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of or pertaining to the abdominal wall, flank Greek λαπάρα (lapára), flank laparotomy: laryng(o)-of or pertaining to the larynx, the lower throat cavity where the voice box is Greek λᾰ́ρυγξ, (lárunx), throat, gullet larynx: latero-lateral Latin laterālis, lateral, of or belonging to the side lateral pectoral nerve: lei(o)-smooth
Caseous necrosis or caseous degeneration [1] (/ ˈ k eɪ s i ə s /) [2] is a unique form of cell death in which the tissue maintains a cheese-like appearance. [3] Unlike with coagulative necrosis, tissue structure is destroyed. Caseous necrosis is enclosed within a granuloma. Caseous necrosis is most notably associated with tuberculoma. The ...
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 terminology incorporates a range of unique terms, prefixes, and suffixes derived primarily from Ancient Greek and Latin.
This is found in the subcutis in most regions of the body, blending with the reticular layer of the dermis. [12] Fascia of Scarpa: Deep fascia: Fascia of muscles This is the dense fibrous connective tissue that interpenetrates and surrounds the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels of the body. Transverse fascia: Visceral fascia
Dermal fibroblasts are cells within the dermis layer of skin which are responsible for generating connective tissue and allowing the skin to recover from injury. [1] Using organelles (particularly the rough endoplasmic reticulum), dermal fibroblasts generate and maintain the connective tissue which unites separate cell layers. [2]
Three-dimensional schematic of the interstitium, a fluid-filled space supported by a network of collagen. In anatomy, the interstitium is a contiguous fluid-filled space existing between a structural barrier, such as a cell membrane or the skin, and internal structures, such as organs, including muscles and the circulatory system.
Micrograph of keratinocytes, basal cells and melanocytes in the epidermis Keratinocytes (stained green) in the skin of a mouse. Keratinocytes are the primary type of cell found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. In humans, they constitute 90% of epidermal skin cells. [1]
Other terms are combined to indicate axes, such as proximodistal axis. Several terms are commonly seen and used as prefixes: Sub-(from Latin sub 'preposition beneath, close to, nearly etc') is used to indicate something that is beneath, or something that is subordinate to or lesser than. [12] For example, subcutaneous means beneath the skin.