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Axillary tail — Part of the breast. Specifically, it is a small part of the mammary gland that extends along the inferolateral (bottom and on the margin) side of the pectoralis major towards the axilla (armpit). Some women may discover this structure and believe … Wikipedia
tail of Spence — the projection of mammary glandular tissue extending into the axillary region, sometimes forming a visible mass which may enlarge premenstrually or during lactation … Medical dictionary
Scorpion's tail — Scorpion Scor pi*on, n. [F., fr. L. scorpio, scorpius, Gr. ?, perhaps akin to E. sharp.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of pulmonate arachnids of the order {Scorpiones}, having a suctorial mouth, large claw bearing palpi, and a caudal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Breast self-examination — (BSE) is an easy but unreliable method for finding possible breast cancer.If performed appropriately and regularly BSE may help in early detection of some types of breast cancers, although it should not substitute for screening methods (such as… … Wikipedia
processus axillaris glandulae mammariae — [TA] axillary process of mammary gland: the superolateral part of the mammary gland that extends toward the axilla; called also axillary tail and p. lateralis glandulae mammariae [TA alternative] … Medical dictionary
Artery — A vessel that carries blood that is high in oxygen content away from the heart to the farthest reaches of the body. Since blood in arteries is usually full of oxygen, the hemoglobin in the red blood cells is oxygenated. The resultant form of… … Medical dictionary
Anura — ▪ amphibian order Introduction also called Salientia one of the major extant orders of the class Amphibia (amphibian). It includes the frogs (frog) and toads (toad), which, because of their wide distribution, are known by most people around… … Universalium
Anatomical terms of location — Standard anatomical terms of location are employed in science which deal with the anatomy of animals to avoid ambiguities which might otherwise arise. They are not language specific, and thus require no translation. They are universal terms that… … Wikipedia
lymph node — One of numerous round, oval, or bean shaped bodies located along the course of lymphatic vessels, varying greatly in size (1–25 mm in diameter) and usually presenting a depressed area, the hilum, on one side through which blood vessel s enter and … Medical dictionary
Muscle — is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. There are three types of muscle in the body. Muscle which is responsible for moving extremities and external areas of the body is called "skeletal muscle." Heart… … Medical dictionary
