Symbols
A
abdominal aorta20.5 Circulatory Pathways
abdominopelvic cavity1.6 Anatomical Terminology
abducens nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
Abduction9.5 Types of Body Movements
abductor11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
abductor digiti minimi11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
abductor pollicis brevis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
abductor pollicis longus11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
ABO blood group18.6 Blood Typing
absolute refractory period12.4 The Action Potential
absorptive state24.5 Metabolic States of the Body
accessory digestive organ23.1 Overview of the Digestive System
Acclimatization22.6 Modifications in Respiratory Functions
accommodation16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
accommodation–convergence reflex16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
acetabular labrum9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
acetabulum8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl CoA)24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
acromial end of the clavicle8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
acromial process8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
acromioclavicular joint8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
acromion8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
acrosomal reaction28.1 Fertilization
acrosome28.1 Fertilization
actin10.2 Skeletal Muscle
activation energy2.3 Chemical Reactions
activation gate12.4 The Action Potential
active transport3.1 The Cell Membrane
Acute inflammation21.2 Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
Acute mountain sickness (AMS)22.6 Modifications in Respiratory Functions
adaptive immune response21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
adduction9.5 Types of Body Movements
adductor11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
adductor pollicis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
adductor tubercle8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)1.3 Functions of Human Life , 2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
adenylyl cyclase17.2 Hormones
Adipose tissue4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
adrenal artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
adrenal cortex17.6 The Adrenal Glands
adrenal glands17.6 The Adrenal Glands
adrenal vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
Aerobic respiration10.3 Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
afferent branch15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
afferent lymphatic vessels21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Afterload19.4 Cardiac Physiology
agglutination18.6 Blood Typing
agonist11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems , 15.4 Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
agranular leukocytes18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
alar cartilage22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
alar plate13.2 The Central Nervous System
alarm reaction17.6 The Adrenal Glands
Albinism5.1 Layers of the Skin
Albumin18.1 An Overview of Blood
Aldosterone17.6 The Adrenal Glands
alimentary canal23.1 Overview of the Digestive System
Alkaloids14.1 Sensory Perception
allantois28.2 Embryonic Development
alpha (α)-adrenergic receptor15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
alpha cell17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
Alveolar dead space22.3 The Process of Breathing
alveolar duct22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
alveolar macrophage22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
alveolar pores22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
Alveolar process of the mandible7.2 The Skull
alveolar process of the maxilla7.2 The Skull
amacrine cells14.1 Sensory Perception
aminopeptidase23.7 Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look
amniotic cavity28.2 Embryonic Development
amphiarthrosis9.1 Classification of Joints
amphipathic3.1 The Cell Membrane
amygdala13.2 The Central Nervous System
Anabolic hormones24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
anabolic reactions24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
anal canal23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
anal column23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
anal sinus23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
anal triangle11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
Anaphase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
Anaphylactic shock20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
anastomosis19.1 Heart Anatomy
anatomical dead space22.3 The Process of Breathing
anatomical neck8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
anatomical position1.6 Anatomical Terminology
anatomical sphincter25.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
anchoring junction4.2 Epithelial Tissue
anemia18.3 Erythrocytes
angiogenesis10.6 Exercise and Muscle Performance , 20.6 Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
angiotensin I25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
Angiotensin II25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
angiotensin-converting enzyme17.6 The Adrenal Glands
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
angiotensinogen25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
angle of the mandible7.2 The Skull
angle of the rib7.4 The Thoracic Cage
anion2.2 Chemical Bonds
ankle joint8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
annular ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
anosmia14.1 Sensory Perception
antagonist11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems , 15.4 Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
Anterior1.6 Anatomical Terminology
anterior (ventral) sacral foramen7.3 The Vertebral Column
anterior arch7.3 The Vertebral Column
anterior border of the tibia8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
anterior cardiac veins19.1 Heart Anatomy
anterior cerebral artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
anterior columns13.2 The Central Nervous System
anterior communicating artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
anterior compartment of the arm11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
anterior compartment of the forearm11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
anterior compartment of the leg11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
anterior compartment of the thigh11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
anterior corticospinal tract14.3 Motor Responses
anterior cranial fossa7.2 The Skull
anterior cruciate ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
anterior horn13.2 The Central Nervous System
anterior inferior iliac spine8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
anterior interventricular artery19.1 Heart Anatomy
anterior interventricular sulcus19.1 Heart Anatomy
anterior longitudinal ligament7.3 The Vertebral Column
anterior median fissure13.2 The Central Nervous System
anterior sacroiliac ligament8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
anterior scalene11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
anterior spinal artery13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
anterior superior iliac spine8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
anterior talofibular ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
anterior tibial artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
anterior tibial vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
anterograde amnesia16.2 The Mental Status Exam
antibodies18.1 An Overview of Blood
anticholinergic drugs15.4 Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
anticoagulant18.5 Hemostasis
anticodon3.4 Protein Synthesis
antigen presentation21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
antigenic determinant21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
Antithrombin18.5 Hemostasis
anulus fibrosus7.3 The Vertebral Column
aortic arch20.5 Circulatory Pathways
aortic hiatus20.5 Circulatory Pathways
aortic sinuses20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
aortic valve19.1 Heart Anatomy
aphasia16.2 The Mental Status Exam
apical4.2 Epithelial Tissue
apical ectodermal ridge8.5 Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
apneustic center22.3 The Process of Breathing
Apocrine secretion4.2 Epithelial Tissue
apocrine sweat gland5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
aponeurosis10.2 Skeletal Muscle
Apoptosis4.6 Tissue Injury and Aging
appendicular11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
appendicular skeleton7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System
aqueous humor14.1 Sensory Perception
arachnoid granulations13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
arachnoid mater13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
arachnoid trabeculae13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
arcuate line of the ilium8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
Areolar tissue4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
arrector pili5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
arterial circle20.5 Circulatory Pathways
arteriovenous anastomosis20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
articular capsule9.4 Synovial Joints
articular disc9.4 Synovial Joints
Articular tubercle7.2 The Skull
artificial pacemaker19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
ascending aorta20.5 Circulatory Pathways
ascending colon23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
ascending pathway14.2 Central Processing
Ascending tracts13.2 The Central Nervous System
association area14.2 Central Processing
atlanto-occipital joint9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
atlantoaxial joint9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
Atmospheric pressure22.3 The Process of Breathing
ATP synthase24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)17.10 Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
atrioventricular (AV) node19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
atrioventricular bundle19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
atrioventricular bundle branches19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
atrioventricular septum19.1 Heart Anatomy
atrioventricular valves19.1 Heart Anatomy
atrium19.1 Heart Anatomy
audition14.1 Sensory Perception
auricular surface of the ilium8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
autonomic nervous system (ANS)12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
autosomal chromosomes28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
autosomal dominant28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
autosomal recessive28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
axial skeleton7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System
axillary artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
axillary nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
axillary vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
axon hillock12.2 Nervous Tissue
axon segment12.2 Nervous Tissue
axon terminal12.2 Nervous Tissue
axoplasm12.2 Nervous Tissue
azygos vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
B
B lymphocytes18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
Babinski sign16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
Bachmann’s bundle19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
bacterial flora23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
Bainbridge reflex19.4 Cardiac Physiology
ball-and-socket joint9.4 Synovial Joints
baroreceptor15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
baroreceptor reflex19.4 Cardiac Physiology
Barrier defenses21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Bartholin’s glands27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
basal cell5.1 Layers of the Skin
Basal cell carcinoma5.4 Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
basal forebrain13.2 The Central Nervous System
basal lamina4.2 Epithelial Tissue
basal metabolic rate (BMR)24.6 Energy and Heat Balance
basal nuclei13.2 The Central Nervous System
basal plate13.2 The Central Nervous System
base of the metatarsal bone8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
basement membrane4.2 Epithelial Tissue
basilar membrane14.1 Sensory Perception
basilic vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
Basophils18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
beta (β)-adrenergic receptor15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
beta (β)-hydroxybutyrate24.3 Lipid Metabolism
beta (β)-oxidation24.3 Lipid Metabolism
beta cell17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
Betz cells14.3 Motor Responses
biaxial joint9.1 Classification of Joints
biceps brachii11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
bicipital groove8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
bicuspid valve19.1 Heart Anatomy
bile salts24.3 Lipid Metabolism
bilirubin18.3 Erythrocytes , 23.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
biliverdin18.3 Erythrocytes
binocular depth cues14.2 Central Processing
biogenic amine12.5 Communication Between Neurons
biosynthesis reactions24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
Bipolar12.2 Nervous Tissue
bipolar cells14.1 Sensory Perception
blastocoel28.2 Embryonic Development
blastocyst28.2 Embryonic Development
blastomere28.2 Embryonic Development
blood colloidal osmotic pressure (BCOP)20.3 Capillary Exchange
Blood hydrostatic pressure20.3 Capillary Exchange
blood pressure20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
blood-brain barrier (BBB)12.2 Nervous Tissue
blood–testis barrier27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
body23.4 The Stomach
body mass index (BMI)24.7 Nutrition and Diet
body of the rib7.4 The Thoracic Cage
Bohr effect22.5 Transport of Gases
bone marrow biopsy18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
bone marrow transplant18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
Bowman’s capsule25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
Boyle’s law22.3 The Process of Breathing
brachial artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
brachial plexus13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
brachial vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
brachiocephalic vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
brachioradialis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
brain case7.2 The Skull
brain stem13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
Braxton Hicks contractions28.4 Maternal Changes During Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth
Brodmann’s areas13.2 The Central Nervous System
bronchial artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
bronchial bud22.7 Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
bronchial tree22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
bronchial vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
bronchoconstriction22.2 The Lungs
bronchodilation22.2 The Lungs
Bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
brown adipose tissue28.5 Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
buffy coat18.1 An Overview of Blood
bulbourethral glands27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
bulbus cordis19.5 Development of the Heart
bundle of His19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
bursa9.4 Synovial Joints
C
calcaneal tendon11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
calcaneofibular ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
calcaneus8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
calcitonin17.4 The Thyroid Gland
calmodulin10.8 Smooth Muscle
Calorie24.7 Nutrition and Diet
calvaria7.2 The Skull
canaliculi6.3 Bone Structure
capacitance20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
capacitance vessels20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
capacitation28.1 Fertilization
capillary bed20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
capillary hydrostatic pressure (CHP)20.3 Capillary Exchange
capitate8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
capitulum8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
capsaicin14.1 Sensory Perception
Carbonic anhydrase (CA)22.5 Transport of Gases
cardia23.4 The Stomach
cardiac accelerator nerves15.3 Central Control
cardiac cycle19.3 Cardiac Cycle
Cardiac output (CO)19.4 Cardiac Physiology
cardiac plexus19.4 Cardiac Physiology
cardiac reflexes19.4 Cardiac Physiology
cardiac reserve19.4 Cardiac Physiology
cardiac skeleton19.1 Heart Anatomy
cardiogenic area19.5 Development of the Heart
cardiogenic cords19.5 Development of the Heart
Cardiogenic shock20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
cardiomyocyte19.1 Heart Anatomy
cardiovascular center15.3 Central Control
carotid sinuses20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
carpal bone8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
carpal tunnel8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
carpometacarpal joint8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
carrier28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
cartilaginous joint9.1 Classification of Joints
Catabolic hormones24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
Catabolic reactions24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
catalyst2.3 Chemical Reactions
cation2.2 Chemical Bonds
cauda equina13.2 The Central Nervous System
caval opening11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
cavernous sinus20.5 Circulatory Pathways
celiac ganglion15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
celiac trunk20.5 Circulatory Pathways
cell cycle3.5 Cell Growth and Division
cell junction4.2 Epithelial Tissue
cell membrane3.1 The Cell Membrane
cellular respiration24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
central chemoreceptor22.3 The Process of Breathing
central nervous system (CNS)12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
central neuron15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
central sulcus13.2 The Central Nervous System
Central tolerance21.4 The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
centromere3.5 Cell Growth and Division
centrosome3.5 Cell Growth and Division
cephalic flexure13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
cephalic phase23.4 The Stomach
cephalic vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
cerebellum13.2 The Central Nervous System
cerebral aqueduct13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
cerebral hemisphere13.2 The Central Nervous System
cerebral peduncles14.3 Motor Responses
cerebrocerebellum16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)12.2 Nervous Tissue
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)20.5 Circulatory Pathways
cerebrum13.2 The Central Nervous System
cervical curve7.3 The Vertebral Column
cervical enlargement14.3 Motor Responses
cervical plexus13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
cervical vertebrae7.3 The Vertebral Column
channel protein3.1 The Cell Membrane
check reflex16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
checkpoint3.5 Cell Growth and Division
chemical digestion23.2 Digestive System Processes and Regulation
Chemical energy2.3 Chemical Reactions
chemical synapse12.5 Communication Between Neurons
chemoreceptor14.1 Sensory Perception
chief cells23.4 The Stomach
chief sensory nucleus14.2 Central Processing
chloride shift22.5 Transport of Gases
cholecystokinin (CCK)24.3 Lipid Metabolism
cholinergic system12.5 Communication Between Neurons
chondrocytes4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
chordae tendineae19.1 Heart Anatomy
chorion28.2 Embryonic Development
chorionic membrane28.2 Embryonic Development
chorionic villi28.2 Embryonic Development
choroid14.1 Sensory Perception
chromaffin17.6 The Adrenal Glands
chromaffin cells15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
chromatin3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
chromosome3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
Chronic inflammation21.2 Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
chylomicrons24.3 Lipid Metabolism
chymotrypsin24.4 Protein Metabolism
chymotrypsinogen24.4 Protein Metabolism
ciliary body14.1 Sensory Perception
ciliary ganglion15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
circadian rhythm14.2 Central Processing
circular fold23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
circulatory shock20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
Circumduction9.5 Types of Body Movements
circumflex artery19.1 Heart Anatomy
cisterna chyli21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
citric acid cycle24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
clasp-knife response16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
clavicle8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
clavicular notch7.4 The Thoracic Cage
cleavage28.2 Embryonic Development
cleavage furrow3.5 Cell Growth and Division
closed reduction6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
Clotting4.6 Tissue Injury and Aging
clotting factors18.5 Hemostasis
coagulation18.5 Hemostasis
cochlea14.1 Sensory Perception
cochlear duct14.1 Sensory Perception
Codominance28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
Collagen fiber4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
Collateral ganglia15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Colony-stimulating factors (CSFs)18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
colostrum28.6 Lactation
common carotid arteries13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
common carotid artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
common hepatic artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
common hepatic duct23.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
common iliac artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
common iliac vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
common pathway18.5 Hemostasis
compact bone6.3 Bone Structure
compressor urethrae11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
Computed tomography (CT)1.7 Medical Imaging
concentration2.3 Chemical Reactions
concentration gradient3.1 The Cell Membrane
concentric contraction10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
conceptus28.2 Embryonic Development
conducting zone22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
Conduction24.6 Energy and Heat Balance
Conduction aphasia16.2 The Mental Status Exam
conductive hearing16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
condylar process of the mandible7.2 The Skull
condyle7.2 The Skull
condyloid joint9.4 Synovial Joints
cone photoreceptor14.1 Sensory Perception
conjugate gaze16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
Connective tissue4.1 Types of Tissues
connective tissue membrane4.1 Types of Tissues
Connective tissue proper4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
constant region domain21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
continuous capillary20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
continuous conduction12.4 The Action Potential
Contractility10.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
contraction phase10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
contralateral14.1 Sensory Perception
control center1.5 Homeostasis
Convection24.6 Energy and Heat Balance
convergence16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
convergent11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
coordination exam16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
coracobrachialis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
coracoclavicular ligament8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
coracohumeral ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
coracoid process8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
cornea14.1 Sensory Perception
corneal reflex14.3 Motor Responses
corona radiata28.1 Fertilization
coronal suture7.2 The Skull
Coronary arteries19.1 Heart Anatomy
coronary sinus19.1 Heart Anatomy
coronary sulcus19.1 Heart Anatomy
Coronary veins19.1 Heart Anatomy
coronoid fossa8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
coronoid process of the mandible7.2 The Skull
coronoid process of the ulna8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
corpus callosum13.2 The Central Nervous System
corpus cavernosum27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
corpus spongiosum27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
corrugator supercilii11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
cortical nephrons25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
cortical reaction28.1 Fertilization
cortico-ponto-cerebellar pathway16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
corticobulbar tract14.3 Motor Responses
corticospinal tract14.3 Motor Responses
cortisol17.6 The Adrenal Glands
costal cartilage7.4 The Thoracic Cage
costal facet7.3 The Vertebral Column
costal groove7.4 The Thoracic Cage
costoclavicular ligament8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
countercurrent multiplier system25.6 Tubular Reabsorption
covalent bond2.2 Chemical Bonds
coxal bone8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
cranial1.6 Anatomical Terminology
cranial nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
cranial nerve exam16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
cranial nerve ganglion13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
craniosacral system15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
cranium7.2 The Skull
Creatine phosphate10.3 Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
cribriform plate7.2 The Skull
cricoid cartilage22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
crista galli7.2 The Skull
cupula14.1 Sensory Perception
cutaneous membrane4.1 Types of Tissues
cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)17.2 Hormones
cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)3.5 Cell Growth and Division
cystic artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
cytoarchitecture16.2 The Mental Status Exam
Cytokinesis3.5 Cell Growth and Division
cytoskeleton3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
Cytotoxic T cells (Tc)21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
D
Dalton’s law22.4 Gas Exchange
deciduous teeth23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
decomposition reaction2.3 Chemical Reactions
decussates14.2 Central Processing
deep anterior compartment11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
deep femoral artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
deep femoral vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
deep posterior compartment of the forearm11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
deep tendon reflex16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
deep transverse perineal11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
defensins18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
dehydration26.2 Water Balance
Delayed hypersensitivity21.6 Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
delta cell17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
deltoid ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
deltoid tuberosity8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
dense body10.8 Smooth Muscle
dense connective tissue4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
deoxyhemoglobin18.3 Erythrocytes
deoxyribonuclease23.7 Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
depolarization12.4 The Action Potential
depolarize10.2 Skeletal Muscle
Depression9.5 Types of Body Movements
dermal papilla5.1 Layers of the Skin
dermis5.1 Layers of the Skin
descending aorta20.5 Circulatory Pathways
descending colon23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
descending tracts13.2 The Central Nervous System
detrusor muscle25.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
Development1.3 Functions of Human Life
diabetes mellitus17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
diacylglycerol (DAG)17.2 Hormones
diapedesis18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
diaphysis6.3 Bone Structure
diarthrosis9.1 Classification of Joints
diastole19.3 Cardiac Cycle
diastolic pressure20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
diencephalon13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
differentiation1.3 Functions of Human Life
Diffusion3.1 The Cell Membrane
digital arteries20.5 Circulatory Pathways
digital veins20.5 Circulatory Pathways
dihydroxyvitamin D26.3 Electrolyte Balance
diploë6.3 Bone Structure
diploid3.5 Cell Growth and Division
diplopia16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
direct pathway13.2 The Central Nervous System
disinhibition13.2 The Central Nervous System
distal convoluted tubules25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
distal radioulnar joint8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
distal tibiofibular joint8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
disulfide bond2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Diuresis26.2 Water Balance
DNA polymerase3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
DNA replication3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
dominant28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
Dominant lethal28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
dorsal (posterior) cavity1.6 Anatomical Terminology
dorsal (posterior) nerve root13.2 The Central Nervous System
dorsal (posterior) root ganglion13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
dorsal arch20.5 Circulatory Pathways
dorsal column system14.2 Central Processing
dorsal interossei11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
dorsal longitudinal fasciculus15.3 Central Control
dorsal nucleus of the vagus nerve15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
dorsal respiratory group (DRG)22.3 The Process of Breathing
dorsal stream14.2 Central Processing
dorsal venous arch20.5 Circulatory Pathways
dorsalis pedis artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
Dorsiflexion9.5 Types of Body Movements
downregulation17.2 Hormones
ductus deferens27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
duodenal glands23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
dural sinuses13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
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ear ossicles7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System
early induced immune response21.2 Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
eccentric contraction10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
eccrine sweat gland5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
ectopic pregnancy28.2 Embryonic Development
Edinger–Westphal nucleus15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
effector1.5 Homeostasis
effector protein12.5 Communication Between Neurons
efferent arteriole25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
efferent branch15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
efferent lymphatic vessels21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
ejaculatory duct27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
ejection fraction19.4 Cardiac Physiology
elastase24.4 Protein Metabolism
elastic artery20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
Elastic cartilage4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
Elastic fiber4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
elasticity10.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
Elastin fibers5.1 Layers of the Skin
electrical gradient3.1 The Cell Membrane
electrical synapse12.5 Communication Between Neurons
electrocardiogram (ECG)19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
electrochemical exclusion12.4 The Action Potential
electron shell2.1 Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
electron transport chain (ETC)24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
eleiden5.1 Layers of the Skin
elevation9.5 Types of Body Movements
embryonic folding28.2 Embryonic Development
emigration18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
encapsulated ending14.1 Sensory Perception
end diastolic volume (EDV)19.3 Cardiac Cycle
end systolic volume (ESV)19.3 Cardiac Cycle
endocardial tubes19.5 Development of the Heart
endocardium19.1 Heart Anatomy
endochondral ossification6.4 Bone Formation and Development
endocrine system17.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System
Endocytosis3.1 The Cell Membrane
endogenous chemical15.4 Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
endomysium10.2 Skeletal Muscle
endoneurium13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
endoplasmic reticulum (ER)3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
endosteum6.3 Bone Structure
Endothelins25.8 Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function
energy-consuming phase24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
energy-yielding phase24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
enteric nervous system13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
enteric nervous system (ENS)12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
enteric plexus13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
enteroendocrine cells23.4 The Stomach
enterohepatic circulation23.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
enterokinase24.4 Protein Metabolism
enzyme2.3 Chemical Reactions
Eosinophils18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
ependymal cell12.2 Nervous Tissue
epiblast28.2 Embryonic Development
epicardial coronary arteries19.1 Heart Anatomy
epicardium19.1 Heart Anatomy
epicranial aponeurosis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
epidermis5.1 Layers of the Skin
epimysium10.2 Skeletal Muscle
epineurium13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
epiphyseal line6.4 Bone Formation and Development
epiphyseal plate6.3 Bone Structure
epiphysis6.3 Bone Structure
epiploic appendages23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
episodic memory16.2 The Mental Status Exam
epithalamus13.2 The Central Nervous System
epithelial membrane4.1 Types of Tissues
Epithelial tissue4.1 Types of Tissues
eponychium5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
equilibrium14.1 Sensory Perception
erector spinae group11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
erythroblastosis fetalis21.7 Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
erythrocyte18.3 Erythrocytes
erythropoietin (EPO)17.10 Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions , 18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
esophageal artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
esophageal plexus13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
esophageal vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
estrogens17.8 Gonadal and Placental Hormones
ethmoid air cell7.2 The Skull
ethmoid bone7.2 The Skull
Evaporation24.6 Energy and Heat Balance
eversion9.5 Types of Body Movements
exchange reaction2.3 Chemical Reactions
excitability10.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
excitable membrane12.4 The Action Potential
excitation-contraction coupling10.2 Skeletal Muscle
excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP)12.5 Communication Between Neurons
executive functions14.3 Motor Responses
exocrine gland4.2 Epithelial Tissue
exocrine system17.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System
exocytosis3.1 The Cell Membrane
exogenous chemical15.4 Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
expiration22.3 The Process of Breathing
Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)22.3 The Process of Breathing
expressive aphasia16.2 The Mental Status Exam
extensibility10.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
extension9.5 Types of Body Movements
extensor11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
extensor carpi radialis brevis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
extensor carpi ulnaris11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
extensor digiti minimi11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
extensor digitorum11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
extensor digitorum brevis11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
extensor digitorum longus11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
extensor hallucis longus11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
extensor indicis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
extensor pollicis brevis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
extensor pollicis longus11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
extensor radialis longus11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
extensor retinaculum11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
External acoustic meatus7.2 The Skull
external anal sphincter23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
external callus6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
external carotid artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
external ear14.1 Sensory Perception
external elastic membrane20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
external iliac artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
external iliac vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
external intercostal11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
external jugular vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
external nose22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
external oblique11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
external occipital protuberance7.2 The Skull
External respiration22.4 Gas Exchange
external root sheath5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
external urinary sphincter25.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
exteroceptor14.1 Sensory Perception
extrapyramidal system14.3 Motor Responses
extrinsic eye muscles11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
extrinsic ligament9.4 Synovial Joints
extrinsic muscles of the hand11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
extrinsic muscles of the tongue16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
extrinsic pathway18.5 Hemostasis
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facial bones7.2 The Skull
facial nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
Facilitated diffusion3.1 The Cell Membrane
false ribs7.4 The Thoracic Cage
fascicle10.2 Skeletal Muscle , 11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
fascicles13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
fasciculation16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
fasciculus cuneatus14.2 Central Processing
fasciculus gracilis14.2 Central Processing
fast glycolytic (FG)10.5 Types of Muscle Fibers
Fast oxidative (FO)10.5 Types of Muscle Fibers
fatty acid oxidation24.3 Lipid Metabolism
fauces16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam , 22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System , 23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
femoral artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
femoral circumflex vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
femoral nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
femoral triangle11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
femoral vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
femoropatellar joint9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
fenestrated capillary20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
fenestrations25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
ferritin18.3 Erythrocytes
Fertilization28.1 Fertilization
fertilization membrane28.1 Fertilization
fibrillation16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
fibrin18.5 Hemostasis
fibrinogen18.1 An Overview of Blood
Fibrinolysis18.5 Hemostasis
Fibrocartilage4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
fibroelastic membrane22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
fibrous joint9.1 Classification of Joints
fibrous tunic14.1 Sensory Perception
fibular collateral ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
fibular nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
fibular notch8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
fibular vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
fibularis brevis11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
fibularis longus11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
fibularis tertius11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
fight-or-flight response15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
filling time19.4 Cardiac Physiology
filtration20.3 Capillary Exchange
filtration slits25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
first messenger17.2 Hormones
first-degree burn5.4 Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
flaccid paralysis16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
flaccidity16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
flat bone6.2 Bone Classification
flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
Flexion9.5 Types of Body Movements , 11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
flexor carpi radialis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
flexor carpi ulnaris11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
flexor digiti minimi brevis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
flexor digitorum longus11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
flexor digitorum profundus11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
flexor digitorum superficialis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
flexor hallucis longus11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
flexor pollicis brevis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
flexor pollicis longus11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
floating ribs7.4 The Thoracic Cage
flocculonodular lobe16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
fluid compartment26.1 Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
fluid connective tissue4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
folliculogenesis27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
fontanelles9.2 Fibrous Joints
Foramen lacerum7.2 The Skull
foramen ovale19.1 Heart Anatomy , 20.6 Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation , 28.3 Fetal Development
Foramen ovale of the middle cranial fossa7.2 The Skull
Foramen rotundum7.2 The Skull
Foramen spinosum7.2 The Skull
forced breathing22.3 The Process of Breathing
forearm8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
forebrain13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
foremilk28.6 Lactation
formed elements18.1 An Overview of Blood
forming urine25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
fossa ovalis19.1 Heart Anatomy
fourth ventricle13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
fourth-degree burn5.4 Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
fovea capitis8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
fracture6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
fracture hematoma6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
Frank-Starling mechanism19.4 Cardiac Physiology
free nerve ending14.1 Sensory Perception
frontal bone7.2 The Skull
frontal lobe13.2 The Central Nervous System
frontal plane1.6 Anatomical Terminology
frontal sinus7.2 The Skull
functional group2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
functional residual capacity (FRC)22.3 The Process of Breathing
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G cells23.4 The Stomach
G protein–coupled receptor15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
G0 phase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
G1 phase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
G2 phase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
ganglionic neuron15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
gap junction4.2 Epithelial Tissue
gastric emptying23.4 The Stomach
gastric gland23.4 The Stomach
gastric phase23.4 The Stomach
gastric pits23.4 The Stomach
gastric plexuses13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
gastrin23.4 The Stomach
gastrocolic reflex23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
gastroileal reflex23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
gastrulation28.2 Embryonic Development
Gene expression3.4 Protein Synthesis
general adaptation syndrome (GAS)17.6 The Adrenal Glands
general sense14.1 Sensory Perception
generator potential12.5 Communication Between Neurons
genicular artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
genioglossus11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
genotype28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
Germinal centers21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
gestation28.2 Embryonic Development
glabella7.2 The Skull
glassy membrane5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
glenohumeral ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
glenoid cavity8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
glenoid labrum9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
globin18.3 Erythrocytes
globulins18.1 An Overview of Blood
globus pallidus13.2 The Central Nervous System
glomerular filtration rate (GFR)25.5 Physiology of Urine Formation
glomerulus25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
glossopharyngeal nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
glucagon17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
glucocorticoids17.6 The Adrenal Glands
Glucokinase24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
Gluconeogenesis24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
glucose-6-phosphate24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
gluteal tuberosity8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
glycocalyx3.1 The Cell Membrane
glycoprotein3.1 The Cell Membrane
glycosuria25.6 Tubular Reabsorption
goblet cell4.2 Epithelial Tissue
goiter17.4 The Thyroid Gland
Golgi apparatus3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
gomphosis9.2 Fibrous Joints
gonadal artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
gonadal vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
gonadotropins17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
graded muscle response10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
graded potential12.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
graft-versus-host disease21.7 Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
Granular leukocytes18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
graphesthesia16.2 The Mental Status Exam
gray rami communicantes15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
great cardiac vein19.1 Heart Anatomy
great cerebral vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
great saphenous vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
greater pelvis8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
greater sciatic foramen8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
greater sciatic notch8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
greater splanchnic nerve15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
greater trochanter8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
greater tubercle8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
greater wings of the sphenoid bone7.2 The Skull
Gross anatomy1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
ground substance4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
growth hormone (GH)17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
gustation14.1 Sensory Perception
gustatory receptor cells14.1 Sensory Perception
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hair bulb5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
hair cells14.1 Sensory Perception
hair follicle5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
hair matrix5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
hair papilla5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
hair root5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
hair shaft5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
Haldane effect22.5 Transport of Gases
hard palate7.2 The Skull
haustral contraction23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
head of the femur8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
head of the fibula8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
head of the humerus8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
head of the metatarsal bone8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
head of the radius8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
head of the rib7.4 The Thoracic Cage
head of the ulna8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
heart block19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
heart bulge19.5 Development of the Heart
heart rate (HR)19.4 Cardiac Physiology
heart sounds19.3 Cardiac Cycle
Helper T cells (Th)21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
hemangioblasts20.6 Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
hematocrit18.1 An Overview of Blood
hematopoiesis6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
hematopoietic stem cell18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
hemiazygos vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
hemisection16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
hemocytoblast18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
Hemoglobin18.3 Erythrocytes
hemolysis18.6 Blood Typing
hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)18.6 Blood Typing
hemophilia18.5 Hemostasis
hemopoiesis18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
hemopoietic growth factors18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
hemorrhage18.5 Hemostasis
hemorrhagic stroke16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
hemosiderin18.3 Erythrocytes
hemostasis18.5 Hemostasis
Henry’s law22.4 Gas Exchange
heparin18.5 Hemostasis
hepatic artery proper20.5 Circulatory Pathways
hepatic portal system20.5 Circulatory Pathways
hepatic portal vein23.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
hepatic vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways , 23.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
hepatopancreatic ampulla23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
hepatopancreatic sphincter23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
heterozygous28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
Hexokinase24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
high endothelial venules21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
hilum22.2 The Lungs
hindbrain13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
Hindmilk28.6 Lactation
hinge joint9.4 Synovial Joints
hip bone8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
hip joint8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
hippocampus13.2 The Central Nervous System
histology4.1 Types of Tissues
holocrine secretion4.2 Epithelial Tissue
Homeostasis1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
homologous3.5 Cell Growth and Division
homozygous28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
hook of the hamate bone8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
horizontal plate7.2 The Skull
hormone receptor17.2 Hormones
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)28.2 Embryonic Development
humeroradial joint9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
humeroulnar joint9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
humerus8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
Hyaline cartilage4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
hydrochloric acid (HCl)23.4 The Stomach
hydrogen bond2.2 Chemical Bonds
hydrophilic3.1 The Cell Membrane
hydrophobic3.1 The Cell Membrane
Hydrostatic pressure26.1 Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
hydroxymethylglutaryl CoA (HMG CoA)24.3 Lipid Metabolism
hyoid bone7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System
hypercalcemia6.7 Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems , 26.3 Electrolyte Balance
Hypercapnia26.4 Acid-Base Balance
Hyperchloremia26.3 Electrolyte Balance
Hyperextension9.5 Types of Body Movements
hyperflexia16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
hyperflexion9.5 Types of Body Movements
hyperglycemia17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
Hyperkalemia26.3 Electrolyte Balance
Hypernatremia26.3 Electrolyte Balance
hyperparathyroidism17.5 The Parathyroid Glands
Hyperphosphatemia26.3 Electrolyte Balance
hyperplasia10.8 Smooth Muscle
hyperthyroidism17.4 The Thyroid Gland
hypertonic3.1 The Cell Membrane
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy19.1 Heart Anatomy
hypertrophy10.6 Exercise and Muscle Performance
hyperventilation22.6 Modifications in Respiratory Functions
Hypervolemia20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
hypoblast28.2 Embryonic Development
Hypocalcemia6.7 Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems , 26.3 Electrolyte Balance
Hypocapnia26.4 Acid-Base Balance
Hypochloremia26.3 Electrolyte Balance
hypodermis5.1 Layers of the Skin
hypoglossal canal7.2 The Skull
hypoglossal nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
Hypokalemia26.3 Electrolyte Balance
Hyponatremia26.3 Electrolyte Balance
hyponychium5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
hypoparathyroidism17.5 The Parathyroid Glands
Hypophosphatemia26.3 Electrolyte Balance
hypophyseal (pituitary) fossa7.2 The Skull
hypophyseal portal system17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
hypothenar eminence11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
hypothyroidism17.4 The Thyroid Gland
hypotonic3.1 The Cell Membrane
hypotonicity16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
Hypovolemic shock20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
hypoxemia18.3 Erythrocytes
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ileocecal sphincter23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
iliac crest8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
iliac fossa8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
iliococcygeus11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
iliocostalis cervicis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
iliocostalis group11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
iliocostalis lumborum11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
iliocostalis thoracis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
iliofemoral ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
iliotibial tract11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
immediate hypersensitivity21.6 Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
immune system21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
immunoglobulins18.1 An Overview of Blood
immunological memory21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
implantation28.2 Embryonic Development
inactivation gate12.4 The Action Potential
inactive proenzymes24.4 Protein Metabolism
incomplete dominance28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
incontinence25.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
indirect pathway13.2 The Central Nervous System
Inferior1.6 Anatomical Terminology
inferior angle of the scapula8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
inferior articular process7.3 The Vertebral Column
inferior cerebellar peduncle (ICP)16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
inferior extensor retinaculum11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
inferior gemellus11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
inferior mesenteric artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
inferior mesenteric ganglion15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
inferior nasal concha7.2 The Skull
inferior oblique14.1 Sensory Perception
inferior phrenic artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
inferior pubic ramus8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
inferior rectus14.1 Sensory Perception
Inferior rotation9.5 Types of Body Movements
infraglenoid tubercle8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
infrahyoid muscles11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
infraorbital foramen7.2 The Skull
infraspinatus11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
infraspinous fossa8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
infratemporal fossa7.2 The Skull
infundibulum17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus , 27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP)12.5 Communication Between Neurons
initial segment12.2 Nervous Tissue
innate immune response21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
inner cell mass28.2 Embryonic Development
inner ear14.1 Sensory Perception
inner segment14.1 Sensory Perception
inner synaptic layer14.1 Sensory Perception
innermost intercostal11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
inorganic compound2.4 Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
inositol triphosphate (IP3)17.2 Hormones
Inspiration22.3 The Process of Breathing
Inspiratory capacity (IC)22.3 The Process of Breathing
Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)22.3 The Process of Breathing
insulin-like growth factors (IGFs)17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
integral protein3.1 The Cell Membrane
integumentary system5.1 Layers of the Skin
interatrial band19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
interatrial septum19.1 Heart Anatomy
interaural intensity difference14.2 Central Processing
interaural time difference14.2 Central Processing
intercalated cell25.6 Tubular Reabsorption
intercondylar eminence8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
intercondylar fossa8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
intercostal artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
intercostal muscles11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
intercostal nerves13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
intercostal vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
Interleukins18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
intermediate cuneiform8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
intermediate filament3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
Internal acoustic meatus7.2 The Skull
internal anal sphincter23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
internal callus6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
internal capsule14.3 Motor Responses
internal carotid arteries13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
internal carotid artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
internal elastic membrane20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
internal iliac artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
internal iliac vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
internal intercostal11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
internal jugular vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
internal oblique11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
Internal respiration22.4 Gas Exchange
internal root sheath5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
internal thoracic artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
internal thoracic vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
internal urinary sphincter25.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
internodal pathways19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
internuclear ophthalmoplegia16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
interoceptor14.1 Sensory Perception
interosseous border of the fibula8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
interosseous border of the radius8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
interosseous border of the tibia8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
interosseous border of the ulna8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
interosseous membrane9.2 Fibrous Joints
interosseous membrane of the forearm8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
interosseous membrane of the leg8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
interphalangeal joint8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
Interphase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
interstitial fluid colloidal osmotic pressure (IFCOP)20.3 Capillary Exchange
interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure (IFHP)20.3 Capillary Exchange
intertrochanteric crest8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
intertrochanteric line8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
intertubercular groove (sulcus)8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
interventricular foramina13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
interventricular septum19.1 Heart Anatomy
intervertebral foramen7.3 The Vertebral Column
intestinal gland23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
intestinal juice23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
intestinal phase23.4 The Stomach
intorsion16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
Intra-alveolar pressure22.3 The Process of Breathing
intracapsular ligament9.4 Synovial Joints
intramembranous ossification6.4 Bone Formation and Development
intramural ganglia15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Intrapleural pressure22.3 The Process of Breathing
intrinsic factor23.4 The Stomach
intrinsic ligament9.4 Synovial Joints
intrinsic muscles of the hand11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
intrinsic muscles of the tongue16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
intrinsic pathway18.5 Hemostasis
intron3.4 Protein Synthesis
Inversion9.5 Types of Body Movements
ionic bond2.2 Chemical Bonds
ionotropic receptor12.4 The Action Potential
ipsilateral14.1 Sensory Perception
irregular bone6.2 Bone Classification
ischemic stroke16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
ischial ramus8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
ischial spine8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
ischial tuberosity8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
ischiococcygeus11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
ischiofemoral ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
ischiopubic ramus8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
isometric contraction10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
isotonic3.1 The Cell Membrane
isotonic contractions10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
isovolumic contraction19.3 Cardiac Cycle
isovolumic ventricular relaxation phase19.3 Cardiac Cycle
J
jaw-jerk reflex16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
joint cavity9.1 Classification of Joints
joint interzone9.7 Development of Joints
jugular (suprasternal) notch7.4 The Thoracic Cage
jugular foramen7.2 The Skull
jugular veins13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
juxtaglomerular cell25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
juxtamedullary nephrons25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
K
karyotype28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
Keratin5.1 Layers of the Skin
keratinocyte5.1 Layers of the Skin
keratohyalin5.1 Layers of the Skin
ketone bodies24.3 Lipid Metabolism
kinetic energy2.3 Chemical Reactions
kinetochore3.5 Cell Growth and Division
knee joint8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
Korotkoff sounds20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
Krebs cycle24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
kyphosis7.3 The Vertebral Column
L
labial frenulum23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
lacrimal bone7.2 The Skull
lacrimal duct14.1 Sensory Perception
lacrimal fossa7.2 The Skull
lacrimal gland14.1 Sensory Perception
Lactation28.6 Lactation
lactic acid10.3 Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
lactiferous ducts27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
lactiferous sinus27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
lacuna6.3 Bone Structure
lambdoid suture7.2 The Skull
lamina7.3 The Vertebral Column
lamina propria4.1 Types of Tissues
Langerhans cell5.1 Layers of the Skin
lanugo28.3 Fetal Development
large intestine23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
laryngeal prominence22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
laryngopharynx22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System , 23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
laryngotracheal bud22.7 Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
latch-bridges10.8 Smooth Muscle
latent period10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
Lateral1.6 Anatomical Terminology
lateral (external) rotation9.5 Types of Body Movements
lateral apertures13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
lateral border of the scapula8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
lateral circumflex artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
lateral columns13.2 The Central Nervous System
lateral compartment of the leg11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
lateral condyle of the femur8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
lateral condyle of the tibia8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
lateral corticospinal tract14.3 Motor Responses
lateral cuneiform8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
lateral epicondyle of the femur8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
lateral epicondyle of the humerus8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
Lateral excursion9.5 Types of Body Movements
Lateral flexion9.5 Types of Body Movements
lateral geniculate nucleus14.2 Central Processing
lateral horn13.2 The Central Nervous System
lateral malleolus8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
lateral meniscus9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
lateral plantar artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
lateral pterygoid11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
lateral pterygoid plate7.2 The Skull
lateral rectus14.1 Sensory Perception
lateral sacral crest7.3 The Vertebral Column
lateral sulcus13.2 The Central Nervous System
lateral supracondylar ridge8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
lateral tibiofemoral joint9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
lateral ventricles13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
lateralis11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
latissimus dorsi11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
leakage channel12.4 The Action Potential
leaky tight junctions25.6 Tubular Reabsorption
left atrioventricular valve19.1 Heart Anatomy
left colic flexure23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
left gastric artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
lesser pelvis8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
lesser sciatic foramen8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
lesser sciatic notch8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
lesser splanchnic nerve15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
lesser trochanter8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
lesser tubercle8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
lesser wings of the sphenoid bone7.2 The Skull
let-down reflex28.6 Lactation
Leukemia18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
leukocyte18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
Leukocyte esterase25.1 Physical Characteristics of Urine
leukocytosis18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
Leukopenia18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
levator palpebrae superioris14.1 Sensory Perception
ligament9.2 Fibrous Joints
ligament of the head of the femur8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb , 9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
ligamentum flavum7.3 The Vertebral Column
ligand3.1 The Cell Membrane
ligand-gated cation channel15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
ligand-gated channel12.4 The Action Potential
limbic cortex13.2 The Central Nervous System
limbic lobe15.3 Central Control
limbic system13.2 The Central Nervous System
linea aspera8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
lingual frenulum23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
lingual lipase23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
lingual tonsil22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
Lingula7.2 The Skull
lipogenesis24.3 Lipid Metabolism
lipolysis24.3 Lipid Metabolism
lipoprotein lipase23.7 Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look
Localization of function16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
long bone6.2 Bone Classification
long reflex15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
longissimus capitis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
longissimus cervicis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
longissimus group11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
longissimus thoracis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
longitudinal fissure13.2 The Central Nervous System
loop of Henle25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
loose connective tissue4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
lordosis7.3 The Vertebral Column
lower esophageal sphincter23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
lower motor neuron12.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
lumbar arteries20.5 Circulatory Pathways
lumbar curve7.3 The Vertebral Column
lumbar enlargement14.3 Motor Responses
lumbar plexus13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
lumbar puncture13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
lumbar veins20.5 Circulatory Pathways
Lumbar vertebrae7.3 The Vertebral Column
lung22.2 The Lungs
Luteinizing hormone (LH)17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
Lymphatic capillaries21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
lymphatic system21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
lymphatic trunks21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
lymphoid nodules21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Lymphoid stem cells18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
Lymphoma18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
lysozyme18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
M
macromolecule2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Macrophage oxidative metabolism21.5 The Immune Response against Pathogens
macula14.1 Sensory Perception
macula densa25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)1.7 Medical Imaging
main pancreatic duct23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
major duodenal papilla23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
major histocompatibility complex (MHC)21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
malleus14.1 Sensory Perception
Mandibular foramen7.2 The Skull
Mandibular fossa7.2 The Skull
mandibular notch7.2 The Skull
manubrium7.4 The Thoracic Cage
marginal arteries19.1 Heart Anatomy
mass movement23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
mastication11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back , 23.2 Digestive System Processes and Regulation
mastoid process7.2 The Skull
maxillary bone7.2 The Skull
maxillary sinus7.2 The Skull
maxillary vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
maximus11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
Mean arterial pressure (MAP)20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
Mechanical digestion23.2 Digestive System Processes and Regulation
mechanically gated channel12.4 The Action Potential
mechanoreceptor14.1 Sensory Perception
meconium28.3 Fetal Development
medial (internal) rotation9.5 Types of Body Movements
medial border of the scapula8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
medial compartment of the thigh11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
medial condyle of the femur8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
medial condyle of the tibia8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
medial cuneiform8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
medial epicondyle of the femur8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
medial epicondyle of the humerus8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
Medial excursion9.5 Types of Body Movements
medial forebrain bundle15.3 Central Control
medial geniculate nucleus14.2 Central Processing
medial lemniscus14.2 Central Processing
medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF)16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
medial malleolus8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
medial meniscus9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
medial plantar artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
medial pterygoid11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
medial pterygoid plate7.2 The Skull
medial rectus14.1 Sensory Perception
medial tibiofemoral joint9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
medialis11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
median antebrachial vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
median aperture13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
median cubital vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
median nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
median sacral artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
median sacral crest7.3 The Vertebral Column
mediastinal artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
medullary cavity6.3 Bone Structure
megakaryocyte18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
Meissner corpuscle5.3 Functions of the Integumentary System
Melanin5.1 Layers of the Skin
melanocyte5.1 Layers of the Skin
melanosome5.1 Layers of the Skin
melatonin17.7 The Pineal Gland
membrane potential12.4 The Action Potential
memory cell18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
meniscus9.4 Synovial Joints
Mental foramen7.2 The Skull
Mental protuberance7.2 The Skull
mental status exam16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
Merkel cell5.1 Layers of the Skin
Merocrine secretion4.2 Epithelial Tissue
mesencephalic nuclei14.2 Central Processing
mesencephalon13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
mesenchymal cell4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
mesenteric plexus15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
mesoappendix23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
messenger RNA (mRNA)3.4 Protein Synthesis
Metabolic acidosis26.5 Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
Metabolic alkalosis26.5 Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
metabolic rate24.6 Energy and Heat Balance
metabotropic receptor12.5 Communication Between Neurons
metacarpal bone8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
metacarpophalangeal joint8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
Metaphase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
metaphase plate3.5 Cell Growth and Division
metarteriole20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
metatarsal bone8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
metatarsophalangeal joint8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
metencephalon13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
MHC polygeny21.7 Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
MHC polymorphism21.7 Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
microcirculation20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
microfilament3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
Microglia12.2 Nervous Tissue
microscopic anatomy1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
microtubule3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
microvilli23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
Micturition25.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
midbrain13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
midcarpal joint8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
middle cardiac vein19.1 Heart Anatomy
middle cerebellar peduncle (MCP)16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
middle cerebral artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
middle cranial fossa7.2 The Skull
middle ear14.1 Sensory Perception
middle nasal concha7.2 The Skull
middle sacral vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
middle scalene11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
migrating motility complex23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
mineralocorticoids17.6 The Adrenal Glands
Minerals24.7 Nutrition and Diet
minimus11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
mitochondrion3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
Mitosis3.5 Cell Growth and Division
mitotic phase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
mitotic spindle3.5 Cell Growth and Division
mitral valve19.1 Heart Anatomy
mixing wave23.4 The Stomach
moderator band 19.1 Heart Anatomy
molecule2.2 Chemical Bonds
Monocytes18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
monoglyceride molecules24.3 Lipid Metabolism
motor end-plate10.2 Skeletal Muscle
motor exam16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
mucosal barrier23.4 The Stomach
mucous connective tissue4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
mucous gland4.2 Epithelial Tissue
mucous membrane4.1 Types of Tissues
mucous neck cells23.4 The Stomach
multiaxial joint9.1 Classification of Joints
multimodal integration area14.2 Central Processing
multipennate11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
Multipolar12.2 Nervous Tissue
multipotent3.6 Cellular Differentiation
murmur19.3 Cardiac Cycle
muscarinic receptor12.5 Communication Between Neurons , 15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
muscle tension10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
Muscle tissue4.1 Types of Tissues
muscular artery20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
muscularis23.1 Overview of the Digestive System
myelencephalon13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
myelin4.5 Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response , 12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
myelin sheath12.2 Nervous Tissue
Myeloid stem cells18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
myenteric plexus23.1 Overview of the Digestive System
Mylohyoid line7.2 The Skull
myocardial conducting cells19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
myocardial contractile cells19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
myocardium19.1 Heart Anatomy
myocyte4.4 Muscle Tissue and Motion
myofibril10.2 Skeletal Muscle
myogenic mechanism25.7 Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
myogenic response20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
myosin10.2 Skeletal Muscle
N
nail body5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
nail cuticle5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
nail fold5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
nail root5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
naïve lymphocyte21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
nasal cavity7.2 The Skull
nasal conchae7.2 The Skull
nasolacrimal canal7.2 The Skull
Natural killer (NK) cells18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
natural killer cell (NK)21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
navicular8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
neck of the femur8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
neck of the radius8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
neck of the rib7.4 The Thoracic Cage
Necrosis4.6 Tissue Injury and Aging
Negative feedback1.5 Homeostasis
negative inotropic factors19.4 Cardiac Physiology
Neonatal hypothyroidism17.4 The Thyroid Gland
Nephrons25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
nerve plexus13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
nervi vasorum20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
Nervous tissue4.1 Types of Tissues
neural crest13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
neural groove13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
neural tunic14.1 Sensory Perception
neuraxis13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
Neurogenic shock20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
neurological exam16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
neuromuscular junction (NMJ)10.2 Skeletal Muscle
neuron4.5 Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response , 12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
neuropeptide12.5 Communication Between Neurons
neurulation28.2 Embryonic Development
Neutralization21.5 The Immune Response against Pathogens
neutrophils18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
nicotinic receptor12.5 Communication Between Neurons , 15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
nociceptor14.1 Sensory Perception
node of Ranvier12.2 Nervous Tissue
nonshivering thermogenesis28.5 Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
nonspecific channel12.4 The Action Potential
normal range1.5 Homeostasis
nuchal ligament7.3 The Vertebral Column
nuclear envelope3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
nuclear pore3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
nucleolus3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
nucleosome3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
nucleus3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles , 12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
nucleus ambiguus15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
nucleus cuneatus14.2 Central Processing
nucleus gracilis14.2 Central Processing
nucleus pulposus7.3 The Vertebral Column
nutrient1.4 Requirements for Human Life
nutrient foramen6.3 Bone Structure
O
oblique11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
Obstructive shock20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
obturator externus11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
obturator foramen8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
obturator internus11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
occipital bone7.2 The Skull
occipital condyle7.2 The Skull
occipital lobe13.2 The Central Nervous System
occipital sinus20.5 Circulatory Pathways
occipital sinuses13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
occipitofrontalis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
oculomotor nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
odorant molecules14.1 Sensory Perception
olecranon fossa8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
olecranon process8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
olfactory bulb14.1 Sensory Perception
olfactory epithelium14.1 Sensory Perception
olfactory nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
olfactory pit22.7 Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
olfactory sensory neuron14.1 Sensory Perception
oligopotent3.6 Cellular Differentiation
Open reduction6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
ophthalmic artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
opponens digiti minimi11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
opponens pollicis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
Opposition9.5 Types of Body Movements
opsins14.1 Sensory Perception
optic chiasm14.2 Central Processing
optic disc14.1 Sensory Perception
optic tract14.2 Central Processing
oral cavity23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
oral vestibule23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
orbicularis oculi11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
orbicularis oris11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
orbit7.2 The Skull
organ system1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body
organic compound2.4 Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
organogenesis28.2 Embryonic Development
organs of Corti14.1 Sensory Perception
oropharynx22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System , 23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
orthopedist6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
orthostatic reflex13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
Osmosis3.1 The Cell Membrane
osseous tissue6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
ossicles14.1 Sensory Perception
ossification6.4 Bone Formation and Development
ossification center6.4 Bone Formation and Development
osteoblast6.3 Bone Structure
osteoclast6.3 Bone Structure
osteocyte6.3 Bone Structure
osteogenic cell6.3 Bone Structure
osteomalacia25.10 The Urinary System and Homeostasis
osteon6.3 Bone Structure
otolithic membrane14.1 Sensory Perception
outer segment14.1 Sensory Perception
outer synaptic layer14.1 Sensory Perception
oval window14.1 Sensory Perception
ovarian artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
ovarian vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
oxidation24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
oxidation-reduction reaction24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
oxidative phosphorylation24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
oxygen debt10.3 Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
oxygen–hemoglobin dissociation curve22.5 Transport of Gases
P
pacesetter cell10.8 Smooth Muscle
Pacinian corpuscle5.3 Functions of the Integumentary System
packed cell volume (PCV)18.1 An Overview of Blood
palatine bone7.2 The Skull
palatine process7.2 The Skull
palatine tonsil22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
palatoglossal arch23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
palatoglossus11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
palatopharyngeal arch23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
palmar arches20.5 Circulatory Pathways
palmar interossei11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
palmar venous arches20.5 Circulatory Pathways
palmaris longus11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
palpebral conjunctiva14.1 Sensory Perception
pancreas17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas , 23.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
pancreatic amylase23.7 Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look
pancreatic islets17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
pancreatic lipase23.7 Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look
pancreatic lipases24.3 Lipid Metabolism
pancreatic nuclease23.7 Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look
papillae14.1 Sensory Perception
papillary layer5.1 Layers of the Skin
papillary muscle19.1 Heart Anatomy
paramedian pontine reticular formation (PPRF)16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
paranasal sinus22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
paranasal sinuses7.2 The Skull
parasympathetic division15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
parasympathomimetic drugs15.4 Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
parathyroid glands17.5 The Parathyroid Glands
parathyroid hormone (PTH)17.5 The Parathyroid Glands
paravertebral ganglia13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System , 15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
parietal bone7.2 The Skull
parietal branches20.5 Circulatory Pathways
parietal cells23.4 The Stomach
parietal lobe13.2 The Central Nervous System
parietal pleura22.2 The Lungs
parieto-occipital sulcus13.2 The Central Nervous System
parotid glands23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
Partial pressure22.4 Gas Exchange
Passive immunity21.4 The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
Passive transport3.1 The Cell Membrane
patella8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
patellar ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints , 11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
patellar surface8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
pattern recognition receptor (PRR)21.2 Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
pectinate line23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
pectinate muscles19.1 Heart Anatomy
pectineal line8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
pectoralis major11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
pectoralis minor11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
pedicle7.3 The Vertebral Column
pelvic brim8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
pelvic diaphragm11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
pelvic girdle8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis , 11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
pelvic inlet8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
pelvic outlet8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
pepsin24.4 Protein Metabolism
pepsinogen23.4 The Stomach
perforating canal6.3 Bone Structure
pericardial artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
pericardial cavity19.1 Heart Anatomy
pericardial sac19.1 Heart Anatomy
perichondrium6.4 Bone Formation and Development
perimysium10.2 Skeletal Muscle
perineurium13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
periodic table of the elements2.1 Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
periodontal ligament9.2 Fibrous Joints
periosteum6.3 Bone Structure
peripheral chemoreceptor22.3 The Process of Breathing
peripheral nervous system (PNS)12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Peripheral proteins3.1 The Cell Membrane
peripheral tolerance21.4 The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
peritoneum1.6 Anatomical Terminology
peritubular capillaries25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
permanent teeth23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone7.2 The Skull
petrosal sinus20.5 Circulatory Pathways
petrous ridge7.2 The Skull
phalanx bone of the foot8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
phalanx bone of the hand8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
pharyngeal tonsil22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
pharynx22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System , 23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
phenotype28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
phosphodiesterase (PDE)17.2 Hormones
Phosphorylation2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
phosphorylation cascade17.2 Hormones
photoisomerization14.1 Sensory Perception
photon14.1 Sensory Perception
photoreceptor14.1 Sensory Perception
phrenic nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
phrenic vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
physiological sphincter25.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
physiology1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
pineal gland17.7 The Pineal Gland
pinealocyte17.7 The Pineal Gland
pinocytosis3.1 The Cell Membrane
pisiform8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
pituitary dwarfism17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
pituitary gland17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
pivot joint9.4 Synovial Joints
placenta28.2 Embryonic Development
placenta previa28.2 Embryonic Development
placentation28.2 Embryonic Development
plane joint9.4 Synovial Joints
plantar aponeurosis11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
plantar arch20.5 Circulatory Pathways
plantar flexion9.5 Types of Body Movements
plantar reflex16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
plantar veins20.5 Circulatory Pathways
plantar venous arch20.5 Circulatory Pathways
Plasma osmolality26.2 Water Balance
plasmin18.5 Hemostasis
platelet plug18.5 Hemostasis
platelets18.1 An Overview of Blood
pleural cavity22.2 The Lungs
Pleural fluid22.2 The Lungs
pluripotent3.6 Cellular Differentiation
pluripotent stem cell18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
pneumotaxic center22.3 The Process of Breathing
polar molecule2.2 Chemical Bonds
polyclonal response21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
polycythemia18.3 Erythrocytes
polymorphonuclear18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
polypeptide3.4 Protein Synthesis
polyribosome3.4 Protein Synthesis
polyspermy28.1 Fertilization
popliteal artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
popliteal vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
positive chemotaxis18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
Positive feedback1.5 Homeostasis
positive inotropic factors19.4 Cardiac Physiology
Positron emission tomography (PET)1.7 Medical Imaging
postabsorptive state24.5 Metabolic States of the Body
postcentral gyrus13.2 The Central Nervous System
Posterior1.6 Anatomical Terminology
posterior (dorsal) sacral foramen7.3 The Vertebral Column
posterior arch7.3 The Vertebral Column
posterior cardiac vein19.1 Heart Anatomy
posterior cerebral artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
posterior columns13.2 The Central Nervous System
posterior communicating artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
posterior compartment of the leg11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
posterior compartment of the thigh11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
posterior cranial fossa7.2 The Skull
posterior cruciate ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
posterior horn13.2 The Central Nervous System
posterior inferior iliac spine8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
posterior interventricular artery19.1 Heart Anatomy
posterior interventricular sulcus19.1 Heart Anatomy
posterior longitudinal ligament7.3 The Vertebral Column
posterior median sulcus13.2 The Central Nervous System
posterior sacroiliac ligament8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
posterior scalene11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
posterior superior iliac spine8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
posterior talofibular ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
posterior tibial artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
posterior tibial vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
posterolateral sulcus13.2 The Central Nervous System
postganglionic fiber15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
postsynaptic potential (PSP)12.5 Communication Between Neurons
Potential energy2.3 Chemical Reactions
power stroke10.3 Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
PP cell17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
precapillary sphincters20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
precentral gyrus13.2 The Central Nervous System
precentral gyrus of the frontal cortex12.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
prefrontal lobe13.2 The Central Nervous System
preganglionic fiber15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
preload19.3 Cardiac Cycle
premotor area13.2 The Central Nervous System
premotor cortex14.3 Motor Responses
prepotential depolarization19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
Pressure1.4 Requirements for Human Life
prevertebral ganglia13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System , 15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
primary adaptive response21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
primary curve7.3 The Vertebral Column
primary follicles27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
primary lymphoid organs21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
primary ossification center6.4 Bone Formation and Development
primary sensory cortex14.2 Central Processing
primary union4.6 Tissue Injury and Aging
primary vesicles13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
prime mover11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
primitive atrium19.5 Development of the Heart
primitive heart tube19.5 Development of the Heart
primitive streak28.2 Embryonic Development
primitive ventricle19.5 Development of the Heart
primordial follicles27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
principal cell25.6 Tubular Reabsorption
procedural memory16.2 The Mental Status Exam
product2.3 Chemical Reactions
progesterone17.8 Gonadal and Placental Hormones
projection6.3 Bone Structure
prolactin28.6 Lactation
prolactin (PRL)17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
proliferative phase27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
proliferative zone6.4 Bone Formation and Development
promoter3.4 Protein Synthesis
pronated position9.5 Types of Body Movements
Pronation9.5 Types of Body Movements
pronator drift16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
pronator quadratus11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
pronator teres11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
propagation12.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
Prophase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
proprioceptor14.1 Sensory Perception
prosencephalon13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
prostaglandin2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
protein kinase17.2 Hormones
proteolysis24.4 Protein Metabolism
proteome3.4 Protein Synthesis
Protraction9.5 Types of Body Movements
Proximal1.6 Anatomical Terminology
proximal convoluted tubules (PCTs)25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
proximal tibiofibular joint8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium4.2 Epithelial Tissue
psychoneuroimmunology21.7 Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
pterion7.2 The Skull
pubic arch8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
pubic body8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
pubic symphysis8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
pubic tubercle8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
pubococcygeus11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
pubofemoral ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
pulmonary arteries19.1 Heart Anatomy
pulmonary capillaries19.1 Heart Anatomy
pulmonary plexus22.2 The Lungs
pulmonary surfactant22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
pulmonary valve19.1 Heart Anatomy
Pulmonary ventilation22.3 The Process of Breathing
pulp cavity23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
pulse pressure20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
Punnett square28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
Purkinje fibers19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
pyloric antrum23.4 The Stomach
pyloric canal23.4 The Stomach
pyloric sphincter23.4 The Stomach
pylorus23.4 The Stomach
pyramidal decussation14.3 Motor Responses
pyramids14.3 Motor Responses
pyruvate24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
pyruvic acid10.3 Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
Q
QRS complex19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
quadratus femoris 11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
quadratus lumborum11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
quadriceps femoris group11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
quadriceps tendon11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
quickening28.3 Fetal Development
Quiet breathing22.3 The Process of Breathing
R
radial artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
radial collateral ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
radial fossa8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
radial nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
radial notch of the ulna8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
radial tuberosity8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
radial vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
Radiation24.6 Energy and Heat Balance
radioactive isotope2.1 Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
radiocarpal joint8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
ramus of the mandible7.2 The Skull
reabsorption20.3 Capillary Exchange
reactant2.3 Chemical Reactions
Reactive oxygen species (ROS)3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
receptive aphasia16.2 The Mental Status Exam
receptor3.1 The Cell Membrane
receptor cell14.1 Sensory Perception
receptor potential12.5 Communication Between Neurons
Receptor-mediated endocytosis3.1 The Cell Membrane
recessive28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
recessive lethal28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
rectal valves23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
rectus abdominis11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
rectus sheaths11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
red blood cells (RBCs)18.1 An Overview of Blood
Red marrow6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
reduction24.1 Overview of Metabolic Reactions
referred pain15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
reflex arc15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
refractory period12.4 The Action Potential
Regional anatomy1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
Regulatory T cells (Treg)21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
relative refractory period12.4 The Action Potential
relaxation phase10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
remodeling6.4 Bone Formation and Development
renal artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
renal columns25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
renal corpuscle25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
renal cortex25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
renal fat pad25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
renal hilum25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
renal papillae25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
renal pyramids25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
renal vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
repolarization12.4 The Action Potential
reposition9.5 Types of Body Movements
Reproduction1.3 Functions of Human Life
reserve zone6.4 Bone Formation and Development
Residual volume (RV)22.3 The Process of Breathing
Respiratory acidosis26.5 Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
Respiratory alkalosis26.5 Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
respiratory bronchiole22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
respiratory cycle22.3 The Process of Breathing
respiratory epithelium22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
respiratory membrane22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
respiratory pump20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
respiratory rate22.3 The Process of Breathing
Respiratory volume22.3 The Process of Breathing
respiratory zone22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
Responsiveness1.3 Functions of Human Life
rest and digest15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
resting membrane potential12.4 The Action Potential
Reticular fiber4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
reticular formation13.2 The Central Nervous System
reticular lamina4.2 Epithelial Tissue
reticular layer5.1 Layers of the Skin
Reticular tissue4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
reticulocyte18.3 Erythrocytes
reticuloendothelial cells23.6 Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
reticulospinal tract14.3 Motor Responses
retina14.1 Sensory Perception
retinal14.1 Sensory Perception
retinal ganglion cell (RGC)14.1 Sensory Perception
retraction9.5 Types of Body Movements
retrograde amnesia16.2 The Mental Status Exam
Rh blood group18.6 Blood Typing
rhodopsin14.1 Sensory Perception
rhombencephalon13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
rhomboid major11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
rhomboid minor11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)3.4 Protein Synthesis
right atrioventricular valve19.1 Heart Anatomy
right colic flexure23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
right gastric artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
right lymphatic duct21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Rinne test16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
RNA polymerase3.4 Protein Synthesis
rod photoreceptor14.1 Sensory Perception
Romberg test16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
Rotation9.5 Types of Body Movements
rotator cuff9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints , 11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
round window14.1 Sensory Perception
ruga23.4 The Stomach
S
S phase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
saccade16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
saccharolytic fermentation23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
saccule14.1 Sensory Perception
sacral canal7.3 The Vertebral Column
sacral foramina7.3 The Vertebral Column
sacral hiatus7.3 The Vertebral Column
sacral micturition center25.2 Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
sacral plexus13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
sacral promontory7.3 The Vertebral Column
sacrococcygeal curve7.3 The Vertebral Column
sacroiliac joint8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
sacrospinous ligament8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
sacrotuberous ligament8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
saddle joint9.4 Synovial Joints
sagittal plane1.6 Anatomical Terminology
sagittal suture7.2 The Skull
salivary glands23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
salivation23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
saltatory conduction12.4 The Action Potential
saphenous nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
sarcolemma10.2 Skeletal Muscle
sarcomere10.2 Skeletal Muscle
sarcopenia10.6 Exercise and Muscle Performance
sarcoplasm10.2 Skeletal Muscle
sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR)10.2 Skeletal Muscle
scala tympani14.1 Sensory Perception
scala vestibuli14.1 Sensory Perception
scalene muscles11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
scaphoid8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
scapula8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
sciatic nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
sclera14.1 Sensory Perception
scoliosis7.3 The Vertebral Column
sebaceous gland5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
second messenger17.2 Hormones
second-degree burn5.4 Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
secondary adaptive response21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
secondary curve7.3 The Vertebral Column
secondary follicles27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
secondary lymphoid organs21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
secondary ossification center6.4 Bone Formation and Development
secondary sex characteristics27.3 Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
secondary union4.6 Tissue Injury and Aging
secondary vesicles13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
secretin24.4 Protein Metabolism
section1.6 Anatomical Terminology
segmental muscle group11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
Segmentation23.2 Digestive System Processes and Regulation
selective permeability3.1 The Cell Membrane
sella turcica7.2 The Skull
semicircular canals14.1 Sensory Perception
semilunar valves19.1 Heart Anatomy
seminal vesicle27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
seminiferous tubules27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
semispinalis capitis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
semispinalis cervicis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
semispinalis thoracis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
sensor1.5 Homeostasis
sensorineural hearing16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
sensory exam16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
sensory homunculus14.2 Central Processing
sensory modality14.1 Sensory Perception
septal cartilage7.2 The Skull
septum19.1 Heart Anatomy
septum primum19.1 Heart Anatomy
Seroconversion21.5 The Immune Response against Pathogens
serous gland4.2 Epithelial Tissue
serratus anterior11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
serum18.5 Hemostasis
sesamoid bone6.2 Bone Classification
set point1.5 Homeostasis
severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID)21.6 Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
sex chromosomes28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
shaft of the femur8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
shaft of the fibula8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
shaft of the humerus8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
shaft of the radius8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
shaft of the tibia8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
shaft of the ulna8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
short bone6.2 Bone Classification
short reflex15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
short-term memory16.2 The Mental Status Exam
sickle cell disease18.3 Erythrocytes
sigmoid colon23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
simple columnar epithelium4.2 Epithelial Tissue
simple cuboidal epithelium4.2 Epithelial Tissue
simple squamous epithelium4.2 Epithelial Tissue
sinoatrial (SA) node19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
sinus rhythm19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
sinus venosus19.5 Development of the Heart
sinusoid capillary20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
sister chromatid3.5 Cell Growth and Division
size exclusion12.4 The Action Potential
skeletal muscle pump20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
skeletal system6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
Slow oxidative (SO)10.5 Types of Muscle Fibers
small cardiac vein19.1 Heart Anatomy
small intestine23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
small saphenous vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
Snellen chart16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
sodium bicarbonate24.4 Protein Metabolism
sodium-potassium pump3.1 The Cell Membrane
soft palate23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
soleal line8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
solitary nucleus14.2 Central Processing
somatic cell3.5 Cell Growth and Division
somatic nervous system (SNS)12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
somatic reflex15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
spasticity16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
Spatial summation12.5 Communication Between Neurons
special sense14.1 Sensory Perception
specific gravity25.1 Physical Characteristics of Urine
spermatogenesis27.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
sphenoid bone7.2 The Skull
sphenoid sinus7.2 The Skull
sphincter urethrovaginalis11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
sphygmomanometer20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
spinal accessory nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
spinal cavity1.6 Anatomical Terminology
spinal nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
spinal trigeminal nucleus14.2 Central Processing
spinalis capitis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
spinalis cervicis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
spinalis group11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
spinalis thoracis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
spine of the scapula8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
spinocerebellar tract16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
spinocerebellum16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
spinothalamic tract14.2 Central Processing
spinous process7.3 The Vertebral Column
spiral ganglia14.1 Sensory Perception
splenic artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
splenius capitis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
splenius cervicis11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
spliceosome3.4 Protein Synthesis
splicing3.4 Protein Synthesis
spongy bone6.3 Bone Structure
spontaneous depolarization19.2 Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
Squamous cell carcinoma5.4 Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
squamous suture7.2 The Skull
stage of exhaustion17.6 The Adrenal Glands
stage of resistance17.6 The Adrenal Glands
stapes14.1 Sensory Perception
stem cell3.6 Cellular Differentiation
stereocilia14.1 Sensory Perception
stereognosis16.2 The Mental Status Exam
sternal angle7.4 The Thoracic Cage
sternal end of the clavicle8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
sternoclavicular joint8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
sternocleidomastoid11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
sternothyroid11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
stomach23.4 The Stomach
stratified columnar epithelium4.2 Epithelial Tissue
Stratified cuboidal epithelium4.2 Epithelial Tissue
Stratified squamous epithelium4.2 Epithelial Tissue
stratum basale5.1 Layers of the Skin
stratum corneum5.1 Layers of the Skin
stratum granulosum5.1 Layers of the Skin
stratum lucidum5.1 Layers of the Skin
stratum spinosum5.1 Layers of the Skin
stress-relaxation response10.8 Smooth Muscle
stretch reflex14.3 Motor Responses
striation4.4 Muscle Tissue and Motion
striatum13.2 The Central Nervous System
stroke volume (SV)19.4 Cardiac Physiology
styloglossus11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
Styloid process7.2 The Skull
styloid process of the radius8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
styloid process of the ulna8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
Stylomastoid foramen7.2 The Skull
subacromial bursa9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
subarachnoid space13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
subclavian artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
subclavian vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
subcortical nuclei13.2 The Central Nervous System
subcutaneous bursa9.4 Synovial Joints
sublingual glands23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
submandibular glands23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
submodalities14.1 Sensory Perception
submucosal plexus23.1 Overview of the Digestive System
submuscular bursa9.4 Synovial Joints
subpubic angle8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
subscapular bursa9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
subscapular fossa8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
subscapular vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
subscapularis11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
substantia nigra pars compacta13.2 The Central Nervous System
substantia nigra pars reticulata13.2 The Central Nervous System
subtalar joint9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
subtendinous bursa9.4 Synovial Joints
subthalamus13.2 The Central Nervous System
sudoriferous glands5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
Superficial1.6 Anatomical Terminology
superficial anterior compartment of the forearm11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
superficial posterior compartment of the forearm11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
superficial reflex16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
Superior1.6 Anatomical Terminology
superior angle of the scapula8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
superior articular process7.3 The Vertebral Column
superior articular process of the sacrum7.3 The Vertebral Column
superior border of the scapula8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
superior cerebellar peduncle (SCP)16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
superior cervical ganglion15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
superior extensor retinaculum11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
superior gemellus11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
superior mesenteric artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
superior mesenteric ganglion15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
superior nasal concha7.2 The Skull
superior nuchal line7.2 The Skull
superior oblique14.1 Sensory Perception
Superior orbital fissure7.2 The Skull
superior phrenic artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
superior pubic ramus8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
superior rectus14.1 Sensory Perception
superior rotation9.5 Types of Body Movements
supinated position9.5 Types of Body Movements
Supination9.5 Types of Body Movements
supplemental motor area14.3 Motor Responses
Supportive connective tissue4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
suprachiasmatic nucleus14.2 Central Processing
supraglenoid tubercle8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
Suprahyoid muscles11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
supraorbital foramen7.2 The Skull
supraorbital margin7.2 The Skull
suprascapular notch8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
supraspinatus11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
supraspinous fossa8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
supraspinous ligament7.3 The Vertebral Column
surgical neck8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
suspensory ligaments27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
sustentaculum tali8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
sympathetic chain ganglia13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System , 15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
sympathetic division15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
sympatholytic drug15.4 Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
sympathomimetic drug15.4 Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
symphysis9.3 Cartilaginous Joints
synapses12.2 Nervous Tissue
synaptic end bulb12.2 Nervous Tissue
synarthrosis9.1 Classification of Joints
synchondrosis9.3 Cartilaginous Joints
syncytiotrophoblast28.2 Embryonic Development
syndesmosis9.2 Fibrous Joints
synostosis9.2 Fibrous Joints
synovial fluid9.4 Synovial Joints
synovial joint9.1 Classification of Joints
synthesis reaction2.3 Chemical Reactions
systemic anatomy1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
systemic circuit19.1 Heart Anatomy
systemic edema25.5 Physiology of Urine Formation
systemic nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
systole19.3 Cardiac Cycle
systolic pressure20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
T
T cell-dependent antigen21.4 The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
T cell-independent antigen21.4 The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
T lymphocytes18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
T-tubules10.2 Skeletal Muscle
talocrural joint9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
target effector15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
target heart rate19.4 Cardiac Physiology
tarsal bone8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
taste buds14.1 Sensory Perception
tectorial membrane14.1 Sensory Perception
tectospinal tract14.3 Motor Responses
tegmentum13.2 The Central Nervous System
telencephalon13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
Telophase3.5 Cell Growth and Division
temporal bone7.2 The Skull
temporal fossa7.2 The Skull
temporal lobe13.2 The Central Nervous System
temporal process of the zygomatic bone7.2 The Skull
Temporal summation12.5 Communication Between Neurons
temporal vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
temporomandibular joint (TMJ)9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
tendinous intersections11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
tendon9.4 Synovial Joints
tendon sheath9.4 Synovial Joints
teniae coli23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
tensor fascia latae11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
terminal electron acceptor24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
tertiary follicles27.2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
testicular artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
testicular vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
testosterone17.8 Gonadal and Placental Hormones
Thalassemia18.3 Erythrocytes
thenar eminence11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
thermoneutral24.6 Energy and Heat Balance
thermoregulation24.6 Energy and Heat Balance
thick filament10.2 Skeletal Muscle
thin filament10.2 Skeletal Muscle
third ventricle13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
third-degree burn5.4 Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
thoracic aorta20.5 Circulatory Pathways
thoracic cage7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System
thoracic cavity1.6 Anatomical Terminology
thoracic curve7.3 The Vertebral Column
thoracic duct21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
thoracic vertebrae7.3 The Vertebral Column
Thoracic wall compliance22.3 The Process of Breathing
thoracolumbar system15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
thoroughfare channel20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
threshold12.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
thrombin18.5 Hemostasis
thrombocytes18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
thrombocytopenia18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
Thrombocytosis18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets
Thrombopoietin18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
thrombosis18.5 Hemostasis
thrombus18.5 Hemostasis
thymus17.10 Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions , 21.1 Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
thyrocervical artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
thyroid cartilage22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
thyroid gland17.4 The Thyroid Gland
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
thyroxine17.4 The Thyroid Gland
tibial collateral ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
tibial nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
tibial tuberosity8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
tibialis anterior11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
tibialis posterior11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
Tidal volume (TV)22.3 The Process of Breathing
tight junction4.2 Epithelial Tissue
tissue factor18.5 Hemostasis
tissue membrane4.1 Types of Tissues
Tissue typing21.7 Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
topographical14.1 Sensory Perception
Total dead space22.3 The Process of Breathing
total lung capacity (TLC)22.3 The Process of Breathing
Total pressure22.4 Gas Exchange
totipotent stem cell18.2 Production of the Formed Elements
trabeculae6.3 Bone Structure
trabeculae carneae19.1 Heart Anatomy
trachealis muscle22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
transamination24.4 Protein Metabolism
transcription3.4 Protein Synthesis
transcription factor3.6 Cellular Differentiation
transduction14.1 Sensory Perception
Transfer RNA (tRNA)3.4 Protein Synthesis
transferrin18.3 Erythrocytes
transitional epithelium4.2 Epithelial Tissue
Translation3.4 Protein Synthesis
Transpulmonary pressure22.3 The Process of Breathing
transverse colon23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
transverse foramen7.3 The Vertebral Column
transverse plane1.6 Anatomical Terminology
transverse process7.3 The Vertebral Column
transversospinales11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
transversus abdominis11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
trapezium8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
trapezoid8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
triad10.2 Skeletal Muscle
tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA)24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
triceps brachii11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
tricuspid valve19.1 Heart Anatomy
trigeminal ganglion13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
trigeminal nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
triglycerides24.3 Lipid Metabolism
triiodothyronine17.4 The Thyroid Gland
triplet3.4 Protein Synthesis
triquetrum8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
trochlear nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
trochlear notch8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
trophoblasts28.2 Embryonic Development
tropomyosin10.2 Skeletal Muscle
troponin10.2 Skeletal Muscle
true ribs7.4 The Thoracic Cage
true vocal cord22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
truncus arteriosus19.5 Development of the Heart
trypsin24.4 Protein Metabolism
trypsinogen24.4 Protein Metabolism
tubercle of the rib7.4 The Thoracic Cage
tubuloglomerular feedback25.7 Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
tunica externa20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
tunica intima20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
tunica media20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
tympanic membrane14.1 Sensory Perception
type I alveolar cell22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
type I hypersensitivity21.6 Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
type II alveolar cell22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
Type II hypersensitivity21.6 Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
Type III hypersensitivity21.6 Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
U
ulnar artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
ulnar collateral ligament9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
ulnar nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
ulnar notch of the radius8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
ulnar tuberosity8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
ulnar vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
Ultrasonography1.7 Medical Imaging
umbilical arteries20.6 Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
umbilical cord28.2 Embryonic Development
umbilical vein20.6 Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
uniaxial joint9.1 Classification of Joints
unipennate11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
Unipolar12.2 Nervous Tissue
unipotent3.6 Cellular Differentiation
universal donor18.6 Blood Typing
universal recipient18.6 Blood Typing
upper esophageal sphincter23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
upper motor neuron12.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
upregulation17.2 Hormones
urea cycle24.4 Protein Metabolism
Urinalysis25.1 Physical Characteristics of Urine
urogenital triangle11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax
utricle14.1 Sensory Perception
V
vagus nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
Valsalva’s maneuver23.5 The Small and Large Intestines
valve19.1 Heart Anatomy
variable region domain21.3 The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
vasa recta25.3 Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
vasa vasorum20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
Vascular shock20.4 Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
vascular shunt20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
vascular spasm18.5 Hemostasis
vascular tone20.2 Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
Vascular tubes20.6 Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
vascular tunic14.1 Sensory Perception
vasoconstriction20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
vasomotor nerves15.3 Central Control
vastus intermedius11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
vastus lateralis11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
venous reserve20.1 Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
Ventilation22.4 Gas Exchange
ventral1.6 Anatomical Terminology
ventral (anterior) cavity1.6 Anatomical Terminology
ventral (anterior) nerve root13.2 The Central Nervous System
ventral posterior nucleus14.2 Central Processing
ventral respiratory group (VRG)22.3 The Process of Breathing
ventral stream14.2 Central Processing
ventricular ejection phase19.3 Cardiac Cycle
vernix caseosa28.3 Fetal Development
vertebral (spinal) canal7.3 The Vertebral Column
vertebral arch7.3 The Vertebral Column
vertebral arteries13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
vertebral artery20.5 Circulatory Pathways
vertebral column7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System
vertebral foramen7.3 The Vertebral Column
vertebral vein20.5 Circulatory Pathways
vesicle3.1 The Cell Membrane
vestibular fold22.1 Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
vestibular ganglion14.1 Sensory Perception
vestibular nuclei14.2 Central Processing
vestibule14.1 Sensory Perception
vestibulocerebellum16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
vestibulocochlear nerve13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
vestibulospinal tract14.3 Motor Responses
visceral branches20.5 Circulatory Pathways
visceral muscle10.8 Smooth Muscle
visceral pleura22.2 The Lungs
visceral reflex15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
visceral sense14.1 Sensory Perception
Vision14.1 Sensory Perception
visual acuity14.1 Sensory Perception
Vital capacity (VC)22.3 The Process of Breathing
Vitamins24.7 Nutrition and Diet
vitiligo5.1 Layers of the Skin
vitreous humor14.1 Sensory Perception
voltage-gated channel12.4 The Action Potential
voltage-gated sodium channels10.2 Skeletal Muscle
voluntary phase23.3 The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
vomer bone7.2 The Skull
W
wave summation10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
Weber test16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
Wernicke’s area16.2 The Mental Status Exam
white blood cells (WBCs)18.1 An Overview of Blood
white rami communicantes15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
working memory14.3 Motor Responses
wound contraction4.6 Tissue Injury and Aging
X
X-linked28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
X-linked dominant28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
X-linked recessive28.7 Patterns of Inheritance
X-ray1.7 Medical Imaging
xiphoid process7.4 The Thoracic Cage
Z
zona fasciculata17.6 The Adrenal Glands
zona glomerulosa17.6 The Adrenal Glands
zona pellucida28.1 Fertilization
zona reticularis17.6 The Adrenal Glands
zone of calcified matrix6.4 Bone Formation and Development
zone of maturation and hypertrophy6.4 Bone Formation and Development
zonule fibers14.1 Sensory Perception
zygapophysial joints9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
zygomatic arch7.2 The Skull
zygomatic bone7.2 The Skull
zygomatic process of the temporal bone7.2 The Skull
zygote28.1 Fertilization