A tough, fibrous protein found int he Superficial layer of the Skin.
Juxtamedullary Nephron
Nephron located in the deeper part of the Cortex of the Kidney, closer to the Medulla.
Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
A structure formed by the wall of the Afferent Arteriole, the Cells Lining the Tubule, and other cells in the vicinity; secretes Erythropoietin and Renin.
In a massage context, understanding the JGA is vital for therapists working with clients who have hypertension, as this structure is the ‘thermostat’ for systemic blood pressure.
Jugular Venous Pulse
The pulsation observed if the Jugular Vein Pressure is high.
Jejunum
The part of the Small Intestine between the Duodenum and the Ileum.
Jaundice
A condition in which there is a yellow discoloration to the Skin and Mucous Membrane.
Isthmus
A channel from the Uterus between the Uterine Cavity and the Cervical Canal.
Isotopes
Atoms of an Element that have different numbers of Neutrons in the Nucleus; they have the same chemical composition.