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Z-Line

ZEE-lyn

/ziː laɪn/

The boundary between sarcomeres in muscle fibers where actin filaments attach.

Zinn

ZIN

/tsɪn/

The Annulus of Zinn; a fibrous ring surrounding the optic nerve at the back of the orbit.

Zona Fasciculata

ZO-nuh fuh-sik-yuh-LAY-tuh

/ˈzoʊnə fəˌsɪkjʊˈleɪtə/

The middle layer of the adrenal cortex that produces glucocorticoids like cortisol.

Zona Glomerulosa

ZO-nuh glo-mer-yuh-LO-suh

/ˈzoʊnə ɡləˌmɛrjʊˈloʊsə/

The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, responsible for secreting aldosterone.

Zona Pellucida

ZO-nuh puh-LOO-sih-duh

/ˈzoʊnə pəˈluːsɪdə/

The thick transparent membrane surrounding a mammalian ovum before implantation.

Zona Reticularis

ZO-nuh reh-tik-yuh-LAIR-is

/ˈzoʊnə rɪˌtɪkjʊˈlɛərɪs/

The innermost layer of the adrenal cortex that produces androgens.

Zonule of Zinn

ZON-yool uv ZIN

/ˈzɒnjuːl əv tsɪn/

Fibers that connect the ciliary body with the lens of the eye, holding it in place.

Zuckerkandl

TSOOK-ur-kand-ul

/ˈtsʊkərˌkændəl/

Organ of Zuckerkandl; a group of neuroendocrine cells located near the bifurcation of the aorta.

Zygapophysis

zy-guh-POF-ih-sis

/ˌzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/

The articular process of a vertebra that helps it join with an adjacent vertebra.

Zygoma

zy-GO-muh

/zaɪˈɡoʊmə/

The bony arch of the cheek.

Zygomatic

zy-go-MAT-ik

/ˌzaɪɡəˈmætɪk/

Relating to the cheekbone or the zygomatic bone.

Zygomaticus Major

zy-go-MAT-ih-kus MAY-jur

/ˌzaɪɡəˈmætɪkəs ˈmeɪdʒər/

A muscle that extends from the cheekbone to the corner of the mouth; the 'laughing muscle'.

Zygomaticus Minor

zy-go-MAT-ih-kus MY-nur

/ˌzaɪɡəˈmætɪkəs ˈmaɪnər/

A muscle that originates from the zygomatic bone and aids in facial expressions like pouting.