WOW.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Anatomy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomy

    In contrast, systemic anatomy is the study of the structures that make up a discrete body system—that is, a group of structures that work together to perform a unique body function, such as the digestive system. [10] Anatomy can be studied using both invasive and non-invasive methods with the goal of obtaining information about the structure ...

  3. Lymphatic system - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphatic_system

    The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system, and complementary to the circulatory system. It consists of a large network of lymphatic vessels , lymph nodes , lymphoid organs, lymphatic tissue and lymph .

  4. Vein - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vein

    Portal venous systems. A portal venous system is a series of veins or venules that directly connect two capillary beds. The two systems in verebrates are the hepatic portal system, and the hypophyseal portal system. Anastomoses. An anastomosis is a joining of two structures such as blood vessels.

  5. Biliary tract - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biliary_tract

    The system is usually referred to as the biliary tract or system, [9] and can include the use of the term "hepatobiliary" when used to refer just to the liver and bile ducts. [1] The name biliary tract is used to refer to all of the ducts, structures and organs involved in the production, storage and secretion of bile. [10] The tract is as follows:

  6. Liver - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver

    The triad may be seen on a liver ultrasound, as a Mickey Mouse sign with the portal vein as the head, and the hepatic artery, and the common bile duct as the ears. [26] Histology, the study of microscopic anatomy, shows two major types of liver cell: parenchymal cells and nonparenchymal cells. About 70–85% of the liver volume is occupied by ...

  7. Human reproductive system - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_reproductive_system

    Male reproductive system. The male reproductive system is a series of organs located outside the body and around the pelvis region of a male that contribute towards the reproduction process. The primary direct function of the male reproductive system is to provide the male sperm for fertilization of the ovum. [3] Penile shrinkage due to low ...

  8. System anatomy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Anatomy

    The system anatomy can be used as a starting point when creating an integration anatomy (aka project anatomy) that has more use as a project management tool. Example. The following example is a simplified example of a system anatomy for an issue management system. This anatomy is drawn with the most basic capabilities at the top.

  9. Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothalamic–pituitary...

    HPG regulation in males, with the inhibin/activin system playing a similar role on GnRH-producing cells. The hypothalamus is located in the brain and secretes GnRH. [1] GnRH travels down the anterior portion of the pituitary via the hypophyseal portal system and binds to receptors on the secretory cells of the adenohypophysis. [2]