| fascia penis | It is divided into two layers: deep fascia of penis and of fascia superficial penis. Synonym: fascia penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| fascia penis profunda | A deep layer which surrounds the three erectile bodies of the penis. Synonym: Buck's fascia, fascia penis profunda. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fascia penis superficialis | A superficial layer continuous with fascia perinei superficialis. Synonym: fascia penis superficialis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| urethral surface of penis | The surface of the penis opposite to the dorsum penis. Synonym: facies urethralis penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fundiform ligament of penis | A band of elastic fibres of the superficial fascial layer that extends from the linea alba above the pubic symphysis splitting to surround the penis before attaching to the fascia of the penis. Synonym: ligamentum fundiforme penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum fundiforme penis | A band of elastic fibres of the superficial fascial layer that extends from the linea alba above the pubic symphysis splitting to surround the penis before attaching to the fascia of the penis. Synonym: ligamentum fundiforme penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum suspensorium penis | A fibrous band at the deep fascial layer that extends from the pubic symphysis to the deep fascia of the penis anchoring the roof of the penis. Synonym: ligamentum suspensorium penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| absorber head | Portion of a rebreathing anaesthesia circuit that contains carbon dioxide absorbent; often referred to as a canister. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior ligament of head of fibula | A ligament uniting the anterior part of the head of the fibula to the tibia. Synonym: ligamentum capitis fibulae anterius. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anterior rectus muscle of head | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, transverse process and lateral mass of atlas; insertion, basilar process of occipital bone; action, turns and inclines head forward; nerve supply, ventral primary ramus of first and second cervical spinal nerve. Synonym: musculus rectus capitis anterior, anterior rectus muscle of head, musculus rectus capitis anticus minor. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apex of head of fibula | The pointed upper end of the fibular head to which is attached the arcuate popliteal ligament and part of the biceps femoris tendon. Synonym: apex capitis fibulae, styloid process of fibula. (05 Mar 2000) |
| articular pit of head of radius | The depression on the top (superior surface) of the head of the radius for articulation with the capitulum of the humerus. Synonym: fovea articularis capitis radii, articular pit of head of radius. (05 Mar 2000) |
| articular surface of head of fibula | The flat circular surface on the head of the fibula for articulation with the corresponding facet on the lateral condyle of the tibia. Synonym: facies articularis capitis fibulae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| articular surface of head of rib | An articular surface on the head of a rib that articulates with the body of a vertebra. Synonym: facies articularis capitis costae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| big-head | 1. In horses, usually denotes osteodystrophia fibrosa. 2. Gas gangrene infection of tissues of the head, caused by Clostridium novyi in sheep, usually young rams with head wounds. 3. Photosensitization in sheep. 4. An acute disease of young rams caused by the Clostridium novyi, C. Sordellii or, rarely, C. Chauvoei and characterised by a nongaseous, nonhemorrhagic, edematous swelling of the head and neck. (05 Mar 2000) |