Copula
Copula (medicine)
Copula (pronounced: /ˈkɒpjʊlə/), in the field of medicine, refers to a structure that connects or links two or more parts of the body. The term is derived from the Latin word copula, meaning "link" or "tie".
Etymology
The term copula has its roots in Latin, where it means "a link or tie". It was first used in the medical context to describe anatomical structures that connect different parts of the body.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, a copula can refer to various structures that serve as a connection between two or more parts. For example, the isthmus of the thyroid gland, which connects the two lobes of the gland, can be referred to as a copula. Similarly, the corpus callosum, a broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, is another example of a copula.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Isthmus: A narrow organ, passage, or piece of tissue connecting two larger parts.
- Corpus Callosum: A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain.
- Connective Tissue: A type of tissue that supports, binds, or separates more specialized tissues and organs of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Copula
- Wikipedia's article - Copula
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