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Atrium
Atrium cordis
Either of the two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood returning from circulation.
This page lists body parts that end with M. 11 body parts are detailed below. Each entry below is a doorway into a full profile — not just a name on a list.
List of Body Parts That End With M
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Diaphragm
Diaphragma
A dome-shaped sheet of muscle separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities and serving as the main muscle of breathing.
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Duodenum
Duodenum
The first and shortest section of the small intestine, where stomach contents mix with digestive juices from the pancreas and liver.
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Gum
Gingiva
The firm pink tissue that surrounds the base of each tooth and covers the jawbone, also called the gingiva.
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Ilium
Os ilium
The large flared upper portion of the hip bone that forms the crest you can feel at your waist.
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Ischium
Os ischii
The lower and posterior portion of the hip bone, supporting body weight during sitting.
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Jejunum
Jejunum
The middle section of the small intestine where most nutrient absorption takes place after food leaves the duodenum.
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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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Rectum
Rectum
The final straight section of the large intestine that stores fecal material before elimination.
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Sternum
Sternum
The breastbone, a flat bone in the middle of the chest that anchors the ribs and protects the heart and great vessels.
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