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Transverse process

The transverse process is a bony projection on either side of a vertebra that plays an essential role in muscu...

Spongy bone

Spongy bone, also known as cancellous or trabecular bone, is a porous type of osseous tissue that plays a crit...

Periosteum

The periosteum is a specialized connective tissue membrane that covers the external surface of bones except at...

Lymphatic drainage

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, absorbing dietary fats, and supporting...

Coronal plane

The human body is commonly described using anatomical planes, which allow for standardized descriptions of loc...

Microvilli

Microvilli are microscopic, finger-like projections of the plasma membrane that increase the surface area of c...

Myoepithelial cells

Myoepithelial cells are specialized contractile cells found in various exocrine glands, including salivary, ma...

Keratinized epithelium

Keratinized epithelium is a specialized form of stratified squamous epithelium characterized by the presence o...

Urothelium

Urothelium, also known as transitional epithelium, is a specialized type of epithelium that lines much of the ...

Ependyma

The ependyma is a specialized epithelial lining of the ventricular system in the central nervous system. It pl...

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