Ramus

Descriptions of Ramus

Ramus: the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical
Source: WordNet 2.1

Summary Information: Ramus

Ramus: Ramus is a general anatomical term that can refer to a variety of structures in the body. In the skeletal system, a ramus is a part of an irregular bone that is broader than a bony process and forms an angle with the main body. A ramus of a bone can provide origins and attachments for muscles, ligaments and fascia. In the nervous system, a ramus is a branch-like structure that is a primary division of a nerve. In the circulatory system, a ramus is a branch-like structure that is a primary division of a blood vessel.

Conditions that can afflict a ramus include Paget's disease of bone, trauma, cancer, osteomyelitis, and inflammation.

Closely Related Organs: Ramus

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Ramus:

• Bones
• Irregular bones
• Bony process
• Tuberosity
• Muscles
• Ligament
• Fascia
• Nerves
• Blood vessels
• Circulatory system
• Skeletal system
• Musculoskeletal system
• Nervous system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Ramus

The following conditions are related to the organ: Ramus:

• Paget's disease of bone
• Osteomyelitis
• Infection
• Cancer
• Inflammation
• Trauma

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Ramus

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Ramus:

• Bone pain
• Nerve pain
• Deformity
• Swelling
• Difficulty moving
• Difficulty walking
• Stiffness
• Fever

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