ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Anticliny

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Anticliny is a noun meaning (anatomy) The condition of an anticlinal vertebra.

Meaning

(anatomy) The condition of an anticlinal vertebra.

Example Sentences

It rises at a forward angle of about 10°, suggesting anticliny. The neural spine is about 120 mm long anteroposteriorly at the base, while it is only about 13 mm thick.
In hominoids, there is usually no anticliny, the diarthral rib articulation is maintained throughout the thoracic series, styloid processes are reduced, and the diaphragmatic vertebra is displaced posteriorly […]

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include axis, antetorsion, kyphosis, anteflexion, interclavicle, hypokyphosis.

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