appendicular
Americanadjective
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relating to an appendage or appendicle
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anatomy of or relating to the vermiform appendix
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of appendicular
1645–55; < Latin appendicul ( a ) appendicle + -ar 1
Example Sentences
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The appendicular skeleton is indicated with red labels.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
The appendicular skeleton consists of the pectoral and pelvic girdles, the limb bones, and the bones of the hands and feet.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The appendicular skeleton is made up of all bones of the upper and lower limbs.
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
Hot fomentations over the appendicular region are valuable.
From The Royal Road to Health by Tyrrell, Charles Alfred
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