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11.1: Vocabulary

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    Anatomical Language

    1. Frontal (coronal)
    2. Transverse
    3. Sagittal
    4. Anterior (Ventral)
    5. Posterior (Dorsal)
    6. Proximal
    7. Distal
    8. Superior
    9. Inferior
    10. Lateral
    11. Medial
    12. Deep
    13. Superficial
    14. Parietal
    15. Visceral
    16. Cephalic
    17. Cranial
    18. Ocular (orbital)
    19. Auricular (Otic)
    20. Buccal
    21. Nasal
    22. Oral
    23. Cervical
    24. Acromial
    25. Scapular
    26. Brachial
    27. Cubital
    28. Antecubital
    29. Olecranal
    30. Antebrachial
    31. Carpal (carpus)
    32. Palmar
    33. Digital (phalangeal)
    34. Thoracic
    35. Mammary
    36. Abdominal
    37. Hepatic
    38. Renal
    39. Umbilical
    40. Lumbar
    41. Pelvic
    42. Inguinal
    43. Pubic
    44. Sacral
    45. Gluteal
    46. Femoral
    47. Patellar
    48. Popliteal
    49. Crural
    50. Sural
    51. Tarsal (tarsus)
    52. Calcaneal
    53. Pedal
    54. Plantar
    55. Right hypochondriac region
    56. Epigastric region
    57. Left hypochondriac region
    58. Right lumbar region
    59. Umbilical region
    60. Left lumbar region
    61. Right iliac region
    62. Hypogastric region
    63. Left iliac region
    64. Process
    65. Tuberosity
    66. Condyle
    67. Epicondyle
    68. Fissure
    69. Sulcus
    70. Gyrus
    71. Foramen
    72. Foramina
    73. Meatus
    74. Facet
    75. Fossa
    76. Fundus
    77. Hilum
    78. Isthmus
    79. Septum
    80. Raphe
    81. Ampulla

    Bones and Bone Markings

    1. Compact bone
    2. Osteon
    3. Lamellae
    4. Lacunae
    5. Volkmann’s canal
    6. Haversian (Central) canal
    7. Spongy bone
    8. Ground bone
    9. Axial skeleton
    10. Skull
    11. Frontal bone
    12. Parietal bone
    13. Temporal bone
    14. External auditory meatus
    15. Mastoid process
    16. Styloid process
    17. Occipital bone
    18. External occipital protuberance
    19. Ethmoid bone
    20. Cribriform plate
    21. Olfactory foramina
    22. Sphenoid bone
    23. Zygomatic bone (arch)
    24. Zygomatic process of temporal bone
    25. Temporal process of zygomatic bone
    26. Palatine bone
    27. Nasal bone
    28. Vomer
    29. Lacrimal bone
    30. Superior nasal conchae
    31. Middle nasal conchae
    32. Inferior nasal conchae
    33. Mandible
    34. Maxilla
    35. Hyoid bone
    36. Foramen magnum
    37. Jugular foramen
    38. Foramen Ovale
    39. Sella Turcica
    40. Coronal suture
    41. Sagittal suture
    42. Lambdoid suture
    43. Vertebrae
    44. Body of vertebra
    45. Vertebral foramen
    46. Lamina
    47. Spinous process
    48. Transverse process
    49. Superior articular process
    50. Inferior articular process
    51. Facet of the superior articular process
    52. Facet of the inferior articular process
    53. Cervical region
    54. Bifid spinous process
    55. Transverse foramen
    56. Atlas
    57. Axis
    58. Dens
    59. Thoracic region
    60. Lumbar region
    61. Sacrum
    62. Coccyx
    63. Intervertebral foramen
    64. Intervertebral disc
    65. Sternum
    66. Manubrium
    67. Sternal body
    68. Xiphoid Process
    69. Ribs
    70. Costal cartilage
    71. Appendicular Skeleton
    72. Clavicle
    73. Acromial end of clavicle
    74. Sternal end of clavicle
    75. Scapula
    76. Glenoid cavity
    77. Spine of scapula
    78. Acromion
    79. Coracoid process
    80. Supraspinous fossa
    81. Infraspinatus fossa
    82. Subscapular fossa
    83. Humerus
    84. Humeral head
    85. Neck of humerus
    86. Greater tubercle
    87. Lesser tubercle
    88. Trochlea
    89. Capitulum
    90. Coronoid fossa
    91. Radial fossa
    92. Medial epicondyle
    93. Lateral epicondyle
    94. Olecranon fossa
    95. Ulna
    96. Ulnar head
    97. Olecranon
    98. Trochlear notch
    99. Coracoid process
    100. Radial notch
    101. Styloid process of ulna
    102. Radius
    103. Radial head
    104. Neck of radius
    105. Radial tuberosity
    106. Styloid process of radius
    107. Carpals
    108. Metacarpals
    109. Phalanges
    110. Distal phalanges
    111. Middle phalanges
    112. Proximal phalanges
    113. Ilium
    114. Iliac crest
    115. Ischium
    116. Ischial spine
    117. Pubis
    118. Pubic symphysis
    119. Acetabulum
    120. Femur
    121. Femoral head
    122. Neck of femur
    123. Greater trochanter
    124. Lesser trochanter
    125. Medial epicondyle
    126. Lateral epicondyle
    127. Lateral condyle
    128. Medial condyle
    129. Intercondylar fossa
    130. Patella
    131. Tibia
    132. Lateral condyle
    133. Medial condyle
    134. Medial malleolus
    135. Fibula
    136. Fibular head
    137. Lateral malleolus
    138. Tarsals
    139. Calcaneus
    140. Metatarsals
    141. Phalanges

    Brain and Cranial Nerves

    1. Brain
    2. Grey matter
    3. White matter
    4. Gyrus (convulsions)
    5. Fissure
    6. Sulci
    7. Precentral gyrus
    8. Postcentral gyrus
    9. Lateral cerebral sulcus
    10. Central sulcus
    11. Parieto-occipital sulcus
    12. Transverse fissure
    13. Longitudinal fissure
    14. Dura mater
    15. Falx cerebri
    16. Falx cerebelli
    17. Tentorium cerebelli
    18. Arachnoid mater
    19. Pia mater
    20. Septum pellucidum
    21. Lateral ventricles
    22. Interventricular foramen
    23. Third ventricles
    24. Cerebral aqueduct (aqueduct of midbrain)
    25. Fourth ventricles
    26. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
    27. Choroid plexuses
    28. Cerebrum
    29. Cerebral cortex
    30. Frontal lobe
    31. Temporal lobe
    32. Parietal lobe
    33. Occipital lobe
    34. Insula
    35. Basal Nuclei
    36. Corpus Callosum
    37. Fornix
    38. Cingulate gyrus
    39. Cerebellum
    40. Cerebellar peduncles
    41. Vermis
    42. Folia
    43. Arbor vitae
    44. Brainstem
    45. Pons
    46. Medulla oblongata
    47. Midbrain
    48. Cerebral peduncles
    49. Tectum (Corpora quadrigemina) (Superior and inferior colliculi)
    50. Diencephalon
    51. Thalamus
    52. Epithalamus
    53. Pineal gland
    54. Hypothalamus
    55. Pituitary gland
    56. Infundibulum
    57. Optic chiasm
    58. Mammillary bodies
    59. Olfactory nerve (I)
    60. Optic nerve (II)
    61. Oculomotor nerve (III)
    62. Trochlear nerve (IV)
    63. Trigeminal nerve (V)
    64. Abducens nerve (VI)
    65. Facial nerve (VII)
    66. Acoustic/Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)
    67. Glossopharyngeal nerves (IX)
    68. Vagus nerve (X)
    69. Accessory/Spinal nerve (XI)
    70. Hypoglossal nerve (XII)

    Cardiovascular System

    1. Artery
    2. Vein
    3. Blood
    4. Erythrocytes
    5. Leukocytes
    6. Granular leukocytes
    7. Neutrophils
    8. Eosinophils
    9. Basophils
    10. Agranular leukocytes
    11. Monocytes
    12. Lymphocytes
    13. Thrombocytes
    14. Cardiac muscle
    15. Intercalated discs
    16. Striated
    17. Apex
    18. Base
    19. Auricles
    20. Anterior interventricular sulcus
    21. Posterior interventricular sulcus
    22. Coronary sulcus
    23. Pericardium
    24. Epicardium
    25. Myocardium
    26. Endocardium
    27. L/R atria
    28. Pectinate muscles
    29. Interatrial septum
    30. L/R ventricles
    31. Interventricular septum
    32. Papillary muscles
    33. Chordae tendineae
    34. Trabeculae carneae
    35. Atrioventricular valves
    36. Tricuspid valves
    37. Bicuspid valves
    38. Semilunar valves
    39. Pulmonary valves
    40. Aortic Valves
    41. Epicardial fat
    42. Coronary circulation
    43. Coronary arteries
    44. Anterior interventricular branch
    45. Circumflex branch
    46. Right coronary artery
    47. Posterior interventricular branch
    48. Marginal branch
    49. Cardiac vein
    50. Great cardiac vein
    51. Middle cardiac vein
    52. Small cardiac vein
    53. Anterior cardiac veins
    54. Coronary sinus
    55. Pulmonary circulation
    56. Pulmonary trunk
    57. L/R pulmonary arteries
    58. Pulmonary capillaries
    59. Pulmonary veins
    60. Anastomoses
    61. Systemic circulation
    62. Ascending aorta
    63. Arch of aorta
    64. Descending aorta
    65. Brachiocephalic trunk
    66. L/R common carotid arteries
    67. L/R internal carotid arteries
    68. L/R external carotid arteries
    69. L/R subclavian arteries
    70. L/R vertebral arteries
    71. Basilar artery
    72. Circle of Willis
    73. Posterior cerebral artery
    74. Posterior communicating artery
    75. Middle cerebral
    76. Anterior cerebral artery
    77. Anterior communicating artery
    78. L/R Axillary arteries
    79. L/R Radial arteries
    80. L/R Ulnar arteries
    81. Thoracic aorta
    82. Abdominal aorta
    83. L/R suprarenal arteries
    84. L/R renal arteries
    85. L/R gonadal arteries
    86. Inferior mesenteric artery
    87. Superior mesenteric artery
    88. Celiac trunk
    89. Common hepatic artery
    90. Splenic artery
    91. Lumbar arteries (4 pairs, R/L)
    92. L/R common iliac arteries
    93. L/R external iliac arteries
    94. L/R internal iliac arteries
    95. L/R femoral arteries
    96. L/R deep femoral arteries
    97. L/R popliteal arteries
    98. L/R anterior tibial arteries
    99. L/R posterior tibial arteries
    100. L/R fibular artery
    101. Superior vena cava
    102. Inferior vena cava
    103. L/R brachiocephalic veins
    104. L/R internal jugular veins
    105. L/R subclavian veins
    106. L/R external jugular veins
    107. L/R axillary veins
    108. L/R brachial veins
    109. L/R cephalic veins
    110. L/R basilic veins
    111. L/R median cubital veins
    112. L/R radial veins
    113. L/R ulnar veins
    114. L/R median antebrachial veins
    115. Azygos vein
    116. Hemiazygos vein
    117. Accessory Hemiazygos vein
    118. L/R ascending Lumbar veins
    119. L/R gonadal veins
    120. L/R renal veins
    121. L/R suprarenal veins
    122. L/R hepatic veins
    123. Hepatic portal vein
    124. Inferior mesenteric vein
    125. Splenic vein
    126. Superior mesenteric vein
    127. Inferior phrenic vein
    128. L/R common iliac veins
    129. L/R internal iliac veins
    130. L/R external iliac veins
    131. L/R femoral veins
    132. L/R great Saphenous veins
    133. L/R popliteal veins
    134. L/R small Saphenous veins
    135. L/R anterior tibial veins
    136. L/R fibular veins

    Digestive System

    1. Mouth
    2. Labial frenulum
    3. Fauces
    4. Hard palate
    5. Soft palate
    6. Uvula
    7. Tongue
    8. Lingual frenulum
    9. Fungiform papillae
    10. Filiform papillae
    11. Circumvallate papillae
    12. Tastebud
    13. Taste pore
    14. Teeth
    15. Incisor
    16. Canine
    17. Premolar
    18. Molar
    19. Crown
    20. Neck
    21. Root
    22. Enamel
    23. Dentin
    24. Pulp cavity
    25. Pulp
    26. Apical foramen
    27. Cementum
    28. Periodontal ligament
    29. Gingiva
    30. Salivary glands
    31. Submandibular gland
    32. Parotid gland
    33. Sublingual gland
    34. Esophagus
    35. Upper esophageal sphincter
    36. Lower esophageal sphincter
    37. Stomach
    38. Gastric pits
    39. Gastric glands
    40. Fundus
    41. Cardia
    42. Gastric body
    43. Rugae
    44. Pylorus
    45. Pyloric sphincter
    46. Longitudinal muscle layer
    47. Circular muscle layer
    48. Oblique muscle layer
    49. Liver
    50. Right lobe of liver
    51. Left lobe of liver
    52. Right hepatic duct
    53. Left hepatic duct
    54. Common hepatic duct
    55. Hepatic lobule
    56. Hepatic canaliculi
    57. Falciform ligament
    58. Gallbladder
    59. Fundus of gallbladder
    60. Body of gallbladder
    61. Neck of gallbladder
    62. Cystic duct
    63. Common bile duct
    64. Pancreas
    65. Exocrine cells
    66. Acinar cells
    67. Endocrine cells
    68. Islets of Langerhan
    69. Pancreatic tail
    70. Pancreatic head
    71. Pancreatic body
    72. Uncinate process
    73. Accessory duct
    74. Pancreatic duct
    75. Small Intestine
    76. Microvilli
    77. Vili
    78. Mucosa
    79. Submucosa
    80. Muscularis
    81. Serosa
    82. Enterocytes
    83. Plicae circulares (circular folds)
    84. Duodenum
    85. Ampulla of Vater
    86. Sphincter of Oddi
    87. Jejunum
    88. Ileum
    89. Ileocecal valve
    90. Large Intestine
    91. Crypts
    92. Mucosa
    93. Submucosa
    94. Muscularis
    95. Serosa
    96. Cecum
    97. Vermiform appendix
    98. Ascending colon
    99. Right colic flexure
    100. Transverse colon
    101. Left colic flexure
    102. Descending colon
    103. Sigmoid colon
    104. Teniae coli
    105. Haustra
    106. Epiploic (omental) appendices
    107. Rectum
    108. Anal canal
    109. Anal sphincter
    110. Anus
    111. Peritoneum
    112. Mesentery of transverse colon
    113. Greater omentum
    114. Lesser omentum
    115. Mesoappendix

    Integumentary System

    1. Skin
    2. Epidermis
    3. Stratum corneum
    4. Stratum lucidum
    5. Stratum ganulosum
    6. Stratum spinosum
    7. Stratum basale
    8. Epidermal ridges
    9. Dermis
    10. Papillary layer
    11. Reticular layer
    12. Dermal Papillae
    13. Subcutaneous layer (Hypodermis)
    14. Hypodermis superficial fascia
    15. Lamellated corpuscles
    16. Thin (hairy) skin
    17. Thick (hairless) skin
    18. Hair (pili)
    19. Hair shaft
    20. Hair root
    21. Hair follicle
    22. Bulb
    23. Arrector pili muscles
    24. Sebaceous gland
    25. Sudoriferous glands
    26. Eccrine sweat gland
    27. Apocrine sweat gland
    28. Ceruminous gland
    29. Nail
    30. Nail body (nail plate)
    31. Free edge
    32. Lunula
    33. Eponychium (cuticle)
    34. Nail bed
    35. Squamous epithelium

    Muscular System

    1. Striated muscle
    2. Skeletal muscle
    3. Cardiac muscle
    4. Intercalated discs
    5. Smooth muscle
    6. Epicranial aponeurosis
    7. Front belly of Occipitofrontalis
    8. Occipital belly of Occipitofrontalis
    9. Temporalis
    10. Auricularis Superior
    11. Orbicularis Oculi
    12. Levator palpebrae superioris
    13. Lateral rectus
    14. Medial rectus
    15. Superior rectus
    16. Inferior rectus
    17. Inferior oblique
    18. Superior oblique
    19. Trochlea
    20. Procerus
    21. Nasalis
    22. Levator labii superioris
    23. Levator anguli oris
    24. Depressor anguli oris
    25. Depressor labii inferioris
    26. Zygomaticus minor
    27. Zygomaticus major
    28. Buccinator
    29. Risorius
    30. Orbicularis oris
    31. Mentalis
    32. Sternocleidomastoids
    33. Scalenes
    34. Platysma
    35. Sternohyoid muscle
    36. Deltoid
    37. Acromial part of deltoid
    38. Clavicular part of deltoid
    39. Spinal part of deltoid
    40. Coracobrachialis
    41. Triceps brachii
    42. Biceps brachii
    43. Brachialis
    44. Brachioradialis
    45. Extensor digitorum
    46. Trapezius
    47. Levator scapulae
    48. Splenius Capitis
    49. Splenius cervicis
    50. Supraspinatus
    51. Infraspinatus
    52. Subscapularis
    53. Teres minor
    54. Teres major
    55. Rhomboid major
    56. Rhomboid minor
    57. Latissimus dorsi
    58. Pectoralis minor
    59. Pectoralis major
    60. Serratus anterior
    61. Rectus abdominis
    62. External oblique
    63. Internal oblique
    64. Transversus abdominis
    65. Internal intercostals
    66. External intercostals
    67. Transversus thoracis
    68. Serratus posterior
    69. Diaphragm
    70. Gluteus maximus
    71. Gluteus medius
    72. Gluteus minimus
    73. Quadriceps
    74. Rectus femoris
    75. Vastus medialis
    76. Vastus lateralis
    77. Vastus intermedius
    78. Hamstrings
    79. Biceps femoris
    80. Semitendinosus
    81. Semimembranosus
    82. Gracilis
    83. Adductor longus
    84. Pectineus
    85. Sartorius
    86. Gastrocnemius
    87. Soleus
    88. Extensor digitorum longus
    89. Fibularis longus
    90. Tibialis anterior
    91. Flexor digitorum longus
    92. Tibialis posterior
    93. Masseter
    94. Hyoglossus
    95. Styloglossus
    96. Palatoglossus
    97. Pharyngeal muscles
    98. Superior constrictor
    99. Middle constrictor
    100. Inferior constrictor

    Reproductive System

    MALE

    1. Pubic symphysis
    2. Dartos muscle
    3. Cremaster muscle
    4. Scrotum
    5. Scrotal septum
    6. Testis
    7. Lobules
    8. Leydig cells
    9. Sertoli cells
    10. Sperm
    11. Head of sperm
    12. Midpiece of sperm
    13. Tail of sperm
    14. Seminiferous tubules
    15. Straight tubule
    16. Rete testis
    17. Epididymis
    18. Ductus (Vas) deferens
    19. Ampulla of ductus deferens
    20. Prostate
    21. Seminal Vesicles
    22. Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) glands
    23. Ejaculatory ducts
    24. Prostatic urethra
    25. Intermediate Urethra
    26. Spongy urethra
    27. Penis
    28. Corpus cavernosum
    29. Corpus spongiosum
    30. Glans penis
    31. Prepuce of penis
    32. External urethral orifice
    33. Root of Penis
    34. Bulb of Penis
    35. Crus of Penis
    36. Suspensory Ligament of Penis
    37. Spermatic cord
    38. Deep muscle of perineum

    FEMALE

    1. Pubic symphysis
    2. Placenta
    3. Ovary
    4. Ova
    5. Mature (Graafian) follicle
    6. Ovarian ligament
    7. Uterine (Fallopian) tube
    8. Fimbriae of uterine tube
    9. Infundibulum of uterine tube
    10. Ampulla of uterine tube
    11. Isthmus of uterine tube
    12. Broad ligament
    13. Round ligament
    14. Uterosacral ligament
    15. Uterus
    16. Endometrium
    17. Myometrium
    18. Perimetrium
    19. Uterine cavity
    20. Fundus of uterus
    21. Body of uterus
    22. Isthmus
    23. Cervix
    24. external os
    25. internal os
    26. Vagina
    27. Fornix
    28. Rugae
    29. Vaginal orifice
    30. Mons pubis
    31. Vulva
    32. Labia majora
    33. Labia minora
    34. Vestibule
    35. Clitoris
    36. External urethral orifice
    37. Vestibular glands
    38. Breast
    39. Areola
    40. Nipple
    41. Mammary glands
    42. Lobule
    43. Lactiferous ducts
    44. Lactiferous sinus
    45. Mammary ducts
    46. Mammary alveoli

    Respiratory System

    1. Nose
    2. Root
    3. Bridge
    4. Apex
    5. Lateral nasal cartilages
    6. Septal nasal cartilage
    7. Major alar cartilages
    8. Minor cartilages
    9. External naris (nostril)
    10. Nasal cavity
    11. Nasal Conchae (Superior, Middle, Inferior)
    12. Nasal Meatuses (Superior, Middle, Inferior)
    13. Pharynx
    14. Nasopharynx
    15. Oropharynx
    16. Laryngopharynx
    17. Lingual tonsils
    18. Palatine tonsils
    19. Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid)
    20. Hard palate
    21. Soft palate
    22. Uvula
    23. Larynx
    24. Epiglottis
    25. Vestibular folds
    26. Vocal folds
    27. Thyrohyoid membrane
    28. Thyroid cartilage
    29. Arytenoid cartilages
    30. Corniculate cartilages
    31. Cuneiform cartilage
    32. Cricothyroid ligament
    33. Cricoid cartilage
    34. Cricotracheal ligament
    35. Tracheal cartilages
    36. Trachea
    37. Esophagus
    38. Carina
    39. Primary (main) bronchi
    40. Secondary (lobar) bronchi
    41. Tertiary (segmental) bronchi
    42. Terminal Bronchioles
    43. Respiratory Bronchioles
    44. Alveolar ducts
    45. Alveolar sacs
    46. Alveoli
    47. L/R lungs
    48. Apex of lung
    49. Base of lung
    50. Superior lobe
    51. Inferior lobe
    52. Middle lobe
    53. Cardiac notch
    54. Horizontal fissure
    55. Oblique fissure
    56. Hilum
    57. Primary muscles of inhalation
    58. Diaphragm
    59. External intercostal muscles
    60. Accessory muscle of inhalation
    61. Scalenes
    62. Sternocleidomastoid
    63. Muscles of exhalation
    64. Internal intercostal muscles
    65. External oblique
    66. Internal oblique
    67. Transverse abdominis
    68. Rectus abdominis
    69. Pulmonary circulation
    70. Pulmonary trunk
    71. Pulmonary arteries
    72. Pulmonary capillaries
    73. Pulmonary veins

    Special Senses

    1. Eye
    2. Palpebral conjunctiva
    3. Bulbar conjunctiva
    4. Fibrous tunic
    5. Sclera
    6. Cornea
    7. Vascular tunic
    8. Iris
    9. Pupil
    10. Lens
    11. Choroid
    12. Ciliary body
    13. Neural tunic
    14. Retina
    15. Pigmented layer
    16. Neural layer
    17. Optic disc
    18. Macula lutea
    19. Fovea centralis
    20. Rods
    21. Cones
    22. Bipolar cells
    23. Horizontal cells
    24. Ganglion cells
    25. Optic nerve (CN II)
    26. Optic chiasm
    27. Optic tract
    28. Primary visual area
    29. Anterior chamber
    30. Aqueous humor
    31. Posterior chamber
    32. Vitreous humor (vitreous body)
    33. Superior rectus
    34. Inferior rectus
    35. Lateral rectus
    36. Medial Rectus
    37. Superior oblique
    38. Inferior oblique
    39. Levator palpebrae superioris
    40. Lacrimal apparatus
    41. Lacrimal gland
    42. Lacrimal puncta
    43. Superior lacrimal canaliculi
    44. Inferior lacrimal canaliculi
    45. Lacrimal sac
    46. Nasolacrimal duct
    47. Outer ear
    48. Middle ear
    49. Inner ear
    50. Auricle (pinna)
    51. Helix
    52. Lobule
    53. External auditory meatus
    54. External auditory canal
    55. Ceruminous glands
    56. Tympanic membrane
    57. Auditory ossicles
    58. Malleus
    59. Incus
    60. Stapes
    61. Eustachian tube
    62. Oval window
    63. Round window
    64. Bony labyrinth
    65. Semicircular canals
    66. Vestibule
    67. Cochlea
    68. Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)
    69. Membranous labyrinth
    70. Semicircular ducts
    71. Utricle
    72. Saccule
    73. Organ of Corti
    74. Primary auditory area
    75. Superior nasal conchae
    76. Middle nasal conchae
    77. Inferior nasal conchae
    78. Superior nasal meatus
    79. Middle nasal meatus
    80. Inferior nasal meatus
    81. Olfactory epithelium
    82. Olfactory glands
    83. Cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone
    84. Olfactory foramina
    85. Olfactory receptors
    86. Olfactory nerve (CN I)
    87. Olfactory bulb
    88. Olfactory tract
    89. Primary olfactory area
    90. Tongue
    91. Lingual tonsils
    92. Palatine tonsils
    93. Lingual papillae
    94. Fungiform papillae
    95. Filiform papillae
    96. Foliate papillae
    97. Circumvallate papillae
    98. Taste bud
    99. Taste pore
    100. Facial nerve (CN VII)
    101. Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
    102. Vagus nerve (CN X)
    103. Thalamus
    104. Primary gustatory area

    Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

    1. Spinal cord
    2. Sympathetic ganglion
    3. Vertebral column
    4. Spinal meninges
    5. Dura mater
    6. Arachnoid mater
    7. Pia mater
    8. Denticulate ligaments
    9. Subarachnoid space
    10. Subdural space
    11. Epidural space
    12. Cervical innervation segment
    13. Thoracic innervation segment
    14. Lumbar innervation segment
    15. Sacral innervation segment
    16. Cervical enlargement
    17. Lumbar enlargement
    18. Conus medullaris
    19. Filum terminale
    20. Cauda equina
    21. Anterior median fissure
    22. Posterior median sulcus
    23. Lateral white columns
    24. Anterior white columns
    25. Posterior white columns
    26. Posterior gray horns
    27. Anterior gray horns
    28. Lateral gray horns
    29. Posterior gray commissure
    30. Anterior white commissure
    31. Central canal
    32. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
    33. Cranial nerves
    34. Thoracic nerves
    35. Lumbar nerves
    36. Sacral nerves
    37. Coccygeal nerve
    38. Cervical plexus
    39. Lesser occipital nerve
    40. Great auricular nerve
    41. Transverse cervical nerve
    42. Supraclavicular
    43. Superior root of Ansa cervicalis nerve
    44. Inferior root of Ansa cervicalis nerve
    45. Phrenic nerve
    46. Segmental branches
    47. Brachial plexus
    48. Dorsal scapular nerve
    49. Long thoracic nerve
    50. Nerve to subclavius
    51. Suprascapular nerve
    52. Musculocutaneous nerve
    53. Lateral pectoral nerve
    54. Upper subscapular nerve
    55. Thoracodorsal nerve
    56. Lower subscapular nerve
    57. Axillary nerve
    58. Median nerve
    59. Radial nerve
    60. Medial pectoral nerve
    61. Medial cutaneous nerve of arm
    62. Medial cutaneous nerve of forearm
    63. Ulnar nerve
    64. Lumbar plexus
    65. Iliohypogastric nerve
    66. Ilioinguinal nerve
    67. Genitofemoral nerve
    68. Lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh
    69. Femoral nerve
    70. Obturator nerve
    71. Sacral plexus
    72. Superior gluteal nerve
    73. Inferior gluteal nerve
    74. Nerve to piriformis
    75. Nerve to quadratus
    76. Nerve to obturator internus and superior gemellus
    77. Perforating cutaneous nerve
    78. Posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh
    79. Pudendal nerve
    80. Sciatic nerve
    81. Tibial, median plantar nerve
    82. Tibial, lateral plantar nerve
    83. Superficial common fibular nerve
    84. Deep common fibular nerve

    Urinary System

    1. L/R kidneys
    2. Renal fascia
    3. Adipose capsule
    4. Renal capsule
    5. Renal cortex
    6. Renal medulla
    7. Renal lobe
    8. Renal pyramid
    9. Renal columns
    10. Renal papilla
    11. Renal sinus
    12. Renal pelvis
    13. Renal hilum
    14. Renal artery
    15. Segmental arteries
    16. Interlobar arteries
    17. Arcuate arteries
    18. Cortical radiate arteries
    19. Afferent arterioles
    20. Glomerular capillaries
    21. Efferent arterioles
    22. Peritubular capillaries
    23. Cortical radiate veins
    24. Arcuate veins
    25. Interlobar veins
    26. Renal vein
    27. Ureter
    28. Urinary bladder
    29. Detrusor muscle
    30. Rugae
    31. Urinary trigone
    32. Internal urethral sphincter
    33. External Urethral sphincter
    34. Urethra
    35. External urethral orifice
    36. Nephron
    37. Cortical nephron
    38. Juxtamedullary nephron
    39. Juxtaglomerular apparatus
    40. Renal corpuscle
    41. Glomerulus
    42. Podocyte
    43. Bowman’s capsule
    44. Capsular space (Bowman’s space)
    45. Renal tubules
    46. Proximal convoluted tubule
    47. Descending loop of Henle
    48. Ascending loop of Henle
    49. Distal convoluted tubules
    50. Collecting duct
    51. Papillary duct
    52. Minor calyx
    53. Major calyx

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