organ of Rosenmüller, parovarium WKP
Definition : The epoophoron (also called organ of Rosenmüller or the parovarium) is a remnant of the Wolffian duct that can be found next to the ovary and fallopian tube.
The epoophoron may contain 10-15 transverse small ducts or tubules that lead to the Gartner duct (also longitudinal duct of epoophoron) that represents the caudal remnant of the Wolffian duct and passes through the broad ligament and the lateral wall of the cervix and vagina.
The (...)
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epoophoron
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amniotic membrane
27 January 2005Pathology
amniotic membrane infections infectious chorioamniotis
amniotic band syndrome amniotic membrane fragility heritable connective tissue diseases -
synovium
19 November 2005Adj. synovial. Normal synovium.; stratum synoviale ; synovium; synovial membrane WKP
Definition: The synovial membrane is a specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of capsules of synovial joints and tendon sheath.
Components
synovial cells / synoviocytes
connective tissue
Localization
articular synovium
synovial bursa
tendon sheath
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The synovial membrane makes direct contact with the synovial fluid lubricant, which it is primarily (...) -
Blood
12 September 2007Videos
Blood smear (by Washington Deceit)
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ascending thoracic aorta
18 October 2007See also
aorta thoracic aorta -
epiglottis
4 February 2005Videos
Histology of the epiglottis (by Washington Deceit)
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respiratory system
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teeth
25 November 2003tooth Adj; dental WKP
Definition : A tooth (plural teeth) is a hard, calcified structure found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates and used to break down food. Some animals, particularly carnivores, also use teeth for hunting or for defensive purposes.
The roots of teeth are covered by gums.
Teeth are not made of bone, but rather of multiple tissues of varying density and hardness. The cellular tissues that ultimately become teeth originate from the embryonic germ layer, (...) -
aorta
18 October 2007Adj. aortic
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vesicular appendage of epoophoron
28 July 2008hydatid of Morgagni in female
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umbilical cord insertion
22 November 2004umbilical cord insertions