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Mansoor Al-Ansy
Anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dura mater | The layer of the meninges that serves as the inner periosteum of the cranial bone |
| Limbic system | The part of the cerebrum associated with anger, fear, and sorrow |
| Brachial plexus | Provides motor and sensory innervation to the upper limb |
| Pineal gland | Part of the brain releases the hormone melatonin |
| Plexuses | Networks of spinal nerves serving specific body regions. |
| SA node | The pacemaker of the heart |
| The tunica adventitia | The outermost layer of large blood vessels |
| Myocardium | The thick, contractile middle layer of the heart wall |
| Valves | Devices that allow blood to flow in one direction only |
| Leukopenia | A decrease in white blood cell count |