Anatomy

Definition The temporal bone or os temporale is a paired, irregular bone and the thickest in the human body, located at the sides and base …

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Spongy Bone Definition Spongy bone, also known as cancellous bone or trabecular bone, is a very porous type of bone found in animals. It is …

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Definition The sphenoid bone of the skull base is one of the most complex bones of the body. It is an unpaired bone with many foramina (holes) …

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Definition The parietal bone or os parietal is a paired, flat cranial bone that covers the mid-portion of the skull. Both bones cover the left and …

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Definition The paranasal sinuses are four pairs of hollow cavities in the facial and cranial bones. They are located at the center of the face, surrounding …

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Definition The palatine bone or os palatinum is a paired, flat, irregular facial bone. It forms part of the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and orbit …

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Definition Oblique muscle refers to two abdominal muscles – the external and internal obliques. These provide trunk flexion and rotation. The external oblique is the thickest and …

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Definition The medulla oblongata is part of the autonomous central nervous system that directly connects the brainstem with the spinal cord. The medulla is Latin for middle; …

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Definition The maxilla bone or maxillary bone is a fused (paired) bone that provides part or all of the bony structure of the eye sockets, …

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