Platysma
Platysma A long flat muscle that spans from your collarbone to your lower face Synonyms: Symptoms: Prickling pain in cheek , restricted opening of mouth Conditions: Tears, strains and atrophy
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Pleural Cavity
Pleural Cavity The pleural cavity is the space that is between the parietal and visceral pleura – the two thin membranes which surround the lungs. Synonyms: Interpleural space Symptoms: Chest pain , rapid breathing Conditions: Pleurisy, Pneumothorax, Pleural effusion
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Posterior Cruciate Ligament The PCL is the largest and strongest ligament in the human knee. It is at the back of the knee and stabilises the tibia on the femur. Synonyms:. Cruciform ligament Symptoms: Swelling , instability, pain Conditions: Tear, rupture, sprain
Pulmonary Artery
Pulmonary Artery A pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. Synonyms: Symptoms: Palpitations, Angina, Shortness of Breath Conditions: Hypertension, Stenosis
Pulmonary Trunk
Pulmonary Trunk The pulmonary trunk takes deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation Synonyms: Main Pulmonary Artery Symptoms: Hypertension, Regurgitation, Enlargement Conditions:. Embolism, Stenosis,
Pulmonary Valve
Pulmonary Valve The pulmonary valve works on the blood flow from the heart’s right ventricle to the pulmonary trunk, bringing oxygen-poor blood to the lungs where it gets oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide. Synonyms: Arterial valve, right semi-lunar valve Symptoms:. shortness of breath, heart murmur, dizziness, chest pain Conditions: Pulmonary Regurgitation, PV …
Pulmonary Vein
Pulmonary Vein Vein carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. Synonyms: Symptoms: Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath Conditions: Stenosis, Embolism and Hypertension
Quadriceps
Quadriceps The muscle group that is at the front of the thigh; It has four parts: the rectus femoris muscle which is in the centre; the vastus lateralis muscle which on the outer side of the thigh (lateral side); the vastus medialis muscle which is on the inner part of the thigh (medial side) and …
Radius
Radius The radius is one of the two large bones in the forearm. It extends from the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist. Synonyms: Radial bone Symptoms: Bruising, swelling , Deformity Conditions: Fracture, Asplasia
Rectum
Rectum The rectum is the lower part of the large intestine which connects to the sigmoid colon. It receives waste from the colon and stores it until it is passed out of the body through the anus. Synonyms: Symptoms: Abdominal pain, bleeding, change in bowel habits. Conditions: Rectal cancer, prolapse