Adnexa

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In anatomy, adnexa refers to the appendages of an organ.

Contents 1 Examples of adnexa 1.1 Adnexa of eye 1.2 Adnexa of uterus 1.3 Adnexa of skin 2 External links

[edit] Examples of adnexa

[edit] Adnexa of eye

• extraocular muscles
• eyelids
• lacrimal glands

[edit] Adnexa of uterus

• ovaries
• oviducts

[edit] Adnexa of skin

• hair
• arrector pili muscle
• sebaceous glands
• nails
• sweat glands

[edit] External links

• Description at MedTerms