Also known as truncus coeliacus or the celiac trunk or axis, the celiac artery is an important visceral artery occurring in the abdominal cavity. It measures 1.25 cm in length and is the abdominal aorta’s first important branch. The abdominal aorta is the biggest artery present in the abdominal cavity. The celiac artery supplies oxygenated… Continue reading Celiac Artery
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What is Adductor Magnus?
The adductor magnus is a big muscle shaped like a triangle and located on the medial section of the thigh. It contracts and forces the hip towards the midline of the body, thereby facilitating activities like sprinting, walking, and other bipedal movements. The muscle also plays a role in hip extension. The adductor magnus muscle… Continue reading What is Adductor Magnus?
Sternal Angle
Also known as the ‘Angle of Louis,’ the term sternal angle is used to define the angle which occurs at the junction of the sternum body and the manubrium. Sternal angle – Structure Also called the breastbone, the sternum refers to the flat and elongated T-shaped bone situated in the upper middle segment of the… Continue reading Sternal Angle
Mandible – Anatomy, Bone, Fracture, Function
Also called the inferior maxillary bone, the mandible is the lowest, largest, and strongest bone in the face. It keeps the lower teeth in their place and constitutes the lower jaw. The anterior surface towards the midline features a minor ridge which is a sign of mandibular symphysis, marked by the bone formation via fusion… Continue reading Mandible – Anatomy, Bone, Fracture, Function