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Elbow
Articulatio cubiti
The hinge joint of the upper limb where the humerus meets the radius and ulna.
Below are body parts that contain the letter W anywhere in the name. Each of the 11 body parts below opens to a full profile.
List of Body Parts That Contain W
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Eyebrow
Supercilium
A strip of short hair above each eye that shields the eye from sweat and contributes to facial expression.
3
Iliac Wing
Ala ossis ilii
The broad flat upper portion of the ilium that flares outward to form the side of the pelvis.
4
Jaw
Mandibula
The bony framework of the lower face that holds the teeth and articulates with the skull at the temporomandibular joint.
5
Red Marrow
Medulla ossium rubra
The blood-cell-producing tissue inside many bones, where new red cells, white cells, and platelets are made throughout life.
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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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White Blood Cells
Leucocyti
A family of immune cells circulating in the blood that defend the body against infection and injury.
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White Matter
Substantia alba
The pale, deeper layer of the brain and spinal cord made up of myelinated nerve fibers connecting different regions.
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Wisdom Tooth
Dens serotinus
The third molar at the very back of each side of the jaw, usually the last permanent tooth to erupt in early adulthood.
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Wrist
Carpus
The joint complex between the hand and the forearm, made up of eight small carpal bones and several joint surfaces.
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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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