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HEAD GLAND [5 records]

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Record 1 2024-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • The Pancreas
Universal entry(ies)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The head of the pancreas is the expanded part of the gland that is embraced by the C-shaped curve of the duodenum to the right of the superior mesenteric vessels. It firmly attaches to the medial aspect of the descending and horizontal parts of the duodenum.

OBS

head of pancreas: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Pancréas
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La tête du pancréas, portion élargie de la glande, est entourée par le cadre duodénal, à droite des vaisseaux mésentériques supérieurs. Elle adhère fermement à la face médiale des parties descendante et horizontale du duodénum.

OBS

tête du pancréas : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Páncreas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
caput pancreatis
Latin
A05.9.01.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Porción más gruesa y ancha del páncreas, situada a la derecha de la línea media, por delante y a la derecha de la columna vertebral.

OBS

cabeza del páncreas: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A05.9.01.002: número de identificación de la Terminología Anatómica.

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Record 2 2015-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vessels (Medicine)
CONT

The beginning of the external jugular vein forms where the retro-mandibular and posterior auricular veins from the head converge, within the parotid gland on either side of the mandible(lower jaw).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
CONT

The two pairs of salivary glands are well developed, particularly in bees. One pair is found in the head, the other in the thorax; the ducts leading from them unite to form a single canal that passes into the pharynx. Drones and queen bees also have a mass of salivary gland cells in the head near the ocelli.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
CONT

Les glandes salivaires de l'abeille sont composées de: "glandes salivaires thoraciques" et de "glandes salivaires cervicales". Un canal général, qui part de l'endroit où se réunissent les glandes salivaires, conduit au travers des mandibules inférieures et aboutit à la base de la langue, [...]. Ces glandes accouplées sécrètent de la salive qui sert [...] entre autres, à dissoudre le miel cristallisé, à humecter les cellules du couvain, [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
DEF

Glándula secretora de saliva que desemboca en el interior de la cavidad bucal de muchos animales.

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Record 4 1994-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

Duct of the parotid salivary gland.

CONT

Parotid glands. The largest of the main pairs of salivary glands, located on either side of the head, just behind the jaw and below the ears. From each gland a duct, the parotid duct, runs forward across the cheek(carnivores and small ruminants) or runs on the inside of the jaw to wind around the ventral border of the jaw to the cheek(pig, horse and ox) and opens on the inside surface of the cheek generally opposite the upper molars, the precise location depending on the species.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale

Spanish

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Record 5 1977-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
CONT

"Head glands" that empty into the mouth produce the chemicals that bees add to nectar.

OBS

The two pairs of salivary glands are well developed, particularly in bees. One pair is found in the head, the other in the thorax; the ducts leading from them unite to form a single canal that passes into the pharynx.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
CONT

Les glandes salivaires de l'abeille sont composées de: "glandes salivaires thoraciques" et de "glandes salivaires cervicales". Un canal général qui part de l'endroit où se réunissent les glandes salivaires, conduit au travers des mandibules inférieures et aboutit à la base de la langue (...) les glandes accouplées sécrètent de la salive qui sert (...) à dissoudre le miel cristallisé, à humecter les cellules du couvain, à construire des rayons.

Spanish

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