Ramus
Ramus
Ramus (pronounced: /ˈreɪməs/), from the Latin ramus meaning "branch", is a term used in anatomy to denote a part of a structure that branches off from the main body.
Etymology
The term ramus originates from the Latin word for "branch". It is used in anatomy to describe a part or extension of a structure that branches off from the main body.
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, ramus is used to describe a branch or extension of a bone or nerve. For example, the mandibular ramus is the vertical part of the lower jaw that ascends from the body of the mandible. Similarly, the ramus communicans is a nerve branch that connects adjacent spinal nerves.
Related Terms
- Mandibular ramus: The vertical part of the lower jaw that ascends from the body of the mandible.
- Ramus communicans: A nerve branch that connects adjacent spinal nerves.
- Ramus of mandible: The upward projecting part of the mandible that gives attachment to the masseter and pterygoid muscles.
- Ramus of spinal nerve: The anterior and posterior branches of a spinal nerve that rejoin to form the mixed spinal nerve.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ramus
- Wikipedia's article - Ramus
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