The testes or testicles are part of the male genitalia or sexual reproductive organ. It is a structure that is ovoid in shape and between four to six centimeters in…
The testes are covered by outer fibrous tunica vaginalis, middle tunica albuginea, and inner tunica vasculosa. Internally, the testes are divided into about 250-300 pyramid-shaped compartments called testicular lobules. On…
The systemic circuit is that part of your circulatory system that carries blood away from your heart, delivers it to most of your organs and tissues, and returns it to…
It is the most common type of joint found in the human body, and contains several structures which are not seen in fibrous or cartilaginous joints. In this article we…
Given below is a labeled diagram of the stomach to help you understand stomach anatomy. The stomach is divided into four parts. These include: Cardia refers to the section of…
Spleen histology slide (labeled) The spleen is a fist sized organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It is the largest lymphoid organ and thus the largest…
The male reproductive system consists of a pair of the testis, the duct system, accessory glands, and external genitalia. Let us understand in detail the male reproductive system through the…
The female reproductive system is composed of a pair of ovaries along with oviducts, vagina, cervix, uterus, and the external genitalia that are located in the pelvic region. Female anatomy…
Pulmonary circuit: Diagram of pulmonary circulation. Oxygen-rich blood is shown in red; oxygen-depleted blood in blue. Systemic circulation is the movement of blood from the heart through the body to…
You might find a V-g diagram in your flight manual if you are flying a high performance fighter. The V-g diagram leads you to cornering speed and that allows you…
Pineal and Pituitary Glands. The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain, situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum, and secretes melatonin. The pituitary gland…
Anatomy of the pharynx (throat). The pharynx is a hollow tube that starts behind the nose, goes down the neck, and ends at the top of the trachea and esophagus.…
The pelvic girdle, consisting of two hip bones, serves to attach the lower limbs to the sacrum of the axial skeleton. The right and left hip bones converge anteriorly and…
{ {Information |Description=The pectoral girdle is the set of bones which connect the upper limb to the axial skeleton on each side. It consists of the clavicle and scapula in…
The pancreas, that somewhat look like the head of a golf club, does the job of producing digestive juices. It can be divided into 4 parts―the head, neck, body, and…
Structure of the Ovary. The ovaries are almond-shaped structures located on either side of the uterus, and closely related to several anatomical structures in the pelvic region. Each ovary has…
Structure of the Ovary. The ovaries are almond-shaped structures located on either side of the uterus, and closely related to several anatomical structures in the pelvic region. Each ovary has…
In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the nasal cavity – its divisions, structure and neurovascular supply. The nasal cavity is the most superior part of the…
The Anatomy of a Neuron Neurons are a significant part of the nervous system. They work as a communicator between the brain and the body. The neurons and glial cells…