| Ludwig, Karl | <person> German anatomist and physiologist, 1816-1895. See: depressor nerve of Ludwig, Ludwig's ganglion, Ludwig's labyrinth, Ludwig's nerve, Ludwig's stromuhr. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Ludwig, Kurt | <person> German anatomist, *1922. See: Klinger-Ludwig acid-thionin stain for sex chromatin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ludwig's angina | A bacterial infection of the floor of the mouth (sublingual space). May result in inability to swallow or speak. In advanced cases breathing may be impossible. Can be seen as a complication of a dental infection or procedure. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Ludwig's angle | The angle between the manubrium and the body of the sternum at the manubriosternal junction. Marks the level of the second costal cartilage (rib) for counting ribs or intercostal spaces. Denotes level of aortic arch, bifurcation of trachea, and T4/T5 intervertebral disc. Synonym: angulus sterni, Louis' angle, Ludwig's angle, manubriosternal junction. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Ludwig's ganglion | A small collection of parasympathetic nerve cells in the interatrial septum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Ludwig's nerve | <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the vagus which ends in the aortic arch and base of the heart; composed entirely of afferent fibres; its stimulation elicits a brainstem reflex which causes slowing of the heart, dilation of the peripheral vessels, and a fall in blood pressure. Synonym: Cyon's nerve, depressor nerve of Ludwig, Ludwig's nerve. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Ludwig, Wilhelm Friedrich von | <person> German surgeon, 1790-1865. See: Ludwig's angina. (05 Mar 2000) |