Corpus
Corpus is a term used in medicine and biology to refer to the main body or mass of a structure. It is often used to describe different parts of the body, such as the corpus luteum in the ovary or the corpus callosum in the brain.
Corpus in Anatomy[edit | edit source]
In anatomy, the term corpus is used to describe the main part of an organ or structure. For example, the corpus of the uterus is the main body of the uterus, excluding the cervix. Similarly, the corpus of the stomach refers to the main, large central section of the stomach.
Corpus in Neurology[edit | edit source]
In neurology, the term corpus is used to describe large structures in the brain. The most well-known of these is the corpus callosum, a large bundle of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain. Another example is the corpus striatum, a part of the brain involved in the coordination of movement.
Corpus in Endocrinology[edit | edit source]
In endocrinology, the term corpus is used to describe the corpus luteum, a structure in the ovary that produces progesterone after ovulation. The corpus luteum is essential for maintaining pregnancy in the early stages.
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