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Abductor pollicis brevis

The abductor pollicis brevis is a key muscle of the thenar eminence that plays a crucial role in thumb movemen...

Sigmoid colon

Introduction The sigmoid colon is the S-shaped terminal segment of the large intestine that connects the desc...

Dorsiflexion

Dorsiflexion is the movement of the foot upwards toward the shin, playing a critical role in walking, running,...

Abductor pollicis longus

The abductor pollicis longus is a key muscle in the posterior compartment of the forearm that facilitates thum...

Autonomic nervous system

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a vital component of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involu...

Sphenoid bone

The sphenoid bone is a complex, butterfly-shaped bone located at the base of the skull. It plays a central rol...

Clavicle bone

The clavicle, commonly known as the collarbone, is a long, slender bone that serves as a strut between the ste...

Sternum

The sternum, commonly known as the breastbone, is a flat bone located in the anterior midline of the thorax. I...

Vagus nerve

The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve (CN X), is a mixed nerve with both sensory and motor fi...

Liver

The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body and plays a central role in metabolism, detoxificati...

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