Category: P

Portion of white matter located bilaterally on the posterior surface of the spinal cord. The posterior horn of the gray matter of the spinal cord. It consists of an expanded portion or caput connected by a narrower cervix to the main portion of the gray matter.  

Neuroreceptors located adjacent to the synapse.  

The membrane of a neuron immediately beyond the synapse.  

A method of mechanically assisted breathing that keeps the airway open by maintaining pressure within the airway that is higher than the body surface pressure.  

Muscle located behind the knee joint that flexes and assists in rotation of the thigh when flexed.  

A palpable throbbing movement detected at the dorsal-medial surface of the knee.  

Cells with more than one nuclei.  

Malignant tumor involving many glands throughout the body.  

Area of brain that regulates or controls the respiratory rate.  

Surgical puncture of a lung for the purpose of removing abnormal collection of fluid. Paracentesis or surgical puncture of a lung to evacuate a cavity.