Anatomy

Anatomy

It is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things

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Olfactory bulb

Biology; Anatomy

The olfactory bulb is a structure of the vertebrate forebrain involved in olfaction, the perception of odors.

Apex

Biology; Anatomy

A narrowed or pointed end of an anatomical structure.

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Biology; Anatomy

The epiglottis is a flap of elastic cartilage tissue covered with a mucus membrane, attached to the root of the tongue.

Lingual tonsil

Biology; Anatomy

A form of tonsillitis at the posterior part of the base of the tongue in the lymphoid masses (lingual tonsils) located there.

Red blood cell

Medical; Anatomy

Red blood cells (also referred to as erythrocytes) are the most common type of blood cell and the vertebrate organism's principal means of delivering oxygen (O2) to the body tissues via the blood ...

The circulatory system is an organ system that passes nutrients (such as amino acids, electrolytes and lymph), gases, hormones, blood cells, etc. to and from cells in the body to help fight diseases ...

Blood vessel

Medical; Anatomy

The blood vessels are the part of the circulatory system that transport blood throughout the body. There are three major types of blood vessels: the arteries, which carry the blood away from the ...