Definition of Hypapophysial. Meaning of Hypapophysial. Synonyms of Hypapophysial

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Definition of Hypapophysial

Hypapophysial
Hypapophysis Hy`pa*poph"y*sis, n.; pl. Hypapophyles. [NL. See Hypo-, and Apophysis.] (Anat.) A process, or other element, of a vertebra developed from the ventral side of the centrum, as h[ae]mal spines, and chevron bones. -- Hy`pa*po*phys"i*al, a.

Meaning of Hypapophysial from wikipedia

- are reduced to paired ligaments "ligamenti ottleyi" which enter the hypapophysial canal. The genus is placed in the subfamily Phaenicophaeinae. The blue-faced...
- neck is limited by the interlocked lateral processes. The atlas has a hypapophysial (ventral) process. The axis, a small odontoid (tooth-like) process,...