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19. FIBROUS UTERUS

What are uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are growths made up of the muscle and connective tissue from the wall of the uterus. These growths are usually not cancerous (benign). Your uterus is an upside down pear-shaped organ in your pelvis. The normal size of your uterus is similar to a lemon. It’s the place where a baby grows and develops during pregnancy.

tongue

The tongue is a muscular structure located on the floor of the oral cavity.

It is the primary taste organ and plays a key role in the initial phases of swallowing.

Intrinsic Muscles

The intrinsic muscles originate and attach to other structures within the tongue.

15. CANCELLOUS BONE

cancellous bone, also called trabecular bone or spongy bone, light, porous bone enclosing numerous large spaces that give a honeycombed or spongy appearance. The bone matrix, or framework, is organized into a three-dimensional latticework of bony processes, called trabeculae, arranged along lines of stress.

14. THYROID GLAND

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the neck, just below the larynx and in front of the trachea. It consists of two lobes connected by a narrow isthmus and is surrounded by several important structures, including the trachea, esophagus, and carotid arteries.