appendicular
Americanadjective
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relating to an appendage or appendicle
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anatomy of or relating to the vermiform appendix
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Origin of appendicular
1645–55; < Latin appendicul ( a ) appendicle + -ar 1
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The appendicular muscles of the lower body position and stabilize the pelvic girdle, which serves as a foundation for the lower limbs.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The appendicular skeleton consists of 126 bones in the adult and includes all of the bones of the upper and lower limbs plus the bones that anchor each limb to the axial skeleton.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
How does the development of the clavicle differ from the development of other appendicular skeleton bones?
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The appendicular skeleton is composed of the bones of the upper and lower limbs.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
The most important evidence in favour of their appendicular nature is afforded by the phenomena of regeneration.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
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