diapophysis

American

[dahy-uh-pof-uh-sis] / ˌdaɪ əˈpɒf ə sɪs /

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

plural

diapophyses

the part of the transverse process of a thoracic vertebra that articulates with its corresponding rib.

diapophysis British

/ ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs, ˌdaɪæpəˈfɪzɪəl /

noun

anatomy the upper or articular surface of a transverse vertebral process

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Other Word Forms

diapophysial adjective

Etymology

Origin of diapophysis

From New Latin, dating back to 1854; di- ³, apophysis

Example Sentences

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Above each pleurocentrum, on the lateral surface of the neural arch, there is a short diapophysis for articulation with the tuberculum of the rib.

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