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Serratus anterior
One of the serratus muscles of the back and thorax. The serrautus anterior originates from the lateral aspect (the side) of first eight to nine ribs and inserts into the medial margin of the scapula (wing bone). The serratus anterior…
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- Counterpulsation A technique that synchronizes the external pumping of blood with the heart's cycle to assist the circulation…
- Genitalia, male external See: Male external genitalia
- Gingiva The gum
- Stratum corneum The stratum corneum as a rule refers to the outermost layer of the epidermis, which is itself the outer layer…
- Minamata disease A disorder caused by methyl mercury poisoning that was first described in the inhabitants of Minamata Bay…
- ALOX5AP Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein. See: FLAP
- Belly button The navel or umbilicus. The one-time site of attachment of the umbilical cord. The term 'belly button' was…
- Carcinoid syndrome A tumor which secretes large amounts of the hormone serotonin. Carcinoid tumor is also called an…
- Cm (centimeter) A unit of measure in the metric system which is 1/100'th of a meter. There are 2.54 centimeters (cms) in one…
- Psoriasis Psoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, scalp, and around or…