Anatomy

Definition of heel

The heel is the posterior sector of a person's foot. It is the back area of ​​the foot, located in the lower part of the leg. The heel is located below the calf. By extension, the section of the shoe that covers this part is called the heel. Heel can also refer to the part to […]

Definition of neocortex

The neocortex is the most complex sector of the cerebral cortex. Also known as neocortex, isocortex or neopallium, it is the part that, in terms of the process of evolution, appeared closest in time. Contribution in complex actions The most advanced functions of the brain require the intervention of the neocortex. From […]

Definition of hyperextension

Hyperextension is a type of injury that athletes often suffer in different joints. We must point out that this notion is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), although it is used in the field of medicine, for example. Knee hyperextension Knee hyperextension occurs when the kneecap […]

Definition of andrology

Andrology is the branch of medicine dedicated to the investigation of diseases that are specific to the male sex. Andrology above all focuses on those disorders that affect a man's ability to reproduce. Male sexual function Experts in andrology, therefore, analyze different issues linked […]

Definition of jaw

The jaw is made up of the cartilaginous or bone pieces that make up the oral cavity of vertebrate animals. This term is a noun whose etymological origin is found in Latin, more precisely in the word mandibŭla. Each of these pieces, into which the teeth are inserted, is called the jaw. In […]

Definition of venules

Venules are small veins that function as a link between larger veins and capillaries. These blood vessels, therefore, join the veins at one end and the capillaries at the other. It can be said that venules are small veins that are responsible for collecting blood […]

Definition of hemolymph

Hemolymph is a fluid that circulates inside some invertebrate animals. It is a liquid that, due to its characteristics, is equivalent to the blood of vertebrate beings. Properties and composition The properties of hemolymph vary depending on the species. It can be transparent, green or orange, since its pigmentation in […]

Definition of operculum

The term operculum comes from the Latin word opercŭlum, which translates as “cover.” The concept refers to an element that allows the blocking of certain openings or holes. A part of the animal body In the case of osteichthyans, which are also known as bony fish, the operculum is a fin that provides protection and […]

Definition of hypostasis

Hypostasis comes from the late Latin hypostăsis, in turn derived from the Greek hypostasis. The first definition mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to taking something abstract as real. From abstract to existing Hypostasis involves considering an abstract concept and attributing to it an independent existence. In other words, it grants the […]

Definition of gullet

The notion of gullet has several meanings. The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to the garguero: the upper sector of the trachea. Garganta Gaznate, therefore, can be used as a synonym for throat, which is the front section of the neck. The gullet, for its blood vessels and […]