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Adenoid
Tonsilla pharyngea
A mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the nasal cavity that helps catch inhaled germs in childhood.
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List of Body Parts That Contain N
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Adrenal Gland
Glandula suprarenalis
A small endocrine gland on top of each kidney that produces stress hormones, mineralocorticoids, and small amounts of sex hormones.
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Appendix
Appendix vermiformis
A small finger-shaped pouch attached to the cecum at the start of the large intestine.
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Brain
Encephalon
The central organ of the nervous system, responsible for thought, sensation, movement, and the control of every other body system.
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Cornu
Cornu
An anatomical term for a horn-shaped projection, used for several structures including the cornua of the hyoid bone and the uterus.
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Duodenum
Duodenum
The first and shortest section of the small intestine, where stomach contents mix with digestive juices from the pancreas and liver.
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Ethmoid Bone
Os ethmoidale
A delicate central bone of the skull base that contributes to the eye sockets, nasal cavity, and nasal septum.
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Genu
Genu
An anatomical term meaning a sharp bend, applied to several structures including the bend of the corpus callosum and the femur.
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Hyoid Bone
Os hyoideum
A small U-shaped bone in the upper neck that anchors the tongue and several throat muscles without articulating with any other bone.
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Iliac Wing
Ala ossis ilii
The broad flat upper portion of the ilium that flares outward to form the side of the pelvis.
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Incisor
Dens incisivus
A flat, chisel-shaped tooth at the front of the mouth used for biting and cutting food.
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Incus
Incus
The anvil-shaped middle bone of the three ossicles in the middle ear, transmitting sound between the malleus and the stapes.
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Jejunum
Jejunum
The middle section of the small intestine where most nutrient absorption takes place after food leaves the duodenum.
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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.
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Jugular Vein
Vena jugularis
A pair of large veins in the neck that drain blood from the head and brain back toward the heart.
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Kidney
Ren
A bean-shaped organ that filters blood to produce urine while regulating fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.
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Kneecap
Patella
A small triangular bone embedded in the quadriceps tendon at the front of the knee, also called the patella.
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Large Intestine
Intestinum crassum
The final section of the digestive tract that absorbs water and electrolytes and forms feces from undigested material.
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Larynx
Larynx
The voice box, a cartilage-framed organ in the neck that produces sound and protects the lower airway.
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Lung
Pulmo
One of two spongy organs in the chest that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the bloodstream and the air.
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Lungs
Pulmones
A pair of spongy organs in the thoracic cavity responsible for gas exchange between air and blood.
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Nasal Cavity
Cavitas nasi
The hollow space behind the nose where inhaled air is filtered, warmed, and humidified before reaching the lungs.
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Neck
Cervix
The narrow region between the head and the trunk, containing major vessels, nerves, and the airway.
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Nephron
Nephronum
The microscopic functional unit of the kidney, where blood is filtered and urine is fine-tuned.
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Nipple
Papilla mammaria
A small raised projection at the center of the areola through which milk is delivered from the mammary gland.
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Nostril
Naris
One of the two external openings of the nose through which air enters the respiratory tract.
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Occipital Bone
Os occipitale
The single bone at the back and base of the skull that surrounds the foramen magnum where the spinal cord exits.
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Optic Nerve
Nervus opticus
The cranial nerve that carries visual information from the retina to the brain.
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Pancreas
Pancreas
An elongated gland behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and hormones regulating blood sugar.
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Phalanges
Phalanges
The bones of the fingers and toes, arranged in three segments per digit except the thumb and great toe.
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Pharynx
Pharynx
The throat, a muscular tube that carries air to the larynx and food to the esophagus.
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Pineal Gland
Glandula pinealis
A small endocrine gland deep in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
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Pulmonary Artery
Arteria pulmonalis
A short, large vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
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Quadrangular Space
Spatium axillare laterale
A four-sided anatomical gap in the shoulder region that allows passage of the axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery.
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Small Intestine
Intestinum tenue
A long, coiled tube where most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption take place.
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Spinal Cord
Medulla spinalis
The long bundle of nerve fibers and cell bodies running down through the vertebral column from the brainstem.
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Sternum
Sternum
The breastbone, a flat bone in the middle of the chest that anchors the ribs and protects the heart and great vessels.
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Thyroid Gland
Glandula thyroidea
A butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the front of the neck that controls metabolism through its hormones.
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Tongue
Lingua
A muscular organ in the mouth that handles food during chewing and swallowing and supports taste and speech.
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Ulna
Ulna
One of two long bones of the forearm, located on the little finger side and forming the main hinge with the humerus at the elbow.
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Urinary Bladder
Vesica urinaria
A muscular sac in the pelvis that stores urine until it is voluntarily released through the urethra.
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Veins
Blood vessels that return deoxygenated blood from the body's tissues back to the heart at low pressure.
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Vena Cava
Vena cava
The two largest veins in the body, returning deoxygenated blood from systemic circulation to the right atrium of the heart.
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Ventricle
Ventriculus cordis
Either of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out into systemic or pulmonary circulation.
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Wernicke Area
Area Wernicke
A region of the dominant cerebral hemisphere essential for understanding spoken and written language.
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Yellow Bone Marrow
Medulla ossium flava
A fatty tissue found in the central cavities of long bones, serving as an energy reserve and a backup site for blood cell production.
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Zona Fasciculata
Zona fasciculata
The middle and largest layer of the adrenal cortex, producing cortisol and other glucocorticoid hormones.
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Zona Glomerulosa
Zona glomerulosa
The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, producing aldosterone to regulate sodium balance and blood pressure.
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Zona Reticularis
Zona reticularis
The innermost layer of the adrenal cortex, producing weak androgens that supplement gonadal sex hormones.
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Zygomatic Bone
Os zygomaticum
The cheekbone, a paired bone that forms the prominence of the cheek and the lateral wall of the eye socket.
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