hemapophysis (Meaning)
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hemapophysis (n.)
The second element in each half of a hemal arch, corresponding to the sternal part of a rib.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hemapophysis
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hemapophysis Sentence Examples
- The hemapophysis is a ventral projection from the neural arch of a vertebra.
- Hemapophyses are found in the caudal vertebrae of fish and tetrapods.
- Hemapophyses support the ventral fin rays in fish.
- In tetrapods, hemapophyses are reduced or absent.
- The hemapophysis of the first vertebra is called the atlas.
- The hemapophysis of the second vertebra is called the axis.
- Hemapophyses are important for supporting the body weight and providing leverage for locomotion.
- The hemapophysis is formed by the ossification of the ventral portion of the neural arch.
- Hemapophyses are often used as landmarks for identifying vertebrae.
- The hemapophysis is an important anatomical structure that contributes to the overall function of the vertebral column.
FAQs About the word hemapophysis
The second element in each half of a hemal arch, corresponding to the sternal part of a rib.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hemapophysis is a ventral projection from the neural arch of a vertebra.
Hemapophyses are found in the caudal vertebrae of fish and tetrapods.
Hemapophyses support the ventral fin rays in fish.
In tetrapods, hemapophyses are reduced or absent.
