
subtype: groin__inguen the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals
subtype: quick any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
subtype: dilator.body_part a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part
subtype: vallecula__groove (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part
subtype: costal_groove groove between the ribs where the nerves and blood vessels are
subtype: fissure (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes
subtype: sulcus (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain
subtype: fissure_of_Rolando__Rolando's_fissure__central_sulcus__sulcus_centralis a fissure extending upward on the lateral surface of both hemispheres; separates the frontal and parietal lobes
subtype: fissure_of_Sylvius__Sylvian_fissure__lateral_cerebral_sulcus__sulcus_lateralis_cerebri the deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal and temporal lobes in both hemispheres
subtype: hilus__hilu__hilum (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ: "the hilus of the kidney"
subtype: septum (anatomy) dividing partition between two tissues or cavities
subtype: nasal_septum__nasalseptum a bone and cartilage partition between the nasal cavities
subtype: external_body_part any body part visible externally
subtype: arthromere any of the segments in the body of a jointed animal like an arthropod
subtype: lip fleshy folds of tissue as those surrounding the mouth
subtype: labium any of the four lip-shaped folds of the female vulva
subtype: labia_majora__labiamajora the two outer folds of the vulva
subtype: labia_minora__labiaminora the two inner folds of the vulva
subtype: head__caput the upper or front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; "he stuck his head out the window"
subtype: human_head__humanhead the head of a human being
subtype: bullethead a head shaped like a bullet
subtype: bonce__attic__bean__noodle__noggin__dome informal terms for a human head
subtype: cervix__neck the part of an organism that connects the head to the rest of the body; "he admired her long graceful neck"
subtype: bull_neck a thick short powerful neck
subtype: extremity__appendage__member an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm"
subtype: chelicera either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing
subtype: mouthpart any part of the mouth of an insect or other arthropod especially one adapted to a specific way of feeding
subtype: nipper__claw__chela__pincer a structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
subtype: parapodium one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathing
subtype: fin organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals
subtype: dorsal_fin unpaired median fin on the backs of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates that help to maintain balance
subtype: pectoral_fin either of a pair of fins situated just behind the head in fishes that help control the direction of movement
subtype: pelvic_fin__ventral_fin__ventralfin either of a pair of fins attached to the pelvic girdle in fishes that help control the direction of movement; correspond to hind limbs of a land vertebrate
subtype: caudal_fin__tail_fin the tail of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates
subtype: heterocercal_fin tail fin with unequal lobes in which the vertebral column turns upward into the larger lobe as in sharks
subtype: homocercal_fin symmetrical tail fin extending beyond the end of the vertebral column as in most bony fishes
subtype: swimmeret__pleopod one of the paired abdominal appendages of certain aquatic crustaceans that function primarily for carrying the eggs in females and are usually adapted for swimming
subtype: limb one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
subtype: hind_limb a posterior leg or homologous structure in other animals
subtype: hind_leg the back limb of a quadruped
subtype: forelimb the front limb (or homologous structure in other animals such as a flipper or wing)
subtype: foreleg the front limb of a quadruped
subtype: flipper the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming
subtype: leg a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part between the knee and ankle
subtype: pin.leg__peg informal terms of the leg; "fever left him weak on his sticks"
subtype: shank's_mare__shank'smare__shanks'_mare__shanks'mare__shank's_pony__shank'spony__shanks'_pony__shanks'pony you own legs; "I traveled on shank's mare"
subtype: spindlelegs__spindleleg__spindleshanks__spindleshank long thin legs
subtype: crus the leg from the knee to foot
subtype: leg.limb a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion
subtype: animal_leg the leg of an animal
subtype: thigh the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
subtype: lap.thigh the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
subtype: arm a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
subtype: cubitus__cubitu the arm from the elbow to the fingertips
subtype: forearm the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
subtype: vertebrate_foot__pedal_extremity__pedalextremity the extremity of the limb in vertebrates
subtype: animal_foot__foot a foot of a vertebrate other than a human being
subtype: fossorial_foot__fossorialfoot foot adapted for digging as in moles
subtype: hoof the foot of an ungulate mammal
subtype: cloven_foot__cloven_hoof a hoof divided into two parts at its distal extremity (as of ruminants or swine)
subtype: horse's_foot__horse'sfoot__horse's_hoof__horse'shoof the hoof of a horse
subtype: bird's_foot the foot of a bird
subtype: claw.bird's_foot a bird's foot that has claws
subtype: zygodactyl_foot having the the first and fourth toes of each foot directed backward and the second and third forward
subtype: heterodactyl_foot having the first and second toes of each foot directed backward and the third and fourth forward
subtype: webbed_foot a bird's foot with folds of skin between the toes
subtype: lobate_foot a foot having separate toes each with membranous flaps along the sides
subtype: webfoot a foot having the toes connected by folds of skin
subtype: trotter foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food
subtype: forefoot a front foot of a quadruped
subtype: hindfoot a rear foot of a quadruped
subtype: paw a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
subtype: forepaw front paw; analogous to the human hand
subtype: hand.forepaw terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos): "the kangaroo's forearms seem undeveloped but the powerful five-fingered hands are skilled at feinting and clouting"- Springfield (Mass.) Union
subtype: foot__human_foot__humanfoot__pes__pe the foot of a human being; "his bare feet projected from his trousers"; "armored from head to foot"
subtype: splayfoot__flatfoot__pes_planus a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out
subtype: digit.extremity__dactyl a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding part in other vertebrates
subtype: finger any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb); "her fingers were long and thin"
subtype: pollex__thumb the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
subtype: index_finger__indexfinger__index__forefinger the finger next to the thumb
subtype: ring_finger__annualry the third finger (especially of the left hand)
subtype: middle_finger the second finger; between the index finger and the ring finger
subtype: pinkie__pinky__littlefinger the finger farthest from the thumb
subtype: toe one of the digits of the foot
subtype: big_toe__bigtoe__great_toe__greattoe__hallux the first largest innermost toe
subtype: hammertoe a deformed toe which is bent in a clawlike arch
subtype: little_toe the fifth smallest outermost toe
subtype: extremity.external_body_part that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso
subtype: manus__manu__hand__mitt__paw the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt"
subtype: clenched_fist__fist a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
subtype: meat_hooks__hooks__hook__maulers large strong hand (as of a fighter); "wait till I get my hooks on him"
subtype: right_hand__righthand__right the hand that is on the right side of the body; "he writes with his right hand but pitches with his left"; "hit him with quick rights to the body"
subtype: left_hand__left the hand that is on the left side of the body; "jab with your left"
subtype: finger any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb); "her fingers were long and thin"
subtype: toe one of the digits of the foot
subtype: human_face__humanface the front of the head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear; "he washed his face"; "I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news"
subtype: physiognomy__phiz__visage__kisser__smiler__mug the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face'; `phiz' is British)
subtype: puddingface a large fat human face
subtype: face.external_body_part the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
subtype: muzzle forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
subtype: anatomical_structure__structure__complex_body_part__bodily_structure__body_structure a particular complex anatomical structure; "he has good bone structure"
subtype: layer.anatomical_structure thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells
subtype: blastoderm__germinal_disc__blastodisc__germinal_area a layer of cells on the inside of the blastula
subtype: hypodermis layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods
subtype: apodeme ridge-like ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an arthropod that supports internal organs and provides attachment points for muscles
subtype: calyculus__calyculu__caliculus__caliculu__calycle a small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp)
subtype: optic_cup__opticcup__eyecup (embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina
subtype: tooth.anatomical_structure toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell
subtype: denticle small pointed ridge on the exoskeleton of an arthropod
subtype: pad.anatomical_structure the foot or fleshy cushion-like underside of the toes of an animal
subtype: gill_slit__branchial_cleft__branchialcleft__gill_cleft one of a series of slit openings in the pharynxes of fishes and aquatic amphibians through which water passes
subtype: gill_arch__branchial_arch__branchialarch__gill_bar one of the bony or cartilaginous arches on each side of the pharynx that support the gills of fishes and aquatic amphibians
subtype: peristome region around the mouth in various invertebrates
subtype: syrinx the vocal organ of a bird
subtype: bulb.anatomical_structure a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ
subtype: carina any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom
subtype: carina_fornicis ridge on the lower surface of the fornix of the brain
subtype: keel.carina the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly
subtype: cauda any taillike structure
subtype: chiasma__decussation an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
subtype: optic_chiasma__opticchiasma__optic_chiasm__opticchiasm__chiasmaopticum the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain
subtype: cingulum (anatomy) an encircling girdle-like structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)
subtype: concha (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape
subtype: nasal_concha__nasalconcha one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity
subtype: filum__filament a threadlike anatomical structure or chainlike series of cells
subtype: hair.filum__pilus__pilu any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal; "there is a hair in my soup"
subtype: ingrown_hair__ingrownhair a hair that does not emerge from the follicle but remains embedded in the skin (usually causing inflammation)
subtype: germ a small simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism
subtype: infundibulum any of various funnel-shaped parts of the body (but especially the hypophyseal stalk)
subtype: hypophyseal_stalk__hypophysealstalk the funnel-shaped stalk connecting the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus
subtype: interstice.anatomical_structure a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ: "the interstices of a network"
subtype: areola small space in a tissue or part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing
subtype: landmark.anatomical_structure an anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken
subtype: craniometric_point a landmark on the skull from which craniometric measurements can be taken
subtype: acanthion the craniometric point at the anterior extremity of the intermaxillary suture
subtype: asterion the craniometric point at the junction of the lamboid suture and the occipitomastoid suture and the parietomastoid suture
subtype: auriculare__auricular_point__auricularpoint the craniometric point at the center of the opening of the external acoustic meatus
subtype: bregma the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures at the top of the cranium
subtype: condylion the craniometric point at the tip of the mandibular condyle
subtype: coronion the craniometric point at the tip of the coronoid process of the mandible
subtype: crotaphion the tip of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone
subtype: dacryon the craniometric point at the junction of the anterior border of the lacrimal bone with the frontal bone
subtype: entomion the craniometric point at the tip of the mastoid angle of the parietal bone
subtype: glabella__mesophyron a smooth prominence of the frontal bone between and above the eyebrows; the most forward projecting point of the forehead in the midline at the level of the supraorbital ridges
subtype: gnathion the most inferior point of the mandible in the midline
subtype: gonion the craniometric point on either side at the apex of the lower jaw
subtype: inion the craniometric point that is the most prominent point at the back of the head (at the occipital protuberance)
subtype: jugale__jugal_point__jugalpoint the craniometric point at the union of the frontal and temporal processes of the zygomatic bone
subtype: lambda the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and lamboid sutures of the skull
subtype: mastoidale the craniometric point at the lowest point of the mastoid process
subtype: metopion the craniometric point midway between the frontal eminences of the skull
subtype: nasion the craniometric point at the bridge of the nose where the frontal and nasal bones of the skull meet
subtype: obelion the craniometric point on the sagittal suture near the lamboid suture
subtype: ophryon the craniometric point in the midline of the forehead immediately above the orbits
subtype: orbitale__orbital_point__orbitalpoint the craniometric point at the lowest point on the lower edge of the orbit
subtype: pogonion the craniometric point that is the most forward-projecting point on the anterior surface of the chin
subtype: prosthion__prostheon__alveolar_point craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla
subtype: pterion the craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle
subtype: rhinion the anterior tip at the end of the suture of the nasal bones
subtype: sphenion the anterior tip of the parietal bone
subtype: stephanion the craniometric point on the coronal suture above the acoustic meatus
subtype: symphysion the most forward point of the alveolar process of the mandible
subtype: limbus a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure
subtype: rib.anatomical_structure a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
subtype: quill.rib__calamus__shaft the hollow shaft of a feather
subtype: vein.rib__nervure one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect
subtype: nervure__vein one of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
subtype: midrib the vein in the center of a leaf
subtype: blade.anatomical_structure a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)
subtype: vane__web the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
subtype: radicle (anatomy) a small structure resembling a rootlet (such as a fibril of a nerve)
subtype: plexus__rete a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels
subtype: aortic_plexus a plexus of lymph nodes in the lower portion of the abdominal aorta
subtype: nerve_plexus a network of intersecting nerves
subtype: autonomic_plexus__plexus_autonomici a plexus of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers
subtype: brachial_plexus__plexus_brachialis a network of nerves formed by cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the arm and parts of the shoulder
subtype: cardiac_plexus__plexus_cardiacus a plexus of nerves supplying the heart and nearby structures
subtype: carotid_plexus__plexus_caroticus a plexus of nerves surrounding the internal carotid artery
subtype: cervical_plexus__plexus_cervicalis a nerve plexus lying beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle
subtype: coccygeal_plexus__plexus_coccygeus a small plexus formed by the fifth sacral and coccygeal nerves
subtype: hypogastric_plexus__plexus_hypogastricus a plexus of nerves serving the pelvic viscera
subtype: lumbar_plexus__plexus_lumbalis a plexus of nerves formed by the ventral branches of the first four lumbar nerves
subtype: lumbosacral_plexus a nerve plexus formed by the ventral divisions of the coccygeal and sacral and lumbar nerves; supplies the lower limbs and perineum and coccygeal area
subtype: mesenteric_plexus__plexus_mesentericus a plexus of autonomic nerves
subtype: myenteric_plexus__plexus_myentericus a plexus of unmyelinated fibers and postganglionic autonomic cell bodies in the muscular coat of the esophagus and stomach and intestines
subtype: periarterial_plexus__plexus_periarterialis an autonomic plexus that accompanies an artery
subtype: plexus_dentalis a plexus of nerves serving the teeth
subtype: pulmonary_plexis__plexus_pulmonalis one of two autonomic nerve plexuses in each lung
subtype: sacral_plexus__plexus_sacralis a nerve plexus formed by the 4th and 5th lumbar and 1st, 2nd, 3rd sacral nerves; supplies the pelvic region and lower limbs
subtype: solar_plexus__coeliac_plexus__plexus_celiacus__abdominal_nerve_plexus a large plexus of sympathetic nerves in the abdomen behind the stomach
subtype: choroid_plexus__plexus_choroideus a vascular plexus of the cerebral ventricles that regulate intraventricular pressure
subtype: plexus_lumbalis__lumbar_plexus a lymphatic plexus located along the lower portion of the aorta and iliac vessels
subtype: pterygoid_plexus a plexus of veins draining the region of the pterygoid muscles and draining into the internal maxillary and anterior facial veins
subtype: rete_testis network of tubules carrying sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the vasa efferentia
subtype: tube-shaped_structure__tube (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure
subtype: tubule a small tube
subtype: microtubule a microscopically small tubule
subtype: nephron__uriniferous_tubule__uriniferoustubule any of the small tubules that are the excretory units of the vertebrate kidney
subtype: seminiferous_tubule any of the numerous long convoluted tubules in the testis which are the sites where spermatozoa mature
subtype: vasa_efferentia the several highly convoluted tubules that lead from the rete testis to the vas deferens and form the head of the epididymis
subtype: trachea one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids
subtype: salpinx a tube in the uterus or the ear
subtype: Eustachian_tube__auditory_tube either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum
subtype: Fallopian_tube__uterine_tube__uterinetube either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from the ovary to the uterus
subtype: cochlea the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the Organ of Corti
subtype: vas__vessel a tube in which a body fluid circulates
subtype: blood_vessel__bloodvessel a vessel in which blood circulates
subtype: arteria__artery a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
subtype: alveolar_artery__arteria_alveolaris a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies the alveolar process
subtype: inferior_alveolar_artery__arteria_alveolaris_inferior the alveolar artery that goes through the mandibular canal to supply the lower teeth
subtype: superior_alveolar_artery__arteria_alveolaris_superior the alveolar artery that supplies the upper teeth
subtype: angular_artery__angularartery__arteria_angularis__arteriaangulari the terminal branch of the facial artery
subtype: aorta the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
subtype: ascending_aorta the ascending part of the aorta as it emerges from the left ventricle
subtype: aortic_arch the part of the aorta that arches and turns downward
subtype: descending_aorta the descending part of the aorta that branches into the thoracic and abdominal aortae
subtype: abdominal_aorta a branch of the descending aorta
subtype: thoracic_aorta a branch of the descending aorta; divides into the iliac arteries
subtype: appendicular_artery__arteria_appendicularis the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the vermiform appendix
subtype: arcuate_artery__arcuateartery__arteria_arcuata__arteriaarcuata curved artery in the foot
subtype: arcuate_artery_of_the_kidney curved arteries of the kidney
subtype: arteriole__arteriola__capillary_artery__capillaryartery one of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries
subtype: artery_of_the_penis_bulb__arteria_bulbi_penis__arteriabulbipeni a branch of the internal pudendal artery of males that supplies the bulb of the penis
subtype: artery_of_the_vestibule_bulb__arteria_bulbi_vestibuli__arteriabulbivestibuli a branch of the internal pudendal artery in females that supplies the bulb of the vestibule
subtype: ascending_artery__ascendingartery__arteria_ascendens__arteriaascenden the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the ascending colon
subtype: auricular_artery__auricularartery__arteria_auricularis__arteriaauriculari artery that supplies blood to the ear
subtype: axillary_artery__arteria_axillaris__arteriaaxillari the part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the armpit and is continuous with the subclavian artery above and the brachial artery below
subtype: basilar_artery__basilarartery__arteria_basilaris__arteriabasilari an unpaired artery; supplies the pons and cerebellum and the back part of the cerebrum and the inner ear
subtype: brachial_artery__arteria_brachialis the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow
subtype: radial_artery__arteria_radialis branch of the brachial artery beginning below the elbow and extending down the forearm around the wrist and into the palm
subtype: bronchial_artery__bronchialartery arteries that accompany the bronchioles
subtype: buccal_artery__arteria_buccalis a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies blood to the buccinator muscle and the cheek
subtype: carotid_artery__carotidartery__arteria_carotis__arteriacaroti either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta
subtype: common_carotid_artery__common_carotid runs upward in the neck and divides into the external and internal carotid arteries
subtype: external_carotid_artery__external_carotid the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head
subtype: internal_carotid_artery the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain and eyes and internal parts of the head
subtype: celiac_trunk__celiac_artery__truncus_celiacus__arteria_celiaca__arteriaceliaca an artery that originates from the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm and branches into the left gastric artery and the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery
subtype: central_artery_of_the_retina__arteria_centralis_retinae__arteriacentralisretinae a branch of the ophthalmic artery; enters the eyeball with the optic nerve
subtype: cerebellar_artery__arteria_cerebelli__arteriacerebelli an artery that supplies the cerebellum
subtype: inferior_cerebellar_artery the inferior branch of the cerebellar artery
subtype: superior_cerebellar_artery the superior branch of the cerebellar artery
subtype: cerebral_artery__arteria_cerebri__arteriacerebri any of the arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex
subtype: anterior_cerebral_artery one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into two branches that serve (1) the thalamus and (2) parts of the frontal and parietal cortex
subtype: middle_cerebral_artery one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into three branches
subtype: posterior_cerebral_artery arises from the basilar artery; divides into three branches
subtype: temporal_artery any of the three arteries on either side of the brain supplying the cortex of the temporal lobe
subtype: anterior_temporal_artery__arteria_temporalis_anterior temporal artery that goes to the anterior part of the cerebral cortex of the temporal lobe
subtype: intermediate_temporal_artery__arteria_temporalis_intermedia temporal artery that goes to the middle part of the cerebral cortex of the temporal lobe
subtype: posterior_temporal_artery__arteria_temporalis_posterior temporal artery that supplies the posterior part of the cortex of the temporal lobe
subtype: cervical_artery__areteria_cervicalis an artery that supplies the muscles of the neck
subtype: choroidal_artery__choroidalartery__arteriachoroidea an artery that supplies the choroid plexus
subtype: ciliary_artery__ciliaryartery__arteria_ciliaris one of several arteries supplying the choroid coat of the eye
subtype: circle_of_Willis a ring of arteries at the base of the brain
subtype: circumflex_artery any of several paired curving arteries
subtype: circumflex_artery_of_the_thigh__arteria_circumflexa_femoris__arteriacircumflexafemori an artery that supplies the hip joint and thigh muscles
subtype: circumflex_humeral_artery__arteria_circumflexa_humeri__arteriacircumflexahumeri an artery that supplies the shoulder joint and shoulder muscles
subtype: circumflex_iliac_artery__arteria_circumflexa_ilium an artery that supplies the lower abdominal walls and skin and the sartorius muscle
subtype: circumflex_scapular_artery__arteria_circumflexa_scapulae__arteriacircumflexascapulae an artery that serves the muscles of the shoulder and scapular area
subtype: colic_artery__colicartery__arteria_colica__arteriacolica arteries that supply blood to the colon
subtype: communicating_artery__communicatingartery__arteria_communicans__arteriacommunican any of three arteries in the brain that make up the circle of Willis
subtype: coronary_artery__arteria_coronaria__arteriacoronaria the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart
subtype: atrial_artery the branch of the coronary artery that supplies the muscles of the atria
subtype: right_coronary_artery arises from the right aortic sinus; supplies the right side of the heart
subtype: left_coronary_artery arises from the left aortic sinus; supplies the left side of the heart
subtype: cystic_artery__arteria_cystica__arteriacystica a branch of the hepatic artery; supplies the gall bladder and the surface of the liver
subtype: digital_arteries__arteria_digitalis__arteriadigitali arteries in the hand and foot that supply the fingers and toes
subtype: epigastric_artery__arteria_epigastrica one of three arteries supplying the anterior walls of the abdomen
subtype: ethmoidal_artery__ethmoidalartery__arteriaethmoidali a branch of the ophthalmic artery supplying structures in and around the nasal capsule
subtype: femoral_artery__femoralartery__arteria_femoralis__arteriafemorali the chief artery of the thigh; a continuation of the external iliac artery
subtype: popliteal_artery__poplitealartery__arteria_poplitea__arteriapoplitea continuation of the femoral artery that branches to supply the legs and feet
subtype: gastric_artery__gastricartery__arteria_gastrica__arteriagastrica arteries that supplies the walls of the stomach
subtype: right_gastric_artery__rightgastricartery__ateria_gastrica_dextra a branch of the hepatic artery that supplies the pyloric portion of the stomach on the lesser curvature
subtype: left_gastric_artery__arteria_gastrica_sinistra a branch of the celiac artery that supplies the lesser curvature of the stomach and the abdominal part of the esophagus
subtype: short_gastric_artery__shortgastricartery__arteria_gastrica_breves__vasa_brevis several small arteries branching off of the splenic artery and going to the greater curvature of the stomach
subtype: gluteal_artery__glutealartery__arteria_glutes branches of the internal iliac artery that supply the hip joint and gluteal region
subtype: hepatic_artery__hepaticartery__arteria_hepatica__arteriahepatica arteries that supply the liver
subtype: ileal_artery__ilealartery__intestinalartery__arteria_ileum__arteriaileum branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum
subtype: ileocolic_artery__ileocolicartery__arteriaileocolica an artery that originates from the superior mesenteric artery and supplies the terminal part of the ileum and the cecum and the vermiform appendix and the ascending colon
subtype: iliac_artery__iliacartery__arteria_iliaca__arteriailiaca one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
subtype: common_iliac_artery terminal branches of the abdominal aorta
subtype: external_iliac_artery the outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery
subtype: internal_iliac_artery__hypogastric_artery__hypogastricartery the inner branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; divides into several branches that supply blood to the pelvic and gluteal areas
subtype: iliolumbar_artery__arteria_iliolumbalis an artery that originates in the internal iliac artery and supplies the pelvic muscles and bones
subtype: infraorbital_artery__arteria_infraorbitalis originates from the maxillary artery and supplies structures below the orbit (from lower eyelid to upper lip)
subtype: innominate_artery a large artery arising from the arch of the aorta and divides into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery; supplies the right side of the neck and head and the right shoulder and arm
subtype: intercostal_artery__intercostalartery__arteria_intercostalis__arteriaintercostali several arteries and supplying the intercostal spaces of the rib cage
subtype: jejunal_artery__jejunalartery__intestinal_artery branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum
subtype: labial_artery__arteria_labialis a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lips of the mouth
subtype: inferior_labial_artery__arteria_labialis_inferior a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lower lip
subtype: superior_labial_artery__arteria_labialis_superior a branch of the facial artery that supplies the upper lip
subtype: labyrinthine_artery__artery_of_the_labyrinth__internal_auditory_artery a branch of the basilar artery that supplies the labyrinth
subtype: lacrimal_artery__arteria_lacrimalis an artery that originates from the ophthalmic artery and supplies the lacrimal gland and rectal eye muscles and the upper eyelid and the forehead
subtype: laryngeal_artery__laryngealartery__arteria_laryngea__arterialaryngea either of two arteries that supply blood to the larynx
subtype: lienal_artery__splenic_artery__splenicartery__arteria_lienalis an artery that originates from the celiac trunk and supplies blood to the spleen
subtype: lingual_artery__lingualartery__arteria_lingualis__arterialinguali an artery originating from the external carotid artery and supplying the under side of the tongue
subtype: lumbar_artery__arteria_lumbalis one of four or five pairs of arteries that originate in the abdominal aorta and supply the lumbar vertebrae and the back muscles and abdominal wall
subtype: maxillary_artery__maxillaryartery__arteria_maxillaris either of two arteries branching from the external carotid artery and supplying structure of the face
subtype: facial_artery__arteria_facialis__external_maxillary_artery an artery that originates in the external carotid and gives off branches that supply the neck and face
subtype: internal_maxillary_artery the maxillary artery that supplies deep structure of the face and some of the meninges
subtype: meningeal_artery__meningealartery__arteria_meningea__arteriameningea any of three arteries supplying the meninges of the brain and neighboring structures
subtype: anterior_meningeal_artery branch of the anterior ethmoidal artery that supplies meninges in the anterior cranial fossa
subtype: middle_meningeal_artery branch of the maxillary artery; its branches supply meninges
subtype: posterior_meningeal_artery__posteriormeningealartery branch of the ascending pharyngeal artery that supplies the dura mater of the posterior cranial fossa
subtype: mesenteric_artery__arteria_mesenterica__arteriamesenterica one of two branches of the aorta that pass between the two layers of the mesentery to the intestines
subtype: inferior_mesenteric_artery arises near the lower end of the aorta and supplies the large intestine
subtype: superior_mesenteric_artery originates from the upper part of the aorta that supplies the small intestines and the cecum and the colon
subtype: metacarpal_artery__arteria_metacarpea__arteriametacarpea dorsal and palmar arteries of the hand
subtype: metatarsal_artery__arteria_metatarsea__arteriametatarsea dorsal and plantar arteries to the metatarsal region of the foot
subtype: musculophrenic_artery__arteria_musculophrenica an artery that supplies the abdomen and intercostal muscles
subtype: nutrient_artery__arteria_nutricia__arterianutricia an artery that supplies the medullary cavity of the long bone
subtype: ophthalmic_artery__arteria_ophthalmica a branch of the internal carotid artery that supplies the eye and neighboring structures
subtype: ovarian_artery__ovarianartery__arteria_ovarica__arteriaovarica the artery that branches from the aorta and supplies blood to the ovaries
subtype: palatine_artery__arteria_palatina__arteriapalatina one of several arteries supplying the face
subtype: pancreatic_artery__arteria_pancreatica__arteriapancreatica a branch of the splenic artery that supplies the pancreas
subtype: perineal_artery__arteria_perinealis a branch of the internal pudendal artery that supplies superficial structures of the perineum
subtype: pudendal_artery__arteria_pudenda__arteriapudenda arteries supplying the external genital organs of humans
subtype: pulmonary_artery__pulmonaryartery__arteria_pulmonalis one of two arteries (branches of the pulmonary trunk) that carry venous blood from the heart to the lungs
subtype: pulmonary_trunk__pulmonarytrunk__truncus_pulmonalis the artery that carries venous blood from the right ventricle of the heart and divides into the right and left pulmonary arteries
subtype: rectal_artery__arteria_rectalis one of the arteries supplying the rectal area
subtype: renal_artery__renalartery__arteria_renalis an artery originating from the abdominal aorta and supplying the kidneys and adrenal glands and ureters
subtype: subclavian_artery__arteria_subclavia__arteriasubclavia either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms
subtype: testicular_artery__internal_spermatic_artery__arteria_testicularis a branch of the aorta supplying the testicles
subtype: ulnar_artery__ulnarartery__arteria_ulnaris__arteriaulnari large artery that branches from the brachial artery to supply the muscles of the forearm and wrist and hand
subtype: uterine_artery__uterineartery__arteria_uterina__arteriauterina a branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies the uterus and the upper part of the vagina
subtype: vaginal_artery__vaginalartery__arteria_vaginalis__arteriavaginali a branch of the internal iliac that provides blood for the vagina and the base of the bladder and the rectum
subtype: vertebral_artery__vertebralartery__arteriavertebrali the first branch of the subclavian artery; divided into four parts
subtype: ductus_arteriosus a blood vessel in a fetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth
subtype: patent_ductus_arteriosus a ductus arteriosus that failed to close at birth; may require surgical correction
subtype: vasa_vasorum (invertebrates) any small blood vessel ramifying on the outside of a major artery or vein
subtype: vein__vena a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; all veins except the pulmonary carry unaerated blood
subtype: accessory_cephalic_vein__vena_cephalica_accessoria a vein that passes along the radial edge of the forearm and joins the cephalic vein near the elbow
subtype: accessory_hemiazygos_vein__accessory_hemiazygous_vein__accessoryhemiazygousvein__vena_hemiazygos_accessoria a vein formed by the union of the 4th to 7th posterior intercostal veins; empties into the azygos vein
subtype: accessory_vertebral_vein__accessoryvertebralvein__vena_vertebralis_accessoria a vein that accompanies the vertebral vein but passes through the foramen of the transverse process of the 7th cervical vertebra and empties into the brachiocephalic vein
subtype: accompanying_vein__vena_comitans a vein accompanying another structure; a vein may accompany an artery in such a way that the arterial pulses aid venous return
subtype: anastomotic_vein__anastomoticvein__venaanastomotica either of two communicating veins serving the brain
subtype: angular_vein__angularvein__venaangulari a short vein formed by the supraorbital vein and the supratrochlear vein and continuing as the facial vein
subtype: anterior_vertebral_vein__vena_vertebralis_anterior a vein that accompanies the ascending cervical artery and opens into the vertebral vein
subtype: appendicular_vein__vena_appendicularis a vein that accompanies the appendicular artery and empties into the ileocolic vein
subtype: arcuate_vein_of_the_kidney__vena_arcuata_renis veins that receive blood from interlobular veins of kidney and rectal venules
subtype: auricular_vein__auricularvein__vena_auricularis one of two veins serving the ear region
subtype: axillary_vein__vena_axillaris a continuation of the basilic vein and brachial vein that becomes the subclavian vein
subtype: azygos_vein__azygous_vein__azygousvein__vena_azygos one of a system of veins that drain the thoracic and abdominal walls; arises as a continuation of the right ascending lumbar vein and terminates in the superior vena cava
subtype: basal_vein__basalvein__vena_basalis a large vein passing along the medial surface of the temporal lobe and emptying into the great cerebral vein
subtype: basilic_vein__basilicvein__vena_basilica a vein that drains the back of the hand and forearm and empties into the axillary vein
subtype: basivertebral_vein__basivertebralvein__vena_basivertebralis one of a number of veins draining the spongy substance of the vertebrae and emptying into the anterior internal vertebral venous plexus
subtype: brachial_vein__vena_brachialis two veins in either arm that accompany the brachial artery and empty into the axillary vein
subtype: brachiocephalic_vein__brachiocephalicvein__innominate_vein__vena_brachiocephalica veins formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins
subtype: bronchial_vein__bronchialvein__vena_bronchialis veins serving the bronchi; empty into the azygos vein
subtype: cardinal_vein any of the major venous channels in primitive adult vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates
subtype: anterior_cardinal_vein a major drainage channel from the cephalic part of the body
subtype: posterior_cardinal_vein a major drainage channel from the caudal part of the body
subtype: common_cardinal_vein the major return channels to the heart; formed by anastomosis of the anterior and posterior cardinal veins
subtype: central_veins_of_liver__venae_centrales_hepatis__venaecentraleshepati terminal branches of the hepatic veins that lie in the hepatic lobules and receive blood from the liver sinusoids
subtype: central_vein_of_retina__vena_centrales_retinae vein formed by the union of the retinal veins; accompanies central arteries of the retina in the optic nerve
subtype: central_vein_of_suprarenal_gland__vena_centralis_glandulae_suprarenalis a single draining vein; on the right it empties into the inferior vena cava; on the left it empties into the left renal vein
subtype: cephalic_vein__vena_cephalica a large vein of the arm that empties into the axillary vein
subtype: cerebellar_vein__vena_cerebellum the veins draining the cerebellum
subtype: cerebral_vein__vena_cerebri any of several veins serving the cerebral hemispheres of the brain
subtype: anterior_cerebral_vein__vena_cerebri_anterior accompanies the anterior cerebral artery and empties into the basal vein
subtype: great_cerebral_vein__vena_cerebri_magna a cerebral vein formed by the two internal cerebral veins and continuing into the sinus rectus
subtype: inferior_cerebral_vein__venae_cerebrum_inferior veins that drain the undersurface of the cerebral hemispheres and empty into the cavernous and transverse sinuses
subtype: internal_cerebral_vein__vena_cerebrum_internus two paired veins passing caudally near the midline and uniting to form the great cerebral vein
subtype: middle_cerebral_vein__vena_cerebri_media either of two cerebral veins
subtype: deep_middle_cerebral_vein accompanies the middle cerebral artery deep in the Sylvian fissure; empties into the basal vein
subtype: superficial_middle_cerebral_vein a large vein along the line of the Sylvian fissure to the cavernous sinus
subtype: superior_cerebral_vein__vena_cerebrum_superior a cerebral vein that drains the dorsal convexity of the cerebral hemisphere and empties into the cavernous sinus
subtype: deep_cervical_vein__cervical_vein__vena_cervicalis_profunda a vein that accompanies an artery of the same name
subtype: choroid_vein__choroidvein__vena_choroidea either of two veins serving the choroid coat of the eye
subtype: ciliary_veins__ciliaryvein__venae_ciliares small veins coming from the ciliary body
subtype: circumflex_vein__vena_circumflexa any of several curved parallel veins accompanying arteries of the same name
subtype: circumflex_iliac_vein__vena_circumflexa_ilium accompanies the artery of the same name
subtype: circumflex_femoral_vein__vena_circumflexus_femoris__venacircumflexusfemori either of two veins that accompany arteries of the same name serving the hip and thigh
subtype: clitoral_vein__vena_clitoridis veins that serve the clitoris
subtype: venae_profundae_clitoridis deep veins of the clitoris; join the vesical plexus
subtype: vena_dorsalis_clitoridis_profunda deep dorsal vein of the clitoris; tributary of the vesical venous plexus
subtype: venae_dorsales_clitoridis_superficiales superficial dorsal veins of the clitoris; tributaries of the external pudendal vein on either side
subtype: colic_vein__colicvein__vena_colica vein serving the large intestine
subtype: common_facial_vein vein formed by union of facial vein and the retromandibular vein and emptying into the jugular vein
subtype: conjunctival_veins__venae_conjunctivales veins draining the conjunctiva
subtype: costoaxillary_vein__costoaxillaryvein one of several veins connecting intercostal veins with with the lateral thoracic vein or the thoracoepigastric vein
subtype: cutaneous_vein__cutaneousvein__vena_cutanea one of a number of veins in the subcutaneous tissue that empty into deep veins
subtype: cystic_vein__vena_cystica vein that drains the gallbladder
subtype: digital_vein__digitalvein__vena_digitalis one of the veins serving the fingers or toes
subtype: diploic_vein__diploicvein__venadiploica one of the veins serving the spongy part of the cranial bones
subtype: dorsal_scapular_vein__vena_scapularis_dorsalis vein that is a tributary of the subclavian vein or external jugular vein and accompanies the descending scapular artery
subtype: emissary_vein__vena_emissaria one of several connecting veins in the scalp and head that drain blood from sinuses in the dura mater to veins outside the skull
subtype: epigastric_vein veins serving the anterior walls of the abdomen
subtype: inferior_epigastric_vein__vena_epigastrica_inferior empties into the external iliac vein
subtype: superficial_epigastric_vein__vena_epigastrica_superficialis empties into the great saphenous vein
subtype: superior_epigastric_veins__venae_epigastricae_superiores veins that accompany the superior epigastric artery
subtype: esophageal_veins__oesophageal_veins__oesophagealvein__venae_esophageae__venaeesophageae small veins from the esophagus emptying into the brachiocephalic vein or the azygos veins
subtype: ethmoidal_vein__ethmoidalvein__vena_ethmoidalis veins that drain the ethmoidal sinuses and empty into the superior ophthalmic vein
subtype: external_nasal_vein__vena_nasalis_externa one of the veins that drain the external nose and empty into the angular or facial vein
subtype: facial_vein__vena_facialis any of several veins draining the face
subtype: anterior_facial_vein__vena_facialis_anterior a continuation of the angular vein; unites with the retromandibular vein before emptying into the internal jugular vein
subtype: retromandibular_vein__retromandibularvein__vena_retromandibularis__posterior_facial_vein posterior branch of the facial vein; formed by temporal veins in front of the ear
subtype: femoral_vein__femoralvein__vena_femoralis a vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein
subtype: gastric_vein__gastricvein__vena_gastrica one of several veins draining the stomach walls
subtype: left_gastric_vein__vena_gastrica_sinistra arises from a union of veins from the gastric cardia; runs in the lesser omentum; empties into the portal vein
subtype: pyloric_vein__pyloricvein__right_gastric_vein__rightgastricvein__vena_gastrica-dextra receives veins from the upper surfaces of the stomach and empties into the portal vein
subtype: gastroomental_vein__gastroomentalvein__gastroepiploic_vein__vena_gastroomentalis one of two veins serving the great curvature of the stomach
subtype: genicular_vein__genicularvein__vena_genus veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein
subtype: gluteal_vein__glutealvein__vena_gluteus veins draining the gluteal muscles on either side of the body
subtype: hemizygos_vein__hemizygosvein__hemizygous_vein__vena_hemizygos a continuation of the left ascending lumbar vein; crosses the midline at the 8th vertebra and empties into the azygos vein
subtype: hemorrhoidal_vein__rectal_vein__vena_rectalis any of several veins draining the walls of the anal canal and rectum
subtype: hepatic_vein__hepaticvein__vena_hepatica a vein that drains the liver; empties into the vena cava
subtype: ileocolic_vein__ileocolicvein__vena_ileocolica a vein that drains the end of the ileum and the appendix and the cecum and the lower part of the ascending colon
subtype: iliac_vein__iliacvein__vena_iliaca one of three veins draining the pelvic area
subtype: hypogastric_vein__hypogastricvein__internal_iliac_vein a vein that unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
subtype: external_iliac_vein a continuation of the femoral vein; unites with the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
subtype: common_iliac_vein formed by the internal and external iliac veins; unites with its fellow from the opposite side of the body to form the inferior vena cava
subtype: iliolumbar_vein__vena_iliolumbalis a branch of the internal iliac vein
subtype: intercapitular_vein__vena_intercapitalis veins connecting the dorsal and palmar veins of the hand or the dorsal and plantar veins of the foot
subtype: intercostal_vein__intercostalvein__vena_intercostalis several veins draining the intercostal spaces of the rib cage
subtype: intervertebral_vein__vena_intervertebralis one of several veins accompanying spinal nerves
subtype: jugular_vein__jugularvein__vena_jugularis__jugular veins in the neck that return blood from the head
subtype: anterior_jugular_vein arises below the chin from veins draining the lower face; joins the external jugular vein
subtype: external_jugular_vein formed by the junction of the posterior auricular and the retromandibular veins; empties into the subclavian vein
subtype: internal_jugular_vein a continuation of the sigmoid sinus of the dura mater; joins the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein
subtype: labial_vein__vena_labialis a vein draining the lips of the mouth
subtype: inferior_labial_vein__vena_labialis_inferior a tributary of the facial vein that drains the lower lip
subtype: superior_labial_vein__vena_labialis_superior a tributary of the facial vein that drains the upper lip
subtype: vena_labialis__labial_vein veins draining the lips of the vulva
subtype: venae_labiales_anteriores__anterior_labial_veins veins from the labia majora to the external pudendal vein
subtype: venae_labiales_posteriores__posterior_labial_veins veins that pass posterior from the labia majora to the internal pudendal vein
subtype: labyrinthine_vein__internal_auditory_vein veins that drain the inner ear
subtype: lacrimal_vein__vena_lacrimalis drains the lacrimal gland; empties into the superior ophthalmic vein
subtype: laryngeal_vein__laryngealvein__vena_laryngea one of two veins draining the larynx
subtype: lingual_vein__lingualvein__vena_lingualis a vein that receives blood from the tongue and the floor of the mouth and empties into the internal jugular or the facial vein
subtype: lumbar_vein__vena_lumbalis veins that drain the posterior body wall and the lumbar vertebral venous plexuses
subtype: maxillary_vein__maxillaryvein__vena_maxillaris posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein
subtype: meningeal_veins__meningealvein__venae_meningeae veins at accompany the meningeal arteries
subtype: mesenteric_vein__vena_mesenterica a tributary of the portal vein passing from the intestine between the two layers of mesentery
subtype: metacarpal_vein__vena_metacarpus dorsal and palmar veins of the hand
subtype: metatarsal_vein__vena_metatarsus dorsal and plantar branches of veins serving the metatarsal region of the foot
subtype: musculophrenic_vein__vena_musculophrenica veins that drain the upper abdominal wall and the lower intercostal spaces and the abdomen
subtype: nasofrontal_vein__nasofrontalvein__vena_nasofrontalis a vein located in the anterior medial part of the orbit; connects the superior ophthalmic with the angular vein
subtype: oblique_vein_of_the_left_atrium__vena_obliqua_atrii_sinistri a tributary of the coronary sinus; on the posterior wall of the left atrium
subtype: obturator_vein__obturatorvein__vena_obturatoria a vein formed by the union of tributaries that drain the hip joints and thigh muscles; empties into the internal iliac vein
subtype: occipital_vein__occipitalvein__vena_occipitalis a vein that drains the occipital region
subtype: ophthalmic_vein__vena_ophthalmica either of two veins that serve the eye; empties into the cavernous sinus
subtype: inferior_ophthalmic_vein a vein that drains a venous network in the floor and medial wall of the eye socket
subtype: superior_ophthalmic_vein a vein that begins at the inner angle of the eye socket and passes through the superior orbital fissure to empty into the cavernous sinus
subtype: ovarian_vein__ovarianvein__vena_ovarica one of the veins that drain the ovaries; the right opens into the inferior vena cava; the left opens into the left renal vein
subtype: palatine_vein__vena_palatina a vein that drains the region of the palate and empties into the facial vein
subtype: pancreatic_vein__venae_pancreatica__venaepancreatica veins draining the pancreas and emptying into the superior mesenteric and splenic veins
subtype: paraumbilical_vein__paraumbilicalvein__vena_paraumbilicalis small veins arising in skin around the navel; terminate as accessory portal veins
subtype: parotid_vein__parotidvein parotid branches of the facial vein; drain part of the parotid gland and empty into the retromandibular vein
subtype: pectoral_vein__vena_pectoralis veins that drain the pectoral muscles and empty into the subclavian vein
subtype: perforating_vein__perforatingvein__venaperforanti veins that accompany the perforating arteries; drain leg muscles; empty into the deep femoral vein
subtype: pericardial_vein__pericardialvein__venapericardiaca several small veins from the pericardium
subtype: peroneal_vein__fibular_vein__fibularvein__vena_peroneus accompany the peroneal arteries; arising in the heel and running up the back of the leg to join the posterior tibial veins of the popliteal vein
subtype: pharyngeal_vein__vena_pharyngeus veins from the pharyngeal plexus that empty into the internal jugular vein
subtype: phrenic_vein__phrenicvein__vena_phrenica either of two veins that drain the diaphragm
subtype: popliteal_vein__poplitealvein__vena_poplitea a vein arising in the knee and ascending to become the femoral vein
subtype: hepatic_portal_vein__portal_vein__vena_portae a short vein that carries blood into the liver
subtype: posterior_vein_of_the_left_ventricle__vena_posterior_ventriculi_sinistri arises near the apex of the heart and empties into the coronary sinus
subtype: prepyloric_vein__vena_pylorica a tributary of the right gastric vein
subtype: pudendal_vein__venae_pudendum__venaepudendum vein of the pudendum
subtype: pulmonary_vein__pulmonaryvein__vena_pulmonalis any of four veins that carry arterial blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
subtype: inferior_pulmonary_vein__vena_pulmanalis_inferior either of two pulmonary veins (left and right) returning blood from the inferior lobes of the lungs
subtype: superior_pulmonary_vein__vena_pulmonalis_superior either of two pulmonary veins (left and right) returning blood from the superior lobes of the lungs
subtype: radial_vein__vena_radialis superficial veins ascending the radial side of the forearm; combines with the ulnar veins to form the brachial vein
subtype: renal_vein__renalvein__vena_renalis veins that accompany renal arteries; open into the vena cava at the level of the 2nd lumbar vertebra
subtype: sacral_vein__vena_sacralis vein of the sacral region
subtype: saphenous_vein__saphenousvein__vena_saphena either of two chief superficial veins of the leg that drain blood from the foot
subtype: long_saphenous_vein__great_saphenous_vein__greatsaphenousvein the longest vein in the body; runs from foot to the groin where it joins the femoral vein
subtype: short_saphenous_vein__shortsaphenousvein a vein running from the foot up the back of the leg to the knee
subtype: scleral_veins__scleralvein__venae_sclerales__venaesclerale tributaries of the anterior ciliary veins that drain the sclera of the eye
subtype: scrotal_vein__scrotalvein__vena_scrotalis veins passing from the scrotum to the pudendal veins
subtype: sigmoid_vein__sigmoidvein__venasigmoideu tributaries of the inferior mesenteric vein; drains the sigmoid colon
subtype: spinal_vein__vena_spinalis__venaspinali veins that drain the spinal cord
subtype: splenic_vein__splenicvein__vena_lienalis a vein formed by several small veins on the surface of the spleen; joins the superior mesenteric to form the portal vein
subtype: sternocleidomastoid_vein__sternocleidomastoidvein__vena_sternocleidomastoidea drains the sternocleidomastoid muscle; empties into the internal jugular vein
subtype: stylomastoid_vein__vena_stylomastoidea a vein that drains the tympanic cavity and empties into the retromandibular vein
subtype: subclavian_vein__vena_subclavia a continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein
subtype: sublingual_vein__vena_sublingualis a tributary of the lingual vein
subtype: supraorbital_vein__vena_supraorbitalis drains the front of the scalp; unites with the supratrochlear vein to form the angular vein
subtype: supratrochlear_vein__vena_supratrochlearis drains the front of the scalp; unites with the supraorbital vein to form the angular vein
subtype: temporal_vein__vena_temporalis any of several veins draining the temporal region
subtype: deep_temporal_vein temporal veins that empty into the pterygoid plexus
subtype: middle_temporal_vein arises near the eye; joins the superficial temporal veins to form the retromandibular vein
subtype: superficial_temporal_vein join the middle temporal vein to empty into the retromandibular vein
subtype: testicular_vein__vena_testicularis a vein from the testicles
subtype: thalamostriate_vein a vein serving the thalamus and corpus striatum
subtype: superior_thalamostriate_vein a long vein that helps to form the internal cerebral vein
subtype: inferior_thalamostriate_vein__striate_vein__striatevein tributaries to the basal vein
subtype: thoracoepigastric_vein__thoracoepigastricvein__vena_thoracoepigastrica a vein arising from the region of the superficial epigastric vein and opening into the axillary vein or thoracic vein
subtype: thoracic_vein__vena_thoracica veins that drain the thoracic walls
subtype: thyroid_vein__thyroidvein__vena_thyroidea any of several small veins draining blood from the thyroid area
subtype: inferior_thyroid_vein any of several veins on each side that drain the thyroid gland and empty into the innominate vein
subtype: middle_thyroid_vein a vein on each side that drains the lateral part of the thyroid and empties into the internal jugular vein
subtype: superior_thyroid_vein a vein on each side that drains the upper part of the thyroid and empties into the internal jugular vein
subtype: tibial_vein__vena_tibialis veins of the lower leg; empty into the popliteal vein
subtype: tracheal_vein__vena_trachealis several small veins from the trachea
subtype: tympanic_vein veins from the tympanic cavity that empty into the retromandibular vein
subtype: ulnar_vein__ulnarvein__vena_ulnaris any of several veins of the forearm
subtype: umbilical_vein__umbilicalvein__vena_umbilicalis a vein in the umbilical cord; returns nutrient blood from the placenta to the fetus
subtype: uterine_vein__uterinevein one of two veins on each side that arise from the uterine plexus and empty into the internal iliac vein
subtype: varicose_vein a vein that is permanently dilated; most common in the legs
subtype: vena_bulbi_penis vein of the head of the penis; tributary of the internal pudendal vein that drains the perineum
subtype: vena_canaliculi_cochleae vein of the cochlear canal
subtype: vein_of_penis a vein serving the penis
subtype: venae_dorsales_penis_superficiales superficial dorsal veins of the penis; paired tributaries of the external pudendal veins on each side
subtype: venae_dorsales_penis_profunda deep dorsal vein of the penis; tributary of the prostatic plexus
subtype: vena_profunda_penis deep vein of the penis; enters the prostatic plexus
subtype: vena_bulbi_vestibuli vein of the vestibular bulb
subtype: vena_cava either of two large veins that return oxygen-depleted blood to the right atrium of the heart
subtype: inferior_vena_cava__postcava receives blood from lower limbs and abdominal organs and empties into the posterior part of the right atrium of the heart; formed from the union of the two iliac veins
subtype: superior_vena_cava__precava receives blood from the head and arms and chest and empties into the right atrium of the heart; formed from the azygos and both brachiocephalic veins
subtype: venae_palpebrales__venaepalpebrale veins of the eyelids
subtype: venae_interlobulares_hepatis interlobular veins of the liver
subtype: venae_renis__venaereni veins of the kidney; drain the kidney into the renal vein
subtype: venae_interlobulares_renis interlobular veins of the kidney; receive blood from the arcuate vein and empty into the renal veins
subtype: vertebral_vein__vertebralvein__vena_vertebralis a vein that goes through the foramina of the cervical vertebrae and forms a plexus around the vertebral artery; empties into the brachiocephalic vein
subtype: vesical_vein__vesicalvein__venavesicali veins that drain the vesical plexus and join the internal iliac veins
subtype: vestibular_vein__vena_vestibularis veins that drain the saccule and utricle
subtype: vortex_vein__vorticose_vein__vorticosevein__vena_vorticosum a vein formed by branches from the back surface of the eye and the ciliary body; empties into the ophthalmic veins
subtype: venule__venula__capillary_vein__capillaryvein a minute vein continuous with a capillary
subtype: episcleral_veins__venae_episclerales small veins in the sclera near the corneal margin; empty into the anterior ciliary veins
subtype: stellate_venule a star-shaped group of venules in the renal cortex
subtype: capillary any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules
subtype: glomerulus a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body; glomeruli filter blood during urine formation
subtype: tomentum_cerebri__tomentum a network of tiny blood vessels between the cerebral surface of the pia mater and the cerebral cortex
subtype: cartilaginous_tube__cartilaginoustube a tube with cartilaginous walls
subtype: bronchus__bronchial_tube__bronchialtube either of the two main branches of the trachea
subtype: bronchiole any of the smallest bronchial tubes; ending in alveoli
subtype: windpipe__trachea membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
subtype: passage.anatomical_structure__passageway a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass; "the nasal passages"
subtype: birth_canal__birthcanal a passage in the uterus and vagina through which a fetus passes during vaginal birth
subtype: meatus a natural body passageway
subtype: auditory_meatus__acoustic_meatus__ear_canal__earcanal__auditory_canal__external_auditory_canal either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane
subtype: nasal_meatus the passages in the nasal cavity formed by the projections of the nasal conchae
subtype: orifice__opening__porta an aperture or hole opening into a bodily cavity; "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart"
subtype: vent external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate
subtype: blastopore the opening into the archenteron
subtype: aortic_orifice the orifice from the lower left chamber of the heart to the aorta
subtype: stoma a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ)
subtype: porta_hepatis__portahepati opening for major blood vessels to enter and leave the liver
subtype: spiracle a breathing orifice
subtype: blowhole the spiracle of a cetacean located far back on the skull
subtype: stigma.spiracle an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod
subtype: mouth the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening; "she wiped lipstick from her mouth"
subtype: cytostome mouth of a protozoan
subtype: neb__beak__bill__nib__pecker horny projecting mouth of a bird
subtype: beak beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
subtype: os a mouth or mouthlike opening
subtype: uterine_cervix__uterinecervix__cervix__cervix_uteri necklike opening to the uterus
subtype: incompetent_cervix__incompetentcervix (obstetrics) uterine cervix that becomes dilated before term and without labor often resulting in miscarriage or premature birth
subtype: fenestra a small membrane-covered opening (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear)
subtype: fenestra_ovalis__fenestra_vestibuli__oval_window__fenestra_of_the_vestibule fenestra that has the base of the stapes attached to it
subtype: fenestra_rotunda__fenestra_cochleae__round_window__roundwindow__fenestra_of_the_cochlea fenestra leading into the cochlea
subtype: cardia the opening into the stomach and that part of the stomach connected to the esophagus
subtype: introitus__introitu entrance or opening to a hollow organ or tube (especially the vaginal opening); "the introitus of the vagina"
subtype: urethral_orifice__external_orifice the orifice through which urine is discharged
subtype: pylorus__pyloru a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
subtype: anus__arse__arsehole__asshole excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
subtype: imperforate_anus a congenital defect of the anus; there is partial or complete obstruction of the anal opening
subtype: fontanelle__fontanel__soft_spot any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus
subtype: anterior_fontanelle corresponds to the bregma when bones have ossified
subtype: sphenoid_fontanelle__sphenoid_fontanel__sphenoidal_fontanelle__sphenoidal_fontanel the irregularly shaped area on either side of the cranium where the frontal bone and the anterior tip of the parietal bone and the temporal bone and the greater wing of the sphenoid bone meet; corresponds to the pterion when bones have ossified
subtype: naris__nari any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx
subtype: nostril__anterior_naris either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
subtype: posterior_naris__posteriornari either one of the two posterior openings at the back of the nasal cavity leading to the nasopharynx
subtype: rima a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts
subtype: oral_cavity__mouth__oral_fissure__rima_oris the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; "he stuffed his mouth with candy"
subtype: maw__trap__hole__yap__gob informal terms for the mouth
subtype: pudendal_cleft__urogenital_cleft__rima_pudendi__rima_vulvae__pudendal_cleavage__pudendal_slit__vulvar_slit the fissure between the labia majora
subtype: rima_glottidis__rima_vocalis__true_glottis__glottis_vera__glottisvera the space between the two true vocal folds
subtype: rima_vestibuli__rima_respiratoria__false_glottis__falseglotti__glottis_spuria__glottisspuria the opening between the false vocal folds
subtype: duct__canal__channel a bodily passage or tube conveying a secretion or other substance
subtype: pore.duct any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal
subtype: ostiole a small pore especially one in the reproductive bodies of certain algae and fungi through which spores pass
subtype: spinal_canal__vertebral_canal__vertebralcanal__canalis_vertebralis__canalisvertebrali the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes
subtype: ductule__ductulus a very small duct
subtype: sweat_duct__sweatduct a small duct that conveys sweat from a sudoriferous gland to the surface of the skin
subtype: biliary_ductule excretory ducts of the liver; empty into the hepatic ducts
subtype: canaliculus__canaliculu a small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plants
subtype: canal_of_Schlemm__Schlemm's_canal__schlemm'scanal__sinus_venosus_sclerae__sinusvenosussclerae a circular canal in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into the anterior ciliary veins
subtype: venous_sinus__sinus__sinu a wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel
subtype: cavernous_sinus__sinus_cavernosus either of a pair of large venous sinuses in the cranial cavity
subtype: coronary_sinus__sinus_coronarius a short sinus receiving most of the veins of the heart; empties into the right atrium
subtype: sigmoid_sinus__sigmoidsinu__sinus_sigmoideus an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones
subtype: straight_sinus__tentorial_sinus__tentorialsinu__sinus_rectus an unpaired sinus of the dura mater
subtype: transverse_sinus__sinus_transversus__sinustransversu a paired dural sinus; terminates in the sigmoid sinus
subtype: lacrimal_duct__lachrymal_duct__lachrymalduct__tear_duct any of several small ducts that carry tears from the lacrimal glands
subtype: nasolacrimal_duct a duct that carries tears from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity
subtype: Haversian_canal any of the many tiny canals that contain blood vessels and connective tissue and that form a network in bone
subtype: hepatic_duct__hepaticduct the duct that drains bile from the liver
subtype: inguinal_canal__canalis_inguinalis oblique passage through the lower abdominal wall; in males it is the passage through which the testes descend into the scrotum and it contains the spermatic cord; in females it transmits the round ligament of the uterus
subtype: common_bile_duct__bile_duct a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
subtype: pancreatic_duct a duct connecting the pancreas with the intestine
subtype: lymph_vessel__lymphvessel__lymphatic_vessel__lymphaticvessel a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation
subtype: thoracic_duct the major duct of the lymphatic system
subtype: lacteal any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct
subtype: salivary_duct a duct through which saliva passes from the salivary gland into the mouth
subtype: cerebral_aqueduct__Sylvian_aqueduct__aqueductus_cerebri a canal connecting the third and fourth ventricles
subtype: ureter either of a pair of thick-walled tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder
subtype: urethra duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct
subtype: cervical_canal__canalis_cervicis_uteri a spindle-shaped canal extending from the uterus to the vagina
subtype: umbilical_cord__umbilicalcord membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta
subtype: vagina the lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus; "the vagina receives the penis during coitus"; "the vagina is elastic enough to allow the passage of a fetus"
subtype: epididymis a convoluted tubule in each testis; carries sperm to vas deferens
subtype: vas_deferens__ductus_deferens a duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
subtype: seminal_duct__seminalduct the efferent duct of the testis in man
subtype: ejaculatory_duct__ejaculatoryduct a part of the seminal duct formed by the duct from the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens; passes through the prostate gland
subtype: alimentary_canal__alimentary_tract__digestive_tube__digestivetube__digestivetract__gastrointestinal_tract__GI_tract tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
subtype: enteron the alimentary canal (especially of an embryo or a coelenterate)
subtype: lactiferous_duct__lactiferousduct ducts of the mammary gland that carry milk to the nipple
subtype: sinusoid tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ
subtype: root_canal the passage in the root of a tooth through which its nerve and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity
subtype: esophagus__esophagu__oesophagus__gorge__gullet the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
subtype: epicardia the short part of the esophagus extending downward from the diaphragm to the stomach
subtype: fauces the passage between the back of the mouth and the pharynx
subtype: fistula__sinus__sinu an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
subtype: shunt a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another; "an arteriovenus shunt"
subtype: bypass a surgically created shunt (usually around a damaged part)
subtype: portacaval_shunt shunt that is created surgically between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava so that blood from the abdominal organs can bypass the liver
subtype: fundus (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part farthest from its opening; "the uterine fundus"
subtype: funiculus__funiculu any of several body structure resembling a cord
subtype: spinal_cord__medulla_spinalis a major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to and from the brain; a long tube-like structure extending from the base of the brain through the vertebral canal to the upper lumbar region
subtype: umbilical_cord__umbilicalcord membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta
subtype: spermatic_cord__spermaticcord a structure resembling a cord that suspends the testis within the scrotum and contains the vas deferens and other vessels and nerves
subtype: skeletal_muscle_head__head that part of a skeletal muscle that is away from the bone that it moves
subtype: bodily_cavity__cavity__cavum (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
subtype: blastocoel__blastocoele__blastocele__segmentation_cavity__cleavage_cavity the fluid-filled cavity inside a blastula
subtype: archenteron central cavity of the gastrula; becomes the intestinal or digestive cavity
subtype: sinus__sinu any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull
subtype: ethmoid_sinus__ethmoidsinu__ethmoidal_sinus__ethmoidalsinu__sinus_ethmoidales__sinusethmoidale a sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose)
subtype: frontal_sinus__frontalsinu one of a pair of cavities in the frontal bone
subtype: maxillary_sinus__maxillarysinu one of a pair of sinuses forming a cavity in the maxilla
subtype: paranasal_sinus__paranasalsinu__sinus_paranasales__sinusparanasale__nasal_sinus__nasalsinu any of the paired sinuses in the bones of the face adjacent to the nasal cavity that are lined with mucous membrane that is continuous with lining of the nasal cavities
subtype: locule__loculus__loculu a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal
subtype: lumen a cavity or passage in a tubular organ; "the lumen of the intestine"
subtype: socket.bodily_cavity a bony hollow into which a structure fits
subtype: hip_socket__hipsocket the socket part of the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the innominate bone
subtype: tooth_socket__toothsocket__alveolus a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
subtype: acetabulum__cotyloid_cavity the cup-shaped hollow in the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits to form a ball-and-socket joint
subtype: pulp_cavity the central cavity of a tooth containing the pulp (including the root canal)
subtype: eye_socket__eyesocket__orbit__cranial_orbit__cranialorbit__orbital_cavity__orbitalcavity the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball
subtype: buccal_cavity the cavity between the jaws and the cheeks
subtype: antrum a natural cavity or hollow in a bone
subtype: vestibule any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina)
subtype: vestibule_of_the_ear the central cavity of the bony labyrinth of the ear
subtype: vestibule_of_the_vagina the space between the labia minora containing the orifice of the urethra
subtype: mediastinum the part of the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains the heart and aorta and esophagus and trachea and thymus
subtype: middle_ear__tympanic_cavity__tympanum the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
subtype: pleural_cavity__pleuralcavity the cavity in the thorax that contains the lungs
subtype: chamber.bodily_cavity an enclosed volume (as the aqueous chamber of the eyeball or the chambers of the heart)
subtype: heart_ventricle__heartventricle__ventricle a chamber of the heart that receives blood from an atrium and pumps it to the arteries
subtype: left_ventricle the chamber on the left side of the heart that receives arterial blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta
subtype: right_ventricle the chamber on the right side of the heart that receives venous blood from the right atrium and pumps it into the pulmonary trunk
subtype: atrium.chamber any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)
subtype: atrium_cordis__atrium_of_the_heart the upper chamber of each half of the heart
subtype: right_atrium_of_the_heart__right_atrium__rightatrium__atrium_dextrum the right upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the venae cavae and coronary sinus
subtype: left_atrium_of_the_heart__left_atrium__atrium_sinistrum the left upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the pulmonary veins
subtype: cranial_cavity__cranialcavity__intracranial_cavity__intracranialcavity the cavity enclosed by the cranium
subtype: amniotic_cavity the fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the developing embryo
subtype: peritoneal_cavity__greater_peritoneal_sac the interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum
subtype: bursa_omentalis__bursaomentali__omental_bursa__omentalbursa__lesser_peritoneal_cavity an isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach
subtype: pericardial_cavity__pericardialcavity__pericardial_space__pericardialspace the space between the layers of the pericardium that contains fluid that lubricates the membrane surfaces and allows easy heart movement
subtype: vacuole a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell
subtype: ventricle one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid
subtype: fourth_ventricle an irregular ventricle between the third ventricle and the central canal of the spinal cord
subtype: third_ventricle a narrow ventricle in the midplane below the corpus callosum; communicates with the fourth ventricle via the Sylvian aqueduct
subtype: lateral_ventricle__lateralventricle either of two horseshoe-shaped ventricles one in each cerebral hemisphere; they communicate with the third ventricle via the foramen of Monro
subtype: sac a structure resembling a bag in an animal
subtype: yolk_sac membranous structure enclosing the yolk of eggs in birds reptiles marsupials and some fishes; circulates nutrients to the developing embryo
subtype: vitelline_sac__vitellinesac__yolk_sac__umbilical_vesicle__umbilicalvesicle__vesicula_umbilicus membranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammal embryos until the heart becomes functional
subtype: amnion__amniotic_sac__amnios thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo in higher vertebrates (Amniota: reptiles; birds; mammals)
subtype: chorion outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles; birds; mammals)
subtype: coelenteron the saclike body cavity of a coelenterate
subtype: air_bladder__swim_bladder an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
subtype: air_sac any of the membranous air-filled extensions of the lungs of birds
subtype: air_sac.sac any of the thin-walled extensions of the tracheae of insects
subtype: saccule__sacculus a small sc or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)
subtype: vesica__bladder a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)
subtype: urinary_bladder__urinarybladder a membranous sac for temporary retention of urine
subtype: acinus one of the small sacs or saclike dilations in a compound gland
subtype: bursa a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints
subtype: cisterna__cistern a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
subtype: pouch.sac__pocket (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
subtype: gizzard__ventriculus__ventriculu__gastric_mill__gastricmill thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
subtype: utricle__utriculus__utriculu a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
subtype: atrial_auricle__auricle__auriculaatrii a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart
subtype: auricula__auricular_appendage__auricularappendage__auricular_appendix__auricularappendix a pouch projecting from the top front of each atrium of the heart
subtype: cheek_pouch__cheekpouch a membranous pouch inside the mouth of many rodents (as a gopher)
subtype: marsupium an external abdominal pouch in most marsupials where newborn offspring are suckled
subtype: scrotum the external pouch that contains the testes
subtype: vesicle__cyst a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)
subtype: lacrimal_sac__tear_sac__dacryocyst either of the two dilated ends of the lacrimal ducts at the nasal ends of the eyes that fill with tears secreted by the lacrimal glands
subtype: Golgi_body__Golgi_apparatus__Golgi_complex__dictyosome a net-like structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions)
subtype: blister__bulla__bleb (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
subtype: water_blister__waterblister blister containing a nonpurulent clear watery content
subtype: blood_blister__bloodblister blister containing blood or bloody serum usually caused by an injury
subtype: follicle any small spherical group of cells containing a cavity
subtype: hair_follicle a small tubular cavity containing the root of a hair; small muscles and sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles
subtype: Graafian_follicle a vascular body in a mammalian ovary enclosing a developing egg
subtype: seminal_vesicle__seminalvesicle adds nutrient fluid to semen during ejaculation
subtype: alveolus__air_sac__air_cell__aircell a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
subtype: pericardial_sac__pericardialsac the membrane surrounding the heart
subtype: uterine_cavity__uterinecavity the space inside the uterus between the cervical canal and the Fallopian tubes
subtype: nasal_cavity__nasalcavity either of the two cavities lying between the floor of the cranium and the roof of the mouth and extending from the face to the pharynx
subtype: nasopharynx cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx
subtype: oropharynx cavity formed by the pharynx at the back of the mouth
subtype: laryngopharynx the lower part of the pharynx
subtype: cecum__caecum__blind_gut the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens; "the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum"
subtype: tubular_cavity__tubularcavity a cavity having the shape of a tube
subtype: pharynx__throat the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
subtype: armpit__axilla__axillary_cavity__axillary_fossa small depression under the shoulder joint where the arm joins the shoulder
subtype: chest_cavity__chestcavity__thoraciccavity the cavity in the vertebrate body enclosed by the ribs between the diaphragm and the neck and containing the lungs and heart
subtype: abdominal_cavity__abdominalcavity the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm
subtype: renal_pelvis__pelvis a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter
subtype: pelvic_cavity the space bounded by the bones of the pelvis and containing the pelvic viscera
subtype: celom__coelom__celoma a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity
subtype: fossa__pit a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
subtype: glenoid_cavity__glenoidcavity__glenoid_fossa__glenoidfossa the concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint
subtype: glenoid_fossa__glenoidfossa__mandibular_fossa a deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible
subtype: pit_of_the_stomach__epigastric_fossa a slight depression in the midline just below the sternum (where a blow can affect the solar plexus)
subtype: tooth_root__toothroot__root the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support
subtype: capsule.anatomical_structure a structure that encloses a body part
subtype: malpighian_body__malpighian_corpuscle__renal_corpuscle__renalcorpuscle the capsule that contains Bowman's capsule and a glomerulus at the expanded end of a nephron
subtype: eyeball the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
subtype: uvea the part of the eye that contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid
subtype: membranous_labyrinth the sensory structures of the inner ear including the labyrinthine receptors and the cochlea; contained within the bony labyrinth
subtype: bony_labyrinth__osseous_labyrinth__osseouslabyrinth cavity in the petrous part of the temporal bone that contains the membranous labyrinth
subtype: glans__glan a small rounded gland-like structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris
subtype: glans_clitoridis small mass of erectile tissue at the end of the body of the clitoris
subtype: glans_penis__glanspeni the conical mass of erectile tissue that forms the head of the penis
subtype: alveolar_bed lung tissue densely packed with alveoli
subtype: valve.anatomical_structure a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
subtype: cardiac_valve__cardiacvalve__heart_valve a valve to control one-way flow of blood
subtype: atrioventricular_valve either of two heart valves through which blood flows from the atria to the ventricles; prevents return of blood to the atrium
subtype: mitral_valve__bicuspid_valve__left_atrioventricular_valve valve with two cusps; situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle
subtype: tricuspid_valve__tricuspidvalve__right_atrioventricular_valve valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts
subtype: semilunar_valve__semilunarvalve a heart valve with half-moon-shaped cusps; prevents blood from flowing back into the heart
subtype: aortic_valve a semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta; prevents blood from flowing from the aorta back into the heart
subtype: pulmonary_valve__pulmonaryvalve a semilunar valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery; prevents blood from flowing from the artery back into the heart
subtype: valvule__valvelet__valvula a small valve (or valve-like structure)
subtype: ileocecal_valve__ileocecalvalve valve between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum of the large intestine; prevents material from flowing back from the large to the small intestine
subtype: vascular_structure a structure composed of or provided with blood vessels
subtype: pulp.vascular_structure the soft inner part of a tooth
subtype: placenta the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus
subtype: afterbirth the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born
subtype: lacrimal_apparatus the structures that secrete and drain tears from the eye
subtype: nucleolus_organizer__nucleolusorganizer__nucleolar_organizer__nucleolarorganizer the particular part of a chromosome that is associated with a nucleolus after nuclear division
subtype: centromere a specialized condensed region of a chromosomes that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an X shape
subtype: aster.anatomical_structure star-shaped structure formed in the cytoplasm of a cell having fibers like rays that surround the centrosome during mitosis
subtype: neural_structure a structure that is part of the nervous system
subtype: mamillary_body__mamillarybody__mammillary_body__corpus_mamillare one of two small round structures on the undersurface of the brain that form the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix
subtype: ganglion an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons
subtype: autonomic_ganglion__autonomicganglion any of the ganglia of the autonomic system whose unmyelinated fibers innervate the internal organs
subtype: otic_ganglion__otoganglion an autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland
subtype: basal_ganglion__basalganglion any of several masses of subcortical gray matter in each cerebral hemisphere that seem to be involved in the regulation of voluntary movement
subtype: amygdala__amygdaloid_nucleus__corpus_amygdaloideum an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior
subtype: caudate_nucleus__caudatenucleu a tail-shaped basal ganglion located in a lateral ventricle of the brain
subtype: claustrum a layer of gray matter in the brain adjacent to the lenticular nucleus
subtype: lenticular_nucleus__lentiform_nucleus__lentiformnucleu a basal ganglion shaped like a lens and including the outer reddish putamen and the inner pale yellow pallidum
subtype: pallidum__globus_pallidus__paleostriatum the inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus
subtype: putamen the outer reddish part of the lenticular nucleus
subtype: reflex_arc the neural path of a reflex
subtype: nerve_center__nervecenter__center__centre__nerve_centre__nervecentre a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process; "in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere"
subtype: auditory_center the part of the brain (in a fold of the cerebral cortex of the temporal lobe on both sides of the brain) that receives impulses from the ear by way of the auditory nerve
subtype: rhinencephalon__olfactory_brain a center in the cerebral hemispheres that governs the sense of smell in lower animals; in humans it seems to mediate complex emotional behavior
subtype: Broca's_area__Broca's_center__Broca's_gyrus__Broca's_convolution__convolution_of_Broca the motor speech center in the left hemisphere of the brain in most people
subtype: Wernicke's_area__Wernicke's_center the auditory word center; located in the posterior part of the superior temporal convolution in most people
subtype: respiratory_center__respiratorycenter the center in the medulla oblongata and pons that integrates sensory information about the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and determines the signals to be sent to the respiratory muscles
subtype: cerebral_hemisphere__hemisphere either half of the cerebrum
subtype: left_hemisphere__left_brain the cerebral hemisphere to the left of the corpus callosum that controls the right half of the body
subtype: right_hemisphere__righthemisphere__right_brain__rightbrain the cerebral hemisphere to the right of the corpus callosum that controls the left half of the body
subtype: pyriform_area__piriform_area__pyriform_lobe__piriform_lobe pear-shaped neural structure on either side of the brain in the rhinencephalon
subtype: olfactory_bulb__olfactorybulb one of two enlargements at the terminus of the olfactory nerve at the base of the brain just above the nasal cavities
subtype: encephalon__brain that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
subtype: neencephalon__neoencephalon the part of the brain having the most recent phylogenetic origin; the cerebral cortex and related parts
subtype: paleencephalon__paleoencephalon__palaeencephalon the more primitive parts of the brain phylogenetically; most structures other than the cerebral cortex
subtype: cerebellum a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans
subtype: paleocerebellum the anterior lobe of the cerebellum which was one of the earliest parts of the hindbrain to develop in mammals
subtype: cerebral_cortex__cerebral_mantle__pallium the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
subtype: neopallium__neocortex the cortical part of the neencephalon
subtype: archipallium__paleocortex the olfactory cortex of the cerebrum
subtype: geniculate_body one of four small oval masses that protrude slightly from the underside of the thalamus and function as synaptic centers on the way to the cerebral cortex
subtype: lateral_geniculate_body__corpus_geniculatum_laterale a neural structure that serves as a processing station on the way from the retina to the occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex
subtype: medial_geniculate_body__corpus_geniculatum_mediale a neural structure that serves as the last of a series of processing centers along the auditory pathway from the cochlea to the temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex
subtype: cerebrum anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans
subtype: medulla_oblongata__medullaoblongata__medulla lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata); "the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning"
subtype: forebrain__prosencephalon the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube
subtype: hippocampus__hippocampu a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of gray matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories
subtype: cingulate_gyrus__cingulategyru__gyrus_cinguli__gyruscinguli a long curved structure on the medial surface of the cerebral hemispheres; the cortical part of the limbic system
subtype: telencephalon the anterior division of the forebrain; the cerebrum and related parts of the hypothalamus
subtype: diencephalon__interbrain__betweenbrain__thalmencephalon the posterior division of the forebrain; connects the cerebral hemispheres with the mesencephalon
subtype: limbic_system__visceral_brain__limbic_brain a system of functionally related neural structures in the brain that are involved in emotional behavior
subtype: thalamus large egg-shaped structures of gray matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon
subtype: hypothalamus a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
subtype: midbrain__mesencephalon the middle portion of the brain
subtype: hindbrain__rhombencephalon the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and pons and medulla oblongata
subtype: metencephalon the part of the hindbrain that develops into the pons and the cerebellum
subtype: myelencephalon the posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates; forms the medulla oblongata in adults
subtype: pons_Varolii__pons a band of nerve fibers linking the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with the midbrain
subtype: brainstem__brain_stem__brainstem the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus
subtype: nucleus.neural_structure__nucleu any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord
subtype: spinal_cord__medulla_spinalis a major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to and from the brain; a long tube-like structure extending from the base of the brain through the vertebral canal to the upper lumbar region
subtype: autonomic_nervous_system__autonomicnervoussystem__ANS the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands
subtype: plica a folded part (as a fold of skin or muscle)
subtype: epicanthus__epicanthic_fold a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome
subtype: vocal_cord__vocalcord__vocal_fold__vocalfold__vocal_band__vocalband__plica_vocalis__plicavocali either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx
subtype: false_vocal_cord__falsevocalcord__false_vocal_fold__falsevocalfold__superior_vocal_cord__ventricular_fold__ventricularfold__vestibular_fold either of the upper two vocal cords that are not involved in vocalization
subtype: true_vocal_cord__true_vocal_fold__inferior_vocal_cord__inferior_vocal_fold either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them
subtype: ruga (anatomy) a fold or wrinkle or crease; "rugae of the stomach"
subtype: tentorium (anatomy) a fold of dura mater that covers the cerebellum and supports the occipital lobes of the cerebrum
subtype: gyrus__gyru__convolution a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
subtype: central_gyrus__centralgyru either of two gyri on either side of the central sulcus
subtype: precentral_gyrus the convolution of the frontal lobe that is bounded in back by the central gyrus
subtype: postcentral_gyrus__postcentralgyru the convolution of parietal lobe that is bounded in front by the central gyrus
subtype: cartilaginous_structure__cartilaginousstructure body structure given shape by cartilage
subtype: epiglottis a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
subtype: auricle__ear the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
subtype: cauliflower_ear an auricle deformed by injury; common among boxers
subtype: tragus a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear
subtype: larynx__voice_box__voicebox a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
subtype: costal_cartilage the cartilages that connect the sternum and the ends of the ribs; its elasticity allows the chest to move in respiration
subtype: ball.anatomical_structure a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass; ball of the human foot or ball at the base of the thumb; "he stood on the balls of his feet"
subtype: plate.anatomical_structure any flat platelike body structure or part
subtype: operculum a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted
subtype: comb.plate ciliated comb-like swimming plate of a ctenophore
subtype: lamina a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral)
subtype: lamina_arcus_vertebrae lamina of the vertebral arch; the flattened posterior part of the vertebral arch from which the spinous process extends
subtype: horny_structure__hornystructure__unguis any rigid body structure composed primarily of keratin
subtype: hoof.horny_structure the horny covering of the end of the foot in hoofed mammals
subtype: claw sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
subtype: bear_claw claw of a bear; often used in jewelry
subtype: talon a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
subtype: nail.horny_structure horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
subtype: fingernail the nail at the end of a finger
subtype: thumbnail the nail of the thumb
subtype: toenail the nail at the end of a toe
subtype: ingrown_toenail__ingrowntoenail__onyxis toenail having its free tip or edges embedded in the surrounding flesh
subtype: skeletal_structure any structure created by the skeleton of an organism
subtype: jaw the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
subtype: rib_cage__ribcage the bony enclosing wall of the chest
subtype: arch.skeletal_structure a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially arches of the feet)
subtype: metatarsal_arch the short lateral arch formed by the heads of the metatarsals
subtype: instep.arch the arch of the foot
subtype: sunken_arch__fallen_arch an instep flattened so the entire sole rests on the ground
subtype: shoulder_girdle__pectoral_arch the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans
subtype: hemal_arch__hemalarch__haemal_arch a structure arising ventrally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the caudal blood vessels
subtype: neural_arch__vertebral_arch__vertebralarch a structure arising dorsally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the spinal cord
subtype: heel.skeletal_structure the back part of the human foot
subtype: girdle an encircling or ringlike structure
subtype: pectoral_girdle a skeletal support to which the forelimbs of vertebrates are attached
subtype: pelvis__pelvic_girdle__pelvic_arch__hip the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
subtype: appendicular_skeleton the part of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle and the upper and lower limbs
subtype: axial_skeleton__axialskeleton the part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column and sternum and ribs
subtype: spinal_column__vertebral_column__vertebralcolumn__spine__backbone__back__rachis the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"
subtype: notochord a flexible rodlike structure that forms the supporting axis of the body in the lowest chordates and lowest vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates
subtype: urochord a notochord of a larval tunicate typically confined to the caudal region
subtype: chine backbone of an animal
subtype: metacarpus the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges
subtype: metatarsus the skeleton of the human foot between the toes and the tarsus; the corresponding part of the foot in birds or of the hind foot in quadrupeds
subtype: tarsus the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively
subtype: costa a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing)
subtype: head_of_bone__head the rounded end of a bone that bits into a rounded cavity in another bone to form a joint; "the head of the humerus"
subtype: bridge.anatomical_structure the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose; "her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose"
subtype: rotator_cuff__rotatorcuff a supporting structure of the shoulder consisting of the muscles and tendons that attach the arm to the shoulder joint and enable the arm to move
subtype: cornu (anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape
subtype: corona.anatomical_structure (anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape
subtype: receptor a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
subtype: alpha_receptor__alphareceptor__alpha-adrenergic_receptor__alpha-adrenoceptor__alphaadrenoceptor receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)
subtype: beta_receptor__beta-adrenergic_receptor__beta-adrenoceptor receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasodilation and increased heart beat)
subtype: system.body_part a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; "the body has a system of organs for digestion"
subtype: articulatory_system the system of joints in the body
subtype: digestive_system__digestivesystem__gastrointestinal_system__systema_alimentarium__systemaalimentarium__systema_digestorium__systemadigestorium the system that makes food absorbable into the body
subtype: endocrine_system__endocrinesystem the system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity
subtype: immune_system a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response
subtype: integumentary_system__integumentarysystem the skin and its appendages
subtype: reticuloendothelial_system__reticuloendothelialsystem__RES a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells
subtype: mononuclear_phagocyte_system__mononuclearphagocytesystem__MPS__system_of_macrophages a widely distributed system of free and fixed macrophages derived from bone marrow
subtype: muscular_structure__musculature__muscle_system the muscular system of an organism
subtype: midriff__diaphragm (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
subtype: esophagus__esophagu__oesophagus__gorge__gullet the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
subtype: musculoskeletal_system__musculoskeletalsystem the system of muscles and tendons and ligaments and bones and joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form
subtype: nervous_system__nervoussystem__systema_nervosum__systemanervosum the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells
subtype: sympathetic_nervous_system__sympatheticnervoussystem originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels
subtype: parasympathetic_nervous_system__parasympatheticnervoussystem__parasympathetic originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels
subtype: central_nervous_system__centralnervoussystem__CNS__systema_nervosum_centrale the portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord
subtype: peripheral_nervous_system__systema_nervosum_periphericum the section of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord
subtype: reproductive_system__genital_system__genitalsystem organs and tissues involved in the production and maturation of gametes and in their union and subsequent development as offspring
subtype: female_reproductive_system the reproductive system of females
subtype: male_reproductive_system the reproductive system of males
subtype: urogenital_system__urogenital_apparatus__urinary_system__urinarysystem__urinary_apparatus__urinaryapparatu__genitourinary_system__genitourinarysystem__genitourinary_apparatus__genitourinaryapparatu__systema_urogenitale__systemaurogenitale__apparatus_urogenitalis the system that includes all organs involved in reproduction and in the formation and voidance of urine
subtype: respiratory_system__respiratorysystem__systema_respiratorium__systemarespiratorium the system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide; in terrestrial animals this is accomplished by breathing
subtype: sensory_system__sensorysystem the body's system of sense organs
subtype: auditory_system the sensory system for hearing
subtype: visual_system the sensory system for vision
subtype: vestibular_apparatus__vestibular_system organs mediating the labyrinthine sense; concerned with equilibrium
subtype: tract a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose
subtype: respiratory_tract__respiratorytract the passages through which air enters and leaves the body
subtype: lower_respiratory_tract__lowerrespiratorytract the bronchi and lungs
subtype: upper_respiratory_tract__upperrespiratorytract the nose and throat and trachea
subtype: urinary_tract__urinarytract the organs and tubes involved in the production and excretion of urine
subtype: vascular_system the vessels and tissue that carry or circulate fluids such as blood or lymph or sap through the body of an animal or plant
subtype: water_vascular_system system of fluid-filled tubes used by echinoderms in locomotion and feeding and respiration
subtype: portal_system system of veins that carry blood from the abdominal organs to the liver
subtype: lymphatic_system__lymphaticsystem__systema_lymphaticum the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body
subtype: circulatory_system__circulatorysystem__cardiovascular_system the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body
subtype: fetal_circulation__fetalcirculation__foetal_circulation the system of blood vessels and structures through which blood moves in a fetus
subtype: skeletal_system__skeleton__frame__systema_skeletale__systemaskeletale the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
subtype: endoskeleton the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)
subtype: exoskeleton the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
subtype: carapace__shell__cuticle hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
subtype: cuticula the outer body wall of an insect
subtype: ampulla.body_part the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear
subtype: tissue a part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
subtype: isthmus.tissue a narrow band of tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
subtype: animal_tissue the tissue in the bodies of animals
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)
subtype: plant_tissue__planttissue the tissue of a plant
subtype: interstitial_tissue tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal
subtype: fibrous_tissue__fibroustissue tissue consisting or or containing fibers in both animals and plants
subtype: cortex the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
subtype: medulla the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
subtype: stroma.plant_tissue the dense colorless framework of a chloroplast
subtype: pulp.plant_tissue__flesh a soft moist part of a fruit
subtype: pith soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants
subtype: parenchyma.plant_tissue the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems
subtype: lignum woody tissue
subtype: vascular_tissue tissue that conducts water and nutrients through the plant body in higher plants
subtype: stele the usually cylindrical central vascular portion of the axis of a vascular plant
subtype: cambium.vascular_tissue formative one-cell-thick layer of tissue between xylem and phloem in most vascular plants that is responsible for secondary growth
subtype: vascular_bundle__vascular_strand__fibrovascular_bundle__fibrovascularbundle a unit strand of the vascular system in stems and leaves of higher plants consisting essentially of xylem and phloem
subtype: vascular_ray__medullary_ray__medullaryray a sheet of vascular tissue separating the vascular bundles
subtype: xylem the woody part of plants: the supporting and water-conducting tissue, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels
subtype: tracheid long tubular cell peculiar to xylem
subtype: phloem__bast (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
subtype: sieve_tube__sievetube tube formed by cells joined end-to-end through which nutrients flow in flowering plants and brown algae
subtype: pseudophloem false phloem
subtype: gall abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
subtype: oak_apple__oakapple oak gall caused by larvae of a cynipid wasp
subtype: meristem undifferentiated tissue from which new cells are formed, as at the tip of a stem or root
subtype: skin.plant_tissue__rind the tissue forming the hard outer layer of e.g. a fruit
subtype: mentum a projection below the mouth of certain mollusks that resembles a chin
subtype: organ a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
subtype: ovipositor egg-laying tubular structure at the end of the abdomen in many female insects and some fishes
subtype: ctene comb-plate or locomotor organ consisting of a row of strong cilia whose bases are fused
subtype: wing a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
subtype: ala a wing of an insect
subtype: forewing either of the anterior pair of wings on an insect that has 4 wings
subtype: haltere__halter__balancer either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
subtype: pennon__pinion wing of a bird
subtype: wing_case__elytron either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings
subtype: invertebrate_foot__foot any of various organs of locomotion or attachment in invertebrates
subtype: tube_foot tentacular tubular process of most echinoderms (starfish and sea urchins and holothurians) having a sucker at the end and used for e.g. locomotion and respiration
subtype: sucker.organ an organ specialized for sucking nourishment or for adhering to objects by suction
subtype: cupule a sucker on the feet of certain flies
subtype: stinger.organ a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland
subtype: aculeus__aculeu a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect
subtype: contractile_organ__contractileorgan__contractor a bodily organ that contracts
subtype: muscle__musculus one of the contractile organs of the body
subtype: skeletal_muscle a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton
subtype: voluntary_muscle__voluntarymuscle striated muscle that can be controlled voluntarily
subtype: abductor_muscle__abductor a muscle that draws a part away from the median line
subtype: musculus_abductor_digiti_minimi_manus the abductor muscle of the little finger
subtype: musculus_abductor_digiti_minimi_pedis the abductor muscles of the little toe
subtype: musculus_abductor_hallucis the abductor muscle of the great toe
subtype: musculus_abductor_pollicis the abductor muscle of the thumb
subtype: adductor_muscle__adductor a muscle that draws a part toward the median line
subtype: musculus_adductor_brevis the short adductor muscle of the thigh
subtype: musculus_adductor_longus the long adductor muscle of the thigh
subtype: musculus_adductor_magnus__great_adductor_muscle the muscle that adducts and extends the thing
subtype: musculus_adductor_hallucis the adductor muscle of the great toe
subtype: anconeous_muscle__anconeousmuscle__musculus_anconeus the muscle that extends the forearm and abducts the ulna in pronation of the wrist
subtype: articular_muscle__articularmuscle a muscle that inserts directly onto the capsule of a joint
subtype: musculus_articularis_cubiti a small branch of the triceps that inserts into the capsule of the elbow joint
subtype: musculus_articularis_genus the articular muscle of the knee
subtype: extensor_muscle__extensor a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part
subtype: musculus_quadriceps_femoris__quadriceps__quadriceps_femoris__quad a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg
subtype: flexor_muscle__flexor a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint
subtype: deltoid_muscle__deltoidmuscle__deltoid__musculus_deltoideus a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm
subtype: serratus_muscles__serratus any of several muscles of the trunk
subtype: anterior_serratus_muscle__serratus_anterior__musculus_serratus_anterior__serratus_magnus muscles that rotate the scapula and elevate the rib cage
subtype: posterior_serratus_muscle__serratus_posterior__musculus_serratus_posterior skeletal muscle that draws the rib cage backward and downward
subtype: serratus_posterior_inferior a thin quadrilateral muscle at the junction of the thoracic and lumbar regions; acts to counteract the pull of the diaphragm on the ribs to which it is attached
subtype: serratus_posterior_superior a thin quadrilateral muscle of the upper and dorsal part of the thorax; acts to elevate the upper ribs
subtype: pectoral_muscle__pectoral__pectoralis__musculus_pectoralis__pecs either of two large muscles of the chest
subtype: musculus_pectoralis_major__pectoralis_major__greater_pectoral_muscle a skeletal muscle that adducts and rotates the arm
subtype: musculus_pectoralis_minor__pectoralis_minor__smaller_pectoral_muscle a skeletal muscle that draws down the scapula or raises the ribs
subtype: intercostal_muscle__intercostalmuscle__intercostal__musculusintercostali muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
subtype: depressor_muscle__depressormuscle any skeletal muscle that draws a part down
subtype: transversalis_abdominis__transversalisabdomini__transversalis__transversali__transversus__transversu__transversus_abdominis__transversusabdomini a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity
subtype: latisimus_dorsi__latisimusdorsi__lat a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
subtype: gluteus_muscle__gluteusmuscle__gluteus__gluteu__gluteal_muscle__glutealmuscle any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
subtype: gluteus_maximus__gluteusmaximu the outermost of the three gluteal muscles
subtype: gluteus_medius the middle of the three gluteal muscles
subtype: gluteus_minimus__gluteusminimu the innermost of the three gluteal muscles
subtype: musculus_sphincter_ani_externus an external ring of striated muscle surrounding the anus
subtype: sura__calf the muscular back part of the shank
subtype: gastrocnemius_muscle__gastrocnemiusmuscle__gastrocnemius__gastrocnemiu the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf; responsible for the plantar flexion of the foot
subtype: psoas__psoa either of two muscles of the abdomen and pelvis that flex the trunk and rotate the thigh
subtype: rhomboid_muscle__rhomboid any of several muscles of the upper back that help move the shoulder blade
subtype: rhomboideus_major_muscle__rhomboideusmajormuscle__greater_rhomboid_muscle__musculus_rhomboideus_major rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the spinal column
subtype: rhomboid_minor_muscle__lesser_rhomboid_muscle__musculus_rhomboideus_minor rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the vertebral column and slightly upward
subtype: soleus_muscle__soleus a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle
subtype: peroneus muscle of the lower leg that is involved in moving the foot
subtype: pterygoid_muscle__pterygoidmuscle muscle descending from the sphenoid bone to the lower jaw
subtype: biceps any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)
subtype: musculus_biceps_femoris__femoral_biceps the biceps muscle of the thigh; it flexes the knee and rotates the leg laterally
subtype: musculus_biceps_brachii__biceps_brachii__biceps_humeri a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm
subtype: triceps__tricep any skeletal muscle having three origins (but especially the triceps brachii)
subtype: musculus_triceps_brachii__triceps_brachii__tricepsbrachii the skeletal muscle having three origins that extends the forearm when it contracts
subtype: axial_muscle__axialmuscle a skeletal muscle of the trunk or head
subtype: musculus_sartorius__sartorius__sartoriu__sartorius_muscle__sartoriusmuscle a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body
subtype: musculus_scalenus__scalenus__scalene_muscle__scalenemuscle any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
subtype: sternocleidomastoid_muscle__sternocleidomastoidmuscle__sternocleidomastoid__sternocleido_mastoideus__musculus_sternocleidomastoideus one of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone; turns head obliquely to the opposite side; when acting together they flex the neck and extend the head
subtype: teres_muscle__teresmuscle__teres__tere either of two muscles in the shoulder region that move the shoulders and arms
subtype: musculus_teres_major__teres_major__teresmajor__teres_major_muscle__teresmajormuscle teres muscle that moves the arm and rotates it medially
subtype: musculus_teres_minor__teres_minor__teresminor__teres_minor_muscle__teresminormuscle teres muscle that adducts the arm and rotates it laterally
subtype: musculus_tibialis__tibialis__tibialis_muscle a skeletal muscle arising from the tibia; provides plantar flexion and inversion of the foot
subtype: tibialis_anticus__tibialis_anterior a muscle running from the tibia to the first metatarsal and cuneiform bones
subtype: tibialis_posticus__tibialis_posterior a deep muscle of the leg
subtype: musculus_trapezius__trapezius__trapeziu__trapezius_muscle__trapeziusmuscle__cowl_muscle either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms
subtype: facial_muscle any of the skeletal muscles of the face
subtype: cheek_muscle__cheekmuscle__buccinator_muscle__musculus_buccinator a muscle that flatten the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth
subtype: platysma either of two broad muscles located on either side of the neck and innervated by the facial nerve; extends from lower jaw to clavicle and is involved in moving the mouth and jaw
subtype: temporalis_muscle__temporal_muscle__temporalis__musculus_temporalis muscle extending from the temporal fossa to the coronoid process of the mandible; acts to raise the mandible and close the jaws
subtype: antagonistic_muscle a muscle that opposes the action of another; "the biceps and triceps are antagonistic muscles"
subtype: antagonist.antagonistic_muscle a muscle that relaxes while another contracts
subtype: agonist a muscle that contracts while another relaxes
subtype: ocular_muscle__eye_muscle__eyemuscle one of the small muscles of the eye that serve to rotate the eyeball
subtype: abducens_muscle__lateral_rectus_muscle__lateral_rectus__rectus_lateralis the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball outward
subtype: inferior_rectus_muscle__inferior_rectus__inferiorrectu__rectus_inferior__rectusinferior the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball down and medially
subtype: medial_rectus_muscle__medial_rectus__rectus_medialis the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball medially
subtype: superior_rectus_muscle__superior_rectus__rectus_superior the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball upward and medially
subtype: rectus any of various straight muscles
subtype: involuntary_muscle__involuntarymuscle__smooth_muscle a muscle that contracts without conscious control and found in walls of internal organs such as stomach and intestine and bladder and blood vessels (excluding the heart)
subtype: myometrium the smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus
subtype: musculus_sphincter_ani_internus an internal ring of smooth muscle formed by circular fibers of the rectum
subtype: anatomical_sphincter__sphincter__sphinctermuscle a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
subtype: physiological_sphincter__physiologicalsphincter a sphincter that is not recognizable at autopsy because its resting arrangement cannot be distinguished from adjacent tissue
subtype: cardiac_sphincter__cardiacsphincter the valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach; the physiological sphincter at the esophagogastric junction
subtype: anal_sphincter__sphincter_ani__sphincterani__musculus_sphincter_ani the sphincter muscle of the anus
subtype: urethral_sphincter__musculus_sphincter_urethrae a striated sphincter muscle that constricts the urethra
subtype: bladder_sphincter__bladdersphincter__musculus_sphincter_vesicae the sphincter muscle of the urinary bladder; made up of a thickened muscular layer of bladder around the urethral opening
subtype: musculus_sphincter_ductus_choledochi the smooth muscle sphincter of the common bile duct
subtype: musculus_sphincter_ductus_pancreatici the smooth muscle sphincter of the main pancreatic duct
subtype: pupillary_sphincter__pupillarysphincter__musculus_sphincter_pupillae a ring of smooth muscle surrounding the iris
subtype: pyloric_sphincter__pyloricsphincter__pyloric_valve__pyloricvalve__musculus_sphincter_pylori the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
subtype: tensor any of several muscles that cause an attached structure to become tense or firm
subtype: tensor_tympani a small muscle in the middle ear that tenses to protect the eardrum
subtype: primordium__anlage an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development
subtype: vital_organ__vitals a bodily organ that is essential for life
subtype: effector an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses
subtype: external_organ an organ that is situated on or near the surface of the body
subtype: external_ear__outer_ear__outerear the part of the ear visible externally
subtype: precordium the external surface of the body overlying the heart and stomach
subtype: internal_organ__viscus a main organ that is situated inside the body
subtype: viscera__entrail__innard internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity); "`viscera' is the plural form of `viscus'"
subtype: excretory_organ__excretoryorgan__urinary_organ__urinaryorgan an organ that separates waste substances from the blood and discharges them
subtype: flame_cell__flamecell organ of excretion in flatworms
subtype: kidney either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine; urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder
subtype: gallbladder a muscular sac attached to the liver that secretes bile and stores it until needed for digestion
subtype: liver large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
subtype: heart.internal_organ__pump__ticker the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions pump blood through the body; "he stood still, his heart thumping wildly"
subtype: athlete's_heart enlarged heart commonly found among athletes trained for endurance
subtype: biauriculate_heart a heart (as of mammals and birds and reptiles) have two auricles
subtype: tummy__stomach__tum__breadbasket an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
subtype: craw__crop a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food
subtype: rumen__first_stomach__firststomach the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing
subtype: second_stomach__reticulum the second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant
subtype: psalterium__omasum__third_stomach__thirdstomach the third compartment of the stomach of a ruminant
subtype: abomasum__fourth_stomach the fourth compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the one where digestion takes place
subtype: respiratory_organ__respiratoryorgan any organ involved in the process of respiration
subtype: branchia__gill respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
subtype: ctenidium comb-like respiratory structure serving as the gill of certain mollusks
subtype: ceras__cera one of the often brightly colored and branching hornlike structures on the back of the nudibranch (and other related mollusks) that serve as gills
subtype: external_gill occurs in some mollusks and in tadpoles and other immature amphibians
subtype: lung either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
subtype: book_lung organ in many arachnids containing many thin folds of membrane resembling the leaves of a book
subtype: intestine__bowel__gut the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
subtype: small_intestine__smallintestine the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed
subtype: duodenum the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
subtype: jejunum the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
subtype: ileum the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
subtype: large_intestine__largeintestine beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces
subtype: colon the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
subtype: megacolon an abnormal enlargement of the colon; can be congenital (as in Hirschsprung's disease) or acquired (as when children refuse to defecate)
subtype: transverse_colon the part of the large intestine that extends across the abdominal cavity and joins the ascending to the descending colon
subtype: ascending_colon__ascendingcolon the part of the large intestine that ascends from the cecum to the transverse colon
subtype: descending_colon the part of the large intestine that descends from the transverse colon to the sigmoid colon
subtype: sigmoid_colon__sigmoidcolon__sigmoid_flexure__sigmoidflexure the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum
subtype: hindgut the caudal part of the alimentary canal in vertebrate embryos
subtype: sense_organ__sensory_receptor__sensoryreceptor an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
subtype: lateral_line_organ__lateral_line__lateralline sense organs of fish and amphibians; believed to detect pressure changes in the water
subtype: interoceptor__enteroceptor any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body
subtype: exteroceptor any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body
subtype: third_eye__thirdeye__pineal_eye a sensory structure capable of light reception located on the dorsal side of the diencephalon in various reptiles
subtype: baroreceptor a sensory receptor that responds to pressure
subtype: chemoreceptor a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli
subtype: tastebud__taste_bud__tastebud__gustatory_organ__gustatoryorgan an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue
subtype: carotid_body__carotidbody located near the bifurcations of the carotid arteries; monitors oxygen content of the blood and helps control respiration
subtype: olfactory_organ__olfactoryorgan__nose the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals; "he has a cold in the nose"
subtype: snout__neb a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose
subtype: proboscis.snout__probosci__trunk a long flexible snout as of an elephant
subtype: rostrum__snout beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils
subtype: hooter__beak__honker__nozzle__snoot__snout__schnozzle (US) informal terms for the nose
subtype: conk (British) informal term for the nose
subtype: hawk_nose a nose curved downward like the beak of a hawk
subtype: proboscis__probosci (informal) the human nose (especially when it is large)
subtype: pug_nose__pugnose a short nose; flattened and turned up at the end
subtype: Roman_nose__hooknose a nose with a prominent slightly aquiline bridge
subtype: thermoreceptor a sensory receptor that responds to heat and cold
subtype: eye__oculu__optic__peeper the organ of sight (`peeper' is an informal term for `eye')
subtype: oculus_dexter__OD the right eye
subtype: oculus_sinister__OS the left eye
subtype: simple_eye an eye having a single lens
subtype: compound_eye in insects and some crustaceans: composed of many light-sensitive elements each forming a portion of an image
subtype: ear the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
subtype: organ_of_hearing the part of the ear that is responsible for sensations of sound
subtype: organ_of_Corti the hearing organ of the inner ear; contains receptors that respond to sound waves
subtype: inner_ear__innerear__internal_ear__labyrinth a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium
subtype: semicircular_canal one of three tube loops filled with fluid and in planes nearly at right angles with one another; concerned with equilibrium
subtype: stretch_receptor__stretchreceptor a receptor in a muscle that responds to stretching of the muscle tissue
subtype: lingua__tongue__glossa__clapper a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
subtype: speech_organ__vocal_organ__vocalorgan any of the organs involved in speech production
subtype: articulator a movable speech organ
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: lingua__tongue__glossa__clapper a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
subtype: lip fleshy folds of tissue as those surrounding the mouth
subtype: glottis__glotti the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated
subtype: larynx__voice_box__voicebox a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
subtype: crystalline_lens__lens biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; it focuses light waves on the retina
subtype: gland__secretory_organ__secretoryorgan__secretor__secreter any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
subtype: green_gland__greengland one of a pair of glands (believed to have excretory functions) in some crustaceans near the base of the large antennae
subtype: silk_gland__serictery__sericterium silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders
subtype: exocrine_gland__duct_gland a gland that secretes externally through a duct
subtype: oil_gland__oilgland a gland that secretes oil
subtype: uropygial_gland__preen_gland oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds
subtype: sebaceous_gland__sebaceousgland__sebaceous_follicle__sebaceousfollicle__glandulae_sebaceae__glandulaesebaceae a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
subtype: Meibomian_gland__tarsal_gland a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids; "bacterial infection of a Meibomian gland produces a stye"
subtype: Montgomery's_tubercle one of the sebaceous glands on the areolae of the breast that lubricate the breast during breast-feeding
subtype: sweat_gland__sweatgland__sudoriferous_gland any of the glands in the skin that secrete perspiration
subtype: apocrine_gland a large sweat gland that produces both a fluid and an apocrine secretion; in human beings located in hairy regions of the body
subtype: eccrine_gland__eccrinegland a small sweat gland the produces only a fluid; restricted to the human skin
subtype: lacrimal_gland__lachrymal_gland__lachrymalgland__tear_gland any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
subtype: pancreas a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
subtype: Cowper's_gland__bulbourethral_gland__bulbourethralgland either of two glands that discharge a component of seminal fluid into the urethra; homologous to Bartholin's gland in the female
subtype: cervical_glands_of_the_uterus__cervical_glands__glandulae_cervicales_uteri mucus-secreting glands in the mucosa of the uterine cervix
subtype: digestive_gland__digestivegland any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract
subtype: salivary_gland any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
subtype: parotid_gland__parotidgland a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear
subtype: sublingual_gland__sublingual_salivary_gland a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue
subtype: submaxillary_gland__submaxillary_salivary_gland__submandibular_gland__submandibulargland__submandibular_salivary_gland__mandibular_gland a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
subtype: mammary_gland__mammarygland__mamma milk-secreting organ of female mammals
subtype: dug an udder or breast or teat
subtype: udder__bag mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats)
subtype: tit__breast__bosom__knocker__titty either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman
subtype: nabothian_gland__nabothiangland one of many small glands of the uterine cervix that secrete mucus
subtype: vestibular_gland a gland that opens into the vestibule of the vagina; secretions lubricate the vagina during coitus
subtype: Bartholin's_gland either of the two posterior vestibular glands that secrete a lubricating mucus; homologous to Cowper's gland in the male
subtype: endocrine_gland__endocrinegland__ductless_gland any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
subtype: thyroid_gland__thyroidgland__thyroid located near the base of the neck
subtype: parathyroid_gland__parathyroidgland__parathyroid any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland
subtype: adrenal_gland__adrenalgland__adrenal__suprarenal_gland either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
subtype: prostate_gland__prostate a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen
subtype: thymus_gland__thymus a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
subtype: pituitary_gland__pituitary__pituitarybody__hypophysi the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
subtype: anterior_pituitary_gland__anterior_pituitary__adenohypophysis the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
subtype: pars_distilis__pars_anterior the anterior part of the anterior pituitary
subtype: pars_intermedia a thin piece of tissue that has become part of the posterior pituitary
subtype: posterior_pituitary_gland__posteriorpituitarygland__posterior_pituitary__posteriorpituitary__neurohypophysis__neurohypophysi__pars_nervosa the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
subtype: pineal_gland__pineal_body__epiphysis_cerebri__epiphysiscerebri__epiphysis__epiphysi a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
subtype: islands_of_Langerhans__isles_of_Langerhans__islets_of_Langerhans cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones
subtype: adrenal_cortex__adrenalcortex the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
subtype: adrenal_medulla__adrenalmedulla the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine
subtype: corpus_luteum yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum
subtype: gonad a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
subtype: ovary one of usually two organs that produce ova and (in vertebrates) secrete estrogen and progesterone
subtype: ovotestis__ovotesti hermaphroditic gonad that contains both testicular and ovarian tissue
subtype: testis__testicle__orchis__ball__ballock__bollock__nut one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; "she kicked him in the balls and got away"
subtype: undescended_testis__undescended_testicle__undescendedtesticle a testis that fails to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops; "undescended testicles have an increased risk for cancer"
subtype: organelle__cell_organ a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ
subtype: cilium hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free unicellular organisms
subtype: lysosome an organelle found in the cytoplasm of most cells (especially in leukocytes and liver and kidney cells)
subtype: cell_nucleus__nucleus__nucleu__karyon a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
subtype: pronucleus the nucleus of the ovum or sperm after fertilization but before they fuse to form the nucleus of the zygote
subtype: nucleolus__nucleolu__nucleole a small round body of protein in a cell nucleus; nucleoli contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis
subtype: mitochondrion__chondriosome an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy
subtype: sarcosome a large mitochondrion in a striated muscle fiber
subtype: centriole one of two small cylindrical cell organelles composes of 9 triplet microtubules; form the asters during mitosis
subtype: ribosome organelle in the cytoplasm of a living cell that is composed of ribonucleic acid; "the ribosome is the site of protein synthesis"
subtype: end_organ__endorgan a specialized structure at the peripheral end of some motor or sensory nerve fibers
subtype: end-plate__endplate__motor_end_plate__motorendplate the flattened end of a motor neuron that transmits neural impulses to a muscle
subtype: osmoreceptor sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure
subtype: reproductive_organ__sex_organ__sexorgan any organ involved in sexual reproduction
subtype: genitalia__genital_organ__genitalorgan__genitals__private_parts__privatepart__privates__crotch external sex organ
subtype: pudendum human external genital organs collectively especially of a female
subtype: female_genitalia__female_genitals__female_genital_organ external female sex organs
subtype: minge vulgar term for a woman's pubic hair or genitals
subtype: puss__cunt__pussy__slit__snatch__twat obscene terms for female genitals
subtype: vulva external parts of the female genitalia
subtype: male_genitalia__male_genitals__male_genital_organ__family_jewels external male sex organs
subtype: female_internal_reproductive_organ the reproductive organs of a woman
subtype: ovary one of usually two organs that produce ova and (in vertebrates) secrete estrogen and progesterone
subtype: Fallopian_tube__uterine_tube__uterinetube either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from the ovary to the uterus
subtype: uterus__womb a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
subtype: venter.uterus (law) the womb; "`in venter' is legal terminology for `conceived but not yet born'"
subtype: male_internal_reproductive_organ the reproductive organs of a man
subtype: male_reproductive_gland the reproductive organs of a man
subtype: testis__testicle__orchis__ball__ballock__bollock__nut one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; "she kicked him in the balls and got away"
subtype: nipple__mammilla__mamilla__pap__tit the small projection of a mammary gland
subtype: target_organ (radiology) organ intended to receive the therapeutic dose of a radioactive substance
subtype: taret_organ__taretorgan (endocrinology) organ most affected by a particular hormone
subtype: erectile_organ an organ containing erectile tissue
subtype: clitoris__clit__button a female sexual organ homologous to the penis
subtype: penis__peni__phallus__phallu__member the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism)
subtype: prick__cock__dick__shaft__pecker__peter__tool obscene terms for penis
subtype: micropenis__microphallus an abnormally small penis
subtype: venter a belly-like body part (as the belly of a muscle)
subtype: energid__protoplast a biological unit consisting of a nucleus and the body of cytoplasm with which it interacts
subtype: outgrowth__process__proces a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant; "a bony process"
subtype: horn.outgrowth one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates
subtype: antler deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
subtype: horn_like_outgrowth__horn any outgrowth from the head of an organism that resembles a horn
subtype: crest.outgrowth a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal
subtype: tuft a bunch of feathers or hair
subtype: topknot showy crest or knot of hair or feathers
subtype: comb.crest__cockscomb__coxcomb the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
subtype: pseudopod__pseudopodium temporary outgrowth used by some microorganisms as an organ of feeding or locomotion
subtype: flagellum long lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some protozoa)
subtype: hair.outgrowth a filamentous projection or process on an organism
subtype: bristle.hair a stiff hair
subtype: whisker__vibrissa__sensory_hair__sensoryhair a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat
subtype: seta a stiff hair or bristle
subtype: chaeta a stiff chitinous seta or bristle especially of an annelid worm
subtype: pilus__pilu hairlike structure especially on the surface of a cell or microorganism
subtype: cirrus a slender flexible animal appendage as on barnacles or crinoids or many insects; often tactile
subtype: spine a sharp rigid animal process or appendage; as a porcupine quill or a ridge on a bone or a ray of a fish fin
subtype: ray.spine any of the stiff bony rods in the fin of a fish
subtype: quill a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog
subtype: aculea small spiny outgrowth on the wings of certain insects
subtype: style.outgrowth a slender bristlelike or tubular process: "a cartilaginous style"
subtype: stylet small needle-like appendage; especially the feeding organ of a tardigrade
subtype: villus a minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane
subtype: chorionic_villus one of the tiny villi that stick out of the fetal chorion and combine with the mother's uterine tissue to form the placenta
subtype: tail the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
subtype: rattle loosely connected horny sections at the end of a rattlesnake's tail
subtype: bobtail__dock a short or shortened tail of certain animals
subtype: caudal_appendage tail especially of a mammal posterior to and above the anus
subtype: uropygium posterior part of a bird's body from which the tail feathers grow
subtype: oxtail the skinned tail of cattle; used especially for soups
subtype: fluke either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean
subtype: scut a short erect tail
subtype: flag.tail a conspicuously marked or shaped tail
subtype: fetlock projection behind and above a horse's hoof
subtype: tentacle.outgrowth any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals used for feeling or grasping or locomotion
subtype: feeler__antenna one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
subtype: barbel__feeler slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish
subtype: arista bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies
subtype: acromion the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
subtype: ala.outgrowth a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism: "the alae of the nose"; "the alae of a maple seed"; "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae"
subtype: alveolar_arch the part of the upper or lower jawbones in which the teeth are set
subtype: alveolar_ridge__gum_ridge__gumridge__alveolar_process a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth
subtype: acrosome a process at the anterior end of a sperm cell that produces enzymes to facilitate penetration of the egg
subtype: caruncle__caruncula an outgrowth on a plant or animal such as a fowl's wattle or a protuberance near the hilum of certain seeds
subtype: wattle.caruncle__lappet a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
subtype: comb.caruncle a fleshy and deeply serrated outgrowth atop the heads of certain birds especially domestic fowl
subtype: condyle a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone
subtype: condylar_process__condyloid_process__condyloidproces__mandibular_condyle the condyle of the ramus of the mandible that articulates with the skull
subtype: lateral_condyle__lateralcondyle a condyle on the outer side of the lower extremity of the femur
subtype: medial_condyle a condyle on the inner side of the lower extremity of the femur
subtype: coronoid_process__processus_coronoideus__processuscoronoideu a sharp triangular process projecting from a bone
subtype: coronoid_process_of_the_mandible the coronoid process that provides an attachment for the temporal muscle
subtype: epicondyle a projection on a bone above a condyle serving for the attachment of muscles and ligaments
subtype: lateral_epicondyle__lateralepicondyle epicondyle near the lateral condyle of the femur
subtype: fimbria thin projections forming a fringe (especially around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube)
subtype: apophysis__apophysi (anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or part such as the process of a vertebra
subtype: spicule__spiculum small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals
subtype: osteophyte small abnormal bony outgrowth
subtype: papilla a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather
subtype: papilla.outgrowth a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell; "the papillae of the tongue"
subtype: vermiform_appendix__vermiformappendix__appendix__vermiform_process__vermiformproces__cecal_appendage__cecalappendage a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch
subtype: mastoid_process__mastoidproces__mastoid__mastoidal process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull
subtype: styloid_process extends from the base of the temporal bone
subtype: pterygoid_process__pterygoidproces two bony processes descending from the body of the sphenoid bone
subtype: tuberosity__tubercle__eminence a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament
subtype: deltoid_tuberosity__deltoidtuberosity__deltoid_eminence__deltoideminence a bump on the outside of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches
subtype: zygomatic_process__zygomaticproces a slender process of the temporal bone that strengthens the zygomatic arch
subtype: trochanter one of the bony prominences developed near the upper extremity of the femur to which muscles are attached
subtype: transverse_process one of two processes that extend from each vertebra and provide the point of articulation for the ribs
subtype: odontoid_process a toothlike process at the back of 2nd vertebra of the neck
subtype: metaphysis the growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis
subtype: olecranon_process__olecranonproces__olecranon process of the ulna that forms the outer bump of the elbow and fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended
subtype: ridge.outgrowth any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane
subtype: supraorbital_ridge__supraorbital_torus__superciliary_ridge__superciliary_arch a ridge on the frontal bone above the eye socket
subtype: excrescence an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement of some part of the body
subtype: plant_process__plantproces__enation a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
subtype: podetium an organ or body resembling a stalk; especially the outgrowth of the thallus of certain lichens on which the ascocarp is borne
subtype: seta.podetium stalk of a moss capsule
subtype: peristome.plant_process (botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule
subtype: haustorium a rootlike attachment in parasitic plants that penetrates and obtains food from the host
subtype: apophysis.plant_process__apophysi (botany) a natural swelling or enlargement: at the base of the stalk or seta in certain mosses or on the cone scale of certain conifers
subtype: callus (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid
subtype: nodule.plant_process__tubercle small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant
subtype: spur tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
subtype: aculeus.plant_process__aculeu a stiff sharp-pointed plant process
subtype: prickle__spine__thorn__pricker__sticker a sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf
subtype: acumen a tapering point
subtype: tomentum__hair__fuzz filamentous hairlike growth on a plant; "peach fuzz"
subtype: stinging_hair a multicellular hair in plants like the stinging nettle that expels an irritating fluid
subtype: coma.tomentum a usually terminal tuft of hairs especially on a seed
subtype: beard.tomentum a tuft or growth of hairs or bristles on certain plants such as iris or grasses
subtype: awn slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses
subtype: burl a large rounded outgrowth on the trunk or branch of a tree
subtype: lobe (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part; "ear lobe"
subtype: earlobe the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear
subtype: hepatic_lobe__hepaticlobe any of the five lobes forming the liver
subtype: lobe_of_the_lung any of the three lobes of the right lung or the two lobes of the left lung
subtype: lobule a small lobe or subdivision of a lobe
subtype: frontal_lobe__frontallobe that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying directly behind the forehead
subtype: prefrontal_lobe the anterior part of the frontal lobe
subtype: parietal_lobe that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying below the crown of the head
subtype: occipital_lobe__occipitallobe that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying in the back of the head
subtype: temporal_lobe that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying inside the temples of the head
subtype: rectum the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus
subtype: shoulder the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
subtype: torso__trunk__body the body excluding the head and neck and limbs; "they moved their arms and legs and bodies"
subtype: pectus__thorax__chest the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
subtype: female_chest the chest of a woman
subtype: male_chest the chest of a man
subtype: breast the front part of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen; "he beat his breast in anger"
subtype: bosom.breast a person's breast or chest
subtype: thorax.body_part the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
subtype: hip either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
subtype: haunch.body_part the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings
subtype: abdomen__venter__stomach__belly the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
subtype: underbody__underbelly the soft belly or underside of an animal's body
subtype: dorsum the back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface (as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage or part: "the dorsum of the foot")
subtype: back__dorsum the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; "his back was nicely tanned"
subtype: small the slender part of the back
subtype: buttocks__nates__nate__arse__butt__backside__bum__buns__can__fundament__hindquarters__hind_end__keister__posterior__prat__rear__rear_end__rump__stern__seat__tail__tail_end__tooshie__tush__bottom__behind__derriere__fanny__ass__as the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
subtype: buttock__cheek either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump
subtype: stump the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
subtype: shank.body_part the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
subtype: toe.body_part forepart of a hoof
subtype: articulatio__joint__articulation (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if the articulation allows motion)
subtype: fetlock_joint__fetlockjoint__fetlock the joint between the cannon bone and the pastern
subtype: hock tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle
subtype: stifle__knee joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
subtype: elbow the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow
subtype: sutura__suture__fibrous_joint__fibrousjoint an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)
subtype: coronal_suture__coronalsuture__sutura_coronalis the suture between the parietal and frontal bones of the skull
subtype: frontal_suture__frontalsuture__sutura_frontalis the suture between two halves of the frontal bone (usually obliterated by the age of 6)
subtype: intermaxillary_suture__sutura_intermaxillaris the suture between the two maxillae of the upper jawbone
subtype: internasal_suture__sutura_internasalis the suture between the two nasal bones
subtype: lamboid_suture__lamboidsuture__sutura_lamboidea the suture between the occipital and parietal bones
subtype: occipitomastoid_suture__occipitomastoidsuture the suture between the occipital and the temporal bones; a continuation of the lamboid suture
subtype: parietomastoid_suture the suture between the parietal and the temporal bones
subtype: sagittal_suture__interparietal_suture__interparietalsuture__sutura_sagittalis the suture uniting the two parietal bones
subtype: synovial_joint__articulatio_synovialis a freely movable joint
subtype: mandibular_joint__temporomandibular_joint__temporomandibularjoint__articulatio_temporomandibularis__articulatiotemporomandibulari the joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone
subtype: gliding_joint__glidingjoint__articulatio_plana__articulatioplana a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions
subtype: ankle_joint__ankle__mortise_joint__mortisejoint__articulatio_talocruralis a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
subtype: wrist_joint__wristjoint__wrist__carpus__radiocarpal_joint__radiocarpaljoint__articulatio_radiocarpea__articulatioradiocarpea a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
subtype: hinge_joint__ginglymus__ginglymoid_joint a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
subtype: knee_joint__knee__articulatio_genus__articulatiogenu hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
subtype: elbow_joint__elbowjoint__elbow__cubitus__cubitu__cubital_joint__cubitaljoint__articulatio_cubiti__articulatiocubiti hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
subtype: interphalangeal_joint__interphalangealjoint any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers or toes
subtype: knuckle__knucklejoint__metacarpophalangeal_joint__metacarpophalangealjoint a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
subtype: spheroid_joint__ball-and-socket_joint__cotyloid_joint__enarthrodial_joint__enarthrosis__enarthrosi__articulatio_spheroidea__articulatiospheroidea a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone
subtype: shoulder_joint__shoulder__articulatio_humeri__articulatiohumeri a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula
subtype: hip_joint__hipjoint__hip__coxa__articulatio_coxae__articulatiocoxae the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum
subtype: pivot_joint__pivotjoint__rotary_joint__rotatory_joint__articulatio_trochoidea__articulatiotrochoidea a freely moving joint in which movement is limited to rotation; "the articulation of the radius and ulna in the arm is a pivot joint"
subtype: loins__loin the region of the hips and groin and lower abdomen
subtype: lineament__feature the characteristics parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin; "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular"
subtype: chin__mentum the protruding part of the lower jaw
subtype: brow__forehead the part of the face above the eyes
subtype: temple.lineament the flat area on either side of the forehead; "the veins in his temple throbbed"
subtype: cheek either side of the face below the eyes
subtype: jowl a fullness and looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw (characteristic of aging)
subtype: jaw.lineament the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
subtype: rudiment the remains of a body part that was functional at an earlier stage of life; "Meckel's diverticulum is the rudiment of the embryonic yolk sac"
subtype: common_human_body_part
subtype: hair dense growth of hairs covering the body or parts of it (as on the human head); helps prevent heat loss; "he combed his hair"
subtype: pelage__coat growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
subtype: fur.pelage dense coat of fine silky hairs on an mammals e.g. cat or seal or weasel
subtype: underfur__undercoat thick soft fur lying beneath the longer and coarser guard hair
subtype: wool.pelage__fleece outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
subtype: guard_hair__guardhair coarse hairs that form the outer fur and protect the underfur of certain mammals
subtype: mane long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
subtype: encolure the mane of a horse
subtype: forelock.hair__foretop a lock of a horse's mane that grows forward between the ears
subtype: beard hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals
subtype: body_hair short hair growing over a person's body
subtype: lanugo the fine downy hair covering a human fetus; normally shed during the ninth month of gestation
subtype: head_of_hair__mane growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being
subtype: cowlick a tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest of the hair and usually will not lie flat
subtype: hairdo__hair_style__coiffure the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
subtype: beehive.hairdo a hairdo resembling a beehive
subtype: haircut.hairdo the style in which hair haw been cut
subtype: brush_cut__brushcut a short haircut with hairs standing up like a brush
subtype: crew_cut__flattop a closely cropped haircut; usually for men
subtype: Mohican_haircut__Mohican haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp
subtype: Afro a rounded thickly curled hairdo
subtype: bang a fringe of banged hair (cut short squarely across the forehead)
subtype: bob.hairdo a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
subtype: wave.hairdo a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair
subtype: finger_wave a wave made with the fingers
subtype: permanent_wave__permanentwave__permanent__perm a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals
subtype: braid__plait__tress__tres a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
subtype: queue a braid of hair at the back of the head
subtype: pigtail a braid of hair on either side of the face
subtype: chignon a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck
subtype: pageboy a smooth hair style with the ends of the hair curled inward
subtype: pompadour a hair style in which the front hair is swept up from the forehead
subtype: ponytail a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail
subtype: scalp_lock__scalplock a long tuft of hair left on top of the shaven head
subtype: thatch hair resembling thatched roofing material
subtype: curl__lock__ringlet__whorl a strand or cluster of hair
subtype: sausage_curl__sausagecurl a fat sausage-shaped curl
subtype: forelock a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
subtype: quiff a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead)
subtype: crimp a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled
subtype: pin_curl__pincurl a curl of hair made by dampening a strand of hair and curling it and holding the curl with a clip or bobby pin
subtype: spit_curl__kiss_curl a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek
subtype: dreadlock one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians
subtype: face_fungus__beard__whiskers the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
subtype: fuzz the first beard of an adolescent boy
subtype: Imperial_beard__imperial a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III
subtype: beaver.face_fungus a full beard
subtype: sideburn__burnside__mutton_chop__side-whiskers beard grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)
subtype: goatee a small chin beard trimmed into a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard
subtype: mustache__moustache an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip; "he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache"
subtype: soup-strainer__toothbrush (informal) slang terms for a mustache
subtype: mustachio__moustachio__handle-bars a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
subtype: walrus_mustache__walrusmustache a bushy droopy mustache
subtype: pubic_hair__pubichair__bush__crotch_hair hair growing in the pubic area
subtype: minge vulgar term for a woman's pubic hair or genitals
subtype: eyebrow__brow__supercilium the arch of hair above each eye
subtype: eyelash__lash__cilium any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
subtype: skin an outer surface (usually thin); "the skin of an airplane"
subtype: eye__oculu__optic__peeper the organ of sight (`peeper' is an informal term for `eye')
subtype: ear the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
subtype: leg a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part between the knee and ankle
subtype: shin the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
subtype: foot__human_foot__humanfoot__pes__pe the foot of a human being; "his bare feet projected from his trousers"; "armored from head to foot"
subtype: arm a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
subtype: elbow the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow
subtype: forearm the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
subtype: finger any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb); "her fingers were long and thin"
1 schema is about body_part
[graph1_on_body_part
[any body_part (^$(no inheritance)$^),
physical_part: a physical_entity,
physical_part of: a physical_entity,
spatial_characteristic (^$(explore 1)$^): a spatial_attribute_or_quality_or_measure,
physical_characteristic (^$(explore 2)$^): a physical_characteristic,
may be doer/object/result/place of (^$(explore)$^): a situation,
may be recipient of: a situation]
];
1 statement is about a direct instance of body_part: graph1_on_animal
3 statements are about indirect instances of body_part: graph2_on_person, graph1_on_spamOnly@phmartin.info, graph1_on_daniel.goodburn@dsto.defence.gov.au click here to display them or click here for a search form or here to add a statement
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