anatomie

The visual cortex is the part of the brain responsible for processing visual information. It is located in the occipital lobe, the back part of the brain.

ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) is not produced by the adrenal glands. It is produced by the pituitary gland.

The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve, responsible for various functions including heart rate, digestion, and vocalization.

The jugular vein is a large vein in the neck. The external jugular vein is closer to the surface and can be seen beneath the skin, making it possible to feel the pulse there.

The arachnoid granulations are small, finger-like projections of the arachnoid membrane that protrude into the dural sinuses. They are responsible for reabsorbing cerebrospinal fluid.

A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves. It's the only plane that doesn't allow for a symmetrical view because it's a vertical plane.

The primary somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing sensory information from the body. It is located in the parietal lobe, which lies behind the frontal lobe.

The coronal suture is a fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones of the skull. It is located at the top of the skull.

A lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap is a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid. It is typically performed between the L4 and L5 vertebrae, as this location is below the end of the spinal cord.

The corpus callosum is a thick band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing them to communicate with each other.

The wrist joint (articulatio radiocarpalis) is a type of ellipsoid joint. It allows for movement in two planes: flexion/extension and abduction/adduction.

The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart. It prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium during ventricular contraction.

The submandibular gland is a salivary gland located under the floor of the mouth, behind the mylohyoid muscle. It contributes to saliva production.

The diaphragm is the primary muscle of respiration. Other muscles, like the intercostal muscles, scalene muscles, and abdominal muscles, also assist with breathing.

Abduction is the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body. When the big toe of the left foot moves towards the right, it's abducting.

The mediastinum is a central compartment in the chest that contains the heart, major blood vessels, esophagus, trachea, and other structures. The posterior mediastinum is located behind the lungs and includes the descending aorta and esophagus.

The ovaries are the female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs (ova) and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

The styloid process is a pointed projection located on the temporal bone, one of the bones that makes up the skull. It helps with muscle attachment.

Oxytocin is a hormone primarily involved in social bonding, childbirth, and breastfeeding. It does not play a role in regulating blood sugar levels.

The pancreas is an organ situated behind the stomach and is considered retroperitoneal, meaning it lies behind the peritoneal lining of the abdominal cavity.