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Cornu
Cornu (pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrnjuː/) is a term used in medical and anatomical terminology. The word is derived from the Latin cornu, meaning "horn". In anatomy, it refers to any structure that resembles a horn in shape.
Etymology
The term cornu is derived from the Latin word cornu, which means "horn". It is used in medical and anatomical terminology to describe any structure that resembles a horn in shape.
Related Terms
- Cornu Ammonis: Also known as the hippocampus, it is a major component of the human brain and plays important roles in the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory.
- Cornu Cutaneum: A type of cutaneous horn, a conical projection above the surface of the skin that resembles a miniature horn.
- Cornu Inferior: The lower horn of the lateral ventricle of the brain.
- Cornu Posterior: The posterior horn of the spinal cord's grey matter.
- Cornu Sacrale: The lateral part of the sacrum that articulates with the ilium at the sacroiliac joint.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cornu
- Wikipedia's article - Cornu
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