An anatomical rendering of the aorta traces the bodys largest artery from the heart through its major branches. The image highlights sections such as the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and…
Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, have a remarkably consistent lifespan of about 120 days as they circulate through the body delivering oxygen and picking up carbon dioxide. They originate in…
The spiral ganglion neurons (cochlear ganglion) sit in the modiolus of the cochlea, with bipolar cells sending peripheral processes to hair cells in the organ of Corti for sound transduction…
Direct inguinal hernias push through the floor of the inguinal canal (Hesselbach's triangle, medial to inferior epigastric vessels) due to weak transversalis fascia. Indirect hernias follow the patent processus vaginalis…
Breast internal structure includes 15-20 lobes of glandular tissue draining via lactiferous ducts to nipple, embedded in fat/connective tissue. Coopers ligaments provide support; Cooper suspensory.
Browse 230 uterus diagram stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. An anatomical diagram depicts the method of extracting a…
The elementary structure of the ureter is elastic muscles entangled in fiber layers, that allow to control the sphincter. The muscular layers cover the whole path between the kidney to…
Upper limb muscles and movements. The upper limb (upper extremity) is truly a complex part of human anatomy. It is best studied broken down into its components: regions, joints, muscles,…
The forearm is the portion between the elbow and wrist. The thigh is the portion of the lower extremity between the hip and knee, and the calf is the portion…
The forearm is the portion between the elbow and wrist. The thigh is the portion of the lower extremity between the hip and knee, and the calf is the portion…
Ventral trunk muscles (overview) The trunk (torso) is the central part of the body to which the head and the limbs are attached. Except for the brain, the trunk houses…
sagittal view of tonsils and throat anatomy. [edit on Wikidata] Tonsils are collections of lymphoid tissue facing into the aerodigestive tract. The set of lymphatic tissue known as Waldeyer's tonsillar…
The parathyroid glands are a collection of four round glands around the size of a grain of rice. These glands are attached to the posterior surface of the lateral lobes…
The thymus gland is a small organ behind the breastbone that plays an important function both in the immune system and endocrine system. The growth and development of thymus continues…
The angles of the ribs form the most posterior extent of the thoracic cage. In the anatomical position, the angles align with the medial border of the scapula. A shallow…
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…