diapophysis

American  

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

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

diapophyses plural

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

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diapophysis British  

/ ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs, ˌdaɪæpəˈfɪzɪəl /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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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 Eaton, Theodore H. (Theodore Hildreth)

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

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

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

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