BODY PARTS

Body Parts that contain J

5 body parts containing the letter J — each with origin, classification, and notes.

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JawJejunumJugular ForamenJugular Vein
Zygomaticus Major

List of Body Parts That Contain J

    1

    Jaw

    Mandibula

    The bony framework of the lower face that holds the teeth and articulates with the skull at the temporomandibular joint.

    2

    Jejunum

    Jejunum

    The middle section of the small intestine where most nutrient absorption takes place after food leaves the duodenum.

    3

    Jugular Foramen

    Foramen jugulare

    A large opening at the base of the skull through which several cranial nerves and the internal jugular vein exit the cranial cavity.

    4

    Jugular Vein

    Vena jugularis

    A pair of large veins in the neck that drain blood from the head and brain back toward the heart.

    5

    Zygomaticus Major

    Musculus zygomaticus major

    A facial muscle that draws the corner of the mouth upward and outward, producing the characteristic action of smiling.

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