Anatomy

The orbit is the bony eye socket. Seven bones meet in this receptacle for the eye. The weakest point of the orbit is the floor, which is often affected by fractures after being hit.

A hammer is one of the three ossicles in the middle ear. It transmits the vibrations of the eardrum with amplification to the anvil. The anvil gives the vibrations to the stapes, which the mechanical vibrations

The facial muscles are a complex structure that takes on important tasks and is an expression of both physical and mental well-being.

The doctor understands the tympanic cavity to be a cavity in the middle ear in which the auditory ossicles are housed. In addition to the hearing process, the tympanic cavity is involved in middle ear ventilation and pressure equalization. The tympanic effusion is the best known

The cerebral ventricles are the cerebral cavities that produce vital brain water. The ventricular system of the brain consists of a total of four ventricles that communicate with each other and with the external liquor space in the connective tissue layer

The transversus colli nerve is a purely sensitive nerve in the neck and chest region. It arises from the spinal cord segments C1 and C2. In the event of damage to the nerve or the spinal cord, there may be a complete loss of skin sensations

The ansa cervicalis (profunda) or cervical nerve loop lies under the sternocleidomastoid muscle and contains fibers from the cervical spinal cord segments C1 to C3. It is used to control the lower hyoid muscles (infrahyoid muscles

The five lumbar vertebrae (vertebrae lumbales) of the human body form part of the spine. Since the lumbar spine has to bear a special load due to the weight and mobility of the trunk, damage or impairment can result

The pericardium is a sac made of connective tissue that surrounds the human heart. It is also called the pericardium.

The palmar fascia, together with the skin, is responsible for the firmness of the palm. It is an important part of the gripping device.

The descending part of the large body artery below the thoracic aorta is called the abdominal aorta.

The plantar fascia is located in the area of ​​the sole of the foot. It fulfills important static and protective functions.

The pulmonary artery is an artery in which oxygen-depleted blood is transported from the heart to one of the two lungs. The two pulmonary arteries are branches of the pulmonary trunk, the pulmonary trunk that connects to the right

The rectus sheath envelops the straight abdominal muscles. It serves to protect against external influences and plays a decisive role in the design of the hull, as long as it is not prevented from performing this function.

The patellar retinaculum is an important part of the ligament system that is responsible for holding the kneecap. Its most important function is to prevent patellar luxation.

Lymph follicles play a major role in the human immune system. They contain a large number of B lymphocytes, which multiply to form immune cells when they come into contact with pathogens.

The vermiform appendix is ​​an appendage of the appendix that is prone to acute inflammation. Colloquially it is also called the worm extension. Newer research results indicate an immunoregulatory function of the earlier than largely

The subarachnoid space is a space between two meninges. The brain water circulates in it.

The arachnoid mater (lat. For spider web skin) is understood as a component of the meninges. The human brain has three meninges, of which the spider web is the middle. The name comes from their cobweb-like, d

The subiculum is a part of the brain. It is located in the rolled-up bark structure at the end of the hippocampus. It takes on an important role in the learning process.