Arbor vitae
Arbor Vitae
Arbor Vitae (/ˈɑːrbɔːr ˈvaɪtiː/; Latin for "Tree of Life") is a term used in various contexts within the medical field.
Etymology
The term Arbor Vitae is derived from Latin, where "arbor" means tree and "vitae" means life. It is often used to describe structures that resemble a tree in appearance.
Medical Contexts
In Anatomy, the Arbor Vitae refers to the tree-like appearance of the white matter in the cerebellum of the brain, which is responsible for motor control and coordination.
In Histology, Arbor Vitae is used to describe the branching, tree-like structure of the uterine endometrium during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle.
Related Terms
- Cerebellum: The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity.
- Endometrium: The mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arbor vitae
- Wikipedia's article - Arbor vitae
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