hypurapophysis

hypurapophyses

Lateral process, spine-like or crest-like, at the lateral wall of the haemal arch of the parhypural that serves for insertion of the hypochordal longitudinal muscle. The process may contribute to the lateral protection of the parhypural foramen (where the caudal blood vessels exit the hemal arch) and the hypural foramen (where a caudal heart may be present). The hypurapophysis is paired.

Type Bone
Parent Structure skeletal element projection
Latin Name hypurapophyses

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hypurapophysis?
Lateral process, spine-like or crest-like, at the lateral wall of the haemal arch of the parhypural that serves for insertion of the hypochordal longitudinal muscle. The process may contribute to the lateral protection of the parhypural foramen (where the caudal blood vessels exit the hemal arch) an
What is the Latin name for the hypurapophysis?
The Latin name for the hypurapophysis is hypurapophyses.

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