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Trunks (Anatomy)
Trunks (pronunciation: /trʌŋks/) are large nerve or blood vessel structures in the body. They are typically formed by smaller vessels or nerves that branch off into different parts of the body.
Etymology
The term "trunk" comes from the Old French word "tronc," which means "a trunk of a tree, trunk of the human body, stump." It was first used in the anatomical sense in English in the late 15th century.
Related Terms
- Arterial trunk: An arterial trunk is a large artery that gives rise to other, smaller arteries. Examples include the aortic trunk and the pulmonary trunk.
- Nerve trunk: A nerve trunk is a bundle of nerve fibers, grouped together within a protective sheath. The spinal cord is a large nerve trunk.
- Trunk (disambiguation): The term "trunk" can refer to several different concepts in different fields, including anatomy, botany, and zoology.
- Vascular trunk: A vascular trunk is a large blood vessel that gives rise to smaller vessels. Examples include the aortic trunk and the pulmonary trunk.
- Lymphatic trunk: A lymphatic trunk is a large lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from a specific region of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trunks
- Wikipedia's article - Trunks
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