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Carotid Artery
Arteria carotis
A pair of major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain, face, and neck tissues.
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Iliac Artery
Arteria iliaca
A large artery in the pelvis that supplies blood to the lower limb and pelvic organs.
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Jugular Foramen
Foramen jugulare
A large opening at the base of the skull through which several cranial nerves and the internal jugular vein exit the cranial cavity.
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Pericardial Sac
Pericardium
A tough double-layered sac that surrounds the heart, anchoring it and reducing friction during each beat.
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Quadratus Femoris
Musculus quadratus femoris
A short, flat muscle of the hip that rotates the thigh outward and helps stabilize the hip joint.
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Quadratus Lumborum
Musculus quadratus lumborum
A deep muscle of the posterior abdominal wall that stabilizes the lower spine and helps bend the trunk sideways.
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Urinary Bladder
Vesica urinaria
A muscular sac in the pelvis that stores urine until it is voluntarily released through the urethra.
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