diapophysis

[ dahy-uh-pof-uh-sis ]

noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.

, plural di·a·poph·y·ses [dahy-, uh, -, pof, -, uh, -seez].

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

diapophysis

/ ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs; ˌdaɪæpəˈfɪzɪəl /

noun

1. anatomy the upper or articular surface of a transverse vertebral process

Derived Forms

• diapophysial, adjective

Other Words From

• di·ap·o·phys·i·al [dahy-ap-, uh, -, fiz, -ee-, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diapophysis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of diapophysis¹

C19: New Latin, from di- ² + apophysis

Example Sentences

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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