Hilus
Hilus
Hilus (pronounced: /ˈhaɪləs/), also known as the hilum, is a term used in anatomy to describe a part of an organ where structures such as blood vessels and nerves enter or exit. The term is derived from the Latin word "hilum", which means "a small thing, trifle".
Etymology
The term "hilus" is derived from the Latin word "hilum", which means "a small thing, trifle". It is used in anatomy to describe a part of an organ where structures such as blood vessels and nerves enter or exit.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Organ (anatomy): A group of tissues with similar functions. Plant and animal life relies on many organs that coexist in organ systems.
- Blood vessel: The part of the circulatory system that transports blood throughout the human body.
- Nerve: A whitish fiber or bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.
See Also
- Hilum (lung): The hilum of the lung is the medical term for the indentation in the mediastinal surface of each lung, where the bronchus, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves enter and exit.
- Hilum (kidney): The hilum of the kidney is the concave part of the bean-shaped kidney where the renal artery enters, the renal vein exits, and the ureter exits the kidney.
- Hilum (lymph node): The hilum of a lymph node is the indented region where blood vessels and nerves join the lymph node.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hilus
- Wikipedia's article - Hilus
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