Esophagus
the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
Cardiac Region of Stomach
smallest region of stomach; circular area located at point where esophagus enters stomach; sphincter-like muscle (cardiac sphincter/lower esophageal sphincter) found at this junction
Fundus of Stomach
The upper left portion of the stomach, which has a curved, dome-shaped appearance.
Body of Stomach
central portion of stomach
Pylorus Region of Stomach
Funnel-shaped, terminal end of the stomach. Most of the digestive work of the stomach is performed in this region. Region where chyme passes through the pyloric sphincter to travel on to the small intestine.
Greater Curvature of the Stomach
the outside curvature
Lesser Curvature of the Stomach
the inside curvature
Longitudinal Muscles of Stomach
Intermediate Circular Muscles of the Stomach
Inner Oblique Muscles of Stomach
Rugae of Stomach Lining
Pyloric Canal
narrowest part of pyloric region of stomach that leads into duodenum
Pyloric Sphincter Valve
At the end of the stomach are valves that regulate food entering and leaving the stomach. This one is at the duodenum
Falciform Ligament
a ligament that attaches part of the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall
Right Lobe of Liver
dorsal and slightly lateral to the right medial lobe of the liver
Left Lobe of Liver
lobe to the left of the falciform ligament
Quadrate Lobe of Liver
small lobe of liver inferior to the left lobe, and visible from the inferior view
Caudate Lobe of Liver
small lobe of liver which can be seen just dorsal to the lesser omentum
Right Hepatic Duct
emurges form the R. lobe of the liver
Left Hepatic Duct
Common Hepatic Duct
large bile duct leading from liver; joins with the cystic duct to form the common bile duct
Cystic Duct
a duct draining bile from the gallbladder; merges with the common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct
Gall Bladder
stores bile produced by the liver until it is needed in the duodenum
Common Bile Duct
The duct that carries bile from the gallbladder and liver to the small intestine (duodenum).
Main Pancreatic Duct
Duct that drains pancreatic juices into the major duodenal papilla in the duodenum.
Hepatopancreatic Shpincter
Greater Omentum
part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines
Mesentery Proper
fold of peritoneum that connects the small intestine to the posterior wall
Duodenum
first part of small intestines, most digestion takes place, chemicals released from liver, gall bladder, and pancreas
Jejunum
the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
Ileum
the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
Ileocecal Valve
valve between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum of the large intestine
Cecum
the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens
Vermiform Appendix
a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch
Ascending Colon
the part of the large intestine that ascends from the cecum to the transverse colon
Transverse Colon
the part of the large intestine that extends across the abdominal cavity and joins the ascending to the descending colon
Descending Colon
the part of the large intestine that descends from the transverse colon to the sigmoid colon
Sigmoid Colon
the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum
Rectum
the terminal section of the alimentary canal
Anus
excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
External Anal Sphincter Muscle
A muscle of the anus that is normally under voluntary control of
muscles and nerves after the age of about two
Internal Anal Sphincter Muscle
Alveolar Process
a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth
Apex of Tongue
The tip of the tongue
Cementum
a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth
Central Incisor Tooth
uses for cutting and biting food
Crown of Tooth
exposed part of the tooth
Cuspid Tooth
tears large pieces of food into smaller pieces
Dentin
a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
Enamel
any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
First Bicuspid Premolar
First Molar Tooth
Gingiva
the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
Hard Palate
the bony part of the roof of the mouth
Labial Frenulum
fold of mucous membrane that attaches lips to the gums
Lateral Incisor Tooth
Lingual Frenulum
Fold of mucous membrane that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth
Masseter
a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and is used in chewing
Neck of Tooth
juncture of crown and root
Oral Vestibule
space btwn teeth and lips
Papillae of the Tongue
Circumvallate, filiform, fungiform, foliate.
Parotid Salivary Gland Duct
gland: lies between the mandibular gland and the ear. It is closely applied to the base of the auricular cartilage of the ear
Parotid Salivary Gland
This gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It lies superficial to the masseter muscle and its duct passes across the masseter to deliver the saliva lateral to the second upper molar. As with most glands, it has a rough texture. It is an exocrine gl
Periodontal Ligament
Holds tooth in the socket
Pulp Cavity
the central cavity of a tooth containing the pulp (including the root canal)
Root Canal
the passage in the root of a tooth through which its nerve and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity
Root of Tooth
submerged part of the tooth
Second Bicuspid Premolar
Second Molar Tooth
Soft Palate
a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
Sublingual Salivary Gland
a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva)
Submandibular Salivary Gland
a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva
Third Molar Tooth
distal to the second molar; has three cusps; erupt late in adolescence or early adulthood often with poor orientation and tend to crowd other teeth; thought to be safeguard against losing teeth because of caries
Uvula
a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
Cortex Region of Kidney
Hilum of Kidney
Major Calyx
branching extensions of the renal pelvis that collect urine draining from the papillae and empty it into the renal pelvis
Medulla Region of the Kidney
Minor Calyx
Renal Artery
Renal Papillae
Renal Pelvis
Renal Pyramids
Renal Veins
Renal Columns
Ureter
Urethra
Urinary Bladder
Afferent Arteriole
Ascending Loop of Henle
Capsular Space
Collecting Duct
Descending Loop of Henle
Distal Convoluting Tubule
Efferent Arteriole
Glomerular Capsule
Glomerulus Capillaries
Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
Macula Dense Cells
Peritublar Capillaries
Podocytes
Proximal Convoluting Tubule
Vasa Recta
Acrosome of Sperm
Bulbourethral Glands
Corpora Cavernosa
Corpus Spongiosum
Ejaculatory Duct
Epididymis
External Urethral Orifice
Flagellum of Sperm
Glans Penis
Head of Sperm
Inguinal Canal
Interstital Cells
Membranous Urethra
Midpiece of Sperm
Nurse Cells
Penis
Prepuce
Prostate Gland
Prostatic Urethra
Scrotum
Seminal Vesicles
Seminiferous Tubules
Spermatic Cord
Spermatogonium
Spermatozoa
Spongy Urethra
Testis
Vas Ductus Deferens
Ovary
Areola
Broad Ligament
Cervical Orifice
Cervix of Uterus
Clitoris
Corona Radiata
Corpus Albicans
Corpus Luteum
Cortex Region of Ovary
Fimbriae
Fundus of Uterus
Great Vestibule Glands
Infundibulum
Labia Majora
Labia Minora
Lactiferous Ducts
Lobes of Mammary Glands
Medulla Region of Ovary
Mons Pubis
Myometrium
Nipple
Oocytes
Ovarian Ligament
Ovary
Perimetrium
Round Ligament
Stratum Basale of Endometrium
Stratum Functionalis of Endometrium
Suspensory Ligament of Ovary
Uterine Tube
Vagina
Vestibule
Zona Pellucida