Human organs 2024, November
The tailbone is the lower part of the human spine, which consists of four or five fused rudimentary vertebrae
The bronchi are part of the airways that conduct air. Are the tubular branches of the trachea
The lacrimal gland is part of the lacrimal apparatus and is designed to release tears into the conjunctival sac
The muscles of the chest (or chest) are divided into several groups: the muscles that act on the joints of the shoulder girdle and the muscles of the chest
The thoracic aorta is the largest human arterial vessel, which serves as the beginning of the systemic circulation
The muscles of the lower extremities are divided into lumbar and free muscles, and include muscle groups of the buttocks, calves, feet and thighs
The kidneys are a paired, bean-shaped organ that forms urine. The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space on either side of the spine
The neck muscles support the head, and provide it with mobility, and also take part in the processes of breathing, swallowing and pronunciation of sounds
Endocrine glands - endocrine glands responsible for the production of hormones. Are directly involved in the metabolic processes of the body
The labia are part of the female external genitalia. They are two folds of skin located in the longitudinal direction on the sides of the genital slit
The stomach is a J-shaped, hollow muscular organ of a person, consisting of three parts and serves to digest food
The ulna has three faces and three surfaces. It consists of the distal and proximal epiphyses and the body of the bone itself
Aortic arch - the part of the aorta that is located between the ascending and descending aorta
The metatarsal bones are five tubular short bones that form the metatarsus - the part of the foot between the phalanges of the fingers and the tarsus
The iliac artery is the largest human artery (after the aorta). Divided into two arteries: the external iliac and the internal iliac
The larynx is the upper part of the respiratory tube in the front of the neck, which plays an important role in the formation of sounds and speech
The cecum is the initial section of the large intestine in the form of a sac, located immediately after the ileocecal valve in the region of the right iliac fossa
The oral cavity is the initial section of the human digestive system, in front it opens with the mouth gap, behind it communicates with the pharynx
The spine is a complex receptacle of the spinal cord and nerve roots, the main part of the axial skeleton. Consists of 24 vertebrae
The anal sphincter consists of an internal and external part and controls the excretion of feces
The humerus is a long tubular bone consisting of the distal lower and proximal upper epiphyses
Large intestine - the final section of the digestive tract, which is divided into several sections: rectum, colon, cecum with appendix
The uterus is a smooth muscle hollow organ, the main purpose of which is reproductive function (embryo development and fetal bearing)
The superior vena cava is a short vein located in the anterior mediastinum and draining into the right atrium. Its tributaries are the brachiocephalic veins
Renal artery - a paired blood vessel that supplies blood to the kidney through the apical, posterior, inferior, and anterior segments
The femur is the bone that serves as a lever of movement and is the largest and longest bone in the skeleton
Veins - blood vessels that provide the outflow of blood saturated with decay products and carbon dioxide and transport it to the heart
The veins of the lower extremities are three systems of veins (perforating, superficial and deep). Up to 90% of blood is pumped through deep veins
Hair is formed from the outer layer of the skin and is the fastest growing organ. Consist of protein enriched with vitamins and minerals
The pulmonary artery is a paired blood vessel that carries venous blood to the lungs and takes part in the pulmonary circulation
The sacrum is a single bone formed by five bodies of the sacral vertebrae, fused together
Bile ducts - a system of excretory ducts through which bile from the liver and gallbladder enters the duodenum
Anus - the opening of the lower part of the anal canal, surrounded by sphincters, and designed to extract fecal matter
Teeth are bony formations in the mouth that capture, hold, and chew food. In addition, they take part in the formation of sounds
The mammary glands are glandular paired organs designed for the release of milk in women after childbirth
The lymphatic system is a part of the vascular system that complements the cardiovascular system and takes part in metabolism
The human eye is surrounded by six eye muscles, which, according to their action, are divided into the following groups: lowering, raising, adducting and abducting eye muscles
Abdominal muscles - a group of muscles located in the human abdominal cavity that provide protection for internal organs
The patella is a large human sesamoid bone located in the thickness of the quadriceps of the thigh. Takes part in the work of the knee joint
The adrenal glands are paired endocrine glands that are located above the kidneys