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Doudenum
Location: The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine (5-7 m), followed by the jejunum and ileum (in that order); it is also the widest and shortest… -
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Rugae
Location: The rugae are folds in the stomach lining. Surface epithelial cells, specialized mucus cells of the neck, and mucus cells in the glands also secrete mucin, a high molecular weight glycoprotein.
Function: A purpose of the gastric rugae is to allow for expansion of the stomach after the consumption of foods and liquids.
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Pylorus
Location: It is near the bottom of the stomach, proximal to the pyloric sphincter, which separates the stomach and the duodenum.
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Fundus
Location: The fundus of the uterus is the top part of the uterus that is across from the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The fundus of the bladder is the… -
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Wall of the stomach with rugae
Esophagus
Location: The esophagus is located in the center of your chest in an area called the mediastinum. It lies behind your windpipe… -
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Serosa
Location: The outer lining of organs and body cavities of the abdomen and chest, including the stomach.
Function: Serous membrane (or serosa) is a smooth tissue membrane of mesothelium lining the contents and inner walls of body cavities, which secrete serous fluid to allow lubricated sliding movements between opposing surfaces.
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Muscularis
Location: The muscularis mucosae is the deepest layer of mucosa, lying next to the submucosa. It consists of an outer longitudinal and inner circular layer of smooth muscle cells.
Function: The muscularis layer is responsible for the peristaltic movements and segmental contractions in and the alimentary canal
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Submucosa
Location: The submucosa lies under the mucosa and consists of fibrous connective tissue, separating the mucosa from the next layer, the muscularis externa…. -
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Four Layers of the GI tractMucosa
Location: The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach). Glands in the… -
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MT30-Histology Art AB 3 years, 11 months agoDigestive SystemSee comment section for further information
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Lunula
Location: The half-moon shape at the base of your fingernail is known as a lunula. Lunulae cover the bottom of your nail, just above your cuticle. Lunulae are… -
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Nail matrix
Location: The nail matrix is the area where your fingernails and toenails start to grow. The matrix creates new skin cells, which pushes out the old, dead… -
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Nail bed
Location: The nail bed is the skin underneath the nail plate. It contains blood vessels that supply nutrients to the fingertip.
Function: The nail bed is a… -
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Eponychium
Location: In human anatomy, the eponychium is the thickened layer of skin at the base of the fingernails and toenails. It can also be called the medial or… -
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Nail Folds
Location: The nail fold, the most proximal aspect of the perionychium, is composed of a dorsal roof and a ventral floor. It is found approximately 15 mm… -
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Nail root
Location: The root portion of this nail lies below the skin, underneath the nail, and extends several millimeters into the finger.
Function: The root of the nail is also known as the germinal matrix. Its edge appears as a white crescent, known as the lunula
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Free Edge
Location: Nails
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Structure of the nailNail Body
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Stratum BasaleLocation: The basement membrane (basal lamina) separates the dermis from the lowest layer, which is linked to the basement membrane by hemidesmosomes.
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Stratum SpinosumLocation: The stratum spinosum (also known as the spinous layer or prickly cell layer) is an epidermal layer that lies between the stratum granulosum and the stratum basale.
Function: Responsible for skin’s strength and flexibility
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Mucosa
Location: The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach). Glands in the…
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Location: The submucosa lies under the mucosa and consists of fibrous connective tissue, separating the mucosa from the next layer, the muscularis externa….
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Location: The muscularis mucosae is the deepest layer of mucosa, lying next to the submucosa. It consists of an outer longitudinal and inner circular layer of smooth muscle cells.
Function: The muscularis layer is responsible for the peristaltic movements and segmental contractions in and the alimentary canal
Location: The outer lining of organs and body cavities of the abdomen and chest, including the stomach.
Function: Serous membrane (or serosa) is a smooth tissue membrane of mesothelium lining the contents and inner walls of body cavities, which secrete serous fluid to allow lubricated sliding movements between opposing surfaces.
Esophagus
Location: The esophagus is located in the center of your chest in an area called the mediastinum. It lies behind your windpipe…
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Location: The fundus of the uterus is the top part of the uterus that is across from the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The fundus of the bladder is the…
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Location: It is near the bottom of the stomach, proximal to the pyloric sphincter, which separates the stomach and the duodenum.
Function: The pylorus is a valve…
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Location: The rugae are folds in the stomach lining. Surface epithelial cells, specialized mucus cells of the neck, and mucus cells in the glands also secrete mucin, a high molecular weight glycoprotein.
Function: A purpose of the gastric rugae is to allow for expansion of the stomach after the consumption of foods and liquids.
Location: The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine (5-7 m), followed by the jejunum and ileum (in that order); it is also the widest and shortest…
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