The lower leg bones of the human consist of the large tibia, which is commonly called the shinbone, and the smaller fibula which is located laterally. Several features of these bones are visible from the outside of the body. The large tibial tuberosity, is visible as a bulge just …
The lower end of the femur, called the distal end, articulates with the tibia of the lower leg. It consists of two large structures called condyles, which is the greek word for “knuckle.” In fact, if you go to a butcher shop, you can order a …
The proximal end of the femur articulates with the hip. The rounded head of the femur fits within the acetabulum of the coxal bones, forming a ball-and-socket joint. The fovea capitis is a small depression in the head serves as an attachment point for ligaments. The greater trochanter …
Identify the vessels. 1. Inferior Vena Cava 2. Abdominal Aorta 3. Iliolumbar artery 4. External Iliac 5. Internal Iliac
The iliolumbar arteries are named for their location, supplying blood to the lumbar region of the back and the ilium of the of the pelvis. They branch from the abdominal aorta just above where it splits into the external and internal iliac arteries.
The trachea is also called the windpipe and it connects the mouth to the lungs. It is distinguished from the nearby esophagus by the presence of cartilage rings which prevent the airway from collapsing. At the top of the trachea is the larynx, or the voicebox. …
The greater omentum is a fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the greater curvature of the stomach. It stores fat and also has an immune function, you might notice white spots embedded in the tissue – macrophage collections. The lesser omentum is found in the …
A = interlobar arteries and veins B = renal artery C = renal vein D = ureter E = renal pyramids F = minor calyx G = major calyx H = renal pelvis I = capsule J = medulla K = cortex L = nephrons
A: Mouth | B: Thyroid Gland | C: Trachea | D: Primary Bronchi E: Secondary Bronchi | AB: Bronchioles or Tertiary Bronchi AC: Alveoli | AD: Pleural Cavity | AE: Diaphragm BC: Cardiac Notch | BD: Pharynx | BE: Epiglottis CD: Thyroid Cartilage (Adam’s Apple) | CE: Larynx DE: Superior …
The mandible is the lower jaw and articulates with the skull at the coronoid process and the mandibular condyle. Two perpendicular parts (creating a right angle) are called the rami (ramu, singular.) A hole at the front of the mandible provide an opening for nerves and …
The pyloric sphincter valve is found between the stomach and the duodenum of the small intestine. It regulates the passage of food from the stomach into the small intestine. On the dissected frog below, the black pin indicates the stomach and the red indicates the location of the …
The heart and lungs of mammals are closely associated. You can find the lungs located on either side of the heart and often toward the dorsal side of the thoracic cavity. The lungs are soft, spongy tissue that are attached to the heart by the pulmonary artery and …
