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Sternal rib
One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be a 'sternal' rib or a 'true' rib if it attaches to the sternum (the breast bone). All 12 pairs of ribs attach to the building blocks of the spine (vertebrae) in the back. The 12 pairs of…
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- Pelvis, gynecoid The gynecoid pelvis is one that is generally characteristic of a woman in its bone structure and therefore…
- Cardiac myocyte A heart muscle cell. Sometimes called a myocyte when it is understood that it is in the heart. See also…
- Male pelvis The lower part of the abdomen located between the hip bones in the male. There are significant differences in…
- Artery, pulmonary See: Pulmonary artery
- HHS Acronym for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also known as DHHS. The U.S. Department of…
- PGE-2 Prostaglandin E2
- Toxo (toxoplasmosis) Toxo (toxoplasmosis): An infection caused by a single-celled parasite named Toxoplasma gondii that may invade…
- Deafness and Communication Disorders, Institute Institute on (NIDCD): One of the US National Institutes of Health. The mission of the National Institute on…
- Achilles tendonitis Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the tough sinew that attaches the calf muscle to the back of the…
- Insecticide A chemical used specifically to kill or control the growth of insects. Certain insecticides have been banned…
- Imbibe 1. To drink, especially alcoholic beverages. 2. To absorb or take up fluid.From the Latin imbibere (to drink…