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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Serratus Anterior | Multi-edged muscle which lies lateral to the ribs. It rotates the scapula and elevate the rib cage. |
| Median Cubital Vein | Venous structure which runs diagonally across the antecubital region. It is most commonly used for venipuncture. |
| Adrenal Gland | Glandular structure which lies immediately superior to the kidneys. It also secretes adrenaline (epinephrine) |
| Epiglottis | Cartilaginous structure which lies in the superior larynx & keeps food out of the airways |
| Kidney | Most superior of the urinary system organs |
| Spleen | Lymphatic organ located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen just inferior to the diaphragm. It removes microbes & debris from the blood |
| Uterus | Organ which lies immediately superior to the urinary bladder in the Female |
| Prostate | Male accessory sex gland which lies immediately inferior to the urinary bladder |
| Pulmonary Artery | Blood vessel which exits from the superior portion of the right ventricle |
| Appendix | Worm-like structure which lies inferior & posterior to the cecum |
| Descending Colon | Portion of the large intestine which runs through the left lateral abdomen |
| Sciatic | Nerve which lies anterior to the gluteus maximus |
| Fundus | Most superior portion of the uterus |
| Vas Deferens | Tubular structure which runs superiorly from the epididymus towards the pelvic cavity |
| Occipital | Most posterior lobe of the cerebrum |
| Pyloric | Portion of the stomach which lies in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen |
| Brachial Artery | Artery which runs posterior & medial to the biceps brachii |
| Popliteal Vein | Vein which runs posterior to the knee |
| Urethra | Tubular structure which extends inferiorly from the urinary bladder |
| Liver | Solid organ which lies immediately superior to the gallbladder |
| Lungs | Respiratory structures which lie lateral to the heart |
| Great Saphenous Vein | Most superficial vessel of the thigh |
| Parotid Salivary Gland | Glandular structure which lies inferior & anterior to the external auditory meatus |
| Common Carotid Artery | Arteries which run lateral to the trachea |
| Pancreas | Glandular structure whose main lobe lies inferior & slightly posterior to the greater curvature of the stomach |
| Prostate | Organ which surrounds the proximal urethra in the male |
| Vagina | Tubular organ which lies immediately inferior to the cervix |
| Testis | Organ which lies immediately inferior & anterior to the epididymis |
| Uterus | Organ which lies directly medial to the fallopian tubes |
| Spermatic Cord | Stalk-like structure rising superiorly from the area of the testicle |
| Pulmonic Valve | Most anterior of the cardiac valves |
| Left Atrium | Most posterior of the cardiac chambers |
| Aorta | Vessel emerging superiorly from the left ventricle |
| Left Atrium | Chamber which lies superior to the bicuspid valve |
| Inferior Vena Cava | Vessel entering the inferior portion of the right atrium |
| Common Iliac Artery | Arteries which branch off the distal aorta |
| Right Subclavian Artery | Lateral branch of the brachiocephalic artery |
| Basilic Vein | Most medial vein of the upper arm |
| Ulnar Artery | Medial artery of the wrist |
| Thymus | Lymphatic organ which lies immediately anterior to the heart |
| Pharyngeal Tonsils | Most superior of the tonsils |
| Palatine Tonsils | Lymphatic structures of the lateral, posterior oral cavity |
| Lymph Nodes | Small, oval lymphatic structures found in the proximal leg region |
| Nasal Septum | "Wall" which lies medial to the nasal cavities |
| Lungs | Respiratory structures which lie lateral to the ventricles of the heart |
| Diaphragm | Most inferior structure of the respiratory system |
| Nasopharynx | Most superior portion of the pharynx |
| Trachea (Carina) | Structure attached to the medial end of the bronchi |
| Kidney | Urinary Structure attached to the proximal end of the ureter |
| Urethra | Most inferior structure of the urinary system |
| Renal Pelvis | "Chamber" of the medial kidney |
| Ureter | Tube extending superiorly from the urinary bladder |
| Pancreas | Glandular organ which lies inferior to the greater curvature |
| Anus | Most inferior sphincter of the digestive system |
| Soft Palate | Fleshy structure which lies immediately posterior to the hard palate |
| Ileum | Most distal portion of the small intestine |
| Esophagus | Tubular organ extending inferiorly from the pharynx |
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