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Alcock's canal — n. pudendal canal (named after Benjamin Alcock who in 1836 first described it in a definite manner) … English contemporary dictionary
alcock's canal — ˈalˌkäks , ˈȯl noun Usage: usually capitalized A Etymology: after Benjamin Alcock fl 1836 Irish anatomist : a fascial compartment on the lateral wall of the ischiorectal fossa containing the pudendal arteries, veins, and nerves … Useful english dictionary
Alcock — is a surname, and may refer to:* Alfred William Alcock, British naturalist * C. W. Alcock, British sports administrator and creator of the FA Cup. * Charles R. Alcock, American astronomer * Deborah Alcock, British author of fiction * George… … Wikipedia
canal — A duct or channel; a tubular structure. SEE ALSO: c., duct. SYN: canalis [TA]. [L. canalis] abdominal c. SYN: inguinal c.. accessory c. a channel leading from the root … Medical dictionary
Alcock canal — Al·cock canal (alґkok) [Benjamin Alcock, Irish professor of anatomy; born 1801, date of death unknown] canalis pudendalis … Medical dictionary
Alcock — n. family name; Benjamin Alcock (1801 ?), Irish anatomist who first described the pudendal canal in a definite manner in 1836 … English contemporary dictionary
Alcock — Benjamin, Irish anatomist, 1801–?. See A. canal … Medical dictionary
Pudendal canal — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = canalis pudendalis GraySubject = 119 GrayPage = 421 Caption = Coronal section of pelvis, showing arrangement of fasciæ. Viewed from behind. (Alcock s canal labeled at bottom right.) Caption2 = Pudendal… … Wikipedia
pudendal canal — n. Alcock s canal, space in the inner area of the obturator fascia that covers the lateral wall of the ischiorectal fossa that transmits the pudendal vessels and nerves … English contemporary dictionary
Alcock canal — canalis pudendalis … Medical dictionary
