‖ hæmapophysis Anat.
(hiːməˈpɒfɪsɪs)
[mod.L.: see hæmo- and apophysis. (So called as being situated towards the hæmal aspect of the body.)]
Owen's term for that portion of the hæmal arch of a typical vertebra situated between the pleurapophysis and the hæmal spine; represented in the trunk of a vertebrate animal by a costal cartilage.
| 1849 Owen On Limbs 42 The elements more constantly related to the protection of the vascular or haemal axis..the haemapophyses, [etc.]. 1880 Gunther Fishes 51 Two haemapophyses which actually coalesce to form on the ventral side the haemal canal for a large trunk of the vascular system. |
Hence ˌhæmapoˈphysial a., pertaining to or of the nature of a hæmapophysis.
| 1839–47 Todd Cycl. Anat. III. 965/2 There are developed hæmapophysial arches. 1870 Rolleston Anim. Life 27. |