The axis is the medical term meaning the longitudinal or long portion of a structure. The Axis of the uterus points up and down (cephalocaudally).
cervix
rectum
outer ear
Gastrostenesis
Retropharyngeal is the medical term meaning behind the pharynx.
Lobectomy
Gyrectomy
This is known as a sympathectomy
The vermiform appendix, commonly known as the appendix, is lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum.
sigmoidoscopy.
Plasma is the fluid portion of unclotted blood. After blood clots, the fluid that remains is referred to as serum.
colles' fracture