tension of ligaments
11nerveux — nerveux, euse [ nɛrvø, øz ] adj. et n. • XIIIe; de nerf, d apr. lat. nervosus I ♦ Vx Relatif aux nerfs (I, 1o), aux ligaments, aux tendons. 1 ♦ Mod. Qui a des tendons vigoureux, apparents. Mains nerveuses. « l animal sec, nerveux, aux muscles… …
12respiration, human — ▪ physiology Introduction the process by which oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide discharged. The design of the respiratory system The human gas exchanging organ, the lung, is located in the thorax, where its delicate tissues are… …
13Cricothyroid articulation — The cartilages of the larynx. Latin articulatio cricothyroidea The cricothyroid articulation (or joint) is a joint connecting the cricoid cartil …
14speech — /speech/, n. 1. the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one s thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture: Losing her speech made her feel isolated from humanity. 2. the act of speaking: He expresses… …
15Hip — For other uses of the term, see hip (disambiguation). Hip (anatomy) Bones of the hip Latin coxa Gray s …
16Deep fascia — Latin fascia profunda Gray s subject #104 378 Deep fascia (or investing fascia ) is a layer of fascia which can surround individual muscles, and divide groups of muscles into compartments. This is the dense fibrous connective tiss …
17nervous system disease — Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the functioning of the human nervous system (nervous system, human). Everything that humans sense, consider, and effect and all the unlearned reflexes of the body depend on the… …
18Larynx — For the remotely piloted vehicle, see Larynx (unmanned aircraft). Larynx Anatomy of the larynx, anterolateral view …
19Muscle — 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… …
20Respiratory system — See also: Respiratory tract Respiratory A complete, schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin …
