(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
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A flat muscle of the back of the neck.
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(anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment; "the base of the skull"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening; "the uterine fundus"; "the fundus of the sto…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ; "the hilus of the kidney"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Medical anatomy.(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ; "the hilus of the kidney"
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a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.A receiver, with two necks, opposite to each other, one of which admits the neck of a retort, and the other is joined to another recei…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.The outward or upper part of a thing, as opposed to the inner or lower part; as, the back of the hand, the back of the foot, the back…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body; "he admired her long graceful neck"; "the ho…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.The outer vestment worn by the priest in saying Mass, consisting, in the Roman Catholic Church, of a broad, flat, back piece, and a na…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocre…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocre…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (‘rick’ and ‘wrick’ are British)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: flat, muscle, back, neck.Leaving the neck and shoulders uncovered; cut low in the neck, or low-necked, as a dress.
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