a striated sphincter muscle that constricts the urethra
musculus intercostalis
Noun
muscles between the ribs
musculus sphincter vesicae
Noun
the sphincter muscle of the urinary bladder
musculus sphincter ductus choledochi
Noun
the smooth muscle sphincter of the common bile duct
musculus sphincter ductus pancreatici
Noun
the smooth muscle sphincter of the main pancreatic duct
musculus sphincter pupillae
Noun
a ring of smooth muscle surrounding the iris
mammary gland
Noun
milk-secreting organ of female mammals
musculus sphincter pylori
Noun
the sphincter muscle of the pylorus that separates the stomach from the duodenum
mamma
Noun
milk-secreting organ of female mammals
mamma
Noun
informal terms for a mother
manus
Noun
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
mammilla
Noun
the small projection of a mammary gland
mamilla
Noun
the small projection of a mammary gland
meat hooks
Noun
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
maulers
Noun
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
metacarpophalangeal joint
Noun
a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
mid-calf
Noun
the middle of the calf
midsection
Noun
the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
minimus
Noun
the fifth digit
musculus rhomboideus major
Noun
rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the spinal column
musculus rhomboideus minor
Noun
rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the vertebral column and slightly upward
middle finger
Noun
the second finger
metatarsal arch
Noun
the short lateral arch formed by the heads of the metatarsals
musculus obliquus externus abdominis
Noun
a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
musculus transversalis abdominis
Noun
a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity
musculus sartorius
Noun
a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor
musculus biceps femoris
Noun
the biceps muscle of the thigh
musculus scalenus
Noun
any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib
musculus sternocleidomastoideus
Noun
one of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone
musculus teres major
Noun
teres muscle that moves the arm and rotates it medially
musculus teres minor
Noun
teres muscle that adducts the arm and rotates it laterally
mythical place
Noun
a place that exists only in imagination
musculus tibialis
Noun
either of two skeletal muscle in each leg arising from the tibia
musculus temporalis
Noun
muscle extending from the temporal fossa to the coronoid process of the mandible
musculus trapezius
Noun
either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms
metaphysis
Noun
the growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis
mother wit
Noun
sound practical judgment
metacarpus
Noun
the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges
metatarsus
Noun
the skeleton of the human foot between the toes and the tarsus
mental capacity
Noun
mental ability
mentality
Noun
mental ability
mentality
Noun
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
mast cell
Noun
a large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation
mastocyte
Noun
a large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation
mental quickness
Noun
intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay
mental dexterity
Noun
intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind
mental ability
Noun
the power to learn or retain knowledge
mind
Verb
be in charge of or deal with
mind
Verb
pay close attention to
mind
Noun
that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings