Columna

Columna

Columna (pronunciation: kuh-luhm-nuh) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a column-like structure. The term is derived from the Latin word "columna" which means "pillar".

Etymology

The term "Columna" is derived from the Latin word "columna", which means "pillar". This term is often used in anatomy to describe structures that are column-like or pillar-like in shape.

Related Terms

• Columna vertebralis: Also known as the vertebral column, it is the column of vertebrae that extends from the base of the skull to the pelvis. It serves as the main support for the body, allowing us to stand upright, bend, and twist.

• Columna fornicis: A part of the fornix of the brain, a C-shaped bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that carries signals from the hippocampus to the hypothalamus.

• Columna carnea: Muscular columns found in the ventricles of the heart. They are part of the heart's conduction system.

• Columna rugarum: The longitudinal folds of the internal surface of the urinary bladder.

See Also

• Anatomy
• Vertebral column
• Fornix (brain)
• Heart
• Urinary bladder

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Columna
• Wikipedia's article - Columna

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