Los órganos 2 - Chest
Parótida
Parotid gland - largest salivary gland. Located near the ear
Timo
Thymus - Gland in the chest, important for immune system development
Mediastino
Mediastinum - The central compartmend in the chest cavity containing the thymus, heart, and major blood vesels. Lymph nodes. Important for immune system
Cardias
Cardia (of the stomach) - the upper opening of the stomach where the esophagus connects. Prevents reflux and starts digestion
Estómago
Stomach - Digests food and mix with juices
Cabeza de pancreas
Head of the pancreas - The portion of the pancreas that lies closest to the duodenum (first part of the small intestine)
Cuerpo de pancreas
Body of the pancreas - The central portion of the pancreas located behind the stomach. The pancreas releases enzymes to break down food, produces insuline and hormones
Conducto de pancreas
Pancreatic duct - The main duct that carries pancreatic enzymes from the pancreas to duodenum
Cola de pancreas
Tail of the pancreas - The narrow end of the pancreas that extends towards the spleen
Ligamento pancreatico
Pancreatic ligament - Connective tissue that helps anchor the pancreas in place
Punta de pancreas
Tip of the pancreas
Bazo
Spleen - Filtering the blood and supporting the immune system
Axilia
Armpit - Contains lymph nodes
Subclavian
Subclavian (artery/vein) - Mayor bloodvessel beneath the collar bone
Supera espinoso
Supraspinatus - A muscle of the shoulders that assist in lifting the arm