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The common tendinous ring, also known as the annulus of Zinn or annular tendon, is a ring of fibrous tissue surrounding the optic nerve at its entrance at the apex of the orbit. It is the common origin of the four recti muscles of the group of extraocular muscles. It can be used to divide the regions of the superior orbital fissure. [1]
An anal fissure is a break or tear in the skin of the anal canal. Anal fissures may be noticed by bright red anal bleeding on toilet paper and undergarments, or sometimes in the toilet. If acute they are painful after defecation , [ 1 ] but with chronic fissures, pain intensity often reduces and becomes cyclical.
Annular lake, a ring-shaped lake caused by meteor impact; Annulus (mathematics), the shape between two concentric circles; Annulus (mycology), structure on mushroom; Annulus (firestop), site of construction issue; Annulus (zoology), an external circular ring; Annular piston, a ring-shaped piston; Annulus (well), void between concentric cylinders
In humans, the anus (pl.: anuses or ani; from Latin ānus, "ring", "circle") [1] [2] is the external opening of the rectum located inside the intergluteal cleft.Two sphincters control the exit of feces from the body during an act of defecation, which is the primary function of the anus.
An intervertebral disc (British English), also spelled intervertebral disk (American English), lies between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column.Each disc forms a fibrocartilaginous joint (a symphysis), to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, to act as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together, and to function as a shock absorber for the spine.
Human anatomy is the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human. It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy . Gross anatomy (also called topographical anatomy, regional anatomy, or anthropotomy) is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by unaided vision.
Weight loss depends on genetics, diet, and more, but generally 45 minutes a day, or 150 minutes per week, of walking can yield weight loss, research shows.
Fissure (anatomy), a groove, natural division, deep furrow, elongated cleft, or tear in various parts of the body; Fissure (botany), a split or crack; a line or opening of dehiscence. Fissure (dentistry), a break in the tooth enamel; Sulcus (morphology), furrow or groove in the surface of a limb or an organ