Orifice

Sanskrit Name: छिद्रम्, द्वारम्, विवरम्, सुशिरम्, कुहरम् An aperture within the body that facilitates the movement of substances. Alternate Name(s): Chidram, Dwaram, Vivaram, Sushiram, Kuharam

Oropharyngeal isthmus

Sanskrit Name: अन्तर्गलः The opening connecting the oral cavity to the oropharynx is known as the fauces. This region plays a crucial role in the digestive and respiratory systems, facilitating the passage of food and air. The fauces are bordered by the soft palate above and the base of the tongue below, and they include […]

Oropharynx, throat

Sanskrit Name: गलः The central section of the pharynx located posterior to the oral cavity. Alternate Name(s): Galah

Outer canthus

Sanskrit Name: अपाङ्गः, अपाङ्गसन्धिः The lateral angle is the point where the upper and lower eyelids converge. Alternate Name(s): Apangah, Apangasandhih

Palate

Sanskrit Name: तालु The palate is the structure that divides the oral cavity from the nasal passages. Alternate Name(s): Talu

Palatine tonsil

Sanskrit Name: उपजिविका The lymphoid tissue located on the sides of the oropharynx. Alternate Name(s): Upajivika

Palm

Sanskrit Name: प्रकोष्ठः The underside of the foot or hand. Alternate Name(s): Prakoshthah

Palm, sole

Sanskrit Name: पाणितलम्, पाणिहृदयम् The joint that links the forearm to the hand is known as the wrist joint. Alternate Name(s): Panitalam, Panihṛdayam

Palpebral junction

Sanskrit Name: वर्त्मसन्धिः The junction of the upper and lower eyelids. Alternate Name(s): Vartmasandhih

Pancreas

Sanskrit Name: अग्न्याशयः The pancreas is an organ that secretes digestive enzymes and insulin. Alternate Name(s): Agnashayah