What is an infundibulum?
The term “infundibulum” is used to describe any anatomical structure that has a shape similar to funnels, whether the structure is a hole or a firm nature. Many structures can be referred to as infundibula, from structures inside the ears to part of the kidneys, and including everything from solid bones to pipes of similar funnels that are used to move air or fluids around the body. The specific part of the body part is usually obvious from the context in which the word is used, although there are alternative names for many of these anatomical structures that can be used for clarity. People of all sexes have infundibula in the kidneys, also known as chalices. These structures are part of the filter and drainage system that maintains fluid moving by the kidneys so that it can be processed to remove waste products, maintain non -apparatus and maintain the balance of salt in the blood stable. Likewise, the lungs have an infundibule in the form of alveolar bags. The ear also contains a structure known as infundibUlum, inside the ear, which plays a role in hearing and processing sound.
Another structure known as infundibulum is sometimes pituitary gland, which descends from the pituitary in the brain. This structure connects the pituitary gland with the hypothalamus of the brain and is involved in the release of hormones produced in the pituitary. Near the brain, a different structure is sometimes known as an infundibulum; Ethmoid bone or ethmoid infundibulum, which forms part of the eye socket. This bone is located between the brain and sucks the cavity and acts as a barrier between the two areas.
The term "infundibulum" can also be seen when used in non -medical environments. Sometimes it is used, for example, in geometry, for example to describe shapes with funnel, such as appearance, and in other environments where people want to describe something like a funny. The additional form of this word is "infundibular" by the way for all Wisegeek readers who suspect thatThey may have an urgent need to describe something with a funnel in the near future.