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