Thoracic duct

Thoracic duct . It is the largest lymphatic trunk in the body. characteristics The thoracic duct is the collecting trunk of all lymphatics in the body except the right half of the …

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Cervical spine

Cervical Region The spinal column is made up of 24 bones, called vertebrae. The first 7 vertebrae form the cervical spine. Technically we refer to them as vertebrae C1 to C7. The cervical spine …

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Colostomy

Colostomy is an artificial opening that is made to put a part of the large intestine in communication with the outside through a stoma, known as a neo-mouth or artificial anus. Summary [ hide ] 1 Classification …

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Eye color

The Color of the Eyes. Eye color is a polygenic trait that is determined by the amount and type of pigments present in the iris of the eyes. Although there appear to …

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Colon

Colon . Also called the large intestine , it is the last portion of the digestive system in most vertebrates ; extracts water and salt from solid waste before they are eliminated from the body. It is a long, hollow …

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Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis known as gallstones or gallstones , refers to the formation of stones in the bile ducts. Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on …

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Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis . Inflammation of the gallbladder wall . Summary [ hide ] 1 Anatomy 2 Epidemiology 3 Etiology 1 Physical examination 4 Clinical picture 5 Diagnosis 6 Complications 7 Treatment 8 Sources Anatomy The gallbladder is a reservoir or pocket that is located infra lobular (right side …

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