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
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The appendicular skeleton of land animals is also different from aquatic animals.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The appendicular skeleton is made up of the limbs of the upper and lower limbs.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The bones of the appendicular skeleton arise from embryonic mesenchyme.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Explain the difference between axial and appendicular muscles.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The most important evidence in favour of their appendicular nature is afforded by the phenomena of regeneration.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
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