When.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Porta hepatis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porta_hepatis

    The right vertical limb of the "H" defines the left and right functional lobes, while the left vertical limb of the "H" defines the right and left anatomical lobes. The horizontal line between the vertical limbs of the "H" represents the porta hepatis. The quadrate and caudate lobe lie superior and inferior to this line respectively.

  3. Fascial compartments of leg - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascial_compartments_of_leg

    The thickness of the fascia can give problems when any inflammation present in the leg has little room to expand into. Blood vessels and nerves can also be affected by the pressure caused by any swelling in the leg. If the pressure becomes great enough, blood flow to the muscle can be blocked, leading to a condition known as compartment ...

  4. Sulcus (morphology) - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulcus_(morphology)

    Horizontal fissure or Transverse fissure: found between the cerebrum and the cerebellum. Note that a "transverse fissure" can also be found in the liver and lungs. Longitudinal fissure or Medial longitudinal fissure: which divides the cerebrum into the two hemispheres. Occipitoparietal fissure: found between the occipital and parietal lobes of ...

  5. Compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compartment_syndrome

    Chronic compartment syndrome in the lower leg can be treated conservatively or surgically. [ 1 ] [ 23 ] Avoid using devices that apply pressure, like splints, casts, or tight dressings. [ 58 ] [ 24 ] If symptoms persist after basic treatment, or if someone wants to keep doing painful activities, compartment syndrome can be treated with surgery ...

  6. Deep transverse fascia - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_transverse_fascia

    The deep transverse fascia or transverse intermuscular septum of leg [1] is a transversely placed, intermuscular septum, from the deep fascia, between the superficial and deep muscles of the back of the leg. At the sides it is connected to the margins of the tibia and fibula.

  7. Transverse fissure - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transverse_fissure

    Transverse fissure can refer to: Porta hepatis or transverse fissure of liver; Horizontal fissure of right lung (or 'horizontal fissure') Horizontal fissure of cerebellum

  8. List of anatomy mnemonics - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_anatomy_mnemonics

    This is a list of human anatomy mnemonics, categorized and alphabetized.For mnemonics in other medical specialties, see this list of medical mnemonics.Mnemonics serve as a systematic method for remembrance of functionally or systemically related items within regions of larger fields of study, such as those found in the study of specific areas of human anatomy, such as the bones in the hand ...

  9. Superior cluneal nerves - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_cluneal_nerves

    The most common symptoms are localized unilateral low back pain, though up to anywhere between 40 and 82% of patients may complain of leg symptoms – pain or dysethesia. [ 5 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] The onset of pain can vary, with some patients report sudden onset of pain with a known inciting incident. [ 13 ]