The A to Z of Anatomical Histological and Medical terms
A
Ventricle (VEN-trih-kuhl) one of the 2 inferior, highly muscular
B
chambers of the heart that push blood into major arteries during their
contraction.
C ventricle: diminutive of Lt. venter = a small belly.
Venule (VEN-yewl) a small vein that collects deoxygenated blood from
D
a capillary network and conveys it to a larger vein.
E
vermiform: Lt. vermis = a worm, and forma = shape; hence,
worm-shaped.
F
Vermiform appendix (VEHR-mih-form aw-PEHN-dihks) a small,
G
closed-end tube extending from the caecum of the large intestine.
Vermis (VEHR-mihs) the central constricted part of the cerebellum
H
that separates the 2 cerebellar hemispheres.
I
vermis: Lt. = worm; hence, the segmented median part of the
cerebellum.
J vertebra: Lt. verto = I turn; one of the movable bones of the VC.
Vertebral canal (VEHR-teh-brahl kah-NAHL) a cavity extending
K
through the vertebral column that is formed by the vertebral foramina
L
of each vertebra, through which extends the SC.
Vertebral column The skeleton of the back that is composed of 26
M
vertebrae and associated tissues. (also = the backbone, spine, or
N
spinal column).
vertex: Lt. = summit; hence the highest point on the skull.
O
vertical: perpendicular (at a right angle) to the horizontal.
P
vesic- to do with the baldder
vesica: Lt. = bladder, adj.- vesical.
Q Vesicle (VEHS-ih-kuhl) a small sac containing a fluid. In the cell, it is
a membranous sac w/n the cytoplasm which contains cellular
R
products or waste materials.
S
vesicle: diminutive of Lt. vesica = bladder, hence a little bladder.
vesicula: diminutive of Lt. vesica = bladder; seminal vesicle.
T
Vestibular membrane (vehs-TIHB-yew-lahr MEHM-brayn) a thin
U
membrane inside the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear.
Vestibule (VEHS-tih-byewl) a small space that opens into a larger
V cavity or canal. A vestibule is found in the inner ear, mouth, nose, and
W
vagina.
vestibule: Lt. vestibulum = entrance hall.
X vibrissa: Lt. vibrare = to vibrate; hence, the hairs in the nasal
vestibule which vibrate in the air.
Y
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