trabecula (Meaning)
trabecula (n)
rod-shaped structures of fibrous tissue that divide an organ into parts (as in the penis) or stabilize the structure of an organ (as in the spleen)
trabecula (n.)
A small bar, rod, bundle of fibers, or septal membrane, in the framework of an organ part.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trabecula
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trabecula Sentence Examples
- The trabecula of cancellous bone provide structural support and facilitate nutrient transport.
- The intervertebral disc consists of a nucleus pulposus surrounded by concentric layers of alternating fibrous ring lamellae and trabeculae.
- Trabecular bone, characterized by its interconnected network of trabeculae, is found in the ends of long bones and contributes to their overall strength.
- The trabeculae of the sclera form a criss-crossing network that provides rigidity to the white of the eye.
- The trabecular meshwork in the anterior chamber of the eye allows for the drainage of aqueous humor.
- Osteoporosis weakens the trabeculae of bone, making them more susceptible to fracture.
- The trabeculae within the thymus provide a scaffold for the maturation and selection of T lymphocytes.
- Trabecular bone biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose bone disorders.
- The trabeculae in the liver help to filter and cleanse the blood.
- Trabecular muscle, found in the heart, is responsible for the coordinated contraction of the atria and ventricles.
FAQs About the word trabecula
rod-shaped structures of fibrous tissue that divide an organ into parts (as in the penis) or stabilize the structure of an organ (as in the spleen)A small bar,
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The trabecula of cancellous bone provide structural support and facilitate nutrient transport.
The intervertebral disc consists of a nucleus pulposus surrounded by concentric layers of alternating fibrous ring lamellae and trabeculae.
Trabecular bone, characterized by its interconnected network of trabeculae, is found in the ends of long bones and contributes to their overall strength.
The trabeculae of the sclera form a criss-crossing network that provides rigidity to the white of the eye.
