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4 days ago · As described above, ventral and dorsal refer to the anterior and posterior aspects of the body respectively. However in the context of the central nervous system, they have slightly different meanings. Ventral refers to the inferior region of the brain, while dorsal refers to the superior region (towards the scalp).
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3 days ago · Normal velar consonants are dorso-velar: The dorsum (body) of the tongue rises to contact the velum (soft palate) of the roof of the mouth. In disordered speech there are also velo-dorsal stops, with the opposite articulation: The velum lowers to contact the tongue, which remains static. In the extensions to the IPA for disordered speech, these ...
5 days ago · These nerves merge to form a network called the brachial plexus before continuing into the arm. Five major nerves extend from the brachial plexus into the arm: the axillary, musculocutaneous, median, radial, and ulnar nerves. Each of these nerves carries information in the form of nerve impulses to and from a particular region of the arm and hand.
1 day ago · The nasal dorsum also known as the nasal ridge is the border between the root and the tip of the nose, which in profile can be variously shaped. [17] The ala of the nose (ala nasi, " wing of the nose "; plural alae ) is the lower lateral surface of the external nose, shaped by the alar cartilage and covered in dense connective tissue. [ 1 ]
6 days ago · Being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body. Ventral. Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body. Inferior. Situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being. Superior.
2 days ago · Pronation and supination are a pair of unique movements possible only in the forearms and hands, allowing the human body to flip the palm either face up or face down. The muscles, bones, and joints of the human forearm are specifically arranged to permit these unique and important rotations of the hands. From the anatomical position, with the ...
1 day ago · Definition and use English pron a fortiori: from stronger An a fortiori argument is an "argument from a stronger reason", meaning that, because one fact is true, a second (related and included) fact must also be true. / ˌ eɪ f ɔːr t i ˈ oʊ r aɪ, ˌ eɪ f ɔːr ʃ i ˈ oʊ r aɪ / a mensa et thoro: from table and bed
