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6 human anatomical parts named after people

Posted by / April 25, 2011

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Heads, shoulders, knees, and toes…knees and toe-oh-ohhhs. Yep, none of those body parts are named after people, but dozens of other anatomical parts are. Check out six and learn a little something:

1. Fallopian Tube

Named after Italian anatomist Gabriele Falloppio.

2. Sideburns

Named after American Civil War Union General Ambrose Burnside.

3. G-Spot

Named after German-born physician Ernst Gräfenberg.

4. Achilles tendon

Named after Greek mythological character Achilles.

5. Cowper’s gland

Named after anatomist William Cowper.

6. Adam’s apple

Named after Adam of the Bible.

Full list at Answers.com.

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  • powscience

    My favorite has always been the Loop of Henle.