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Physiology
The middle piece of the sperm cell is where the fibrous sheath is surrounded by spirally arranged mitochondria, which are the cell's powerhouses. They provide the energy required for the flagellum's movement during sperm motility.
Oral Pathology
Hypopigmentation, gray streaks of hair, degranulation defect of neutrophils, and neuropathy are seen in Chediak-Higashi syndrome.
Oral Surgery
The inferior alveolar nerve exits the mandibular foramen and runs in the mandibular canal before it branches off to supply the teeth, including the second premolar. To anesthetize the nerve at this point, the injection site is commonly located