diapophysis

American

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

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

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

diapophysis British

/ ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs /

noun

anatomy the upper or articular surface of a transverse vertebral process

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

diapophysial

adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

diapophyses

plural

Etymology

Origin of diapophysis

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

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diapophysis diapophyses

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

From A New Order of Fishlike Amphibia From the Pennsylvanian of Kansas by Theodore H. (Theodore Hildreth) Eaton

The sacral diapophyses of all species are moderately dilated and posterolaterally inclined.

From A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus by William E. Duellman

The sacral diapophyses are expanded and have a border of calcified cartilage laterally.

From Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca by William E. Duellman

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