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Gland Accessory Spleen splen accessorius Abdomen An accessory spleen (splenule) is a small extra nodule of normal splenic tissue separate from the…

Gland Adrenal Cortex cortex glandulae suprarenalis Abdomen The adrenal cortex is the yellowish outer layer of each adrenal gland and makes up most…

Gland Adrenal Gland glandula suprarenalis Abdomen The adrenal (suprarenal) glands are two small glands sitting on top of the kidneys, the right…

Gland Adrenal Medulla medulla glandulae suprarenalis Abdomen The adrenal medulla is the reddish-brown core of each adrenal gland. It is developmentally part of…

Gland Anterior Cervical Lymph Nodes nodi lymphoidei cervicales anteriores Neck The anterior cervical nodes are the superficial and deep nodes in the front of the neck…

Gland Anterior Pituitary adenohypophysis Head & Skull The anterior pituitary is the larger front lobe of the pituitary gland, made of true glandular…

Gland Anterior Tibial Lymph Node nodus lymphoideus tibialis anterior Lower Leg The anterior tibial node is a small inconstant deep node in the front of the leg,…

Gland Apical Axillary Lymph Nodes nodi lymphoidei axillares apicales Shoulder The apical axillary nodes lie at the apex of the axilla, along the medial side of…

Gland Axillary Lymph Nodes nodi lymphoidei axillares Shoulder The axillary lymph nodes are 20-30 nodes embedded in the fat of the armpit. Anatomists divide…