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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...

Choroid plexus

The choroid plexus is a specialized structure within the ventricles of the brain responsible for producing cer...

Epineurium

The epineurium is the outermost connective tissue layer surrounding peripheral nerves, providing structural su...

Microglia

Microglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, responsible for maintaining homeostasis...

Perineurium

The perineurium is a critical component of peripheral nerves, providing both mechanical protection and a selec...

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