Anatomy A – Z

The venous system refers to the network of veins that work to deliver deoxygenated blood back to your heart. Veins

Artery /Arteries make up a major part of the circulatory system, with the veins and heart being the other main

Arteries make up a major part of the circulatory system, with the veins and heart being the other main components.

The heart is a muscular organ situated in the center of the chest behind the sternum. It consists of four

Transfusion is a routine medical procedure in which donated blood is provided to you through a narrow tube placed within

Anatomy of Hemostasis/Hemostasis is the natural process that stops blood loss when an injury occurs.It involves three steps: (1) vascular spasm

Thrombocytes/ Platelets are the smallest blood cells, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding.

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are the smallest blood cells, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or

What Is White Blood Cells /White blood cells, or leukocytes (Greek; leucko=white and cyte = cell), are part of the

White blood cells, or leukocytes (Greek; leucko=white and cyte = cell), are part of the immune system participating in both

Red blood cells (RBC), are the functional component of blood responsible for the transportation of gases and nutrients throughout the

Blood is a constantly circulating fluid providing the body with nutrition, oxygen, and waste removal. Blood is mostly liquid, with numerous cells and

In terms of name recognition, the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands get a lion’s share of the glory. These organs

The adrenal glands, also called the suprarenal glands, are a significant part of the endocrine system. The adrenal glands play

Inferior Parathyroid Glands/Parathyroid glands are four small glands of the endocrine system which regulate the calcium in our bodies. Parathyroid glands are located in the

Superior Parathyroid Glands/Parathyroid glands are four small glands of the endocrine system which regulate the calcium in our bodies. Parathyroid glands are located in the

Parathyroid glands are four small glands of the endocrine system which regulate the calcium in our bodies. Parathyroid glands are located in the neck behind

The thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates. In humans, it is in the neck and consists of two connected lobes. The lower two-thirds

The thyroid hormone is well known for controlling metabolism, growth, and many other bodily functions. The thyroid gland, anterior pituitary