In
anatomy
Anatomy () is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. Anatomy is a branch of natural science that deals with the structural organization of living things. It is an old science, having it ...
, adnexa (plural) refers to the
appendages of an organ. The term ''adnexa'' is from the Latin word ''adnexa'' (appendages).
More specifically, it can refer to:
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Adnexa of eye
The accessory visual structures (or adnexa of eye, ocular adnexa, etc.) are the protecting and supporting structures ( adnexa) of the eye, including the eyebrow, eyelids, and lacrimal apparatus. The eyebrows, eyelids, eyelashes, lacrimal gland a ...
(accessory visual structures)
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Adnexa of skin
Skin appendages (or adnexa of skin) are anatomical skin-associated structures that serve a particular function including sensation, contractility, lubrication and heat loss in animals. In humans, some of the more common skin appendages are hairs ( ...
(skin appendages)
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Adnexa of uterus
The uterine appendages (or adnexa of uterus) are the structures most closely related structurally and functionally to the uterus.
Terminology
They can be defined in slightly different ways:
* Some sources define the adnexa as the fallopian tubes ...
(uterine appendages)
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