Anulus
Anulus
Anulus (pronunciation: /ˈæn.jʊ.ləs/), also known as annulus, is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a ring-like structure or area. The term is derived from the Latin word 'anulus' which means 'little ring'.
Etymology
The term 'anulus' is derived from the Latin word 'anulus', which means 'little ring'. It is used in various fields of medicine to describe a ring-like structure or area.
In Anatomy
In anatomy, anulus is often used to describe certain structures in the body that have a ring-like shape. For example, the Anulus fibrosus is a part of the intervertebral disc that surrounds the nucleus pulposus, which gives the disc its shock-absorbing property.
In Microbiology
In microbiology, anulus is used to describe the ring-like structure found in certain types of bacteria and fungi. For example, the Anulus of Zinn is a tendinous ring in the eye's orbit that serves as the attachment point for several muscles.
Related Terms
- Anulus fibrosus - A part of the intervertebral disc that surrounds the nucleus pulposus.
- Anulus of Zinn - A tendinous ring in the eye's orbit that serves as the attachment point for several muscles.
See Also
- Ring (disambiguation) - Other uses of the term 'ring' in medicine and biology.
- Anatomy - The study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Microbiology - The study of microscopic organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anulus
- Wikipedia's article - Anulus
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