procephalic

/ ˌprəʊsɪˈfælɪk /

adjective

The six segments behind the procephalic lobes are the six largest, and each of them bears two prominent appendages.

In the procephalic lobes the epiblast is much thickened, and is formed of several rows of cells.

There is a distinct ganglionic thickening for the chelicer quite independent of the procephalic lobes.

The caudal and procephalic lobes are very similar in appearance, but the procephalic lobe is slightly the wider of the two.

The caudal lobe, though less broad than the procephalic lobe, is still a widish structure.

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