persuasiveness: the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty


strength: the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty


convincingness: the power of argument or evidence to cause belief


irresistibility: the quality of being overpowering and impossible to resist


irresistibleness: the quality of being overpowering and impossible to resist


interest: the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)


interestingness: the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)


newsworthiness: the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins


news: the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins


topicality: the attribute of being of interest at the present time


color: interest and variety and intensity


colour: interest and variety and intensity


vividness: interest and variety and intensity


shrillness: the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses


stranglehold: complete power over a person or situation


chokehold: complete power over a person or situation


throttlehold: complete power over a person or situation


sway: controlling influence


influence: a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc


dead hand: the oppressive influence of past events or decisions


dead hand of the past: the oppressive influence of past events or decisions


mortmain: the oppressive influence of past events or decisions


force: a powerful effect or influence


grip: an intellectual hold or understanding


grasp: an intellectual hold or understanding


tentacle: something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold


pressure: a force that compels


duress: compulsory force or threat


heartbeat: an animating or vital unifying force


lifeblood: an essential or life-giving force


wheel: forces that provide energy and direction


repellent: the power to repel


repellant: the power to repel


hydrophobicity: the property of being water-repellent; tending to repel and not absorb water


control: power to direct or determine


authority: the power or right to give orders or make decisions


authorization: the power or right to give orders or make decisions


authorisation: the power or right to give orders or make decisions


potency: the power or right to give orders or make decisions


dominance: the power or right to give orders or make decisions


say-so: the power or right to give orders or make decisions


corporatism: control of a state or organization by large interest groups


hold: power by which something or someone is affected or dominated


iron fist: rigorous or ruthless control


rein: any means of control


carte blanche: complete freedom or authority to act


command: the power or authority to command


imperium: supreme authority; absolute dominion


lordship: the authority of a lord


muscle: authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way)


sovereignty: the authority of a state to govern another state


legal power: (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law


jurisdiction: (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law


disposal: the power to use something or someone


free will: the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies


discretion: the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies


veto: the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)


self-determination: determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion


effectiveness: power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect


effectivity: power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect


effectualness: power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect


effectuality: power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect


incisiveness: keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect


trenchancy: keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect


efficacy: capacity or power to produce a desired effect


efficaciousness: capacity or power to produce a desired effect


ability: the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment


form: an ability to perform well


interoperability: (computer science) the ability to exchange and use information (usually in a large heterogeneous network made up of several local area networks)


magical ability: an ability to perform magic


magical power: an ability to perform magic


lycanthropy: (folklore) the magical ability of a person to assume the characteristics of a wolf


Midas touch: an ability to make and manage large amounts of money


penetration: the ability to make way into or through something


physical ability: the ability to perform some physical act; contrasting with mental ability


contractility: the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter


astringency: the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids


stypsis: the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids


voice: the ability to speak


lung-power: the ability to speak loudly


capability: the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally


capableness: the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally


defensibility: capability of being defended


executability: capability of being executed


capacity: capability to perform or produce


military capability: capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war


military strength: capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war


strength: capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war


military posture: capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war


posture: capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war


firepower: (military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target


operating capability: the capability of a technological system to perform as intended


performance capability: the capability of a technological system to perform as intended


overkill: the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required


envelope: the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft)


powerlessness: the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble


impotence: the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble


impotency: the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble


helplessness: powerlessness revealed by an inability to act


weakness: powerlessness revealed by an inability to act


impuissance: powerlessness revealed by an inability to act


unpersuasiveness: inability to persuade


uninterestingness: inability to capture or hold one's interest


voicelessness: having no voice in the management or control of affairs


dullness: the quality of lacking interestingness


boringness: extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest


dreariness: extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest


insipidness: extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest


insipidity: extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest


tediousness: dullness owing to length or slowness


tedium: dullness owing to length or slowness


tiresomeness: dullness owing to length or slowness


drag: something tedious and boring


jejunity: the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated


jejuneness: the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated


tameness: the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated


vapidity: the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated


vapidness: the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated


ponderousness: an oppressive quality that is laborious and solemn and lacks grace or fluency


heaviness: an oppressive quality that is laborious and solemn and lacks grace or fluency


inability: lacking the power to perform


unfitness: lacking the power to perform


paper tiger: the nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual


incapability: the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally


incapableness: the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally


incapacity: lack of physical or natural qualifications


ineffectiveness: lacking the power to be effective


ineffectualness: lacking the power to be effective


ineffectuality: lacking the power to be effective


inefficacy: a lack of efficacy


inefficaciousness: a lack of efficacy


romanticism: an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure)


romance: an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure)


stardust: a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality


analyticity: the property of being analytic


compositeness: the property of being a composite number


primality: the property of being a prime number


selectivity: the property of being selective


domesticity: the quality of being domestic or domesticated


infiniteness: the quality of being infinite; without bound or limit


infinitude: the quality of being infinite; without bound or limit


unboundedness: the quality of being infinite; without bound or limit


boundlessness: the quality of being infinite; without bound or limit


limitlessness: the quality of being infinite; without bound or limit


finiteness: the quality of being finite


finitude: the quality of being finite


boundedness: the quality of being finite


quantifiability: the quality of being measurable


measurability: the quality of being measurable


ratability: the quality of being capable of being rated or estimated


scalability: the quality of being scalable


solubility: the quality of being soluble and easily dissolved in liquid


insolubility: the quality of being insoluble and difficult to dissolve in liquid


stuff: unspecified qualities required to do or be something


comicality: the quality of being comical


hot stuff: the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)


voluptuousness: the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)


humor: the quality of being funny


humour: the quality of being funny


pathos: a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)


poignancy: a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)


tone: the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author


optimism: a general disposition to expect the best in all things


pessimism: a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things


epicurism: the disposition and habits of an epicure


gourmandism: the disposition and habits of a gourmand


brachycephaly: the quality of being brachycephalic


brachycephalism: the quality of being brachycephalic


dolichocephaly: the quality of being dolichocephalic


dolichocephalism: the quality of being dolichocephalic


relativity: the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else


response: the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals


responsiveness: the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events


unresponsiveness: the quality of being unresponsive; not reacting; as a quality of people, it is marked by a failure to respond quickly or with emotion to people or events


deadness: the quality of being unresponsive; not reacting; as a quality of people, it is marked by a failure to respond quickly or with emotion to people or events


frigidity: sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse


frigidness: sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse


resistance: the degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria)


subjectivism: the quality of being subjective


fair use: the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties


fruition: enjoyment derived from use or possession


vascularity: the property being vascular


extension: the ability to raise the working leg high in the air


snootiness: the quality of being snooty


totipotency: the ability of a cell to give rise to unlike cells and so to develop a new organism or part


totipotence: the ability of a cell to give rise to unlike cells and so to develop a new organism or part


ulteriority: the quality of being ulterior


solvability: the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve


solubility: the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve


unsolvability: the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it impossible to solve


insolubility: the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it impossible to solve


memorability: the quality of being worth remembering


woodiness: the quality of abounding in trees


woodsiness: the quality of abounding in trees


waxiness: the quality of being made of wax or covered with wax


body: the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)


organic structure: the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)


physical structure: the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)


life form: the characteristic bodily form of a mature organism


human body: alternative names for the body of a human being


physical body: alternative names for the body of a human being


material body: alternative names for the body of a human being


soma: alternative names for the body of a human being


build: alternative names for the body of a human being


figure: alternative names for the body of a human being


physique: alternative names for the body of a human being


anatomy: alternative names for the body of a human being


shape: alternative names for the body of a human being


bod: alternative names for the body of a human being


chassis: alternative names for the body of a human being


frame: alternative names for the body of a human being


form: alternative names for the body of a human being


flesh: alternative names for the body of a human being


person: a human body (usually including the clothing)


body: a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person


dead body: a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person


cadaver: the dead body of a human being


corpse: the dead body of a human being


stiff: the dead body of a human being


clay: the dead body of a human being


remains: the dead body of a human being


cremains: the remains of a dead body after cremation


mummy: a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt)


live body: the body of a living animal or person


apparatus: (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function


system: the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole


juvenile body: the body of a young person


child's body: the body of a human child


adult body: the body of an adult human being


male body: the body of a male human being


female body: the body of a female human being


adult female body: the body of an adult woman


woman's body: the body of an adult woman


adult male body: the body of an adult man


man's body: the body of an adult man


body part: any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity


corpus: the main part of an organ or other bodily structure


adnexa: accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or appendages to an organ (especially of the embryo)


annexa: accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or appendages to an organ (especially of the embryo)


area: a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve


region: a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve


dilator: a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part


groove: (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part


vallecula: (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part


partition: (anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism


septum: (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities


nasal septum: a partition of bone and cartilage between the nasal cavities


costal groove: groove between the ribs where the nerves and blood vessels are


fissure: (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes


sulcus: (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain


fissure of Rolando: a brain fissure extending upward on the lateral surface of both hemispheres; separates the frontal and parietal lobes


Rolando's fissure: a brain fissure extending upward on the lateral surface of both hemispheres; separates the frontal and parietal lobes


central sulcus: a brain fissure extending upward on the lateral surface of both hemispheres; separates the frontal and parietal lobes


sulcus centralis: a brain fissure extending upward on the lateral surface of both hemispheres; separates the frontal and parietal lobes


fissure of Sylvius: the deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal lobes and temporal lobes in both hemispheres


Sylvian fissure: the deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal lobes and temporal lobes in both hemispheres


lateral cerebral sulcus: the deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal lobes and temporal lobes in both hemispheres


sulcus lateralis cerebri: the deepest and most prominent of the cortical fissures; separates the frontal lobes and temporal lobes in both hemispheres


parieto-occipital sulcus: a sulcus near the posterior end of each hemisphere that separates the parietal lobes and the occipital lobes in both hemispheres


parieto-occipital fissure: a sulcus near the posterior end of each hemisphere that separates the parietal lobes and the occipital lobes in both hemispheres


calcarine sulcus: a sulcus in the mesial surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum


calcarine fissure: a sulcus in the mesial surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum


hilus: (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ


hilum: (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ


erogenous zone: any area of the body especially sensitive to sexual stimulation


external body part: any body part visible externally


arthromere: any of the segments in the body of a jointed animal like an arthropod


structure: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing


anatomical structure: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing


complex body part: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing


bodily structure: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing


body structure: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing


birth canal: a passage in the uterus and vagina through which a fetus passes during vaginal birth


bulb: a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ


carina: any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom


carina fornicis: ridge on the lower surface of the fornix of the brain


fornix: an arched bundle of white fibers at the base of the brain by which the hippocampus of each hemisphere projects to the contralateral hippocampus and to the thalamus and mamillary bodies


trigonum cerebrale: an arched bundle of white fibers at the base of the brain by which the hippocampus of each hemisphere projects to the contralateral hippocampus and to the thalamus and mamillary bodies


fornix: generally any arch shaped structure (but often it refers to the arched roof of an anatomical space)


mamillary body: one of two small round structures on the undersurface of the brain that form the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix


mammillary body: one of two small round structures on the undersurface of the brain that form the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix


corpus mamillare: one of two small round structures on the undersurface of the brain that form the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix


cauda: any taillike structure


keel: the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly


chiasma: an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X


chiasm: an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X


decussation: an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X


cingulum: (anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)


optic chiasma: the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain


optic chiasm: the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain


chiasma opticum: the crossing of the optic nerves from the two eyes at the base of the brain


optic radiation: a nerve pathway from the lateral geniculate body to the visual cortex


radiatio optica: a nerve pathway from the lateral geniculate body to the visual cortex


concha: (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape


nasal concha: one of several turbinate bones in the nasal cavity


filament: a threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells)


filum: a threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells)


fiber: any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber)


fibre: any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber)


germ: a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism


infundibulum: any of various funnel-shaped parts of the body (but especially the hypophyseal stalk)


interstice: a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ


landmark: an anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken


craniometric point: a landmark on the skull from which craniometric measurements can be taken


acanthion: the craniometric point at the anterior extremity of the intermaxillary suture


asterion: the craniometric point at the junction of the lamboid suture and the occipitomastoid suture and the parietomastoid suture


auriculare: the craniometric point at the center of the opening of the external acoustic meatus


auricular point: the craniometric point at the center of the opening of the external acoustic meatus


bregma: the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures at the top of the cranium


condylion: the craniometric point at the tip of the mandibular condyle


coronion: the craniometric point at the tip of the coronoid process of the mandible


crotaphion: the tip of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone


dacryon: the craniometric point at the junction of the anterior border of the lacrimal bone with the frontal bone


entomion: the craniometric point at the tip of the angular part of the parietal bone that articulates with the temporal bone


glabella: a smooth prominence of the frontal bone between and above the eyebrows; the most forward projecting point of the forehead in the midline at the level of the supraorbital ridges


mesophyron: a smooth prominence of the frontal bone between and above the eyebrows; the most forward projecting point of the forehead in the midline at the level of the supraorbital ridges


gnathion: the most inferior point of the mandible in the midline


gonion: the craniometric point on either side at the apex of the lower jaw


inion: the craniometric point that is the most prominent point at the back of the head (at the occipital protuberance)


jugale: the craniometric point at the union of the frontal and temporal processes of the zygomatic bone


jugal point: the craniometric point at the union of the frontal and temporal processes of the zygomatic bone


lambda: the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and lamboid sutures of the skull


mandibular notch: small indentation in the middle of the lower jawbone


mastoidale: the craniometric point at the lowest point of the mastoid process


metopion: the craniometric point midway between the frontal eminences of the skull


nasion: the craniometric point at the bridge of the nose where the frontal and nasal bones of the skull meet


obelion: the craniometric point on the sagittal suture near the lamboid suture


ophryon: the craniometric point in the midline of the forehead immediately above the orbits


orbitale: the craniometric point at the lowest point on the lower edge of the orbit


orbital point: the craniometric point at the lowest point on the lower edge of the orbit


pogonion: the craniometric point that is the most forward-projecting point on the anterior surface of the chin


prosthion: craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla


prostheon: craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla


alveolar point: craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla


pterion: the craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle


rhinion: the anterior tip at the end of the suture of the nasal bones


sphenion: the anterior tip of the parietal bone


stephanion: the craniometric point on the coronal suture above the acoustic meatus


symphysion: the most forward point of the alveolar process of the mandible


limbus: a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure


rib: a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant


blade: a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)


radicle: (anatomy) a small structure resembling a rootlet (such as a fibril of a nerve)


plexus: a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels


rete: a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels


aortic plexus: a plexus of lymph nodes in the lower portion of the abdominal aorta


autonomic plexus: a plexus of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers


plexus autonomici: a plexus of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers


nerve plexus: a network of intersecting nerves


system: a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts


body covering: any covering for the body or a body part


sheath: an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part


case: an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part


skin: a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch


tegument: a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch


cutis: a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch


pressure point: an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure


integument: an outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell


skin graft: a piece of skin taken from a donor area and surgically grafted at the site of an injury or burn


buff: bare skin; naked


dewlap: a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck


epithelium: membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body


epithelial tissue: membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body


exuviae: cast-off skins or coverings of various organisms during ecdysis


epidermis: the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates


cuticle: the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates


endothelium: an epithelium of mesoblastic origin; a thin layer of flattened cells that lines the inside of some body cavities


mesothelium: epithelium originating in the embryonic mesoderm; lines the primordial body cavity


neuroepithelium: epithelium associated with special sense organs and containing sensory nerve endings


skin cell: any of the cells making up the skin


epidermal cell: any of the cells making up the epidermis


melanoblast: an epidermal cell that is a precursor of a melanocyte


melanocyte: a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone


prickle cell: a cell in the germinal layer of the skin (the prickle-cell layer); has many spines and radiating processes


epithelial cell: one of the closely packed cells forming the epithelium


columnar cell: an epithelial cell that is shaped like a column; some have cilia


columnar epithelial cell: an epithelial cell that is shaped like a column; some have cilia


spongioblast: any of various columnar epithelial cells in the central nervous system that develop into neuroglia


cuboidal cell: an epithelial cell that shaped like a cube


cuboidal epithelial cell: an epithelial cell that shaped like a cube


goblet cell: an epithelial cell that secretes mucous


hair cell: a sensory epithelial cell present in the organ of Corti


Kupffer's cell: specialized cells in the liver that destroy bacteria, foreign proteins, and worn-out blood cells


squamous cell: an epithelial cell that is flat like a plate and form a single layer of epithelial tissue


stratum corneum: the outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off


corneum: the outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off


horny layer: the outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off


stratum lucidum: the layer of epidermis immediately under the stratum corneum in the skin of the palms and soles


stratum granulosum: the layer of epidermis just under the stratum corneum or (on the palms and soles) just under the stratum lucidum; contains cells (with visible granules) that die and move to the surface


stratum germinativum: the innermost layer of the epidermis


stratum basale: the innermost layer of the epidermis


malpighian layer: the innermost layer of the epidermis


rete Malpighii: the innermost layer of the epidermis


dermis: the deep vascular inner layer of the skin


corium: the deep vascular inner layer of the skin


derma: the deep vascular inner layer of the skin


mantle: (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell


pallium: (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell


plaque: (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body


amyloid plaque: a plaque consisting of tangles of amyloid protein in nervous tissue (a pathological mark of Alzheimer's disease)


amyloid protein plaque: a plaque consisting of tangles of amyloid protein in nervous tissue (a pathological mark of Alzheimer's disease)


arterial plaque: a fatty deposit inside an arterial wall; characteristic of atherosclerosis


dental plaque: a film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries


bacterial plaque: a film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries


macule: a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases


macula: a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases


freckle: a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin


lentigo: a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin


liver spot: a type of skin disease that causes brown spots on the skin


plague spot: a spot on the skin characteristic of the plague


whitehead: a small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland


milium: a small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland


blackhead: a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin


comedo: a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin


pore: any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal


aortic orifice: the orifice from the lower left chamber of the heart to the aorta


stoma: a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ)


tube: (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure


tube-shaped structure: (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure


tubule: a small tube


microtubule: a microscopically small tubule


salpinx: a tube in the uterus or the ear


nephron: any of the small tubules that are the excretory units of the vertebrate kidney


uriniferous tubule: any of the small tubules that are the excretory units of the vertebrate kidney


malpighian body: the capsule that contains Bowman's capsule and a glomerulus at the expanded end of a nephron


malpighian corpuscle: the capsule that contains Bowman's capsule and a glomerulus at the expanded end of a nephron


renal corpuscle: the capsule that contains Bowman's capsule and a glomerulus at the expanded end of a nephron


Bowman's capsule: thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron


glomerular capsule: thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron


capsula glomeruli: thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron


glomerulus: a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body; it filters the blood during urine formation


tomentum: a network of tiny blood vessels between the cerebral surface of the pia mater and the cerebral cortex


tomentum cerebri: a network of tiny blood vessels between the cerebral surface of the pia mater and the cerebral cortex


passage: a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass


passageway: a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass


meatus: a natural body passageway


auditory meatus: either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane


acoustic meatus: either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane


ear canal: either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane


auditory canal: either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane


external auditory canal: either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane


deltoid tuberosity: a bump on the outside of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches


deltoid eminence: a bump on the outside of the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches


nasal meatus: the passages in the nasal cavity formed by the projections of the nasal conchae


spinal canal: the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes


vertebral canal: the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes


canalis vertebralis: the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes


anastomosis: a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous


inosculation: a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous


orifice: an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity


opening: an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity


porta: an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity


porta hepatis: opening for major blood vessels to enter and leave the liver


spiracle: a breathing orifice


blowhole: the spiracle of a cetacean located far back on the skull


stigma: an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod


duct: a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance


epithelial duct: a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance


canal: a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance


channel: a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance


ductule: a very small duct


ductulus: a very small duct


canaliculus: a small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plants


canal of Schlemm: a circular canal in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into the anterior ciliary veins


Schlemm's canal: a circular canal in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into the anterior ciliary veins


sinus venosus sclerae: a circular canal in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into the anterior ciliary veins


venous sinus: a wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel


sinus: a wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel


cavernous sinus: either of a pair of large venous sinuses in the cranial cavity


sinus cavernosus: either of a pair of large venous sinuses in the cranial cavity


coronary sinus: a short sinus receiving most of the veins of the heart; empties into the right atrium


sinus coronarius: a short sinus receiving most of the veins of the heart; empties into the right atrium


sigmoid sinus: an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones


sinus sigmoideus: an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones


straight sinus: an unpaired sinus of the dura mater


tentorial sinus: an unpaired sinus of the dura mater


sinus rectus: an unpaired sinus of the dura mater


transverse sinus: a paired dural sinus; terminates in the sigmoid sinus


sinus transversus: a paired dural sinus; terminates in the sigmoid sinus


sinus: any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull


ethmoid sinus: a sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose)


ethmoidal sinus: a sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose)


sinus ethmoidales: a sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose)


frontal sinus: one of a pair of cavities in the frontal bone


maxillary sinus: one of a pair of sinuses forming a cavity in the maxilla


paranasal sinus: any of the paired sinuses in the bones of the face adjacent to the nasal cavity that are lined with mucous membrane that is continuous with the lining of the nasal cavities


sinus paranasales: any of the paired sinuses in the bones of the face adjacent to the nasal cavity that are lined with mucous membrane that is continuous with the lining of the nasal cavities


nasal sinus: any of the paired sinuses in the bones of the face adjacent to the nasal cavity that are lined with mucous membrane that is continuous with the lining of the nasal cavities


sinusoid: tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ


locule: a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal


loculus: a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal


lumen: a cavity or passage in a tubular organ


ampulla: the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear


hair: any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal


pilus: any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal


ingrown hair: a hair that does not emerge from the follicle but remains embedded in the skin (usually causing inflammation)


hair: a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss


headful: a covering over the surface of your head


body hair: short hair growing over a person's body


down: fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)


pile: fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)


lanugo: the fine downy hair covering a human fetus; normally shed during the ninth month of gestation


mane: growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being


head of hair: growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being


hairline: the natural margin formed by hair on the head


part: a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions


parting: a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions


widow's peak: a V-shaped point in the hairline in the middle of the forehead


cowlick: a tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest of the hair and usually will not lie flat


hairdo: the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)


hairstyle: the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)


hair style: the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)


coiffure: the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)


coif: the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)


beehive: a hairdo resembling a beehive


bouffant: a woman's hairstyle in which the hair gives a puffy appearance


haircut: the style in which hair has been cut


lock: a strand or cluster of hair


curl: a strand or cluster of hair


ringlet: a strand or cluster of hair


whorl: a strand or cluster of hair


sausage curl: a fat sausage-shaped curl


forelock: a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead


quiff: a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead)


crimp: a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled


pin curl: a curl of hair made by dampening a strand of hair and curling it and holding the curl with a clip or bobby pin


spit curl: a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek


kiss curl: a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek


dreadlock: one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians


Afro: a rounded thickly curled hairdo


Afro hairdo: a rounded thickly curled hairdo


bang: a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead


fringe: a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead


bob: a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around


wave: a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair


finger wave: a wave made with the fingers


braid: a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair


plait: a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair


tress: a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair


twist: a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair


chignon: a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck


queue: a braid of hair at the back of the head


pigtail: a plait of braided hair


marcel: a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron


pageboy: a smooth hair style with the ends of the hair curled inward


pompadour: a hair style in which the front hair is swept up from the forehead


ponytail: a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail


permanent wave: a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals


permanent: a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals


perm: a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals


brush cut: a short haircut with hairs standing up like a brush


crew cut: a closely cropped haircut; usually for men


flattop: a closely cropped haircut; usually for men


mohawk: haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp


mohawk haircut: haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp


roach: a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead


scalp lock: a long tuft of hair left on top of the shaven head


thatch: hair resembling thatched roofing material


facial hair: hair on the face (especially on the face of a man)


beard: the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face


face fungus: the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face


whiskers: the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face


fuzz: the first beard of an adolescent boy


imperial: a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III


imperial beard: a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III


beaver: a full beard


mustache: an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip


moustache: an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip


soup-strainer: slang for a mustache


toothbrush: slang for a mustache


mustachio: a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)


moustachio: a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)


handle-bars: a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)


walrus mustache: a bushy droopy mustache


walrus moustache: a bushy droopy mustache


sideburn: facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)


burnside: facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)


mutton chop: facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)


side-whiskers: facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)


goatee: a small chin beard trimmed to a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard


stubble: short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days


vandyke beard: a short pointed beard (named after the artist Anthony Vandyke)


vandyke: a short pointed beard (named after the artist Anthony Vandyke)


soul patch: a small patch of facial hair just below the lower lip and above the chin


Attilio: a small patch of facial hair just below the lower lip and above the chin


pubic hair: hair growing in the pubic area


bush: hair growing in the pubic area


crotch hair: hair growing in the pubic area


minge: vulgar term for a woman's pubic hair or genitals


body substance: the substance of the body


solid body substance: the solid parts of the body


scab: the crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion


eschar: a dry scab formed on the skin following a burn or cauterization of the skin


fundus: (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening


funiculus: any of several body structure resembling a cord


node: any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part


nodule: a small node


smear: a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope


cytologic smear: a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope


cytosmear: a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope


alimentary tract smear: any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the alimentary tract; obtained by specialized lavage techniques and used mainly to diagnose cancer in those parts


esophageal smear: alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the esophagus


gastric smear: alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the stomach


oral smear: alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the mouth


paraduodenal smear: alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the duodenum


duodenal smear: alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the duodenum


cervical smear: a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells


Pap smear: a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells


Papanicolaou smear: a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells


lower respiratory tract smear: any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the lower respiratory tract; used for cytologic study of cancer and other diseases of the lungs


bronchoscopic smear: any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the lower respiratory tract; used for cytologic study of cancer and other diseases of the lungs


sputum smear: any of several cytologic smears obtained from different parts of the lower respiratory tract; used for cytologic study of cancer and other diseases of the lungs


vaginal smear: smear taken from the vaginal mucosa for cytological analysis


specimen: a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes


cytologic specimen: a specimen used for cytologic examination and diagnosis


isthmus: a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure


band: a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure


tissue: part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function


animal tissue: the tissue in the bodies of animals


flesh: the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat


areolar tissue: fibrous connective tissue with the fibers arranged in a mesh or net


beta cell: a cell that produces insulin in the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas


capillary bed: a layer of tissue densely packed with capillaries


parenchyma: animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels


interstitial tissue: tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal


adipose tissue: a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs


fat: a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs


fatty tissue: a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs


flab: loose or flaccid body fat


atheroma: a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow


cellulite: lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc.


puppy fat: fat on the body of a baby or child; disappears at adolescence


bone: rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates


os: rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates


anklebone: the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint


astragal: the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint


astragalus: the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint


talus: the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint


bare bone: bone stripped of flesh


cuboid bone: the cube shaped bone on the outer side of the tarsus


carpal bone: any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates


carpal: any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates


wrist bone: any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates


carpal tunnel: a passageway in the wrist through which nerves and the flexor muscles of the hands pass


scaphoid bone: the largest wrist bone on the thumb side


os scaphoideum: the largest wrist bone on the thumb side


navicular: the largest wrist bone on the thumb side


lunate bone: one of the eight small wrist bones


semilunar bone: one of the eight small wrist bones


os lunatum: one of the eight small wrist bones


triquetral: a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones


triquetral bone: a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones


os triquetrum: a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones


cuneiform bone: a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones


pyramidal bone: a wrist bone that articulates with the pisiform and hamate and lunate bones


pisiform: a small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral


pisiform bone: a small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral


os pisiforme: a small wrist bone that articulates only with the triquetral


trapezium: the wrist bone on the thumb side of the hand that articulates with the 1st and 2nd metacarpals


trapezium bone: the wrist bone on the thumb side of the hand that articulates with the 1st and 2nd metacarpals


os trapezium: the wrist bone on the thumb side of the hand that articulates with the 1st and 2nd metacarpals


trapezoid: the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones


trapezoid bone: the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones


os trapezoideum: the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones


capitate: the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus


capitate bone: the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus


os capitatum: the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus


hamate: the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers


hamate bone: the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers


unciform bone: the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers


os hamatum: the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers


cartilage bone: any bone that develops within cartilage rather than a fibrous tissue


centrum: the main body of a vertebra


cheekbone: the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek


zygomatic bone: the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek


zygomatic: the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek


malar: the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek


malar bone: the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek


jugal bone: the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek


os zygomaticum: the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek


clavicle: bone linking the scapula and sternum


collarbone: bone linking the scapula and sternum


coccyx: the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes


tail bone: the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes


dentine: bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth


dentin: bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth


ethmoid: one of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity


ethmoid bone: one of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity


heelbone: the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel


calcaneus: the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel


os tarsi fibulare: the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel


hipbone: large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis


innominate bone: large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis


hyoid: a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles


hyoid bone: a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles


os hyoideum: a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles


ilium: the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone


ischium: one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium


ischial bone: one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium


os ischii: one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium


long bone: in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow


os longum: in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow


lower jaw: the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth


mandible: the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth


mandibula: the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth


mandibular bone: the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth


submaxilla: the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth


lower jawbone: the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth


jawbone: the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth


jowl: the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth


ramus: the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical


raphe: a ridge that forms a seam between two parts


rhaphe: a ridge that forms a seam between two parts


palatine raphe: the seam at the middle of the hard palate


mandibular joint: the joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone


temporomandibular joint: the joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone


articulatio temporomandibularis: the joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone


membrane bone: any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull


mentum: a projection below the mouth of certain mollusks that resembles a chin


metacarpal: any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers


metacarpal bone: any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers


metatarsal: any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes


nasal: an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose


nasal bone: an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose


os nasale: an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose


ossicle: a small bone; especially one in the middle ear


bonelet: a small bone; especially one in the middle ear


ossiculum: a small bone; especially one in the middle ear


auditory ossicle: ossicles of the middle ear that transmit acoustic vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear


palatine: either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits


palatine bone: either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits


os palatinum: either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits


patella: a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint


kneecap: a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint


kneepan: a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint


phalanx: any of the bones of the fingers or toes


pubis: one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis


pubic bone: one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis


os pubis: one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis


punctum: (anatomy) a point or small area


rib: any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)


costa: any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)


round bone: bones that are round in shape


sacrum: wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx


scapula: either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings


shoulder blade: either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings


shoulder bone: either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings


glenoid fossa: the concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint


glenoid cavity: the concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint


glenoid fossa: a deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible


mandibular fossa: a deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible


acromion: the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade


acromial process: the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade


sesamoid bone: any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint


sesamoid: any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint


os sesamoideum: any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint


short bone: a bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions


os breve: a bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions


socket: a bony hollow into which a structure fits


sphenoid bone: butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull


sphenoid: butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull


os sphenoidale: butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull


sternum: the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs


breastbone: the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs


gladiolus: the large central part of the breastbone


corpus sternum: the large central part of the breastbone


manubrium: the upper part of the breastbone


xiphoid process: smallest of the three parts of the breastbone; articulates with the corpus sternum and the seventh rib


tarsal: any bone of the tarsus


tarsal bone: any bone of the tarsus


temporal bone: a thick bone forming the side of the human cranium and encasing the inner ear


os temporale: a thick bone forming the side of the human cranium and encasing the inner ear


primary dentition: dentition of deciduous teeth


secondary dentition: dentition of permanent teeth


dentition: the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal


teeth: the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal


diastema: a gap or vacant space between two teeth


tooth: hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense


pulp cavity: the central cavity of a tooth containing the pulp (including the root canal)


chopper: informal terms for a human `tooth'


pearly: informal terms for a human `tooth'


carnassial tooth: the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of a carnivore; having sharp edges for cutting flesh


turbinate bone: any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates


turbinate: any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates


turbinal: any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates


tympanic bone: the bone enclosing the middle ear


upper jaw: the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium


upper jawbone: the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium


maxilla: the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium


maxillary: the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium


vertebra: one of the bony segments of the spinal column


intervertebral disc: a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the spinal column (except between the first two)


intervertebral disk: a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the spinal column (except between the first two)


zygoma: the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone


zygomatic arch: the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone


arcus zygomaticus: the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone


hip socket: the socket part of the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the innominate bone


eye socket: the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball


orbit: the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball


cranial orbit: the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball


orbital cavity: the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball


tooth socket: a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth


alveolus: a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth


marrow: the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones


bone marrow: the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones


red marrow: bone marrow of children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood cells


red bone marrow: bone marrow of children and some adult bones that is required for the formation of red blood cells


yellow marrow: bone marrow that is yellow with fat; found at the ends of long bones in adults


yellow bone marrow: bone marrow that is yellow with fat; found at the ends of long bones in adults


axolemma: outer membrane covering an axon


basilar membrane: a membrane in the cochlea that supports the organ of Corti


cambium: the inner layer of the periosteum


connective tissue: tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments


collagen: a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling


elastic tissue: connective tissue consisting chiefly of elastic fibers found in the dermis of the skin and in the walls of veins and arteries and in some tendons and ligaments


endoneurium: delicate connective tissue around individual nerve fibers in nerve


elastin: a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries


lymphatic tissue: tissue making up the lymphatic system


lymphoid tissue: tissue making up the lymphatic system


cartilage: tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults


gristle: tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults


meniscus: (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint


semilunar cartilage: (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint


fibrocartilage: cartilage that is largely composed of fibers like those in ordinary connective tissue


hyaline cartilage: translucent cartilage that is common in joints and the respiratory passages; forms most of the fetal skeleton


erectile tissue: vascular tissue capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid


muscle: animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells


muscular tissue: animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells


muscle: one of the contractile organs of the body


musculus: one of the contractile organs of the body


contractile organ: a bodily organ that contracts


contractor: a bodily organ that contracts


striated muscle tissue: muscle tissue characterized by transverse stripes


skeletal muscle: a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes


striated muscle: a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes


head: that part of a skeletal muscle that is away from the bone that it moves


voluntary muscle: striated muscle that can be controlled voluntarily


abductor: a muscle that draws a body part away from the median line


abductor muscle: a muscle that draws a body part away from the median line


musculus abductor digiti minimi manus: the abductor muscle of the little finger


musculus abductor digiti minimi pedis: the abductor muscles of the little toe


musculus abductor hallucis: the abductor muscle of the great toe


musculus abductor pollicis: the abductor muscle of the thumb


adductor: a muscle that draws a body part toward the median line


adductor muscle: a muscle that draws a body part toward the median line


musculus adductor brevis: the short adductor muscle of the thigh


musculus adductor longus: the long adductor muscle of the thigh


musculus adductor magnus: the muscle that adducts and extends the thigh


great adductor muscle: the muscle that adducts and extends the thigh


musculus adductor hallucis: the adductor muscle of the great toe


pronator: a muscle that produces or assists in pronation


supinator: a muscle (especially in the forearm) that produces or assists in supination


levator: a muscle that serves to lift some body part (as the eyelid or lip)


anconeous muscle: the muscle that extends the forearm and abducts the ulna in pronation of the wrist


musculus anconeus: the muscle that extends the forearm and abducts the ulna in pronation of the wrist


antagonistic muscle: (physiology) a muscle that opposes the action of another


agonist: a muscle that contracts while another relaxes


antagonist: a muscle that relaxes while another contracts


articular muscle: a muscle that inserts directly onto the capsule of a joint


musculus articularis cubiti: a small branch of the triceps that inserts into the capsule of the elbow joint


musculus articularis genus: the articular muscle of the knee


cheek muscle: a muscle that flattens the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth


buccinator muscle: a muscle that flattens the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth


musculus buccinator: a muscle that flattens the cheek and retracts the angle of the mouth


masseter: a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and is used in chewing


platysma: either of two broad muscles located on either side of the neck and innervated by the facial nerve; extends from lower jaw to clavicle and is involved in moving the mouth and jaw


extensor muscle: a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part


extensor: a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part


quadriceps: a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg


quadriceps femoris: a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg


musculus quadriceps femoris: a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg


quad: a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg


fibrous tissue: tissue consisting of or containing fibers in both animals and plants


trabecula: rod-shaped structures of fibrous tissue that divide an organ into parts (as in the penis) or stabilize the structure of an organ (as in the spleen)


ligament: a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs


falciform ligament: a ligament that attaches part of the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall


round ligament of the uterus: ligament attached to the uterus on either side in front of and below the opening of the Fallopian tube and passing through the inguinal canal to the labia majora


ligamentum teres uteri: ligament attached to the uterus on either side in front of and below the opening of the Fallopian tube and passing through the inguinal canal to the labia majora


perineurium: the sheath of connective tissue that covers a bundle of nerve fibers


perimysium: the sheath of connective tissue that covers a bundle of muscle fibers


tendon: a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment


sinew: a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment


flexor muscle: a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint


flexor: a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint


articulatory system: the system of joints in the body


nervous tissue: tissue composed of neurons


nerve tissue: tissue composed of neurons


ganglion: an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons


autonomic ganglion: any of the ganglia of the autonomic system whose unmyelinated fibers innervate the internal organs


otic ganglion: an autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland


otoganglion: an autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland


organ: a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function


primordium: an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development


anlage: an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development


vital organ: a bodily organ that is essential for life


vitals: a bodily organ that is essential for life


effector: an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses


external organ: an organ that is situated on or near the surface of the body


internal organ: a main organ that is situated inside the body


viscus: a main organ that is situated inside the body


viscera: internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)


entrails: internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)


innards: internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)


sense organ: an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation


sensory receptor: an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation


receptor: an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation


interoceptor: any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body


enteroceptor: any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body


exteroceptor: any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body


third eye: a sensory structure capable of light reception located on the dorsal side of the diencephalon in various reptiles


pineal eye: a sensory structure capable of light reception located on the dorsal side of the diencephalon in various reptiles


baroreceptor: a sensory receptor that responds to pressure


chemoreceptor: a sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli


thermoreceptor: a sensory receptor that responds to heat and cold


auditory system: the sensory system for hearing


auditory apparatus: all of the components of the organ of hearing including the outer and middle and inner ears


visual system: the sensory system for vision


tongue: a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity


lingua: a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity


glossa: a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity


clapper: a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity


articulator: a movable speech organ


glottis: the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated


epiglottis: a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing


mouth: the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening


trap: informal terms for the mouth


cakehole: informal terms for the mouth


hole: informal terms for the mouth


maw: informal terms for the mouth


yap: informal terms for the mouth


gob: informal terms for the mouth


os: a mouth or mouthlike opening


mouth: the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge


oral cavity: the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge


oral fissure: the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge


rima oris: the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge


buccal cavity: the cavity between the jaws and the cheeks


incompetent cervix: (obstetrics) uterine cervix that becomes dilated before term and without labor often resulting in miscarriage or premature birth


cervix: necklike opening to the uterus


uterine cervix: necklike opening to the uterus


cervix uteri: necklike opening to the uterus


cavity: (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body


bodily cavity: (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body


cavum: (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body


antrum: a natural cavity or hollow in a bone


cloaca: (zoology) the cavity (in birds, reptiles, amphibians, most fish, and monotremes but not mammals) at the end of the digestive tract into which the intestinal, genital, and urinary tracts open


vestibule: any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina)


vestibule of the ear: the central cavity of the bony labyrinth of the ear


gingiva: the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth


gum: the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth


tastebud: an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue


taste bud: an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue


gustatory organ: an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue


taste cell: an epithelial cell in a taste bud that activates sensory fibers of the facial nerve or the glossopharyngeal nerve or the vagus nerve


gustatory cell: an epithelial cell in a taste bud that activates sensory fibers of the facial nerve or the glossopharyngeal nerve or the vagus nerve


speech organ: any of the organs involved in speech production


vocal organ: any of the organs involved in speech production


organ of speech: any of the organs involved in speech production


lip: either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking


overlip: the upper lip


underlip: the lower lip


front tooth: a tooth situated at the front of the mouth


anterior: a tooth situated at the front of the mouth


bucktooth: a large projecting front tooth


back tooth: a tooth situated at the back of the mouth


posterior: a tooth situated at the back of the mouth


malposed tooth: a tooth that has grown in a faulty position


permanent tooth: any of the 32 teeth that replace the deciduous teeth of early childhood and (with luck) can last until old age


adult tooth: any of the 32 teeth that replace the deciduous teeth of early childhood and (with luck) can last until old age


primary tooth: one of the first temporary teeth of a young mammal (one of 20 in children)


deciduous tooth: one of the first temporary teeth of a young mammal (one of 20 in children)


baby tooth: one of the first temporary teeth of a young mammal (one of 20 in children)


milk tooth: one of the first temporary teeth of a young mammal (one of 20 in children)


canine: one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars


canine tooth: one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars


eyetooth: one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars


eye tooth: one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars


dogtooth: one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars


cuspid: one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars


premolar: a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars


bicuspid: a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars


cusp: small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth


incisor: a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws


molar: grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars


grinder: grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars


wisdom tooth: any of the last 4 teeth on each side of the upper and lower jaw; the last of the permanent teeth to erupt (between ages 16 and 21)


crown: the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel


root: the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support


tooth root: the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support


root canal: the passage in the root of a tooth through which its nerve and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity


enamel: hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth


tooth enamel: hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth


cementum: a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth


cement: a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth


pulp: the soft inner part of a tooth


tonsil: either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx


palatine tonsil: either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx


faucial tonsil: either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx


tonsilla: either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx


uvula: a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate


soft palate: a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking


velum: a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking


hard palate: the bony part of the roof of the mouth


palate: the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities


roof of the mouth: the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities


ala: a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism


alveolar arch: the part of the upper or lower jawbones in which the teeth are set


alveolar ridge: a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth


gum ridge: a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth


alveolar process: a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth


caul: the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)


veil: the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)


embryonic membrane: the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)


fetal membrane: any membrane that functions for the protection or nourishment or respiration or excretion of a developing fetus


eye: the organ of sight


oculus: the organ of sight


optic: the organ of sight


naked eye: the eye unaided by any optical instrument that alters the power of vision or alters the apparent size or distance of objects


peeper: an informal term referring to the eye


oculus dexter: the right eye


OD: the right eye


oculus sinister: the left eye


OS: the left eye


simple eye: an eye having a single lens


stemma: an eye having a single lens


ocellus: an eye having a single lens


compound eye: in insects and some crustaceans: composed of many light-sensitive elements each forming a portion of an image


ommatidium: any of the numerous small cone-shaped eyes that make up the compound eyes of some arthropods


cell membrane: a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell


cytomembrane: a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell


plasma membrane: a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell


choroid: a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye


choroid coat: a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye


ciliary body: the part of the tunic of the eye between the choroid coat and the iris


eyebrow: the arch of hair above each eye


brow: the arch of hair above each eye


supercilium: the arch of hair above each eye


protective fold: a flap of tissue that protects what it covers


eyelid: either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye


lid: either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye


palpebra: either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye


canthus: either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet


epicanthus: a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome


epicanthic fold: a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome


nasal canthus: the inner corner of the eye


temporal canthus: the outer corner of the eye


nictitating membrane: a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals


third eyelid: a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals


haw: the nictitating membrane of a horse


eyelash: any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids


lash: any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids


cilium: any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids


conjunctiva: a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid


bulbar conjunctiva: the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea


conjunctival layer of bulb: the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea


tunica conjunctiva bulbi: the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea


palpebra conjunctiva: the part of the conjunctiva lining the posterior surface of the eyelids; continuous with the bulbar conjunctiva


conjunctival layer of eyelids: the part of the conjunctiva lining the posterior surface of the eyelids; continuous with the bulbar conjunctiva


tunica conjunctiva palpebrarum: the part of the conjunctiva lining the posterior surface of the eyelids; continuous with the bulbar conjunctiva


pinguecula: a slightly elevated elastic tissue deposit in the conjunctiva that may extend to the cornea but does not cover it


eyeball: the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye


orb: the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye


ocular muscle: one of the small muscles of the eye that serve to rotate the eyeball


eye muscle: one of the small muscles of the eye that serve to rotate the eyeball


abducens muscle: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball outward


lateral rectus muscle: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball outward


lateral rectus: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball outward


rectus lateralis: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball outward


rectus: any of various straight muscles


inferior rectus muscle: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball down and medially


inferior rectus: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball down and medially


rectus inferior: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball down and medially


medial rectus muscle: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball medially


medial rectus: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball medially


rectus medialis: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball medially


superior rectus muscle: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball upward and medially


superior rectus: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball upward and medially


rectus superior: the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball upward and medially


capsule: a structure that encloses a body part


cornea: the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera


pterygium: either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula


arcus: a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea


arcus senilis: a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea


uvea: the part of the eye that contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid


uveoscleral pathway: a tubule that drains excess aqueous humor


aqueous humor: the limpid fluid within the eyeball between the cornea and the lens


aqueous humour: the limpid fluid within the eyeball between the cornea and the lens


vitreous humor: the clear colorless transparent jelly that fills the posterior chamber of the eyeball


vitreous humour: the clear colorless transparent jelly that fills the posterior chamber of the eyeball


vitreous body: the clear colorless transparent jelly that fills the posterior chamber of the eyeball


diaphragm: (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration


midriff: (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration


eardrum: the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound


tympanum: the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound


tympanic membrane: the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound


myringa: the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound


endocranium: membrane lining the inside of the skull


endosteum: vascular membrane that lines the inner surface of long bones


ependyma: thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord canal


fertilization membrane: the membrane that forms around a fertilized ovum and prevents penetration by additional spermatozoon


hyaloid membrane: the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina


hyaloid: the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina


intima: the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel)


iris: muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye


pupil: the contractile aperture in the center of the iris of the eye; resembles a large black dot


lens: biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focuses light on the retina


crystalline lens: biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focuses light on the retina


lens of the eye: biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focuses light on the retina


lens cortex: the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus


cortex: the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus


lens nucleus: the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex


nucleus: the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex


ear: the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium


organ of hearing: the part of the ear that is responsible for sensations of sound


inner ear: a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium


internal ear: a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium


labyrinth: a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium


membranous labyrinth: the sensory structures of the inner ear including the labyrinthine receptors and the cochlea; contained within the bony labyrinth


bony labyrinth: cavity in the petrous part of the temporal bone that contains the membranous labyrinth


osseous labyrinth: cavity in the petrous part of the temporal bone that contains the membranous labyrinth


endolymph: the bodily fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear


perilymph: the bodily fluid that fills the space between the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear


utricle: a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open


utriculus: a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open


saccule: a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)


sacculus: a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)


modiolus: the central conical bony pillar of the cochlea


organ of Corti: the hearing organ of the inner ear; contains receptors that respond to sound waves


vestibular apparatus: organs mediating the labyrinthine sense; concerned with equilibrium


vestibular system: organs mediating the labyrinthine sense; concerned with equilibrium


semicircular canal: one of three tube loops filled with fluid and in planes nearly at right angles with one another; concerned with equilibrium


stretch receptor: a receptor in a muscle that responds to stretching of the muscle tissue


earlobe: the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear


ear lobe: the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear


external ear: the part of the ear visible externally


outer ear: the part of the ear visible externally


auricle: the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear


pinna: the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear


ear: the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear


tragus: a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear


cauliflower ear: an auricle deformed by injury; common among boxers


perforated eardrum: an eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problems


umbo: a slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrum


mediastinum: the part of the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains the heart and aorta and esophagus and trachea and thymus


middle ear: the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear


tympanic cavity: the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear


tympanum: the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear


Eustachian tube: either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum


auditory tube: either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum


fenestra: a small opening covered with membrane (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear)


fenestra ovalis: fenestra that has the base of the stapes attached to it


fenestra vestibuli: fenestra that has the base of the stapes attached to it


oval window: fenestra that has the base of the stapes attached to it


fenestra of the vestibule: fenestra that has the base of the stapes attached to it


fenestra rotunda: fenestra leading into the cochlea


fenestra cochleae: fenestra leading into the cochlea


round window: fenestra leading into the cochlea


fenestra of the cochlea: fenestra leading into the cochlea


malleus: the ossicle attached to the eardrum


hammer: the ossicle attached to the eardrum


lamella: a thin membrane that is one of the calcified layers that form bones


lens capsule: a tenuous mesoblastic membrane surrounding the lens of the eye


incus: the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes


anvil: the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes


stapes: the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea


stirrup: the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea


cochlea: the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti


meninx: a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord


meninges: a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord


mucous membrane: mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior


mucosa: mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior


periosteum: a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone


perithelium: tissue layer around small blood vessels


gland: any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream


secretory organ: any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream


secretor: any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream


secreter: any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream


oil gland: a gland that secretes oil


sebaceous gland: a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin


sebaceous follicle: a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin


glandulae sebaceae: a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin


Meibomian gland: a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids


tarsal gland: a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids


Montgomery's tubercle: one of the sebaceous glands on the areolae of the breast that lubricate the breast during breast-feeding


exocrine gland: a gland that secretes externally through a duct


exocrine: a gland that secretes externally through a duct


duct gland: a gland that secretes externally through a duct


digestive system: the system that makes food absorbable into the body