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Capital (medicine)
Capital (pronounced: /ˈkapɪt(ə)l/), in the context of medicine, refers to the uppermost part of a structure or organ. The term is derived from the Latin word caput, meaning "head".
Etymology
The term capital is derived from the Latin word caput, which means "head". This is in reference to the uppermost part of a structure or organ in the body.
Related Terms
- Apex (anatomy): The tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure, like the lung or the heart.
- Base (anatomy): The bottom or lower part of an organ, opposite to the apex.
- Superior (anatomy): A term used in anatomy to refer to structures that are towards the head.
- Inferior (anatomy): A term used in anatomy to refer to structures that are away from the head.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Capital
- Wikipedia's article - Capital
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