Palate
/ˈpælɪt/
The roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities.
Palmar
/ˈpɑːlmər/
Relating to the palm of the hand.
Palpebrae
/pælˈpiːbriː/
The anatomical term for the eyelids.
Pancreas
/ˈpæŋkriəs/
A large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes and insulin.
Papilla
/pəˈpɪlə/
A small rounded protuberance on a part of the body or organ (e.g., taste buds).
Paranasal
/ˌpærəˈneɪzəl/
Air-filled cavities within the bones of the skull surrounding the nasal cavity.
Parasympathetic
/ˌpærəsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
The part of the autonomic nervous system that slows heart rate and increases intestinal activity.
Parathyroid
/ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪd/
Small endocrine glands in the neck that regulate calcium levels.
Parietal
/pəˈraɪɪtəl/
Relating to the wall of a cavity or the parietal bone of the skull.
Parotid
/pəˈrɒtɪd/
The largest of the salivary glands, located in front of the ears.
Patella
/pəˈtɛlə/
The kneecap; a sesamoid bone that protects the knee joint.
Pectoral
/ˈpɛktərəl/
Relating to the chest or the pectoral girdle (shoulders).
Pedicle
/ˈpɛdɪkəl/
The stub of bone that connects the lamina to the vertebral body.
Pelvis
/ˈpɛlvɪs/
The bony basin-shaped structure at the base of the spine.
Penis
/ˈpiːnɪs/
The male primary reproductive organ.
Pericardium
/ˌpærɪˈkɑːrdiəm/
The double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels.
Perimysium
/ˌpærɪˈmɪziəm/
The connective tissue sheath that groups muscle fibers into bundles (fascicles).
Perineum
/ˌpærɪˈniːəm/
The area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva.
Periosteum
/ˌpærɪˈɒstiəm/
A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones.
Peritoneum
/ˌpærɪtəˈniːəm/
The serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen.
Phalanges
/fəˈlændʒiːz/
The bones of the fingers and toes.
Pharynx
/ˈfærɪŋks/
The membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus.
Pia Mater
/ˈpiːə ˈmeɪtər/
The delicate innermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord.
Pineal
/paɪˈniːəl/
A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin.
Pisiform
/ˈpaɪsɪfɔːrm/
A small pea-shaped carpal bone in the wrist.
Pituitary
/pɪˈtjuːɪtɛri/
The master gland of the endocrine system, located at the base of the brain.
Planta
/ˈplæntə/
The sole of the foot.
Platysma
/pləˈtɪzmə/
A broad sheet of muscle extending from the collarbone to the angle of the jaw.
Pleura
/ˈplʊərə/
The serous membrane lining the lungs and thoracic cavity.
Plexus
/ˈplɛksəs/
A network of nerves or vessels in the body.
Pons
/pɒnz/
The part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus.
Popliteal
/ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/
Relating to the hollow at the back of the knee.
Posterior
/pɒˈstɪəriər/
Further back in position; of or nearer the rear or hind end.
Process
/ˈprɒsɛs/
A prominent projection or outgrowth of tissue from a larger body (especially on bones).
Pronation
/proʊˈneɪʃən/
Rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards.
Proprioceptor
/ˌproʊprioʊˈsɛptər/
A sensory receptor which receives stimuli from within the body, especially regarding position.
Prostate
/ˈprɒsteɪt/
A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals.
Proximal
/ˈprɒksɪməl/
Situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment.
Psoas
/ˈsoʊəs/
Either of two muscles of the lower back (psoas major and minor) that flex the hip.
Pubis
/ˈpjuːbɪs/
Either of a pair of bones forming the two sides of the pelvis.
Pulmonary
/ˈpʌlmənɛri/
Relating to the lungs.
Pupil
/ˈpjuːpɪl/
The dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye.
Pylorus
/paɪˈlɔːrəs/
The opening from the stomach into the duodenum (small intestine).