Caruncula
Caruncula
Caruncula (pronunciation: /kəˈrʌŋkjʊlə/) is a term used in anatomy to describe a small, fleshy protuberance on the body. The term is derived from the Latin word 'caruncula', which means 'small piece of flesh'.
Types of Caruncula
There are several types of caruncula in the human body, including:
- Caruncula lacrimalis: This is a small, pink, globular nodule at the inner corner of the eye. It is made of skin covering sebaceous and sweat glands.
- Caruncula sublingualis: This is a small papilla at the anterior part of the sublingual fold under the tongue, where the submandibular duct opens.
- Caruncula urethralis: This is a small, fleshy protrusion at the posterior end of the urethral crest in the urethra of females.
- Caruncula myrtiformes: These are small, round, fleshy elevations located on the posterior part of the vaginal orifice in females.
Etymology
The term 'caruncula' is derived from the Latin word 'caro', meaning 'flesh', and the diminutive suffix '-uncula', meaning 'little'. Thus, 'caruncula' can be translated as 'little piece of flesh'.
Related Terms
- Papilla: A small, rounded protuberance on a part or organ of the body.
- Nodule: A small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one.
- Protuberance: A thing that protrudes from something else.
- Gland: An organ in the human or animal body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caruncula
- Wikipedia's article - Caruncula
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