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The human vas deferens measures 30–35 cm in length, and 2–3 mm in diameter. [3]: 1297 It is continuous proximally with the tail of the epididymis, [3]: 1296 and exhibits a tortuous, convoluted initial/proximal section (which measures 2–3 cm in length).
This position provides a definition of what is at the front ("anterior"), behind ("posterior") and so on. As part of defining and describing terms, the body is described through the use of anatomical planes and anatomical axes. The meaning of terms that are used can change depending on whether an organism is bipedal or quadrupedal.
This is a list of human anatomical parts named after people. These are often called eponyms Alphabetical list. For clarity ... Human anatomy; List of anatomical topics;
Anatomical terminology is a specialized system of terms used by anatomists, zoologists, and health professionals, such as doctors, surgeons, and pharmacists, to describe the structures and functions of the body.
This is a list of roots, suffixes, and prefixes used in medical terminology, their meanings, and their etymologies. Most of them are combining forms in Neo-Latin and hence international scientific vocabulary .
On the trunk of the body, the chest is referred to as the thoracic area. The shoulder in general is the acromial, while the curve of the shoulder is the deltoid.
"Superior" and "inferior" are adjectives from human anatomy, respectively meaning towards to top of the head or the soles of the feet when standing. The brain is superior to the spinal cord in people, but in quadrupeds the brain is anterior (forward in motion) to the spinal cord.
Accessory soleus muscle; Axillary arch; Epitrochleoanconeus muscle - or anconeous epitrochlearis; Extensor medii proprius muscle; Extensor digitorum brevis manus muscle; Extensor indicis et medii communis muscle