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In anatomy, a vinculum (pl.: vincula) is a band of connective tissue, similar to a ligament, that connects a flexor tendon to a phalanx bone. They contain tiny vessels which supply blood to the tendon. [1] In vertebrate anatomy, they are referred to as mesotendons.
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 449 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918) ^ a b Armenta, Enrique; Lehrman, Arthur (1980-03-01). "The vincula to the flexor tendons of the hand".
Vinculum may refer to: Vinculum (insect anatomy), a male genital structure in moths and butterflies; Vinculum (ligament), a band of connective tissue, similar to a ligament, that connects a flexor tendon to a phalanx bone; Vinculum (symbol), a horizontal line used in mathematical notation for a specific purpose
A vinculum (from Latin vinculum ' fetter, chain, tie ') is a horizontal line used in mathematical notation for various purposes. It may be placed as an overline or underline above or below a mathematical expression to group the expression's elements.
The portion of the cavity of the larynx above the vestibular fold is called the laryngeal vestibule; it is wide and triangular in shape, its base or anterior wall presenting, however, about its center the backward projection of the tubercle of the epiglottis.
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Muscle cells are grouped into muscle fascicles by enveloping perimysium connective tissue. [1] Fascicles are bundled together by epimysium connective tissue. [1] Muscle fascicles typically only contain one type of muscle cell (either type I fibres or type II fibres), but can contain a mixture of both types.
Definition Etymologic memory aid; apophysis: Any of various processes or protuberances on a bone. apo-+ physis, "outward from the growth part; outgrowth" diaphysis: The long, relatively straight main body of a long bone; region of primary ossification. Also known as the shaft. dia-+ physis, "between the growth parts" epiphysis